Ludington man faces weapons charges. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Lancelot Christopher Peebles of 506 E. Danaher St., Apt. 3, was arraigned in 79th District Court on Aug. 14 on the felony charges. According to court records, Peebles was allegedly a victim in a gun assault that took place in that…
Fin & Feather Club offering basic pistol class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a basic pistol class on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the club grounds, 3276 N. Darr Road. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20. Contact instructor Jim Glover at 231-907-8330. The class teaches the proper…
Obituary: Gordon Wertz, 83, Jenison, formerly of Scottville. Gordon Wertz, 83, of Jenison, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born to Robert and Carrie Wertz on March 28, 1937. He married Phyllis (Schott) on November 30, 1963, and she survives. Also surviving are children, Patsi Wertz and Roy Wertz and granddaughter, Amanda Wertz, all…
West Shore Bank employees spread acts of kindness. More than 60 West Shore Bank employees volunteered over 142 hours in one week to make a difference in communities along west Michigan’s lakeshore. While volunteer opportunities and events have been postponed or canceled, West Shore Bank created its own way to give back with an Acts of Kindness Week. “The last…
Partly cloudy Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, clear skies with a low temperature of 50 degrees. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 Partly cloudy skies during the day. Mostly clear at night. High 74; low 49 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNW…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 17, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Gordon Wertz, 83, of Jenison, formerly of Scottville, died on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Jane Marilyn Gabel, 87, of Ludington, died Sunday, August 16, 2020. Listing of…
Thunderstorms possible overnight. Mostly sunny Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy with rain this evening. A chance of an isolated thunderstorm overnight. Low temperature of 58 degrees. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Mostly sunny during the day. Clear at night. High 77; low…
Recent arraignments include third offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Donald Thomas Miller, 32, of 11480 Cadillac Ave., Warren, was arrested Aug. 8 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 15, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Stephen Robert Moreland Churchill, 36, of 109 Jefferson St., Manistee, pleaded no contest Aug. 11 to second degree retail fraud and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
Obituary: Pearl Lessard, 81, of Fountain. Pearl Marie Lessard, 81, of Fountain, passed away peacefully at home Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born February 21, 1939 to Ross and Ethel (Lowell) Baker in Clio. Pearl graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1957. Pearl had many jobs but she enjoyed her time at the Village Haus as a housekeeper and…
Spartan West, other bowling centers, suing governor, AG. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Donn Slimmen, owner of Spartan West Bowling Center and Beamer’s Restaurant, 2253 W. US 10/31, said his business has lost at least $180,000 since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed bowling centers in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, Whitmer’s office has refused to…
Ludington man faces nine counts in gun assault, robbery case. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Jeffery Allen Kaiser, 58, of 209 S. Rowe St., has been arraigned in 79th District Court on multiple charges in connection to an incident that allegedly took place Thursday night in the 500 block of East Danaher Street. According to court documents, Kaiser is accused of assaulting…
Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington. Anna Marie Smith, 74, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945 in Fremont to Jack and Gladys (Hansen) Lauber. Anna graduated from Pentwater High School in 1963. In 1966 she married the late Marion “Bud” Griffis. Together they raised four children. Anna worked for Howmet for nearly…
Ludington man arrested following assault with gun. LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, Aug. 13, by Ludington Police Department on assault and weapons charges. According to Chief Timothy Kozal, LPD responded to the 500 block of East Danaher Street at 6:17 p.m. for a report of an assault with a gun. Officers later received a call of…
Match Day raises over $450,000 for local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation for Mason County’s Match Day, held on Aug. 5 in response to COVID-19’s impact on the community, raised over $450,000 for 16 nonprofits along the Lakeshore. Match Day was developed by the Community Foundation with support from the Pennies from Heaven Foundation, Metalworks, and local donors to provide operating support to partner…
Recent births, posted Aug. 14, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Eden Garcia, the son of Nancy Perez Castro of Hart, was born Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Soren Eric Collier, the son of Ashley Hornacek and William Collier of…
Oriole News: LHS offering options for upcoming school year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in cooperation with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s administration and staff have been working diligently to prepare for the upcoming school year. Principal Dan Mesyar said he and his staff have been making contact…
Full Court Press: Erica Reed, golf pro HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks to Lincoln Hills’ golf pro, Eric Reed. An inductee of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame, Reed is also the new Ludington High School girls golf coach. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc.
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