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Obituary: John Sayles, 42, of Ludington. John Sayles, 42, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. John was born on April 12, 1979, the son of Donald and Christine (Saunders) Sayles. He was raised in Flint and attended Davison High School. On April 18, 2001, he married his perfect partner for life, Melissa Moorman, and they started their…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 3 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11. The watch covers 32 counties including Mason, Lake, and Oceana. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. Storms may…
Backpack Bonanza takes place Wednesday. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Correspondant. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON – Staircase Youth Services’ Back to School Backpack Bonanza will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 11 at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course at Stearns…
Full Court Press: High Banks RC Park. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. VIDEO: HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Ray Comstock of High Banks RC Park. Ray discusses the hobby of remote control vehicles and the park he created on his property. Please…
79th District Court news, posted Aug. 9, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Eric Trolz, 31, of 1200 Ellery Ave., Apt. 105, Jackson, Michigan, was arrested July 30 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on felony charges of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of…
Fair begins Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — It’s fair week! The Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 10 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 14. Unlike most major events, the fair was not cancelled in 2020, but was scaled back to just livestock competitions and the auction. This year’s fair will include all the traditional events. While…
LHS esports ready for start of school year By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondant. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — As the start of the school year quickly approaches, the Ludington High School’s esports program is prepared for its new season. “It’s gonna be a cool season,” remarked senior…
Suspect in hit-and-run crash arrested after his vehicle runs out of gas. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington man who allegedly committed a hit-and-run Saturday afternoon, Aug. 7, was arrested for disorderly person a few hours later when his vehicle ran…
Weather causing scheduling issues with fair harness racing. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. UPDATE: The fair association has made the decision that harness racing will take place beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Colt Stakes Harness Racing, scheduled for today at the Mason County Fairgrounds, has been cancelled, due to the weather. Harness racing had…
Man wanted for domestic violence injures hand when punching out window at victim’s house. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police Friday, Aug. 6, at 5 p.m. in the 700 block of North Rowe Street on an outstanding domestic violence warrant issued by the 79th District Court, said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The man was also charged with…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 9, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: John Sayles, 42, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, Aug. 12,…
Rain, thunderstorms may continue tonight – Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Chance of an isolated thunderstorm early tonight, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low temperature of 67 degrees. Chance of precipitation, 100%. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray…
PM Township board considering rental cancellation policy. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees will consider creating a refund policy for its parks when it meets on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The policy creation stemmed from a request from a park user who had requested a refund of a reservation fee. When researching cancellations, Treasurer Kari…
Sunday harness racing cancelled. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Colt Stakes Harness Racing, scheduled for today at the Mason County Fairgrounds, has been cancelled, due to the weather. The event is still scheduled for 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9. The Western Michigan Fair will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 10.
Thunderstorms likely tonight, early this week. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies tonight with late night showers or thunderstorms. Low temperature of 71 degrees. Winds south at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain, 60%. Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more…
College for Kids – Back and bigger than ever By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondant. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — College for Kids, the week-long summer day camp hosted by West Shore Community College, came to an end today as the biggest year yet. This year, 188…
Details of fatal traffic crash in Riverton released. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — John Shannon Sayles, 42, of Ludington died Thursday evening as a result of a traffic crash at the intersection of Stiles and Kinney roads. Emergency crews were dispatched to the two vehicle crash at 7:27 p.m. The crash occurred when a 2009 Jeep Wrangler, driven by…
PM Township man pleads to 3rd-offense domestic violence. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Pere Marquette Township man pleaded “no contest” to third-offense domestic violence in 51st Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 6, after assaulting his wife last March. Gregory Alexander Jolly, of 5728 W. Johnson Rd., faces a sentence of a one-year discretionary jail term with Secure Continuous…
Jebavy, Bryant construction taking place next two weeks. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Road work will begin at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road starting Monday, Aug. 9. According to the Mason County Road Commission, the contractor’s work is anticipated to take one to two weeks. The majority of the work will be completed utilizing a shoulder closure, meaning…
Recent births, posted Aug. 6, 2021. The following births have been reported: Christina Jade Ann Alder, the daughter of Kaylynn Alder and Thomas Carr II of Idewild, was born on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Brody Lee-Wilson Cripe, the son of Melissa Siple and Matthew Cripe of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Eastern James Hansen, the son of Brittany and Joshua…
Obituary: Keith Koegler, 86, of Ludington. Keith Arnold Koegler, 86, of Ludington passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born March 29, 1935 in Ludington to Arnold and Elaine (Jafke) Koegler. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1953. Shortly after high school Keith enlisted in the U.S.…
