FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP— US 31 is currently closed between Fountain and Townline roads due to a two vehicle crash.
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FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP— US 31 is currently closed between Fountain and Townline roads due to a two vehicle crash.
AMBER TOWNSHIP— Report of a single vehicle crash, First Street, east of Meyers Road.
Intoxicated man arrested for trying to enter home. ‘The man insisted that he lived there, but actually lived a block away.’ The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Ludington man, who was “highly intoxicated,” was arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday, July 31, shortly after…
2021 Chevrolet Equinox reported stolen. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a stolen car Sunday, Aug. 1, shortly before 7 a.m. at Morton and Forest Trail roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported her 2021 Chevrolet Equinox stolen by her boyfriend while camping in the Federal Forest land,” said Sheriff…
2 arrested for drunk driving in separate crashes. MASON COUNTY — Two suspects were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies in separate vehicle crashes over the weekend, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first crash occurred Saturday, July 31, shortly after 3 p.m. on Nurnberg Road east of Pleasant Hill in Grant Township. A 52-year-old Lovington, Illinois man…
Obituary: Lois Riffle, 78, of Fountain. Lois Ann Riffle (Bates), 78, of Fountain, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lois was born March 22, 1943 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth Frederick and June Hope (Christensen) Bates. She grew up in Mason County and attended school at…
Obituary: Stanley Gajeski, 74, of Free Soil. Stanley B. Gajeski, 74, of Free Soil passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born November 28, 1946 in Manistee to George and Celia (Rybicki) Gajeski. Stan graduated from Free Soil High School in 1965. He went on to serve his country…
The Scoop: Scottville 10&31 Celebration, Optimist Club Renovations. The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with Joe Knowles, chairman of the Scottville Downtown Development Authority about the Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration, which will be held this weekend in downtown…
Fire destroys Sheridan Twp. pole barn. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a pole barn at 5417 N. Budzynski Road Saturday evening, July 31, 2021. Fountain Area Fire Department and Free Soil/Meade Fire Department were dispatched to the fire at 10:18 p.m. Upon arrival of the first fire truck, the building was engulfed in flames. The building…
Kids learn to dig gardening at U Dig It! Community Garden. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Two more summer workshops being offered. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Summer workshops teaching kids about gardening are continuing into August with two more sessions for children…
Smith & Eddy, Fremont Insurance donate to Scottville Clown Band. MEARS — Representatives from Smith & Eddy Insurance and Fremont Insurance showed up at the Scottville Clown Band concert at Silver Lake Tuesday, July 27, to present $2,000 to the band’s endowment fund. “Both Fremont Insurance and Smith & Eddy Insurance are committed to the communities we serve,” said Scott…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. WSCC, Spectrum Health discuss increased partnership. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital President Drew Dostal met recently and discussed ways to enhance the partnership between the two entities. The collaborative relationship between WSCC and Spectrum…
79th District Court news, posted July 31, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher Lee Merriam, 42, no address listed, was arrested July 24 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of second degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 4…
6 to compete for Miss Mason County title. SCOTTVILLE — Six candidates are vying for the title of Miss Mason County 2021. The contestants will participate in a private interview with the judges on August 3, with the pageant occurring on Friday, August 6 at 7 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Prior to the Miss Mason County Pageant…
Police news, July 30, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, July 28, 2021: 7:12 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 39-year-old Crown Point, Indiana man was arrested for domestic violence, 8800 block of M 116 near the Ludington State…
Outdoors: Blastomycosis- A Rare but Possible Threat to your Dog By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. Barney was a happy outdoor-loving Michigan dog. He was only 4-years-old when he died of blastomycosis, leaving behind his grieving humans and a doggy sister. Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection that can affect mammals. Humans and cats are also susceptible, but dogs seem…
WSCC president elected to community college association executive committee. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward has been elected to the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) executive committee. The MCCA is an organization that fosters collaboration, connections, and partnerships among the 28 Michigan public community colleges and their stakeholders. It plays an important role in legislative and…
Obituary: Fay Laguire, 67, of Ludington. Fay Dean Laguire, 67, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Fay was born on July 26, 1954, to Bernard and Marjorie Laguire in Manistee. He graduated from Manistee High School with the class of 1972. Afterwards, he went on to Ferris State College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business. …
LHS offering Esports camp. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Varsity Esports team will host Esports camp sessions for SMITE and League of Legends players on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Campers will learn about playing as part of an organized Esports team. Camp times are 9…
Kinships Caregivers resume meetings. By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondent SCOTTVILLE — Opening your home to children can sometimes be difficult to do, especially if you are to raise grandchildren, which is why Bill Kerans, director of the Scottville Area Senior Center makes it his goal to advocate for “kinship caregivers.” Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a program for kinship adults who…
Intoxicated woman arrested after standing in US 10 traffic. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Mason County woman was arrested by Ludington police for disorderly conduct Wednesday, July 28, shortly before 7:30 p.m. at US 10 and Stiles Road. “The woman was intoxicated and standing in US 10 traffic,” said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “She tried to get into someone’s stopped car, but…
