WSCC, Radiant Church partner for Christmas rock concert. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series, in collaboration with Radiant Church of Ludington, will present A WSCC Holiday Rock Spectacular on Friday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409…
Obituary: Mark Curtis, 50, of Ludington. Mark Henry “Bubba” Curtis, 50, of Ludington passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born August 16, 1971 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Henry and Betty (Etzel) Curtis. Mark graduated from Ludington High School in 1989, and he earned his CAD (computer-aided design) associate degree from West Shore Community College in 2006. While…
Obituary: Doris Fulton, 88, of Ludington. Doris Marie Fulton, 88, of Ludington went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born August 4, 1933 in Jackson to Thomas M. and Dorothea (Crawford-Ross) Kempf. Doris was one of four children growing up in Jackson and from a young age, worked alongside her parents…
Fourth-offense driving while license suspended citation tops police activity. 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 54-year-old Branch man was cited for fourth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop at US 31 and Johnson Road Tuesday, Nov. 30, shortly after…
News Alert: Possible fire at Aaron’s store PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department have been dispatched to Aaron’s, 5532 W. US 10 for a possible fire. Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene. Dispatch information stated smoke coming from the ceiling. Employees have evacuated the building. MCP is on scene.…
News Alert: Vehicle crashes into building. LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel have been dispatched to West Shore Eye Care, 409 W. Ludington Ave., where a vehicle has reportedly run into the building. No injuries. Ludington Fire Department, Life EMS, and Ludington Police Department dispatched.
Obituary: Edward O’Brien, 79, of Ludington. Edward Jerome “Easy Man” O’Brien, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021 in the care of Hospice of Michigan with his family by his side. Edward was born on February 26, 1942 in Weare Township in Oceana County, the son of Edward Patrick and Mary Magdalena (Reamer) O’Brien and grew up in…
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Man arrested for threatening hotel clerk after his credit card is declined. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Lansing man was arrested for disorderly person at the Best Western Hotel on West US 10 Monday, Nov. 29, shortly before 7…
Person of interest arrested in connection to fatal fire. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Update: Victim in fire has been identified as Jeffrey Grant, 57. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Chippewa County woman has been arrested as a person of interest in connection to a fatal fire that took place in Sheridan Township last week. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said a…
Scottville Christmas event includes neighborhood parade. SCOTTVILLE — The Christmas season kicks off in Scottville on Saturday, Dec. 4. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a parade that will wind through the city’s neighborhoods and ending downtown. A tree lighting will take place downtown at 7 p.m. along with an opportunity for children to meet with Santa Claus. Fire pits…
Parolee arrested after slapping nurse with beverage. LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old Grand Rapids man, who was out of prison on parole, was arrested Thursday, Nov. 25, after he allegedly slapped an emergency department nurse at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital about 8:35 a.m. According to Ludington Police Department Captain Steve Wietrzykowski, the man intentionally slapped his soda drink all over the…
Man arrested for 4th-offense drunk driving with child in vehicle. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested for fourth-offense operating while intoxicated, third-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), furnishing false information to police and child endangerment at the intersection of Scottville and Conrad roads Wednesday, Nov. 24, shortly after 11:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Weekend police news, posted Nov. 29, 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. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 11:20 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Larceny, 7400 block of North Alexander Road, Grant Township. Complainant reported an air conditioning unit and lighting units were stolen from the…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 29, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Jeffrey A. Grant, 57, of Fountain, died on Monday, November 22, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Sheriff Wayne Holcomb, 35, of Manistee, died on Tuesday November 23, 2021. Roy C. Cornell, 71,…
Recent births, posted Nov. 29, 2021. The following births have been reported: Clara Anna Marie Moser, the daughter of Hannah Dean and Eric Moser of Manistee, was born on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Watson Bennett Van Houten, the son of Kerry and Blake Van Houten of Ludington, was born on Sunday, November 28, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum…
Grown Locally: Pig Patch Quilt Shop of Custer Township. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Sue Riffle has been a stitcher most of her life. “My grandmother was a stitcher and that’s more than likely how I got into…
Educator Spotlight: Jess Blauwkamp, G2S. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. SCOTTVILLE – With a passion for getting to know her students, educationally, socially and emotionally, Gateway to Success (G2S) teacher Jess Blauwkamp…
FiveCAP offering free Christmas trees to area families SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is again offering Christmas trees for families in need. The trees are being donated by Chris Frederick, owner of Blue Earth Tree Farm in Amber Township. “We are so grateful to Blue Earth Tree Farm for their continued support to help area families have a merrier Christmas,” said…
79th District Court news, posted Nov. 26, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Jonathan Henry Schwab, 24, of 410 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 21 by the Ludington Police Department on felony charges of assault by strangulation and two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing…
Sports Hall of Fame names 2022 inductees. The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHOF) has released the names of the Class of 2022 inductees. “It is extremely difficult, out of so many deserving athletes, to choose only six to be honored each year,” said Vic Burwell, president of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. “We have a couple…
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