Recent deaths, posted July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 29, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Arthena Barton, 61, of Ludington, died on Thursday, July 23, 2020.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Sandra Bettel, 58, of Fountain, died on…

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Teacher Tuesday: Covenant Christian’s Meaghan Greiner.

July 28, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: Covenant Christian’s Meaghan Greiner. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. AMBER TOWNSHIP  – Graduating from Pentwater in 2009, Meaghan Greiner has been working at Covenant Christian School for four years as a full-time teacher. “I graduated from college (Cornerstone University) in 2013 and began substitute teaching immediately,” she…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 28, 2020.

July 28, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 28, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit…

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Flower theft tops LPD activity.

July 28, 2020

Flower theft tops LPD activity. #MasonCountyCrime 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 — The Ludington Police Department is seeking charges against a 69-year-old Ludington woman for stealing flowers from a residential yard in 200 block of East Foster Street. LPD received the complaint just before 8…

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Obituary: Faith Figgins, 59, Fountain.

July 28, 2020

Obituary: Faith Figgins, 59, Fountain. Faith Mae (Phillion) Figgins, 59, of Fountain, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her home. Faith Phillion was born on May 12, 1961 in Ludington, the daughter of Patricia (Cole) and Phillip Phillion.  She graduated from Mason County Eastern with the class of 1979.  Faith was employed by Zack’s Truck Stop in Scottville…

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Recent deaths, posted July 28, 2020

July 28, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 28, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Faith Mae Figgins, 59, of Fountain, died on Saturday, July 26, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Gary Allen Nickleson, 51, of Ludington,…

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Woman injured in Branch Twp. crash.

July 27, 2020

Woman injured in Branch Twp. crash. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Branch area woman was seriously injured following a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Masten and Wilson roads Monday afternoon. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 5:50 p.m. The woman was driving a Dodge minivan northbound on Masten Road when she came up to another northbound…

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Woman allegedly kicks deputies, attempts to bite one.

July 27, 2020

Woman allegedly kicks deputies, attempts to bite one. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Lansing woman “attempted to kick her way out of a patrol car, then reportedly kicked deputies and attempted to bite one” during her arrest Saturday, July 25, at 6:42 a.m. at the Ludington State Park, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. She was arrested on charges…

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Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend.

July 27, 2020

Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, July 24, 2020: – 7:24 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, 5400 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. The case…

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Motorcyclist dies from injuries.

July 26, 2020

Motorcyclist dies from injuries. #MasonCountyNews GRAND RAPIDS — James Lee May, 46, of Orleans Township (Ionia County) died today as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash Saturday, July 25, 2020 on US 31 in Free Soil Township. May was seriously injured Saturday morning in after he apparently attempted to make a lane change on US 31…

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 VanDyke faces challenge from Stickney for Eden Township clerk.

July 26, 2020

 VanDyke faces challenge from Stickney for Eden Township clerk. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are running…

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Castonia faces challenge by Kirkpatrick for county district 2 seat.

July 25, 2020

Castonia faces challenge by Kirkpatrick for county district 2 seat. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are…

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Bleau, Piper running for PM Township treasurer position.

July 25, 2020

Bleau, Piper running for PM Township treasurer position. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are running in…

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Account established for Custer crash victim Rachael Ruger. 

July 25, 2020

Account established for Custer crash victim Rachael Ruger.  A special account has been set up for Rachael Ruger who was injured Wednesday, July 22 in a two vehicle crash in Custer. The 26-year-old Scottville resident was transported by Aeromed to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City were she has undergone multiple surgeries. According to her father, Barry Ruger, recovery will…

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Motorcyclist injured in US 31 crash.

July 25, 2020

Motorcyclist injured in US 31 crash. #MasonCountyNews FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Orleans Township (Ionia County) man, driving a motorcycle, was seriously injured Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash on US 31. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Adam Lamb on the scene, James Lee May was northbound on his 2017 Honda CRF250 on US 31, south of Koenig…

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Obituary: Raymond Nash, 92, Ludington.

July 25, 2020

Obituary: Raymond Nash, 92, Ludington. Raymond Junior Nash, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020.  Raymond was born on November 28, 1927, the son of Ray and Janie (Kreigh) Nash.  On September 30, 1948, he was wed to Carol Miller.  They raised four children and shared their lives until she passed away on July 19, 1999.  Raymond…

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Obituary: Walter Beyer, 98, of Ludington.

July 25, 2020

Obituary: Walter Beyer, 98, of Ludington. Walter Beyer, 98, was received by his Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born on the family farm in Free Soil on July 4, 1922 to the late Charles and Amelia (Berndt) Beyer. He graduated from Manistee High School in 1941. Walter spent more than 50 years in the trucking business. Along…

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Kreinbrink, DeRouin running for prosecutor. 

July 24, 2020

Kreinbrink, DeRouin running for prosecutor.  #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are running in contested races.  Mason…

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