COVID testing tent at Ludington High School July 15, 16. LUDINGTON — District Health Department #10 will be offering free drive-through community testing for COVID-19 on Wednesday July 15 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ludington High School in collaboration with the Michigan National Guard, Michigan Department of Health and…
EMT course being offered at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Area residents interested in pursuing a great career as a first responder may now enroll in an emergency medical technician (EMT) certification program available through West Shore Community College this fall. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for EMTs and paramedics is expected to grow 7…
Police busy with crashes. #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 recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 6, 2020: – 6:53 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), single vehicle crash, no injuries, 700 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. – 8:25 a.m.,…
Police busy with crashes over holiday 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 police activity in Mason County over the Fourth of July weekend: Friday, July 3, 2020: – 8:34 a.m,. (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Meyers Road north of…
Obituary: Gordon Stewart, 94, Ludington. Gordon Douglas Stewart, 94, of Ludington passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home. Gordon was born on March 21, 1926 in Scottville, the son of William and Edith (Carr) Stewart, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1944. On April 7, 1961 he married Fern Huffman at the Ludington…
Obituary: Laurita Roseottie Wagner, 90, of Custer Laurita Roseottie Wagner, 90, of Custer, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home. Rita was born on December 3, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of John J. and Martha K. Wagner. She graduated from Custer High School in the late 1940s. She also attended Northwest Institute of Medical Technology. Rita…
Obituary: Jacqueline (Jackie) Johnson, 73, of Pentwater Jacqueline (Jackie) Johnson, 73, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020. She was born on January 10, 1947 to Jack and Mary Judd and grew up in northern Michigan. Jackie married Dennis (Denny) Johnson in June of 1966. Jackie and Denny were blessed with three children, Stuart (Kerry), Sara, and Glenn.…
Thunderstorms possible tonight, Tuesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds tonight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low temperature of 68 degrees. Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Scattered thunderstorms early. Skies will become mostly sunny later in the day. Partly cloudy…
Recent deaths, posted July 6, 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: Howard E. McKay, 79, of Scottville, died on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Dorothy Jean (VanNortwick) Schrumpf, 93, of Pentwater,…
Tractor ride will honor Duane Cooper SCOTTVILLE — On Saturday, Aug. 1 the Western Michigan Old Engine Club will host the Duane Cooper Memorial Tractor Ride. The ride will begin at Riverside Park and will travel to Ludington, stopping at Waterfront Park for lunch and then returning to Scottville. It is open to anyone with an antique tractor, doodlebug, antique…
Recent deaths, posted July 5, 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: Gordon Stewart, 94, of Ludington died on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Sandra Lynne…
Mostly sunny and hot again this week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear to partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 62 degrees. Monday, July 6, 2020 Mostly sunny skies during the day; partly cloudy at night. High 90; low 66 Precipitation:…
Clown Band members share feelings of missing the Fourth. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief, Life member, Scottville Clown Band LUDINGTON — Fourth of July, Independence Day. It’s a day of tradition for many Americans. Those of us who live or visit Mason County often have the tradition of lining up along Ludington Avenue to watch the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival…
The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…
Scottville resident involved in fatal Manistee County crash. FILER TOWNSHIP, Manistee County — An 18-year-old Manistee woman, Sydney Jade Riggs, died this morning following a single vehicle crash on Merkey Road near Maple Road. According to Manistee County Sheriff Kenneth Falk, the crash occurred about 3:49 a.m. when a Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 20-year-old from Scottville (gender not specified…
Emergency personnel respond to boat emergency. LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel responded to Loomis Street boat launch Saturday morning, assisting six boaters, including three children, who were possibly suffering from heightened carbon monoxide exposure. The boat was reported three miles south of Ludington near the Pumped Storage Plant. Personnel from U.S. Coast Guard Station Ludington personnel and Ludington Fire/Police Harbor One…
Man rescued from Lake Michigan following hours long search. Editor’s Note: Mason County Press typically does not report on suicide related calls, unless the incidences take place on public property, require multiple agencies, or place first responders in danger. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Multiple agencies were involved in a search that began early this morning for a suicidal male. Mason County…
Hospital ER does not perform COVID tests; patients asked to call hotline, contact physician. LUDINGTON — Personnel at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital are requesting that anyone who believes they are in need of a COVID-19 test call the Spectrum Health free hotline at 833-559-0659 for screening and testing instructions or contact their primary care physician rather than come to the…
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