Video: Madisyn McCormick, drag racer. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. FOUNTAIN — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with drag racer Madisyn McCormick. Madisyn, 22, is the daughter of Kristina Thompson and Jeremy McCormick. She has been drag racing since she was 8-years-old alongside her father.…
MCC board to hold special meeting, take action on bonds application. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 to take action on a resolution to approve a preliminary qualification of bonds application. The action is the next step toward moving toward…
Obituary: Frances Nash, 96, of Custer. Frances Geraldine Nash, 96, lifelong resident of Custer, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 in Manistee. Fran was born on July 29, 1925 in Custer, the daughter of Robert Fay and Rosa Irene (Porter) Jenks and was raised by her grandparents who attended Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren. While at church Fran…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 6, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Sharon L. Whitaker, 76, of Custer, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping…
Ludington elementary principals reflect on first day. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP correspondant. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – The words community and collaboration continue to be popular buzz words when staff of the new Ludington Elementary School describe their excitement about moving into the new building…
Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. This list may be updated as more closings and cancellations are reported. Mason County Central’s girls basketball game at Ravenna scheduled for tonight has been postponed. A make up date has not been set yet. Mason County Eastern boys basketball games have been cancelled for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. The Mason County Zoning…
Winter storm warning extended to Friday morning. ‘Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to near zero.’ MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids extended the winter storm warning for west Michigan, which includes Mason County, until Friday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. NWS extended the warning Wednesday, Jan 5, shortly after 3:30 p.m. In addition…
Ludington woman sentenced to prison for drug delivery. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington woman, who was on probation for previous drug convictions, was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 4, for three felony convictions of delivery/manufacture of cocaine/heroin, according to court records. Renee Ann Moline, of 616 E. Dowland St., pleaded guilty…
First locally born baby of 2022 born Jan. 2. LUDINGTON — The first baby born in 2022 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was Ellis Lee Fitzpatrick. Ellis entered this world on January 2, at 8:47 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 15 0unces., and measuring 22 1/4 inches. Ellis’ parents are Paige and Evan Fitzpatrick of Ludington, who are first-time parents. Paige…
Police news, Jan. 5, 2022. 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, Jan. 3, 2022: 8:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, Bryant Road, Pere…
Recent births, posted Jan. 5, 2022 The following births have been reported: Emily Lou Raczkowski, the daughter of Melissa Brower and Bryan Raczkowski of Scottville, was born on Monday, January 3, 2022. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2022 births List of 2021 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Obituary: Evart ‘Chris’ Christensen, 92, of Concord, Cali., formerly of Scottville. Evart Wayne “Chris” Christensen, 92, passed away on Thursday December 16, 2021 at home in Concord, Cali. He was born July 2, 1929 to Carl and Eva (Pirtle) Christensen in Scottville. He attended school in Scottville’s kindergarten through 12th grade building. He was vice president of his eighth grade…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 5, 2022. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Janet S. Thompson, 86, of Ludington died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. This post may be updated. The following closings and cancellations have been reported: The scheduled Mason County Eastern junior varsity/varsity girls basketball game at MCE vs Elk Rapids scheduled for tonight is canceled. Shelby Public Schools: All after school practices and activities cancelled. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy…
Ludington Elementary School opens, traffic issues being addressed. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today was the first day of classes at the new Ludington Elementary School, located on Bryant Road near Jebavy Drive. While classes seemed to go smooth inside the school, traffic seemed to cause some issues. Motorists reported that eastbound traffic was backed up, at times, to Washington Avenue. …
MCP observes 10th anniversary; a history to Mason County newspapers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. This week marks the 10th anniversary of the current version of Mason County Press. I started MCP as an online news service on Jan. 4, 2011 through the encouragement of the community and friends who wanted to see an alternative news source in the county. Since…
‘Near blizzard conditions’ expected. MASON COUNTY — The US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for west Michigan, including Mason County. NWS issued the warning Tuesday, Jan. 4, shortly after 11 a.m. In addition to Mason County, impacted counties include Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent and Allegan. The warning remains in effect from…
Pair arrested for trying run over woman with vehicle. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Custer man was arrested for felony assault and damaged property, and a 21-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for felony assault following a disturbance Monday, Jan. 3, shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
WSCC to hold auditions for ‘Almost Maine’ WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will hold open auditions for an upcoming production of “Almost Maine” on Tuesday, January 11 at 7 p.m. The romantic comedy will open Thursday, March 3, 2022 and will be…
Obituary: Kandi Fugere, 45, of Ludington. Kandi Michele Fugere, 45, of Ludington, died Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born May 27, 1976, in Ludington. Kandi was very active in the community and instilled the importance of volunteering in her children. She had been a member of the Ludington Area Jaycees for…
Police news, posted Jan. 4, 2022. 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 total of 800 free rides were provided to New Year’s Eve revelers by the Ludington Mass Transportation Authority, according to Ludington Police Department Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski, along with 150 free rides by…
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