Sheriff warns of traffic citation scam. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said a county employee recently received an email stating the person had 72 hours to pay a “fine” for a traffic violation. A “ticket” was attached to the email. “This is a total scam,” Sheriff Cole said. “If you receive such an email do not click on…
MCC fifth grader receives courage award. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in cooperation with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary student Abbie Ostby was awarded the Courage of Gabe award recently by Principal Kevin Kimes. Kimes said the award “is given to one student annually who exhibits great courage, while staring…
Police news. #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, June 8, 2020: – 5:59 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Fountain Road, Victory Township. – 12:13 p.m., (Ludington Police Department),…
Obituary: E. Eric Sutter, 54, Ludington. E. Eric Sutter was born in Ludington on July 2, 1965, the son of Dr. William F. and Barbara (Ray) Sutter. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1983 and received a pharmacy degree from Ferris State University in 1988. Eric was well known from his years as a pharmacist at Nichols Drug Store…
Obituary: Alice Williams, 89, Ludington. April 11, 1931 to June 7, 2020 Alice Grace Williams was born April 11, 1931 in Montagu.. The daughter of Edwin R. and Alice (Deephouse) Nelson, she was a hard worker as a youth and graduated in the class of 1949 from Montague Township School. She met Ramon C. Williams, the love of her life,…
Thunderstorms possible tonight, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thunderstorms are likely tonight, accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds. Low temperature of 63 degrees. Wind, south at 26 mph. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Thunderstorms possible during the day. Rain at night. High 77; low 55 Precipitation: 60% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSW 19 mph day; WSW 14 mph evening.…
Recent deaths, posted June 9, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: William LeRoy Klemm, 96, of Ludington, died on Monday, June 8, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery. An obituary will run on Thursday. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of…
Spectrum Health Employer Toolkit to help businesses reopening amid COVID-19 Spectrum Health is offering guidance to businesses in west and southwest Michigan as they adapt to operating in a new environment with the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to equip employers and employees with advice on infection prevention and practical resources to help increase safety and minimize risk. “As a…
Riverton Township clean-up day rescheduled. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Clean-up day has been rescheduled from late June to Saturday, Aug. 8. Notifications will be sent to Riverton Township property owners, as in the past. Disposal location will be at the township hall the day of pick-up only. Questions call Gary Dittmer, supervisor at 231-233-5032
Woman receives minor injury in go-kart rollover crash. #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. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Custer woman received non-life-threatening injuries after the go-kart she was operating overturned on private property in the 2000 block of North Stephens Road Sunday, June 7, shortly…
Recent deaths, posted June 8, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Alice Williams, 89, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…
Recent births, posted June 8, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Claire Louise Kolanowski, the daughter of Olivia and Nicholas Kolanowski of Manistee, was born Thursday, June 4, 2020. Skylar Nicole Clifton, the daughter of Alexandra Austin…
Temps in the 90s on Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 62 degrees. Wind south at 6 mph. Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Some clouds in the morning, increasing in the afternoon. Thunderstorms with heavy rain likely in the evening. High 91; low 67 Precipitation: 20% day; 100% evening. Wind: SE 12…
Full Court Press: MCC Coach Mike Weinert. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart talks to Mason County Central Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Mike Weinert. Full Court Press features topics about local sports and recreation. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Shelby State Bank. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
No fireworks, Clown Band on July 4. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will be proposing a modified Freedom Festival Fourth of July celebration to City Council Monday evening. The plan calls for the cancelation of the popular fireworks and a grand parade that will weave its way around 12.55 miles of Ludington, with no walking or bike participants allowed.…
MCC graduation 2020. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s senior class of 2020 graduated Friday, June 5, 2020 with a commencement ceremony held in the high school parking lot. The ceremony was broadcast on the radio and streamed live by Mason County Press on its Facebook page. Here are some photographs and the video from the ceremony. Spartan News…
Salons may open June 15. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has moved the remainder of the state into what her administration calls phase 4, with the expectation to move the entire state into phase 5 in the coming weeks. The move means that personal services including hair, nail and massage salons can open beginning June 15. Much of northern Michigan,…
Walker man who used counterfeit bills arraigned. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Aaron Joseph Weeks, 32, of 10598 Whispering Brook NW, Walker, was arraigned in 79th District Court on Monday, June 1, 2020 on the charge of uttering and publishing. Weeks was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies after attempting to pass a counterfeit bill at the Forest Trail Service Center…
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