Police report.

June 16, 2020

Police report. #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 Monday, June 15, 2020: – 2 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Masten Road near Lucek Road, Logan Township. – 3:30 p.m,. (MSP), assault and battery that occurred June 12…

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Temps steady in upper 70s Wednesday, Thursday.

June 16, 2020

Temps steady in upper 70s Wednesday, Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly clear with a low temperature of 54 degrees. Wind southeast at 1 mph; 10% chance of rain. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Mostly sunny. High 79; low 57 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: SSW 8 mph day; SSE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 61% day; 76% evening. Sunrise:…

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Weekend police news.

June 15, 2020

Weekend 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, June 12, 2020: – 12:15 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested for parole violation, 100 block of East Foster Street, City…

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Obituary: Barbara Ellen Kersjes, 89, of Ludington,

June 15, 2020

Obituary: Barbara Ellen Kersjes, 89, of Ludington, Barbara Ellen Kersjes, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Barbara was born on November 28, 1930 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Maurice and Edith (Hall) Sutton.  She was raised with three siblings: Virginia Sutton, Norma Bifulco, and Jim Sutton. Barbara graduated from Grand Rapids Creston High School and…

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Tuesday forecast: Sunny and 76 degrees.

June 15, 2020

Tuesday forecast: Sunny and 76 degrees. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly clear with a low temperature of 51 degrees. Wind east-southeast at 4 mph. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Mostly sunny. High 76; low 57 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: SSW 9 mph day; SSE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 64% day; 76% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:31 p.m.…

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Recent deaths, posted June 14, 2020

June 14, 2020

Recent deaths, posted June 14, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Barbara Ellen Kersjes, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, June 13, 2020.  Services are pending.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing of 2020 deaths.…

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Sunny skies expected Monday.

June 14, 2020

Sunny skies expected Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 44 degrees. Wind east-southeast at 4 mph. Monday, June 15, 2020 Mostly sunny. High 73; low 53 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening. Wind: SE 7 mph day; E 4 mph evening. Humidity: 50% day; 73% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:30 p.m. Tuesday,…

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Full Court Press: Mason County Disc Golf

June 12, 2020

Full Court Press: Mason County Disc Golf VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Jeff Schwass of the Mason County Disc Golf Association. Full Court Press features topics about local sports and recreation and is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Shelby State Bank.

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Grand Rapids man charged with home invasion.

June 12, 2020

Grand Rapids man charged with home invasion. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man was recently arraigned on a charge of home invasion – first degree, in relation to an incident that took place in 2019 in Scottville. Devonne Curtis Robertson, 28, of 3 Knapp St., Grand Rapids, faces up to 20 years in prison following his June 8.…

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Mother bear of 3 cubs shot by poacher.

June 12, 2020

Mother bear of 3 cubs shot by poacher. Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are seeking information regarding a bear that was illegally shot in Oceana County earlier this week, according to a DNR press release. The bear was euthanized due to the extent of its injuries, leaving behind three cubs which were taken to a wildlife rehabilitator. Following…

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FiveCAP distributes food boxes.

June 12, 2020

FiveCAP distributes food boxes. FiveCAP staff and volunteers recently packed and distributed 1,851 food boxes to low-income people in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. FiveCAP held its quarterly food distribution of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) on Thursday, June 4. The program provides food every three months to income-eligible households. TEFAP is open to residents of all ages…

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Library to begin curbside service.

June 12, 2020

Library to begin curbside service. The Mason County District Library will begin curbside service on Monday, June 15 with other services beginning as soon as safety permits. The library has branches in Ludington and Scottville. To take advantage of Curbside Service, library staff asks that requests be made through the library’s online catalog at www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us. Go to the My Account…

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79th District Court news, posted June 12, 2020.

June 12, 2020

79th District Court news, posted June 12, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felony arraignments – Nicholas James Piehl, 26, no address listed, was arrested June 4, 2020 by Ludington Police Department and charged with assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, habitual offender. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.…

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County buildings to re-open with limited access June 15, fully on June 22.

June 12, 2020

County buildings to re-open with limited access June 15, fully on June 22. LUDINGTON — Mason County governmental buildings will begin opening next week. Buildings will be open by appointment only starting Monday, June 15. Buildings will be open without appointments beginning June 22. Anyone entering the Mason County Courthouse must wear a face covering and/or mask at all times…

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Assault investigations top police activity.

June 12, 2020

Assault investigations top police 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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, June 11, 2020: – 4:28 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Fountain man was arrested for a parole absconder warrant, 600 block of Danaher Street,…

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Obituary: Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville

June 12, 2020

Obituary: Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born July 13, 1921 in Falmouth to Thys and Clara (Hansen) Talsma. Joan was the third of 13 children. After schooling, Joan left the area for beauty school at Alba University in Grand Rapids during the Great Depression. After…

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Recent deaths, posted June 12, 2020

June 12, 2020

Recent deaths, posted June 12, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: John Jodko, 62, of Custer, died on Thursday, June 11, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville died on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. This post is a…

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GOP to meet June 18.

June 12, 2020

GOP to meet June 18. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The next meeting of the Mason County Republican Executive Committee is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 at the Mason County Airport, 5300 W. US 10 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at Suttons Landing but was postponed due to weather.

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