History: The Civil War veterans of Towns Cemetery. This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Memorial Day, observed this year on Monday, May 31, is a federal holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving…
Obituary: Patrick ‘Mike’ Pomorski, Sr., 79, of Ludington Patrick Michael Pomorski Sr. (Mike), 79, of Ludington passed away peacefully Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous year and half battle with cancer. He was born June 9, 1941 in Ludington to Edward and Kathryn (Dahringer) Pomorski. Mike attended Ludington High School. After school,…
Warmer temps for Memorial Day. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with low temperatures of 43 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 1 mph. Monday, May 31, 2021: Memorial Day Partly to mostly cloudy. High 70; low 46. Precipitation: 3% day; 20% evening. Wind: SW 11 mph day;…
MCC students volunteer to restore veterans’ graves. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Mason County Central High School teacher Tom Richert is passionate about restoring graves, especially those of veterans. A few years ago, Richert started researching his family history, which brought him to various cemeteries. He began…
Gas stolen from company trucks. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —A thief or thieves stole approximately $80 in fuel from company trucks parked in the 100 block of South Jebavy Drive, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported Thursday, May 27 around 4…
Full Court Press: Quiring Cycles, custom built bikes made in Free Soil. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Scott Quiring has been making custom built bicycles for over two decades. In 2011, he and his wife, Christina, relocated from the other…
The Scoop: Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with Jimmy Newkirk, Scottville’s new city manager, about his goals for the city and what is currently happening in Scottville. Please consider helping to fund local…
Mason County residents receive traffic safety awards. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole and Hamlin Township resident Dr. Dan Petterson are among six individuals/organizations who were honored by the Michigan Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission this morning, Thursday, May 27, 2021, as recipients of the Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award. The Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award is named for…
Car/deer crashes top police activity. 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: Wednesday, May 26, 2021: 2:46 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, M 116 south of the Ludington State Park, Hamlin Township. 2:16 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash,…
Students receive ag-based scholarships from Smith & Eddy Insurance. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance and Fremont Insurance recently awarded two local high seniors each $1,000 for agriculture-based continuing education. The scholarships went to Lydia Howe and Tess Bradley. Lydia is a senior at Mason County Eastern (graduated tonight) and is the daughter of John Paul and Sheri Howe of…
79th District Court news, posted May 27, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Donald Thomas Miller, 32, of 602 E. Danaher St., Ludington; May 25; Ludington Police Department (LPD); breaking and entering. Pretrial: June 14 at 11 a.m. Bail: $2,500 personal recognizance. -Jeremy Ray Parker, 41, of 7890…
Obituary: MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington. MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born September 30, 1943, in Ludington to the late Joseph and Regina Betka. MaryAnn retired from Scotty’s Restaurant, where she was employed for 25 years. After retirement, she volunteered for and supported Hospice. She enjoyed traveling and spending winters…
FiveCAP offering food distribution for eligible seniors. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offered through FiveCAP, Inc., benefits income-eligible senior citizens 60 and older, helping supply food to their homes. The bi-monthly food distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, at FiveCAP’s Johnson Road Warehouse, located at 44 E. Johnson…
American Legion forgoes poppy fundraiser this year, donations still accepted online. LUDINGTON — Usually, this time of year Ludington American Legion Auxiliary members are selling poppies around town to raise money for local veterans. Like many events recently, this year will be an exception. This weekend you can donate at the American Legion Post 76, 318 N. James St., Ludington,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 27, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Jack Shriver, 83, of Scottville, died on March 13, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from noon to…
MCP to livestream MCE, MCC, LHS graduations. Mason County Press will livestream commencement ceremonies for Mason County Eastern, Mason County Central, and Ludington high schools on its Facebook page: Mason County Eastern, Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m. Mason County Central, Friday, May 28, 7 p.m. Ludington High School, Saturday, May 29, 2 p.m.
Teacher Spotlight: LASD’s Melanie Tomaski. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – As one of her biggest accomplishments working with the community members and local employers to help high school students find their way after they…
Obituary: Emma Rae Poll, 2, of Ludington. Emma Rae Poll, our precious 2-year-old, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was born April 21, 2019, in Fremont, Michigan. Emma was a precious gift and a blessing to her parents who took her home straight from the hospital and fought hard and finalized her adoption on…
Police news, May 26, 2021. 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 Tuesday, May 25, 2021: – 1:56 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Fraser, Michigan woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Macomb County for retail fraud…
Hart man pleads guilty to aggravated stalking, resisting police. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Hart man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 25, to felonies of aggravated stalking, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and third-offense habitual offender. Kevin James Kaiser, whose last known address is 215 S. State St., has been lodged in the Mason…
Beyond the Game: the Value of Sports! By Mike Hart, principal, O.J. DeJonge Middle School Member, Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors I can say with great certainty that I would not be lucky enough to be serving my hometown as the principal of O.J. DeJonge Middle School if it weren’t for sports. Had it not been…
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