Suds on the Shore cancelled.

May 27, 2020

Suds on the Shore cancelled. LUDINGTON — Suds on the Shore has been added to the list of the events that have cancelled for the summer. The event is a major fundraiser for the United Way of Mason County. “This was an extremely hard decision for everyone involved,” said Lynne Russell, Executive Director of the United Way of Mason County.…

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Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 120-130 mph.

May 27, 2020

Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 120-130 mph. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE — Scottville police arrested a 27-year-old Grand Rapids man Tuesday night, May 26, on charges of operating while intoxicated and reckless driving after the man was driving at speeds between 120-130 mph, according to Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy. Scottville police were patrolling the 200 block of East State Street…

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Honoring MCC’s seniors

May 27, 2020

Honoring MCC’s seniors. SCOTTVILLE — The graduating seniors of Mason County Central High School are being honored with banners that will be on display in downtown Scottville. The banners are sponsored by MCC, Safety Decals, Mason County Press, City of Scottville, and an anonymous donor. The banners are being installed by the Scottville Department of Public Works and are expected…

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Duane G. Cooper, 78, Ludington

May 27, 2020

Duane G. Cooper, 78, Ludington Duane G. Cooper, 78, of Ludington, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Duane was born in Ludington, on August 8, 1941, to LaVerne and Helen (Wagner) Cooper. Duane graduated from Ludington High School in 1960, and then attended Michigan State University where he was on the boxing team.…

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Rhythm & Dunes cancelled for 2020. 

May 27, 2020

Rhythm & Dunes cancelled for 2020.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes free summer concert series scheduled for later this summer has been cancelled due to the pandemic. “The decision to postpone the concert series was not made lightly,” said Raymond A. Biggs, president and CEO. “The health and safety of our communities, volunteers, vendors, and visitors was…

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Police report.

May 27, 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 Tuesday, May 26, 2020: – 5:44 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assist Pere Marquette Fire Department with traffic, Pere Marquette Highway and First Street, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:03 p.m.,…

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Rain expected Thursday.

May 27, 2020

Rain expected Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy early tonight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible later. Low temperature of 62 degrees, wind south at 1 mph. Thursday, May 28, 2020 Showers early becoming a steady rain later in the day and into evening. High 68; low 52 Precipitation: 70% day; 80% evening. Wind: SW 9 mph…

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Teacher Tuesday: LAC’s Mr. Thompson says goodbye to his school family.

May 26, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: LAC’s Mr. Thompson says goodbye to his school family. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks, a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – After 28 years in education and…

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Gas leak causes explosion.

May 26, 2020

Gas leak causes explosion. #MasonCountyNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A gas leak from a piece of equipment caused an explosion early this morning at Rieth-Riley Construction Co, 5621 W. First St. The explosion could be heard and felt several miles away. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 5:50 a.m. Pere Marquette Fire Department Chief Larry Gaylord said there…

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Full Court Press: LHS’s Sierra Holmes

May 26, 2020

Full Court Press: LHS’s Sierra Holmes Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Sierra Holmes, Ludington High School Varsity Softball coach. They discuss the sport and also the can and bottle returnable drive the team is holding to help those in need. Full Court Press is a presentation of Shelby State Bank and House of Flavors, Inc.

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Obituary: Manuel Padron, 71, Scottville.

May 26, 2020

Obituary: Manuel Padron, 71, Scottville. Manuel Padron, 71, of Scottville, formerly of Eagle Pass, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Manuel was born on January 31, 1949, in Eagle Pass, Texas, the son of Alberto Aguilar Padron and Maria Arellano.  He married Emilia Cavazos on July 5, 1969 at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington.  Manuel graduated from…

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Man arrested after nearly hitting sheriff’s car head-on.

May 26, 2020

Man arrested after nearly hitting sheriff’s car head-on. #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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday evening, May 23, after he reportedly crossed the centerline on Johnson Road nearly striking a fully marked sheriff’s patrol vehicle head-on,…

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Ludington man charged with resisting officers, drunk driving following crash.

May 25, 2020

Ludington man charged with resisting officers, drunk driving following crash. #MasonCountyCrime. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May 22, 2020 and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated first offense along with three county of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 28, of 410 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 1,…

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5-year-old old injured in ORV/golf cart crash. 

May 25, 2020

5-year-old old injured in ORV/golf cart crash.  #MasonCountyNews. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 5-year-old Fountain area boy received non-life-threatening injuries after the ORV he was riding was struck by an 11-year-old child who was driving a golf cart Saturday, May 23. The crash occurred on 32nd Street near Stolberg Road. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 8:03 p.m. Responding…

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Obituary: Maxine Raspotnik, 86, of Baldwin, formerly of Scottville.

May 25, 2020

Obituary: Maxine Raspotnik, 86, of Baldwin, formerly of Scottville. Maxine Annette Raspotnik, 86, of Baldwin, formerly a longtime resident Scottville, passed away in the loving arms of her daughter, Diane on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin.  Maxine was born on April 1, 1934 in Ludington, the daughter of James and Carrie (Johnson) Wilcox and…

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Recent deaths, posted May 25, 2020

May 25, 2020

Recent deaths, posted May 25, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Duane G. Cooper, 78, of Summit Township died on Sunday, May 24, 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…

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Obituary: Melissa Ann Cormany, 86, Fountain

May 25, 2020

Obituary: Melissa Ann Cormany, 86, Fountain Melissa Ann Cormany, 86, of Fountain passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home.  Melissa was born on March 4, 1934 in Ludington, the daughter of Walter F. and Hazel M. (Luhrs) Smogoleski and graduated from Ludington High School.  On April 1, 1955 she married Russell F. Cormany in Ludington and he…

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Free produce to be distributed Wednesday at fairgrounds.

May 24, 2020

Free produce to be distributed Wednesday at fairgrounds. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Food Club will be handing out fresh produce at the Mason County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, May 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The food is from the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm to Families Food Box program. “We are extremely excited to bring this opportunity to Mason…

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