Temps lower Thursday, Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 37 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, May 27, 2021 Cloudy skies with periods of rain later in the day. Rain early in the evening.…
Ludington July 4 parade, fireworks returning. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington’s Fourth of July celebration is returning this year. During its regular meeting Monday, the Ludington City Council approved a request by the Ludington Area Jaycees to again hold the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival parade and fireworks on July 4. The parade and fireworks were cancelled in…
While fighting cancer himself, Will Flewelling finds ways to help others. #WillStrong By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – The word inspirational is just one of many adjectives people have used to describe Will Flewelling. Will, 20, is the son of Jen and Jamie Flewelling and a 2019 Ludington High School graduate. He was diagnosed with melanoma over two…
MCE student art showcase. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools recently hosted its annual student art showcase. MCP videographer Kate Provenzano visited the school last Thursday to cover the event. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
‘Suspicious person’ call leads to arrest. 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 25, 2021: 8:16 a.m., warrant arrest, 1200 block of West Conrad Industrial Drive, Pere Marquette Township. A 42-year-old Ionia, Michigan man was arrested on two…
Recent births, posted May 25, 2021. The following births have been reported: Blair Monroe Miller, the daughter of Brandy and Jordan Miller of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Walker Lee Briggs-Brunette, the son of Taylor Brunette and Nathan Briggs of Ludington, was born on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Jaylee Sue Kaminski, the daughter of Jaclyn and Jason Kaminski of Manistee,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 25, 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: Lavonne M. Kinney, 85, of Ludington, died on Monday, May 24, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville…
Sunny skies expected Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Variable clouds tonight with scattered thunderstorms. Low temperature of 61 degrees. Winds southwest at 16 mph. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Sunny during the day. Clear to partly cloudy in the evening. High 71; low 38. Precipitation: 22% day; 2%…
Final Friday Experience events will replace Friday Night Live. LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Board will be kicking off its new summer event series, Final Friday Experience, this Friday, May 28 from 3 to 9 p.m. The events are replacing the traditional Friday Night Live events for 2021 and will continue on the last Friday of each month through September.…
Police busy with crashes over the weekend. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Friday, May 21, 2021: 2:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Free Soil Road, Free Soil Township. 9:17 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Hamlin Township. 9:21 a.m., (MCSO), warrant arrest,…
West Shore Wolves Youth Hockey hosting informational nights. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Wolves Youth Hockey is hosting informational nights for children and their families interested in hockey. Age categories are between ages 6 and 14. Information nights will be held at 7 p.m. at the following locations: June 1, Hart High School football field (auxiliary gym if raining). June…
Obituary: Martha Jansen, 86, of Scottville. Martha Theresa Jansen, 86, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. Martha was born on March 17, 1935 in Free Soil, the daughter of Bernard J. and Victoria M. (Rakoski) Edel. On June 13, 1953 she married Alfonse “Al” Jansen and they celebrated 35 years together before Al preceded her in death…
Thunderstorms possible Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 64 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 7 mph. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Mostly cloudy skies. Thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening. High 80; low 59. Precipitation: 34% day; 60% evening. Wind: SW…
Fundraiser established for family of 2-year-old who died in pool accident. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Prayer and Praise Assembly of God Church has set up a fund to help the family of Emma Poll. Emma, 2, the daughter of Drew and Wendy Poll, passed away last Wednesday following an accident in a swimming pool at the family’s home…
79th District Court news, posted May 23, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following criminal activity took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Thomas Wieand, 21, of 5367 N. Thunderbird Dr., Sheridan Township, was arrested Feb. 14 by The State’s, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance…
Warm temps continue, some rain possible early this week. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight a chance of a rain shower. Low temperature of 53 degrees. Winds east-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Monday, May 24, 2021 Showers in the morning then cloudy in the afternoon.…
How Michigan’s sentencing reform package is impacting local courts. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. A bipartisan state legislative sentencing reform package that was signed into law at the beginning of the year is aimed at expanding alternatives to jail and removing hurdles to opportunities after incarceration. Many of the bills arose from recommendations from the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail…
Obituary: Arlie Carrier Jr., 92, formerly of Ludington. Arlie Franklin Carrier Jr., 92, of Sun City Center, Fla., formerly of Ludington, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at home. He was born September 11, 1928, in Muskegon, the son of Arlie and Lucille (Dykstra) Carrier Sr. Arlie was raised and attended school in Muskegon. He served in the US Navy…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 21, 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: Martha Jansen, 86, of Scottville, died on Friday, May 21, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Dale…
Toddler who fell in pool dies. MASON COUNTY — A 2-year-old girl died Wednesday night, May 19, after falling into a swimming pool Monday evening in Hamlin Township, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The toddler was airlifted by Aeromed to DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids where she was in critical condition. When Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded…
LHS top seniors. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School senior class voted on the top 10 all around seniors. There was a four way tie for ninth place. Here are the 13 candidates: In back, from left: Issac Duran, Chazz Rohrer, Kyle Wendt, Nick Patterson, Colby…
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