LPD cautions motorists to watch for deer. LUDINGTON — Captain Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department cautions drivers about “increasing deer activity in the coming months and urges motorists to constantly scan for them, even in low-speed residential neighborhoods. “Driving at or just below the speed limit can help alleviate collisions with deer that often bolt out in front of…
Driver sustains minor injuries after rear-ending semi on US 31. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old driver from Norton Shores sustained minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Sept. 28, shortly after 11 a.m. on northbound US 31 near the rest area…
Sheriff, judges ask county board to consider courthouse security, again. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has again proposed that the Mason County Board of Commissioners consider adding security to the Mason County Courthouse. Cole submitted a proposal Tuesday, Sept. 28, to the county’s public safety and courts committee with the endorsement of…
Oriole Work Based Learning Academy became a family for recent graduate. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondant. LUDINGTON — Unlike other students in high school, Krystal Martzolff has not always had an easy life. “She’s a real fighter and has had to be,” said Melanie…
Sunny skies continue Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 46 degrees. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 Clear skies. High 75; low 48. Precipitation: 7% day; 10% evening. Wind: S 4 mph day; ENE 2 mph evening. Humidity: 67% day; 91% evening.…
Speed, alcohol considered factors in Custer Road crash. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Irons man was injured following a single vehicle crash on Custer Road south of Treml Road (and the railroad tracks) late Monday evening. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 11:35 a.m. Upon arrival, Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams reported the engine compartment of the Chevrolet…
1 injured in Quarterline Road crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash Monday, Sept. 27, shortly before 1:30 p.m. p.m. on Quarterline Road at Forest Trail Road, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. “The vehicle was traveling south on Quarterline Road when a second vehicle failed to yield and pulled out in…
Police busy with crashes. 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, Sept. 27, 2021: 7:18 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Stephens Road near Dewey Road, Sherman Township. 2:50 p.m., two-vehicle crash involving minor injuries, Pere Marquette Highway…
Deputies search for driver of vehicle who left scene of crash. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are searching for the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a two vehicle crash this afternoon at the corner of Hawley and Campbell roads. The crash occurred about 4:15 p.m. when a GMC Sierra truck, driven by…
Weekend police news, Sept. 27, 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 over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 24, 2021: 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Anthony Road, Eden Township. 1:55 p.m.,…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Quarterline Road and Forest Trail GRANT TOWNSHIP, 1:20 p.m.: Report of a single vehicle rollover crash at Quarterline Road and Forest Trail. Status of injuries unknown.
VanHouten named new Staircase Youth Services director. LUDINGTON – Kerry VanHouten has been hired as the executive director of Staircase Youth Services, beginning October 1. VanHouten replaces Cindy Arneson, who is retiring on September 30. VanHouten has worked for Staircase for nine years as the homeless youth outreach specialist for Mason and Lake counties. “I have no doubt that Kerry…
Library series focuses on post-pandemic topics. LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library and the nonprofit Abondia Center will present Shifting Landscapes, a new public lecture series, examining fallout from COVID-19 and many other events that have occurred over the past 20 months. The first section, Community, begins October 4, 2021, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the…
Ashley named Golf Professional of the Year. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Scott Ashley, owner of Lakeside Links Golf Club, was recently won the Golf Professional of the Year for the Northern Chapter of the Michigan PGA. Ashley also won the Chris Cheney Shootout for the Northern Chapter of the Michigan PGA. He was one of the top point earners for…
Obituary: Charles Frederick Hargreaves, 93, of Ludington. Charles Frederick Hargreaves, 93, of Ludington, formerly of Grand Rapids and Manistee, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Charles was born on November 12, 1927 in Victory Township, the son of Earl and Philemina (Schneider) Hargreaves and attended Scottville High School. As World War II raged on, Charles enlisted in the United…
Video: Full Court Press: Afton Shoup, 12-year-old bull rider. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. CUSTER — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with 12-year-old rodeo bull rider Afton Shoup. Afton is the son of Susan and Paul Shoup of Branch Township. Please consider helping to fund local…
Scottville police make additional drug arrests. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Two people were arrested Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 by the Scottville Police Department and charged with felony drug charges. The arrests make the third drug arrests in the city this week. Anthony Jordan Genta, 36, of 555 N. Jackpine Road, Branch Township, and Alys Jean Benyo, 33, of…
Police news, Sept. 24, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021: 5:13 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Darr Road south of Marrison Road, Eden Township. 5:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles south of Victory…
Scottville police arrest Victory Twp. man on felony drug charges. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Scottville Police Department arrested a 35-year-old Victory Township man on multiple charges, including drug charges, following a traffic stop. “At 11:43 a.m., the Scottville Police Department located a vehicle coming out of a well-known area for drug use,” Scottville Police…
Ludington schools placed on lockdown temporarily. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools were placed on lockdown this morning after school administrators received information that a possible weapon was brought into the high school, according to Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal. Ludington Police Department school resource officers were at the school and were able to determine quickly that there was no weapon,…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Jebavy and Johnson. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 10:33 a.m.: Report of a vehicle crash at Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road (Tinkham Avenue), no injuries, but expect congestion.
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