Educator Spotlight: Jan Bigalke of Ludington Area Catholic. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Catholic principal, Jan Bigalke said she was called to education by God and knows…
79th District Court news, posted Nov. 12, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignment -James Warren Howe, 46, of 2544 E. Johnson Rd., Custer Township, was arrested Nov. 6 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy),…
Dinner will honor those raising young relatives SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Kinship Care Recognition dinner will be held Wednesday, November 17 at 6 p.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. This will be the second time the event has been held, the first in 2019. Mason County residents raising their grandchildren—or other young relatives—are invited…
Library to host vaccine clinic. LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch, along with District Health Department #10 will hold a flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition to access to the vaccines, there will be free books, games, prizes and fun. This year, DHD#10 will be offering the…
Obituary: Robert Stokes, Sr., 69, of Fountain. Robert Eugene Stokes, Sr., 69, of Fountain passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. Robert was born on January 21, 1952 in Ypsilanti, the son of Bernice Eugene and Margaret Delores (Loukiainen) Stokes. After moving to Mason County, Robert worked for Kaines Manufacturing until his retirement in 2014. …
Obituary: Rogene O’Brien, 87, of Ludington. Rogene Marie O’Brien, 87, of Ludington went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2021 after a short illness. She was born February 11, 1934 to Edmund and Leona (Mantych) Petzak. She was raised in Ludington and attended St. Simon School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Ludington High School…
Obituary: Averil Edwards, 90, of Ludington. Averil Georgina Edwards of Ludington, passed away on November 9, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born on July 30, 1931 in Coventry, England. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was 10-years-old by way of the Queen Mary just before their town was leveled by bombs. They lived in…
Veterans honored in Victory Park ceremony. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Post #76 held a Veterans Day ceremony at Victory Park today. The ceremony…
Grown Locally: North Branch Winery of downtown Scottville. Today, Mason County Press launches a new series, Grown Locally presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington. Grown Locally features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — On July 5, 2021, Tom and Toni Doughty opened North Branch Winery, 126 S. Main St. After four…
Ludington man arrested for drugs after causing crash in drive-thru. 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 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, after his vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in the McDonald’s restaurant drive-thru, 5389 W. US 10. According to…
Library to hold indoor book sale this weekend. LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library used book sale will be held Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, November 14, noon to 3 p.m. indoors in the West Shore Bank Room of the Ludington branch library, 217 East Ludington Avenue. Masks are required. The…
Obituary: Marla Grams, 68, of Ludington. Marla Ann Grams, 68, of Ludington, entered into the presence of her Savior on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Marla was born on January 28, 1953 in Ludington, the daughter of Don and Patricia (Adamczyk) Petersen. She graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1971 and became an LPN after attending West Shore…
Obituary Harry Laude, 90, of Ludington. Harry B. Laude, 90, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021 after battling Parkinson’s disease for several years. He was born February 12, 1931 in Riverton Township, one of the youngest in a blended family of nine children. He was born to William and Nettie (Paasch) Laude. Harry played football and…
Obituary: Cora Steffens, 99, of Scottville. Cora Margaret Steffens, 99, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Medilodge of Ludington. Cora was born on October 30, 1922 in Arcadia, the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Archer) Schudlich and graduated from Arcadia High School with the class of 1941. On September 16, 1945 she married Fred W. Steffens…
LHS drama club to present “Gifted”. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School drama club will present “Gifted” on Thursday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door:…
Ludington hospital receives top safety grade. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was awarded an “A” rating in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. “It’s very gratifying that our physicians and clinical staff are recognized for their dedication to patient safety and quality…
Gardenhire sentenced to up to 120 years in prison. MT. PLEASANT — Isiah Gary “Zeke” Gardenhire, 40, of 4173 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, the man who killed an Isabella County teenager and raped the girl’s mother, was sentenced to 75 to 120 years in prison recently in an Isabella County court. Gardenhire had pled no contest to second-degree murder…
Law enforcement training in Amber Township. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A multi-agency law enforcement training is being conducted today at an abandoned house near the intersection of US 10 and US 31 just west of the Scottville city limits. Several people have asked MCP about what is happening in that area. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said it’s common for law…
Recent births, posted Nov. 10, 2021. The following births have been reported: Jackson Roman LaPrad, the son of Rebecah and Zachary LaPrad of Ludington, was born on Friday, November 5, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 10, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Robert James Marriott, 52, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 8, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Robert Stokes, 69, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Manistee. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…
Police news, posted Nov. 10, 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, Nov. 9, 2021: 12:35 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 45-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued in Ottawa…
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