Man arrested for OWI after hit-and-run crash with shed.

April 24, 2020

Man arrested for OWI after hit-and-run crash with shed. #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. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Free Soil male was arrested by Ludington police officers for operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a shed with his vehicle…

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CMH launches COVID-19 emotional support line

April 24, 2020

CMH launches COVID-19 emotional support line LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has launched a COVID-19 emotional support line to assist those struggling with stress, anxiety and depression related to the ongoing pandemic. The toll free line, which goes live on Monday, April 27, is available to anyone in the community who needs emotional support.  “During uncertain times, it’s…

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2020 Gus Macker tourney cancelled. 

April 24, 2020

2020 Gus Macker tourney cancelled.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced it has cancelled this year’s Ludington Gus Macker Charity 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, which was scheduled for June 20-21.  “This is the largest Gus Macker in the country, so we know it will disappoint a lot of people, but there are a…

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Scoreboard tribute to honor LHS class of ’20.

April 23, 2020

Scoreboard tribute to honor LHS class of ’20. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Class of 2020 will be honored with a scoreboard tribute at Oriole Field for the next four Fridays beginning April 24. “This year’s senior class is an exceptional group who are unfortunately having to live through unprecedented times,” said Principal Dan Mesyar. “However, just as they…

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Kayaker rescued from channel

April 23, 2020

LUDINGTON — First responders rescued a 28-year-old Coopersville man Thursday after his kayak apparently took on water in the Ludington channel. The man told law enforcement he was fishing from his kayak, which did include a small trolling motor. Personnel on scene at the Loomis Street boat ramps said the kayaker was about 75 yards off shore.  The man’s body…

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Police seek hit-and-run suspect.

April 23, 2020

Police seek hit-and-run suspect. #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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is seeking assistance with locating a suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run crash with a mailbox that occurred shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday, April 23, in…

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Obituary: Edward Miszewski, 102, Custer.

April 23, 2020

Obituary: Edward Miszewski, 102, Custer. Edward Anthony Miszewski, 102, of Custer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home.  Edward was born on September 22, 1917 in Custer, the son of Philip and Mary (Bladzik) Miszewski and attended Bachelor School.  He served his country during World War II with the United States Army in the South Pacific Theatre.  On November…

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Cloudy skies Friday, Saturday.

April 23, 2020

Cloudy skies Friday, Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with a 20% chance of rain. Low temperature of 37 degrees. Friday, April 24, 2020 Mostly cloudy. High 52; low 35. Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: NNE 7 mph day; NE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 75% day; 83% evening. Sunrise: 6:46 a.m.; sunset: 8:40 p.m. Saturday, April…

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Lakeview first grade teacher, Mrs. Jarvie, remembered.

April 22, 2020

Lakeview first grade teacher, Mrs. Jarvie, remembered. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area Schools in collaboration with Mason County Press.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. LUDINGTON –  Ludington Area Schools teacher Cindy Jarvie passed away Monday, April 20, surrounded by her family. Jarvie, who taught at Lakeview Elementary School, had decided to retire the end of this school…

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The Scoop: Waterfront Worship Online.

April 22, 2020

The Scoop: Waterfront Worship Online. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Wakins speaks with Verne Kenney about special online performances of Waterfront Worship. They are joined by guest musicians Edgar Struble and Tracy Danz. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank.

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Woman involved in high speed chase arraigned.

April 22, 2020

Woman involved in high speed chase arraigned. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Tanya Josephena Hathaway, 39, of Ludington, was arraigned today in 79th District Court on three felony charges in connection to a high speed chase involving a stolen vehicle that began in Amber Township Tuesday afternoon and ended in Lake County. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report of a…

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Sheriff: Teens confess to over 20 break-ins.

April 22, 2020

Sheriff: Teens confess to over 20 break-ins. MANISTEE — The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan State Police have been receiving numerous calls of break-ins and thefts throughout Manistee County over the last three weeks, said Manistee County Sheriff Kenneth Falk. Deputies conducted a traffic stop Monday, April 20, involving a 17-year-old Kaleva man and a 16-year-old Copemish boy…

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Woman leads police on high-speed chase with stolen vehicle.

April 22, 2020

Woman leads police on high-speed chase with stolen vehicle. #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. LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old homeless woman from Mason County led police on a high-speed chase with a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon, April 21, that started in Mason County and ended in…

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Recent deaths, posted April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020

Recent deaths, posted April 22, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Edward A. Miszewski, 102, of Custer died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Patricia Finley, 85, of Branch died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her home.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville.…

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Slight chance of rain Thursday; temps rising.

April 22, 2020

Slight chance of rain Thursday; temps rising. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies with a few showers after midnight tonight. Low temperature of 34 degrees. Thursday, April 23, 2020 Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. High 50; low 35 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: E 10 mph day; ENE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 80% day; 80% evening.…

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Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Mr. Lundberg, a dozen years of cultivating the future.

April 21, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Mr. Lundberg, a dozen years of cultivating the future. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is 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 here. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. SCOTTVILLE – Pete Lundberg…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 21, 2020. 

April 21, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 21, 2020.  The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and current happenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic.   We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The dashboard below reflects the 16-county region served by Spectrum Health. Local information can be found on the District…

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Man sentenced to 4-15 years in prison for CSC.

April 21, 2020

Man sentenced to 4-15 years in prison for CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old homeless man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21. Westley Michael Badour pleaded guilty Feb. 18. Tuesday’s court proceedings were handled via Zoom videoconferencing…

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