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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Distant learning has been a collaborative effort of area schools.

April 21, 2020

Distant learning has been a collaborative effort of area schools. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational School District. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Several area public schools are launching distant learning programs beginning the end of this week with the official kickoff beginning April 27. The continuity of learning programs, also known…

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Man sentenced for fleeing police, resisting arrest.

April 21, 2020

Man sentenced for fleeing police, resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, for convictions of fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Christopher Joseph Sekenske, Jr., of 906 N. Washington Ave., was sentenced to serve 75 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for…

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Obituary: Yolanda Vest, 82, Fountain.

April 21, 2020

Obituary: Yolanda Vest, 82, Fountain. Yolanda Jean Vest, 82, of Fountain passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was born January 15, 1938 in Fountain to Moran and Bertha (Schoenherr) Chancellor. Yolanda graduated from Scottville High School in 1956. She married John R. Vest on June 25, 1957. She worked as a supervisor at Stokely’s for over 30 years. In…

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Recent deaths, posted April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020

Recent deaths, posted April 21, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Nathan Bowling, 86, of Scottville died on Friday, April 17, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Powers, 98, of Ludington, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…

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Slight chance of rain or wet snow Wednesday.

April 21, 2020

Slight chance of rain or wet snow Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Overcast. Rain or wet snow possible. High 41; low 34. Precipitation: 20% day; 50% evening. Wind: ESE 8 mph day; E 6 mph evening. Humidity: 59% day; 81% evening. Sunrise: 6:49 a.m.; sunset: 8:38 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2020 Cloudy with a slight…

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Murder trial adjourned.

April 20, 2020

Murder trial adjourned. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder trial against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township that was scheduled for April 27-30 and May 1 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court has been adjourned due to COVID-19. Beekman, a former Army National Guard staff sergeant, is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears,…

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