Fair training. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department held a joint training Monday evening at the Mason County Fairgrounds. The firefighters practiced rescues from carnival equipment, such as the Ferris wheel, utilizing ladder trucks. This is the second year the two departments have practiced with T.J. Schmidt & Company, the fair’s carnival provider,…
Fair truck and tractor pull cancelled, due to weather. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The truck and tractor pull grandstand event, scheduled for tonight at the Western Michigan Fair has been cancelled, due to possible inclement weather. The weather forecast is calling for scattered thunderstorms beginning at 6 p.m. Weather has already caused chaos with the pre-fair…
Badger to suspend sailing due to COVID-19 exposure. LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry announced this morning that it will suspend sailing of the SS Badger for one week following today’s crossing due to a COVID-19 exposure of one of its employees. A press release stated that a crew member has tested positive for COVID-19. The company has conducted contact tracing…
Fair harness racing postponed again. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Rain overnight has resulted in the decision to again postpone Colt Stakes Harness Racing at the Western Michigan Fair. According to fair association representative Marcia Hansen, the races will likely be on Sunday, Aug. 15 and Monday, Aug. 16. Harness racing had originally been scheduled to take…
New CT scanner provides advanced screening at hospital. LUDINGTON — A new 128-slice Computed Tomography scanner made its debut August 9, 2021 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The new CT unit, a Sieman’s Definition Edge, replaces a 64-slice machine which has completed its life cycle. It has been years of planning for the new equipment, which is part of a…
Police news, Aug. 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 Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 in Mason County: 10:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $10 in fuel stolen, Murphy Gas, 4800 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 11:34…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has upgraded its severe thunderstorm watch to a warning. The warning has been issud until 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High…
Obituary: Donald Yeck, 78, of Ludington. Donald M. Yeck, 78, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born April 1, 1943 in Ludington to Edward and Martha (Gorzynski) Yeck. Don graduated from St. Simon Catholic School in 1961. As a young man, Don spent some time working for a few local businesses including Nelson Construction. He then…
Obituary: John Sayles, 42, of Ludington. John Sayles, 42, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. John was born on April 12, 1979, the son of Donald and Christine (Saunders) Sayles. He was raised in Flint and attended Davison High School. On April 18, 2001, he married his perfect partner for life, Melissa Moorman, and they started their…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 3 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11. The watch covers 32 counties including Mason, Lake, and Oceana. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. Storms may…
Backpack Bonanza takes place Wednesday. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Correspondant. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON – Staircase Youth Services’ Back to School Backpack Bonanza will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 11 at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course at Stearns…
Full Court Press: High Banks RC Park. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. VIDEO: HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Ray Comstock of High Banks RC Park. Ray discusses the hobby of remote control vehicles and the park he created on his property. Please…
79th District Court news, posted Aug. 9, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Eric Trolz, 31, of 1200 Ellery Ave., Apt. 105, Jackson, Michigan, was arrested July 30 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on felony charges of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of…
Fair begins Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — It’s fair week! The Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 10 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 14. Unlike most major events, the fair was not cancelled in 2020, but was scaled back to just livestock competitions and the auction. This year’s fair will include all the traditional events. While…
LHS esports ready for start of school year By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondant. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — As the start of the school year quickly approaches, the Ludington High School’s esports program is prepared for its new season. “It’s gonna be a cool season,” remarked senior…
Suspect in hit-and-run crash arrested after his vehicle runs out of gas. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington man who allegedly committed a hit-and-run Saturday afternoon, Aug. 7, was arrested for disorderly person a few hours later when his vehicle ran…
Weather causing scheduling issues with fair harness racing. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. UPDATE: The fair association has made the decision that harness racing will take place beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Colt Stakes Harness Racing, scheduled for today at the Mason County Fairgrounds, has been cancelled, due to the weather. Harness racing had…
Man wanted for domestic violence injures hand when punching out window at victim’s house. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police Friday, Aug. 6, at 5 p.m. in the 700 block of North Rowe Street on an outstanding domestic violence warrant issued by the 79th District Court, said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The man was also charged with…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 9, 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: John Sayles, 42, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, Aug. 12,…
Rain, thunderstorms may continue tonight – Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Chance of an isolated thunderstorm early tonight, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low temperature of 67 degrees. Chance of precipitation, 100%. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray…
PM Township board considering rental cancellation policy. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees will consider creating a refund policy for its parks when it meets on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The policy creation stemmed from a request from a park user who had requested a refund of a reservation fee. When researching cancellations, Treasurer Kari…
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