Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 9, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Harry Laude, 90, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 8, 2021. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at noon at the Community Church in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 11 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to…
Former Mason Co. deputy charged in Kent Co. with surveilling unclothed person. GRAND RAPIDS — A former Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who is now a security guard for Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids was arrested in Kent County on felony charges of privacy-surveilling an unclothed person. John Mendham, 51, is a former K-9 deputy for Mason County who left…
Corlett offered Ludington superintendent job. LUDINGTON — Dr. Kyle Corlett has been offered the position as the next superintendent of Ludington Area School District. The board of education, during a special meeting Monday, Nov. 8, voted unanimously to offer the position to Corlett, who is the current superintendent of Delton-Kellogg Schools. Corlett will replace Jason Kennedy, who recently left the…
Corlett remains, Misner drops out of Ludington superintendent search. LUDINGTON — Jason Misner, one of the two finalists for consideration as superintendent of Ludington Area School District has withdrawn his application, according to Dave Killips, search consultant with the Michigan Leadership Institute. Misner The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 8…
Morning crash with farm equipment results in minor injuries. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A crash involving farm equipment shut down parts of US 31 earlier today. Emergency crews were dispatched in the 7100 block of US 31 near Freeman Road at 7:41 a.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck,…
Man arrested on felony charges for assaulting woman, 13-year-old boy. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers Saturday, Nov. 6, shortly after 10 a.m. for assaulting a 35-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy in the 400 block of South Harrison Street, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. Brian Keith Blackburn faces charges of assault by strangulation…
Man allegedly assaults woman while she’s driving. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Walhalla man allegedly assaulted a 47-year-old Fountain woman while she was driving a vehicle on US 10 near Stephens Road Friday, Nov. 5, shortly before 3 p.m., according to…
Community Cats TNR helps 1,200 cats to date. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit group of volunteers, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, P.C. and Animal Hospital of Ludington, has Trap-Neuter-Returned (TNRd) 1,200 Community Cats as of November 5, 2021. …
Obituary: Janet Dipple, 83, of Ludington. Janet Elizabeth Dipple, 83, of Ludington, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born April 12, 1938, in Ludington, the daughter of Lawrence and Dawn (Bashaw) Jensen. Janet worked at Old Kent Bank for many years, and more importantly, helped run their family farm. Janet enjoyed traveling…
Ludington schools to remain closed Tuesday. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will remain closed Tuesday, Nov. 9 due to staff shortages. The school was also closed today.
Lake-Osceola State Bank sponsors Dolly Parton Imagination Library books. SCOTTVILLE — Lake-Osceola State Bank has pledged a $5,000 annual contribution to FiveCAP, Inc. to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to ensure children, ages birth to 5, in Mason, Manistee and Lake counties, will be enrolled in the program, which provides a free new book each month. The Imagination Library…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 8, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Janet Elizabeth Dipple, 83, of Ludington, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services, Ludington. Dora Deen Jones, 100, of Fountain, died on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Nov. 7, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Donald Glenn Fitch, 39, of 3046 N. Amber Rd., Victory Township, was found guilty Sept. 10 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Oct. 26 to two days in jail with credit for two days…
Ludington schools closed Monday. LUDINGTON — Classes at Ludington Area Schools have been cancelled for Monday, Nov. 8 due to staff shortages.
Sunny skies Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 47 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 Sunny during the day. Partly cloudy during the evening. High 57; low 42. Precipitation: 7% day; 9% evening.…
Oaks Correctional Facility holding career open house. MANISTEE TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — Oaks Correctional Facility will hold an informational open house for potential employees on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the facility’s administrative building training room, 1500 Caberfae Highway (M-55). Open interviews will be conducted. For more information, call 231-723-8272. This posting is a paid…
ORV fall travelog: Sheridan Township Park to Timber Creek Campground. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. This fall weather has been perfect for getting out on the backroads and trails. Knowing the weather forecast looked decent for today, Friday Nov. 5, my friend Mike and I decided to get out in the woods and explore a part of the Manistee National Forest…
Ludington school board to interview final superintendent candidates. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. to interview the two finalists for superintendent. The meeting will be held at the Administration Office boardroom, 809 E. Tinkham Ave. Jason Misner will be interviewed at 5 p.m. and…
An opportunity to support Irish music. For the past several years, Mason County Press has been a sponsor of the Michigan Irish Music Festival, held annually in Muskegon (with the exception of 2020 and 2021). A few years ago, we met Niamh Dunne from Ireland as she sang and played fiddle in the internationally acclaimed band Beoga. Like most artists,…
79th District Court news, posted Nov. 5, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Clinton Duane Franklin, 45, of 109 E. Foster St., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 29 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Probable…
Obituary: Dennis Knudsen, 74, of Scottville. Dennis “Denny” Lee Knudsen, 74, of Scottville passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1947 in Hart to Ralph and Dolly (Witte) Knudsen. Denny graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1965. He married Denise Lynn on June 10, 1967. Together they…
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