Details of fatal traffic crash in Riverton released. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — John Shannon Sayles, 42, of Ludington died Thursday evening as a result of a traffic crash at the intersection of Stiles and Kinney roads. Emergency crews were dispatched to the two vehicle crash at 7:27 p.m. The crash occurred when a 2009 Jeep Wrangler, driven by…
PM Township man pleads to 3rd-offense domestic violence. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Pere Marquette Township man pleaded “no contest” to third-offense domestic violence in 51st Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 6, after assaulting his wife last March. Gregory Alexander Jolly, of 5728 W. Johnson Rd., faces a sentence of a one-year discretionary jail term with Secure Continuous…
Jebavy, Bryant construction taking place next two weeks. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Road work will begin at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road starting Monday, Aug. 9. According to the Mason County Road Commission, the contractor’s work is anticipated to take one to two weeks. The majority of the work will be completed utilizing a shoulder closure, meaning…
Recent births, posted Aug. 6, 2021. The following births have been reported: Christina Jade Ann Alder, the daughter of Kaylynn Alder and Thomas Carr II of Idewild, was born on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Brody Lee-Wilson Cripe, the son of Melissa Siple and Matthew Cripe of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Eastern James Hansen, the son of Brittany and Joshua…
Obituary: Keith Koegler, 86, of Ludington. Keith Arnold Koegler, 86, of Ludington passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born March 29, 1935 in Ludington to Arnold and Elaine (Jafke) Koegler. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1953. Shortly after high school Keith enlisted in the U.S.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 6, 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: Brian Rollo Grant, 87, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…
One dead in Riverton Township crash. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — One person is dead following a two vehicle crash at the corner of Stiles and Kinney roads. Emergency crews were dispatched to the two vehicle crash at 7:27 p.m. More details will be posted when they become available. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the scene. Riverton Fire Department,…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Stiles Road between Chauvez and Hawley roads is currently closed due to a vehicle crash. Avoid the area.
VIDEO: Learning the sport of basketball. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Over 60 kids participated in the annual Spartan Pride Basketball Camp held earlier this week at Mason County Central High School. The camp was led by Trevor Huffman of Petoskey, who is the all-time leading scorer…
Horse pulling returns to Old Engine Club show. SCOTTVILLE — Horse pulling will return to the Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s annual Tractor & Engine Show this Friday, Aug. 6 beginning at 5 p.m. Event organizer Jake Tenney of the old engine club said about 10 teams are expected for the event. “We introduced the horse pull at the 2019…
Drunk driving arrests top police activity. 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021: 9:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 26-year-old Fountain man was arrested for domestic assault following a 911 call reporting an assault,…
AAUW book sale is Friday, Saturday. LUDINGTON — The annual AAUW book sale is being held Friday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lakeview Elementary School. All of the funds raised from the sale are used for college scholarships for local high school graduates.
The Scoop: Western Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor & Engine Show The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with Bruce Patterson of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club about the 2021 Tractor & Engine Show, which begins Thursday, Aug. 5…
Second driver in Monday crash passes way. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The second driver involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Monday evening has passed away. The Michigan State Police reported that Brittani Goda, 31, of Manistee, succumbed to her injuries while in Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Goda’s 2 1/2-year-old daughter, who was a passenger, remains in the hospital.…
Police news, Aug. 4, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 2, 2021: 2:18 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of Lenz Road, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, Aug, 3,…
Pere Marquette Township to celebrate opening of conservation park. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Charter Township will hold a celebration of the new Pere Marquette Conservation Park on Friday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at the former Dow AC Park, 1477 S. Lakeshore Dr. Attendees will be able to learn how to support future development of the park. Guided…
Suspect attempts to pass counterfeit bill, injures deputy’s hand during arrest. PERE MARQUETEE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Central Lake, Michigan man was arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, after allegedly attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at the Murphy Gas Station and later injuring a Mason County sheriff’s deputy’s hand while struggling with deputies, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Children’s museum to offer locally-written play. LUDINGTON — What happens when Ludington’s legendary folk hero, Ossawald Crumb, bumps into a magical and venerable white pine tree named Grandmother Pine, three forest animals who talk, and a wise Ottawa elder? “Great fun for children of all ages,” is how local playwright and director Rick Plummer of “The Amazing and Almost True…
Recent births, posted Aug. 4, 2021. The following births have been reported: Greyson Jordan Ankerson, the son of Ashley Koepnick and Israel Ankerson of Scottville, was born on Saturday, July 24, 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 and…
Obituary: Margaret Estelle “Peg” Parrott, 97, of Ludington. Margaret Estelle “Peg” Parrott, 97, was born November 19, 1923 to Rev. Herbert Irving and Bessie Emeline (Fowler) Parrott in Springfield, Ill. and died July 30, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She moved to Ludington in 1924 when her father was called to join the Presbyterian and Congregational churches into one church, the Community…
Poplar Road closure Thursday. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — One mile of Poplar Road, between Townline and Beyer roads, will be closed Thursday, Aug. 5, for road work. The road is expected to re-open by 3 p.m. Thursday.
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