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.
New meters may result in reduction in Scottville water rates. SCOTTVILLE — Residents and property owners in the City of Scottville may see a reduction in their water rates in the future, if City Manager Jim Newkirk’s predications are correct. Newkirk reported to the Planning Commission Tuesday, during its regular monthly meeting, that investigations have shown that currently (and for…
3 decades, 3 generations of Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling continues. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — For 35 years, Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling has provided some friendly competition for kids dreaming of some day driving the big tractor. The pandemic meant a year off in 2020 but future farmers (or farming fans) have two opportunities in the…
Manistee woman dies in US 31 crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Manistee woman died late Monday evening following a two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred on US 31 between Townline and Colburn roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene, in front of Stakenas Farms at 11:44 p.m. According to Michigan State Police Trooper Matt Demny, the…
Doctors raise funds for mission by swimming 60 miles on Hamlin Lake. By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondant. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Last Saturday morning, six doctors from across America partnered with the Team Hope in Motion to complete a 60 mile swim…
1 dead; 1 critical following US 31 crash. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a two vehicle head on crash that occurred on US 31 between Townline and Colburn roads Monday evening, August 2, 2021. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene, in front of Stakenas Farms at 11:44 p.m. According to…
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP— US 31 is currently closed between Fountain and Townline roads due to a two vehicle crash.
AMBER TOWNSHIP— Report of a single vehicle crash, First Street, east of Meyers Road.
Intoxicated man arrested for trying to enter home. ‘The man insisted that he lived there, but actually lived a block away.’ 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 48-year-old Ludington man, who was “highly intoxicated,” was arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday, July 31, shortly after…
2021 Chevrolet Equinox reported stolen. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a stolen car Sunday, Aug. 1, shortly before 7 a.m. at Morton and Forest Trail roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported her 2021 Chevrolet Equinox stolen by her boyfriend while camping in the Federal Forest land,” said Sheriff…
2 arrested for drunk driving in separate crashes. MASON COUNTY — Two suspects were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies in separate vehicle crashes over the weekend, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first crash occurred Saturday, July 31, shortly after 3 p.m. on Nurnberg Road east of Pleasant Hill in Grant Township. A 52-year-old Lovington, Illinois man…
Obituary: Lois Riffle, 78, of Fountain. Lois Ann Riffle (Bates), 78, of Fountain, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lois was born March 22, 1943 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth Frederick and June Hope (Christensen) Bates. She grew up in Mason County and attended school at…
Obituary: Stanley Gajeski, 74, of Free Soil. Stanley B. Gajeski, 74, of Free Soil passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born November 28, 1946 in Manistee to George and Celia (Rybicki) Gajeski. Stan graduated from Free Soil High School in 1965. He went on to serve his country…
The Scoop: Scottville 10&31 Celebration, Optimist Club Renovations. 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 Joe Knowles, chairman of the Scottville Downtown Development Authority about the Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration, which will be held this weekend in downtown…
Fire destroys Sheridan Twp. pole barn. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a pole barn at 5417 N. Budzynski Road Saturday evening, July 31, 2021. Fountain Area Fire Department and Free Soil/Meade Fire Department were dispatched to the fire at 10:18 p.m. Upon arrival of the first fire truck, the building was engulfed in flames. The building…
Kids learn to dig gardening at U Dig It! Community Garden. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Two more summer workshops being offered. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Summer workshops teaching kids about gardening are continuing into August with two more sessions for children…
Smith & Eddy, Fremont Insurance donate to Scottville Clown Band. MEARS — Representatives from Smith & Eddy Insurance and Fremont Insurance showed up at the Scottville Clown Band concert at Silver Lake Tuesday, July 27, to present $2,000 to the band’s endowment fund. “Both Fremont Insurance and Smith & Eddy Insurance are committed to the communities we serve,” said Scott…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. WSCC, Spectrum Health discuss increased partnership. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital President Drew Dostal met recently and discussed ways to enhance the partnership between the two entities. The collaborative relationship between WSCC and Spectrum…
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