Teacher Spotlight: Katie Miller, health educator By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – There are many types of educators in Mason County, but one that might be overlooked a lot is the role of a health…
Habitual offender faces prison for meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Hamlin Township woman faces a minimum prison term of 18 months after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 26, to methamphetamine possession and fourth-offense habitual offender. Sheena Marie Skoog was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office last month on Stiles Road in Amber…
Scottville accepting commission candidates. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is still accepting letters of interest from citizens who wish to become a commissioner. A vacancy was left open when Commissioner Brian Benyo resigned due to personal reasons and moving out of the city. A qualified candidate must be a resident of the city for at least one year and…
OWI 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: Saturday, July 24, 2021: 12:27 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 25-year-old Fountain man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), Darr Road near Decker Road, Sherman Township.…
Obituary: Kenneth Hasenbank, 79, of Free Soil. Kenneth R. Hasenbank, 79, of Free Soil passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. Ken was born on October 1, 1941 in Muskegon, the son of Richard F. and Anna LaVon (Smith) Hasenbank and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School. After high school, Ken served his country by enlisting with…
Recent births, posted July 27, 2021. The following births have been reported: Nova Elizabeth Stone, the daughter of Ryleigh and Joshua Stone II of Irons, was born on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Alyson Jane Fortier, the daughter of Abigail and Nicholas Fortier of Manistee, was born on Monday, July 26, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…
Thunderstorms possible Wednesday night. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 60 degrees. Winds light and variable. Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Partly sunny during the day. Scattered thunderstorms during the evening becoming more widespread overnight. A few storms may be severe.…
Woman sentenced for spitting on officer while infected with COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Norton Shores woman was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 26, to time served in jail for spitting on a Mason County sheriff’s deputy when she was infected with COVID-19. Beth Lynn Buell, pleaded “no contest” last June to two felony…
‘Farewell My Darling’ now available online. By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondent Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — Set in the Ludington area, circa 1976, “Farewell My Darling” a film by Dawson Seagraves has brought to life his beloved character Jenny, a recent high school graduate.…
79th District Court news, posted July 26, 2021 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ashley Renee Bozeman, 30, of 3404 N. 140th Ave., Hart, was arrested July 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LDP) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and possession of…
LPD busy with arrests over the weekend. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, July 23, 2021: 6:25 p.m., a 55-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for resisting and opposing police, 900 block of North Emily Street, City of Ludington. An officer was attempting to arrest the woman on two outstanding warrants issued by the Mason County…
Ludington woman arrested on 7 warrants. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on seven failure to appear warrants issued in Oceana County following a reported “suspicious persons” in the area of Sixth Street and Meyers Road Saturday,…
Body of missing man found in Bass Lake. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The body of John Decker, 62, of Lake Bluff, Ill. was recovered about 5 p.m. this afternoon, July 25, in Bass Lake. Decker had been missing from his Bass Lake cabin early Friday afternoon. Later that day, his unoccupied boat was discovered motoring in circles in…
Search for missing Bass Lake boater is in 3rd day. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The search for a missing Lake Bluff, Ill. man is now in its third day. John Decker, 62, of Lake Bluff, Ill. went missing from his Bass Lake cabin early Friday afternoon. Later that day, his unoccupied boat was discovered motoring in circles…
Search for missing Bass Lake boater continues. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The search for a missing Lake Bluff, Ill. man continued this morning on and around Bass Lake. At 5:24 p.m. Friday, July 23, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 6900 block of South Lakeshore Dr. for a report of an unoccupied boat on the lake. Riverton…
Welcome to our new advertiser: Brown Cattle Co. MCP and OCP would like to welcome our new advertiser, Brown Cattle Co. of Riverton Township. Brown Cattle Co. is owned and operated by Brad Brown, a lifelong farmer. Brad sells non-GMO, hormone free locally raised freezer beef, which is available in quarters, halves, or whole. The meat is sold at the…
MCC to host Huffman Basketball Skills Camp. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools is hosting the Huffman Basketball Skills Camp on Tuesday, Aug. 3 through Wednesday, Aug. 4. The camp will be led by Trevor Huffman, the all-time leading scorer at Kent State…
Funeral service notice: Lorli Dolson, 88, of Scottville. Lorli Marie Dolson (nee Wiedenkeller), 88, of Scottville, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak…
Emergency personnel searching for missing boater. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are searching for a missing boater on Bass Lake. At 5:24 p.m., Riverton Fire Department was dispatched to the 6900 block of South Lakeshore Drive for a report of an unoccupied boat on the lake. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said witnesses had observed the…
Alcohol believed to be factor in early morning hit-and-run crashes. 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 — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in two separate hit-and-run crashes — one of which involved an injury — that occurred early Thursday morning, July 22, according to…
Prayer & Praise to honor first responders, teachers at 10 Spot. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, July 28, Prayer & Praise Assembly of God Church, along with the 10 Spot, are holding a thank you event for Mason County first responders and educators. People who work in emergency services and education are invited to stop at the 10 Spot…
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