Man, 77, arrested for 3rd-offense OWI. #MasonCountyCrime 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 77-year-old Hart man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop which resulted from a “Be On The Lookout” for a reported intoxicated driver Wednesday, April…
Recent deaths, posted April 9, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Julia Bromley, 88, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. The memorial service for Robert Olmstead, which was to be held on May 16, 2020 at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, is being postponed…
Home Tips: How millennials have effected housing markets. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Millennials are the largest generation in U.S. history, and their collective lifetime spending power is estimated at a whopping $10 trillion. Analysts predict the mega-generation will influence industries including real estate for years to come. A few ways millennials are impacting real estate these days:…
Breakwater closed due to weather. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed by Ludington Police Department due to current weather conditions. People who go on the breakwater may be fined.
Madam Governor: Fix the unemployment system. By state Rep. Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann People across Michigan have had their livelihoods upended by the coronavirus outbreak and ensuing executive orders that have brought our state to a standstill. Through a two-week stretch from late March to early April, more people in our state filed for unemployment than all of last…
Local first responders offering Operation Smile to celebrate children’s birthdays. It’s pretty easy to get stuck in our adult ways of following the stay at home order. Many people kind of forget that the order doesn’t mean you have to be inside the entire time. Others also forget that this is a very scary time for children. Several area fire…
Firefighters, police to hold parades in Ludington. LUDINGTON — On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 9, 10, and 11, Ludington Fire Department, along with Ludington Police Department, and Mason County Sheriff’s Office will hold a one-of-a-kind parade for families. The community is invited to watch from their windows, porches, and driveways, while maintaining social distancing practices as the parades travel…
WSCC summer registration begins next week. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer semester opens on April 13, for first-time, returning, and guest students and will continue to the first week of classes. The summer semester runs from June 1 through July 24. Students who register early for classes have the best selection of courses. Due to…
Spectrum Health adopts disinfecting process to conserve PPE LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health is taking steps to conserve its supply of personal protection equipment (PPE), including N95 masks, by adopting disinfection practices from clinical and research teams across the country. Aerosolized hydrogen peroxide and heat are being used to disinfect N95 masks between shifts. Goggles, face shields and other hard surface…
Counterfeit $100 used at Taco Bell. #MasonCountyCrime 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 $100 counterfeit bill was used at the Taco Bell restaurant on West US 10 Tuesday, April 7, shortly before 5 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case…
Obituary: Ronald Snyder, 85, of Walhalla. Ronald Snyder, 85, of Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, of 42 years. There are no services planned at this time. Please share your photos and fond memories of Ronald at www.OakGroveLudington.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.
Rain and snow possible Thursday night. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A lakeshore flood advisory is in effect from 8 a.m. Thursday, April 9 until 8 a.m. Friday, April 10. Minor beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected. Thursday, April 9, 2020 Partly cloudy in the morning. Rain and snow in the evening. High 40; low 32 Precipitation: 30% Wind:…
Prosecutor issues cease and desist letter to FiveCAP. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Five CAP, Inc. has been issued a cease and desist order by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for allegedly violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Stay at Home, Stay Safe executive order. The allegations have been made by the Scottville Police Department which, according to Chief Matt…
Teacher Tuesday: Covenant Christian’s Rich Ambrose, teaching success. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators each…
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Mason County. District Health Department #10 reported the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in a Mason County resident Tuesday, April 7. “DHD#10 is working quickly to investigate this case to determine potential close contacts to the individual,” states a press release from the health department. According to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital spokesperson Patricia Ezdebski,…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital issues COVID-19 update. LUDINGTON — Though Mason County has had its first confirmed COVID-19 case, as reported by District Health Department #10, the patient is not being treated at the hospital but rather is at home under quarantine, according to hospital officials. The hospital is continuing to be prepared to test and treat patients and has…
Community Updates, posted April 1, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…
Recent deaths, posted April 7, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ronald Snyder, 85, of Walhalla, passed died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Yolanda Vest, 82, of Fountain, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. This post is a…
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