this Camp Sauble: Cages of Carnage begins Saturday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The third annual Camp Sauble: Cages of Carnage begins Saturday, Oct. 16. The event is a fundraiser for Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department and takes place at the former Camp Sauble state prison camp located on Free Soil Road just…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 12, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Jerome Fenner Jr, 63, of Fountain, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. Arrangements…
Bryant Road remains closed, expected to open Friday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Bryant Road remains closed to thru traffic as road construction near the new Ludington Area School District elementary continues. According to the Mason County Road Commission, paving has been completed but some other aspects of the project continue this week. The road is expected to open to traffic…
Obituary: Beth Cottrell, 51, of Ludington. Beth Ann “Twigs” Cottrell, 51, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 5, 1970 in Ludington to John Cottrell and Star (Nicolls) Avra. Beth worked for many places, but some of her favorites were the Clarebridge Care Home in Huntsville…
3 pedestrians struck by SUV, 1 airlifted. LUDINGTON — Three pedestrians were struck by a 2013 GMC Terrain Sunday, Oct. 10, shortly before 8 p.m. at the intersection of James and Loomis streets, according to Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal. The three pedestrians, all Grand Rapids residents, were transported to Spectrum Health in Ludington for treatment. One of them —…
Wheel breaks loose on US 31, hitting 3 cars. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A wheel broke loose off a southbound vehicle and struck three northbound vehicles traveling on US 31 north of Hansen Road Friday, Oct. 8, shortly before 2 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Weekend police news, Oct. 11, 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 8, 2021: 12:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south of Forest Trail, Grant Township. 3:35 a.m.,…
Man injured in dirt bike vs. dog crash. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Harrison Township, Michigan man received non-life-threatening injuries after the dirt bike he was operating struck a dog, throwing him off the bike, Saturday, Oct. 9, shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Hasenbank Road east of Stark Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No information was…
Thunderstorms possible tonight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Thunderstorms are likely this evening with a low temperature of 61 degrees. Winds south-southeast at 9 mph. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 65; low 58. Precipitation: 71% day; 24% evening. Wind: SSW 11 mph day;…
Obituary: Margie Beth McKenney, 67, of Scottville Margie Beth McKenney, 67, of Scottville, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1954 in Grand Rapids to Lloyd and Henrietta (Bekhuis) Harper. She graduated from Grandville High School in 1972. Margie married the love of her life, Randall Nicholas McKenney,…
Obituary: Jason Quick, 34, of Scottville. Jason Russell Quick, 34, of Scottville passed away early Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021. Jason was born in Ludington on June 25, 1987, the son of Dean and Laura (Partridge) Quick, and brother of his big sister Deanna. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 2006. Jason loved to hunt…
79th District Court news, posted Oct. 8, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanor Arraignments -Ashley Rose Forbes, 31, of 606 E. Foster St., Ludington; Oct. 5; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .17 or higher. Pretrial: Nov.…
Police news, Oct. 8, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: 8 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Gordon Road, Amber Township. 8:27 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Johnson Road west of Stephens Road,…
WSCC to present “Clue” VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The stage adaptation of the 1985 cult film “Clue” is coming to West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater. Performances will run October 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and October 24 at 2 p.m. Based on the Paramount film and the Hasbro board game, the show is described as a “murder-mystery…
Funnel clouds possible tonight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: According to the National Weather Service, funnel clouds are possible this afternoon and evening. Atmospheric conditions are favorable today for the development of funnel clouds. These funnel clouds normally protrude a few 100 feet downward from the base of…
Custer Road closure. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Custer Road, between Townline and Gajeski roads, will be closed from Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Thursday, Oct. 14, for culverts replacement. The road will be closed completely. Motorists should seek alternative routes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the…
Education Spotlight: Ron Tyndall, helping 6th graders figure out who they want to be. Education Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. SCOTTVILLE — Many teachers are inspired by a mentor. For Mason County Central Middle School teacher Ron Tyndall, that mentor was his…
VIDEO: Spartan News: Teaching about anti-bullying. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes is passionate about teaching his students the value of standing up to bullies. Every year Kimes, and other members of the Upper Elementary staff, hold an assembly for…
Resident defrauded $800 in social media scam. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A Mason County resident was defrauded $800 after responding to a post on social media that reported the victim won a large sum of money, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 7, 2021 Jason Russell Quick, 34, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Lonnie Collins Pratt, 66, of Branch, died on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. The…
Recent births, posted Oct. 7, 2021. The following births have been reported: Greyson Henry Morgan, the son of Kasey and Justin Morgan, was born on Monday, October 4, 2021. Nataviana Guadalupe Ramirez, the daughter of Jalaney Bumford and Armando Ramirez, Jr., of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital).…
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