Ludington man arrested for assault, domestic violence. 

March 19, 2020

Ludington man arrested for assault, domestic violence.  #ScottvilleNews #MasonCountyCrime. SCOTTVILLE — A 22-year-old Ludington man has been arrested by Scottville Police Department following an incident that took place on Thursday, March 12, 2020. The man will be charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm or by strangulation; domestic violence; habitual offender, second offense. The man was arrested…

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Community Updates, posted March 19, 2020.

March 19, 2020

Community Updates, posted March 19, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If you have a closing, cancellation, or other special notices related to changes in scheduling to…

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Michigan no fault vehicle insurance and its impact on local residents. 

March 19, 2020

Michigan no fault vehicle insurance and its impact on local residents.  On July 2, 2020 the No Fault Reform Bill will go into effect, impacting vehicle owners across Michigan. Smith & Eddy Insurance, through MCP, has been working on getting the message out to the public on this major change in vehicle insurance. MCP sat down with Joe Knowles, vice…

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County buildings closing.

March 19, 2020

County buildings closing. All Mason County office buildings are closing to the public, including the Mason County Courthouse in Ludington, Building, Zoning and Drain Commission offices in Scottville, the Mason County Airport Terminal in Pere Marquette Township and Mason County Animal Control facility in Pere Marquette Township. The courthouse, airport terminal and animal control will be closed effective 5 p.m.…

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Health department offices to close.

March 19, 2020

Health department offices to close. Services to be by appointment only District Health Department #10 announced that effective Monday, March 23 through April 5, all DHD#10 offices will be closed to the public. This includes the Ludington office. “We will still continue to provide as many services as possible to the public by appointment only,” states a press release issued…

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Vital funding for small businesses gains Michigan strategic fund support

March 19, 2020

Vital funding for small businesses gains Michigan strategic fund support LANSING — Economic assistance for small businesses around Michigan that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. “We understand small businesses across our state are facing unprecedented challenges as we take every step possible to…

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Deputies respond to crash, investigating larceny. 

March 19, 2020

Deputies respond to crash, investigating larceny.  The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a three vehicle crash at US 10 and Nelson Road in Pere Marquette Township Wednesday, March 18 about 1:40 p.m. There were no injuries, according to Sheriff Kim…

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The Scoop: Hospital officials discuss coronavirus response.

March 18, 2020

The Scoop: Hospital officials discuss coronavirus response. LUDINGTON — Today on a special edition of MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with officials from Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital about the local efforts taking place to assist the community during the coronavirus threat. Kate speaks with Helen Jonson, chief operating officer/interim president; Meleah Mariani, chief nursing officer; John Sella, controller, regional…

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DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices.

March 18, 2020

DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices. In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed DNR shooting ranges and will restrict general public walk-in traffic at facilities statewide. The restrictions will…

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Branch Twp. man fined for acting as unlicensed builder.

March 18, 2020

Branch Twp. man fined for acting as unlicensed builder. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Dale Allyn Lifer, 29, of 6213 E. Hansen Rd., Branch Township pleaded guilty in 79th District Court on March 11, 2020 on the charges of  acting as an unlicensed residential builder. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for two years.  Lifer must not engage in residential…

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79th District Court arraignments and sentencings, posted March 18, 2020.

March 18, 2020

79th District Court arraignments and sentencings, posted March 18, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Corrie Lynn Cook, 42, of 402 E. Court St., Ludington, was arrested March 15 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. Probable cause hearing: March 25…

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Community Updates, posted March 18, 2020.

March 18, 2020

Community Updates, posted March 18, 2020. This list will be posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. If you have a closing, cancellation, or other special notices related to changes in scheduling to report, please email it to Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief at editor@mediagroup31.com or text 231-757-3202. Please identify yourself…

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Disorderly arrest tops police activity.

March 18, 2020

Disorderly arrest tops police activity. #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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 16, 2020: – 1:23 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting and opposing police, and minor in…

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Obituary: Loretta Carole (Faust) Olson, 79, of Ludington

March 18, 2020

Obituary: Loretta Carole (Faust) Olson, 79, of Ludington Loretta Carole (Faust) Olson of Ludington,  formerly of St. Peter, Minn., Hutchinson, Minn., Le Sueur, Minn., and Beaver Dam, Wis., passed away on March 15, 2020, in Ludington at the age of 79 after a 16 year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Loretta Carole Faust was born on June 2, 1940 in St.…

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Road commission office closed.

March 18, 2020

Road commission office closed. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has closed its office to the general public, vendors and salespeople. Anyone with questions are asked to call  231-757-2882. Some of the office staff will be working from home while others will be maintaining the recommended six-feet distance from each other. Crews have split into four to 10 hour…

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Budzynski Road bridge closed. 

March 18, 2020

Budzynski Road bridge closed.  SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has closed the bridge over the North Branch of the Lincoln River on Budzynski Road half mile south of Fountain Road due to poor conditions. Budzynski Road south of Fountain Road is a dead-end road.

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Food Club closed, will reopen Friday for drive-up only.

March 18, 2020

Food Club closed, will reopen Friday for drive-up only. LUDINGTON – Lakeshore Food Club, 920 E. Tinkham Ave, will be closed the remainder of today, Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, in preparation to switch, temporarily, to a drive-up food box distribution model. Food boxes will be distributed starting Friday, March 20. Until further notice, the Lakeshore Food Club, for the…

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Recent deaths, posted March 18, 2020

March 18, 2020

Recent deaths, posted March 18, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Richard J. Stanley, 70, longtime resident of Scottville and Ludington died Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  No Services are planned.  Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing of…

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