Family with Ludington ties to hold fundraiser for daughter diagnosed with rare disorder. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer ANN ARBOR – Any parent would say when they have a baby, all they hope for is that the baby is born healthy and happy. When a child is born with noticeable delays, it can be a parent’s nightmare, but when…
Ludington man charged with aggravated stalking. LUDINGTON — Stephen Allan Lange of Ludington was arraigned on felony charges of aggravated stalking following his arrest on Wednesday, Feb. 24, by Ludington Police Department. According to a press release from Ludington Police Department, Lange had approached the 46-year-old female victim inside Walmart on Wednesday. He then allegedly followed her as she drove…
Homeless man charged with armed robbery of downtown Ludington business. LUDINGTON – Wesley Donald Hackert, 35, homeless, has been arraigned in 79th District Court on charges of armed robbery. Hackert was arrested Feb. 19 by Ludington Police Department following an incident at AGS Vape Shop, 117 E. Ludington Ave. Hackert was confronted by a store employee at the register after…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jacob Matthew Howe, 28, of 400 W. Third St., Apt. 409, Scottville, pleaded guilty Feb. 23 to third degree retail fraud and was sentenced to seven days in jail with credit for seven days…
Recent arraignments include felony home invasion charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Massey Thomas, 34, of 410 Washington Ave., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 18 by LPD on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: March 3 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $50,000…
Catalytic converters cut off company vehicle during theft. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves cut catalytic converters off a company vehicle located at a business in the 8700 block of North US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was…
The Scoop: Great Lakes Castings partners with Meijer. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ray Burnes, director of sales and marketing for Great Lakes Castings about hand weights that the Ludington-based foundry is now making for Meijer. The product, along with…
$69 in gas stolen. 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 thief or thieves stole $69 in fuel during a gas drive-off Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Murphy USA gas station on West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies also responded…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 25, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Marilyn L. Schulz, 61, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Barbara L. Bailey, 79, of…
Safe Harbor offers online financial literacy program to area students. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is offering over 2,360 students and teachers at 16 schools in Mason County free access to an online financial literacy program. Banzai is an award-winning online financial literacy program and content library of articles, calculators, and coaches. All of these resources are available to…
High temp of 41 Friday, sunshine. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few passing clouds tonight. Low temperature of 26 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 5 mph. Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 Intervals of clouds and sunshine during the day. Cloudy in the evening with periods of snow after midnight.…
Obituary: Cora deVries, 89, of Fountain. Cora deVries, 89, of Fountain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Grancare Adult Foster Care in Custer. Cora was born on August 16, 1931 in Julianadorp, North Holland, Netherlands to Jacob and Elizabeth (Breen) VanderHaag. On October 2, 1952, she married Ron deVries, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage before Ron’s…
Police news, Feb. 24, 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 Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021: 6 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 north of Fountain Road, Sherman Township. 6:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south…
Seasonal weight and speed restrictions to take effect March 2. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced seasonal weight and speed restrictions are going into effect Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7 a.m. until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph.…
Foster principal tickets bus drivers for good deeds. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Foster Elementary Principal Brian Dotson changed roles slightly Tuesday afternoon and donned a police officer’s uniform so he could issue “citations” to bus drivers. Monday was Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Because of the snow…
Teacher Spotlight: Elliot Plummer, a life of music and family. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbybank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – Inspired by family and former teachers, Ludington Area School District teacher, Elliot Plummer knew from a young age…
Ludington man to return to prison for heroin, cocaine delivery. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man who has served two previous prison terms will be sent back to prison after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 23, to two counts of heroin delivery less than 50 grams and one count of cocaine delivery less…
Internet connectivity survey continuing, early results show lack of access in parts of county. Early results of a survey being conducted by Connecting Mason County are showing that about 12% of respondents do not currently have access to the internet. The survey has found that the biggest barrier is not having a local provider, followed by cost. Of survey respondents…
College to host vaccine panel discussion. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College is hosting a virtual panel discussion with expert voices on COVID-19 vaccines in our community on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. Panelists are Dr. Paul Bilinski, professor of biology, Jessica Houser, professor of psychology, Dr. Jennifer Morse, medical director at District Health Department #10, and Greg Stewart,…
Spectrum Health community update, Feb. 23, 2021. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides community updates regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit www.spectrumhealth.org/covid. For COVID-19 vaccine…
Several non-injury crashes on snowy, icy roads. 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 — Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to several crashes on snowy, icy roads Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22 and 23, but no injuries were reported, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. …
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