2 drivers cited following separate crashes.

February 19, 2021

  2 drivers cited following separate 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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021: 11:19 a.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 near Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. One of the…

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Mostly cloudy skies with some flurries on Saturday.

February 19, 2021

Mostly cloudy skies with some flurries on Saturday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Occasional snow showers tonight. Low temperature of 18 degrees. Winds light and variable, west at 6 mph. Chance of snow, 40%; about one inch accumulation possible. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 Mostly cloudy. A few flurries…

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Rep. O’Malley: Testimony from small business owners shows damage done by strict COVID-19 orders

February 18, 2021

Rep. O’Malley: Testimony from small business owners shows damage done by strict COVID-19 orders House Oversight Committee hears from hospitality industry, restaurant owners State Rep. Jack O’Malley (R, Lake Ann) today called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Health and Human Services to revise their current 25-percent capacity limits for indoor dining, citing the dire position the restaurant…

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Portion of PM Highway to close for bridge construction.

February 18, 2021

Portion of PM Highway to close for bridge construction. PERE MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin construction of the bridge on Pere Marquette Highway over the railroad tracks beginning March 1, resulting in the bridge being closed until about July 6. The $1.3 million project will see replacement of the bridge deck, painting,…

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Man arrested for ‘huffing’ at Dollar General. 

February 18, 2021

Man arrested for ‘huffing’ at Dollar General. 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 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of retail fraud, bond violation and ‘huffing’ at the Dollar General store in the 5000 block of West US…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 18, 2021.

February 18, 2021

Recent births, posted Feb. 18, 2021. The following births have been reported: Wells Daniel Givens, the son of Sarah and Justin Givens of Pentwater, was born Sunday, February 14, 2021. Maverick Thomas Wilbur, the son of Megan Wright and Sean Wilbur of East Lake, was born Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mason James Chafee, the son of Megan and Joseph Chafee of Custer, was…

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The Scoop: Community auction goes virtual.

February 18, 2021

The Scoop: Community auction goes virtual. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. This interview initial streamed on Jan. 25.  SCOTTVILLE — The annual Spring CommUNITY Auction is a major fundraiser for the Mason County Central Education Foundation and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event draws hundreds of…

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Snow showers possible tonight, Friday morning.

February 18, 2021

Snow showers possible tonight, Friday morning. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight. Snow showers developing late. Low temperature of 14 degrees. Chance of snow, 50%. Winds southeast at 3 mph. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 Mainly cloudy with snow showers in the morning. A few flurries or snow…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 18, 2021

February 18, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 18, 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: Joshua Scott Garlitz, 31, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  Arrangements by  Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing…

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Obituary: Beverly Saxton, 92, of Ludington.

February 18, 2021

Obituary: Beverly Saxton, 92, of Ludington. Beverly C. Saxton, 92, of Ludington, passed away and met her Savior face-to-face on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon.  She was born May 12, 1928, in Riverton Township, the daughter of Victor and Mary (Matson) Lundberg. Beverly graduated from Scottville High School (now Mason County Central) in 1946…

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Conservation district seeks public input.

February 17, 2021

Conservation district seeks public input. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake Conservation District is currently seeking public input regarding the conservation needs of Mason and Lake counties. Every five years, the Mason-Lake Conservation District (MLCD) conducts a survey about natural resources and conservation issues in the District coverage area, which includes Mason County and the west half of Lake County.  The survey…

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Full Court Press: MCC wrestling coach Kendel Trim.

February 17, 2021

Full Court Press: MCC wrestling coach Kendel Trim. Full Court Press is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics and House of Flavors, Inc.  SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Kendel Trim, head coach of Mason County Central High School wrestling. The two discuss this year’s season and the challenges of COVID-19.  Please consider…

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Police news, Feb. 17, 2021.

February 17, 2021

Police news, Feb. 17, 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 Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021: 6:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Ludington Avenue at Harrison Street, City of Ludington. 9:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a…

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Some snow possible late Thursday night.

February 17, 2021

Some snow possible late Thursday night. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 10 degrees. Winds east-southeast at 2 mph. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 Partly cloudy. Snow showers developing after midnight. High 28; low 12. Precipitation: 15% day; 24% evening. Wind: E 4 mph…

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Teacher Spotlight: Jamie Bandstra, leading G2S.

February 16, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: Jamie Bandstra, leading G2S. 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.  CUSTER TOWNSHIP – From a young age, Gateway to Success Academy (G2S) Superintendent Jamie Bandstra knew from watching his parents, both professors at Ferris…

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Pedestrian struck while walking on State Street, Scottville

February 16, 2021

Pedestrian struck while walking on State Street, Scottville By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A 72-year-old Scottville woman was struck by a vehicle while she was walking along East State Street (US 10) near High Street in Scottville Tuesday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 2:47 p.m.  The vehicle that struck the pedestrian initially left the scene…

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LASD board recognizes student who received President’s Volunteer Service Award.

February 16, 2021

LASD board recognizes student who received President’s Volunteer Service Award. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — O.J. DeJonge Middle School sixth grade student Sawyer Hendrickson, 11, of Ludington, was recognized Monday by the Ludington Area School District Board of Education for being a recipient of a President’s Volunteer…

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Scottville takes steps to restore riverbank. 

February 16, 2021

Scottville takes steps to restore riverbank.  SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is taking steps to stabilize the stream bank of the Pere Marquette River that flows through Riverside Park. On Monday, during its regular meeting, the City Commission voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA), a non-profit organization based out of Traverse City, to…

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Scottville taking steps to find new city manager.

February 16, 2021

Scottville taking steps to find new city manager. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission is taking steps to find a new city manager, but first, it is going to make sure its policies and procedures are inline with each other. Last month, Courtney Magaluk resigned as city manager following an investigation by the Commission that revealed that she had neglected several…

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Woman arrested for unlawful entry, heroin possession.

February 16, 2021

  Woman arrested for unlawful entry, heroin possession. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers Sunday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the 20 block of Wilson Road on charges of unlawful entry…

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Obituary: John Reinberg, 82, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ludington.

February 16, 2021

Obituary: John Reinberg, 82, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ludington. John Arthur Reinberg, 82, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ludington, passed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.  John was born on November 11, 1938 in Ludington, the son of Arthur John and Florence Elizabeth (Bourgette) Reinberg and…

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