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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Cloudy Wednesday, temps in 20s.

February 16, 2021

Cloudy Wednesday, temps in 20s. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, cloudy with a low temperature of 7 degrees. Winds south at 2 mph. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 Cloudy. High 25; low 11 Precipitation: 11% day; 13% evening. Wind: SSE 6 mph day; SE 3 mph evening. Humidity:…

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Rural Fire Authority seeking additional operating millage.

February 15, 2021

Rural Fire Authority seeking additional operating millage. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has asked municipalities within its jurisdiction to approve a request to put a 3/8 mill increase on the ballot for August election (this has been corrected, stating previous that this would be on the May election). The rural fire authority board…

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OWI, meth possession arrests top police activity.

February 15, 2021

OWI, meth possession arrests top police activity. 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 over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 12, 2021: 7:09 p.m., a 40-year-old Montague man was arrested following a traffic stop for second-offense operating while intoxicated,…

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Obituary: Clinton Cogle, 80, of Ludington.

February 15, 2021

Obituary: Clinton Cogle, 80, of Ludington. Clinton Lee Cogle, 80, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 with his family by his side. Clinton was born at his home in Victory Township on May 26, 1940 at 6:20 p.m., the son of A. Willis and Zola W. Cogle.  He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the…

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MCC to observe mid-winter break.

February 15, 2021

MCC to observe mid-winter break. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools students will have an extra long weekend this week as the school observes its mid-winter break. There will be no school on Friday, Feb. 19 or on Monday, Feb. 22. Staff will be participating in professional development on Friday. School will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 23. 

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Obituary: Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley

February 15, 2021

Obituary: Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Oceana Medical Care Facility.  She was born July 11, 1927, in Crystal Valley, the daughter of Clarence and Bessie (Davis) Ruggles. Leolah graduated from Hart High School with the Class of 1945.  She was a very talented seamstress…

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Single digit low temps continue Tuesday.

February 15, 2021

Single digit low temps continue Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, snow showers with a low temperature of 6 degrees. Winds northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 19; low 7. Precipitation: 19% day; 24% evening. Wind: NNE 8…

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Fountain man arrested in connection with carjacking, stolen truck, robbery.

February 14, 2021

Fountain man arrested in connection with carjacking, stolen truck, robbery. JASPER COUNTY, Ind. – Carl A. Reinhold, 26, of Fountain was arrested in Indiana Friday morning after stealing a vehicle in Michigan and threatening to harm himself with a knife on I-65. Reinhold is a suspect in a spree of incidences that took place on Thursday, including stealing a truck…

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Temperatures dropping to single digits overnight.

February 14, 2021

Temperatures dropping to single digits overnight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, occasional snow showers with a low temperature of 5 degree. Winds, north at 7 mph. Chance of snow, 50%. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 (Presidents Day) Cloudy. High 13; low 5 Precipitation: 17% day; 13% evening. Wind:…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 13, 2021.

February 13, 2021

Recent births, posted Feb. 13, 2021. The following births have been reported: Maci Leigh McIntosh and Quinn Kelly McIntosh, twin daughters of Landon and Jessica McIntosh of Kentwood, were born on Monday, February 8, 2021. They join their 2-year-old sister, Ellie Ann. Maternal grandparents are David and Lori Stanulis of Custer. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Rise McIntosh of Ludington. Dakota Marie Busch,…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 13, 2021

February 13, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 13, 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: Sue Ann McCumber, 73, of Custer, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. John A. Reinberg, 82,…

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WSCC Humankind series to feature Scottish folklorist

February 12, 2021

WSCC Humankind series to feature Scottish folklorist VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Humankind Series will present, “Tales from Scotland with Margaret Bennett,” on Wednesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. The event will take place via Zoom which may be accessed at this link:  https://zoom.us/j/94368021064?pwd=emt3amVRZU5Rb3Z4WlR0RENmc3Iwdz09 This year, the arts and culture series is focused on the British Isles…

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Recent arraignments include assaulting/resisting police officer charges.

February 12, 2021

Recent arraignments include assaulting/resisting police officer charges. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tyler Austin Hendrickson, 26, of 1039 S. 44th St., Wyoming, was arrested Feb. 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault/resisting/obstructing police.…

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Truck stolen in Mason County may be part of multi-county crime spree.

February 12, 2021

Truck stolen in Mason County may be part of multi-county crime spree. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stolen vehicle case which involves a suspect who reportedly stole another vehicle in a carjacking in Huron County…

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Consumers Energy Foundation announces $50k of support for small towns.

February 12, 2021

Consumers Energy Foundation announces $50k of support for small towns. JACKSON — The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back a competition to provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns. The Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition provides dollars for three projects that build strong communities. Communities with a population of up to 10,000 have through Feb.…

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