Obituary: Carl Roedig, 78, of Scottville. Carl John Roedig, 78, of Scottville passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Carl was born on November 30, 1942 in Manitowoc, Wis., the son of Louis J. and Evelyn K. (Korbal) Roedig and attended Wilson High School in Manitowoc. Carl served his country during the Vietnam Conflict as a Tank Commander with the…
Obituary: Charles ‘Chuck’ Klotz, 88, of Ludington. Charles “Chuck” Klotz, 88, of Ludington, passed away on January 12, 2021. He was born August 5, 1932. Chuck attended Custer High School and was in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He married Harriet Madsen in 1958. Chuck worked for the Pere Marquette Boat Company and presided as superintendent of…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 16, 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: David Arellano Padron, 60, of Scottville, died Thursday, January 14, 2021. Carl John Roedig, 78, of Scottville, died on Friday, January 15, 2021. Funeral arrangements by…
The Scoop: Connecting Mason County The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with members of the Connecting Mason County committee, which is a grassroots collaborative effort to provide better broadband internet access to Mason County. The group is currently conducting a survey…
Parole violation 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 police activity in Mason County Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021: 5:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Beyer Road, Victory Township. 2:30 p.m., (Michigan State…
Recent births, posted Jan. 15, 2021. The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Ava Lynn Hanson, the daughter of Courtney and Keith Hanson of Ludington, was born Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Logan Lauren Lundquist, the daughter of Liza McCloskey…
Obituary: Amanda Mulligan, 27, of Ludington. Amanda Elaine Mulligan, 27, of Ludington passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born August 12, 1993 to John and Virginia (Allen) Mulligan. Amanda graduated from Mason County Central in 2010. She was a caring and compassionate person, always willing to help someone out. She was involved with her church, Radiant Church.…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 15, 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: William John Drablowski, 78, of Custer, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Amanda Elaine Mulligan, 27, of…
Some snow showers possible tonight, Saturday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Showers early tonight with some clearing overnight. A few flurries or snow showers are possible. Low temperature of 29 degrees. Chance of rain, 30%. Winds, south-southwest at 6 mph. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 Overcast with a few…
Receiving, concealing stolen property tops recent arraignments. EDITOR’S NOTE: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Johnathon Dale Moore, 46, of 687 Turner St., Muskegon, was arrested Jan. 4 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of receiving…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 14, 2020. EDITOR’S NOTE: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Laura Marie Huck-Chadwick, 38, of 916 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty Jan. 12 to breaking and entering and was sentenced to two days…
Obituary: Norma Jane Jacobson, 97, of Ludington Norma Jane Jacobson, 97, of Ludington passed away peacefully Monday, January 11, 2021 at Ludington Woods Surrounded by those who have lovingly cared for her over the years. She was born August 13, 1923 in Riverton Township to Nels and Josephine “Dolly” (Lichte) Jorgensen. She grew up on her parents’ cherry farm in…
SSCENT warrant arrests top 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 police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021: 11:03 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County 79th District Court failure to appear…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 14, 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: Barbara “Barb” Cunningham, 83, of Branch, died on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Charles “Chuck” Klotz, 88, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Arrangements by…
Rain, snow possible tonight; snow Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Rain showers this evening changing to mixed rain and snow overnight; 90%. Low temperature of 35 degrees. Winds southeast at 10 to 15 mph. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 Snow showers. High 37; low 31 Precipitation: 55% day;…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Update, week of Jan. 11, 2021. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update 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,…
Obituary: Barbara Stewart, 74, of Ludington. Barbara Alice Stewart, 74, of Ludington passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Barbara was born September 20, 1946 in Ludington to Walter and Melissa (Boerner) Cole. Barb graduated from Ludington High School in 1964 and married Kenneth Bailey. She was employed by Gray Company for 26 years and also worked for Atkinson Manufacturing and…
Police news, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 12, 2021: 10:11 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 12:30 p.m., larceny of a trash can, 3400 block of West Washington Road, Riverton Township.…
Health department vaccination clinics continue. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) held COVID-19 vaccine clinics in seven of its 10 counties on Monday, January 11, and vaccinated a total of 1,733 individuals. Vaccine totals by county include: Crawford – 235 Manistee – 249 Mason – 255 Mecosta – 245 Newaygo – 255 Oceana – 251 Wexford – 243 Clinics are…
MCP: Our 9th year; part of a long tradition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I recently acquired the April 19, 1972 edition of the Mason County Press (thank you Karen Clark!). The lead story was about a tornado that struck Riverton Township. Richard Dancz, the editor and publisher, wrote several stories in that edition, telling about how residents along Hawley Road,…
Teacher Spotlight: ESD occupational therapist Becky Vaara. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. HART – Knowing that educational system expects so much of students as soon as they enter school, West Shore Educational Service District, occupational…
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