Obituary: Rosie Abrahamson, 85, of Ludington.

March 10, 2020

Obituary: Rosie Abrahamson, 85, of Ludington. Rosie (Spanos) Abrahamson was born on October 29, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Pauline (Koikas) Spanos. She married Ward Abrahamson on November 6, 1954 at Stearns Motor Inn in Ludington. Rosie passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. She graduated from Ludington High School in the…

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Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Patty Kelly, born to teach.

March 10, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Patty Kelly, born to teach. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators each…

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Man goes to court hearing, gets arrested on other charges.

March 10, 2020

Man goes to court hearing, gets arrested on other charges. #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. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police at the Mason County Courthouse Monday, March 9, shortly before 11:30 a.m. on a two-count felony warrant on charges…

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Snow tonight, Wednesday morning.

March 10, 2020

Snow tonight, Wednesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Period of snow showers late tonight with a low temperature of 29 degrees. Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Mostly cloudy with snow showers during the morning. High 41; low 35 Precipitation: 50%; low 10% Wind: S 6 mph day; SSE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 84% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 8:04 a.m.; sunset:…

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Recent deaths, posted March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020

Recent deaths, posted March 10, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Rosie Abrahamson, 85, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 9, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Danny Warner, 80, of Ludington, died on Sunday, March 8, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Mary Jane Walsh, 88, of…

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Tuesday is Presidential Primary in Michigan.

March 9, 2020

Tuesday is Presidential Primary in Michigan. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may only vote in one party’s primary, Democrat or Republican. Some precincts also have other issues on the ballot, see below. Republican candidates include: Mark Sanford Donald Trump Joe Walsh Bill Wield Democrat candidates include: Michael Bennet Joe Biden Michael Bloomberg Cory Booker Pete Buttigieg…

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The Scoop: Vehicle reform and its impact on senior citizens.

March 9, 2020

The Scoop: Vehicle reform and its impact on senior citizens. Today on a special edition of MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Scott Smith and Joe Knowles of Smith & Eddy Insurance Inc about Michigan’s no-fault vehicle insurance reforms and the impact on senior citizens. This edition of The Scoop is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance Inc, with…

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Branch man charged with strangulation. 

March 9, 2020

Branch man charged with strangulation.  #MasonCountyCrime. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Kody Michael, Shriver, 28, of 7919 E. Navajo Trail has been arraigned in 79th District Court on the charge of assault by strangulation following an incident that took place at his residence on Friday, March 6, at 7:43 a.m. He was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office.  Assault with intent to…

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McGill-Rizer announces Democratic run for 101st House seat.

March 9, 2020

McGill-Rizer announces Democratic run for 101st House seat. LUDINGTON — Beth McGill-Rizer of Ludington has announced she will be running for the Democratic nomination to run for the Michigan House of Representatives 101st District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties.  The seat is currently occupied by Republican Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann, who has stated he will seek…

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MCE to present ‘Delirium’s Daughters’

March 9, 2020

MCE to present ‘Delirium’s Daughters’ FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern Schools drama club will present “Delirium’s Daughters” by Nicholas Korn Wednesday, March 18, Thursday, March 19, Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at the Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The play is directed by Anesa Beilfuss Gulembo.  When four suitors arrive…

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Recent births, posted March 9, 2020. 

March 9, 2020

Recent births, posted March 9, 2020.  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). Lillian Margaret Kokx, the daughter of Mackenna and Daniel Kokx of Scottville, was born Friday, March 6, 2020. Listing of 2020 births.

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Obituary: James Haranda, 86, Ludington.

March 9, 2020

Obituary: James Haranda, 86, Ludington. James Haranda, 86, of Ludington passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born March 31, 1933 in Pinconning to Edward F. and Catherine (Gerhardt) Haranda. Jim married Jeanne E. Hages on May 7, 1966. Jim is survived by his sons, Alan (Barb) Haranda and Scott Haranda; his stepsons, Larry (Roxanne) Gerhardt, Mike (Kim) Gerhardt,…

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LAC, Covenant to hold Kids-N-Cops dodgeball game Tuesday.

March 9, 2020

LAC, Covenant to hold Kids-N-Cops dodgeball game Tuesday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Ludington Area Catholic School and Covenant Christian School middle school students will team up against officers from Ludington Police Department Tuesday in the annual Kids-N-Cops Dodgeball for a Cause tournament. The tournament will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the West Shore Community College Recreation Center arena.…

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Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

March 9, 2020

Drunk driving 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, March 5, 2020: – 12:53 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), ​a 28-year-old Fountain man was arrested on three outstanding warrants following a traffic stop,…

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Home Tips: Home safety tips for the elderly.

March 9, 2020

Home Tips: Home safety tips for the elderly. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Creating a safe home for the elderly people in your life is crucial. Household places and items that used to pose no problem may now be difficult or, worse, dangerous. These tips will help you ensure that your home is as safe as possible.…

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Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2020

March 9, 2020

Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Herman Leese, 96, of Free Soil died on Friday, March 6, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of…

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Rain, snow overnight and into Tuesday morning.

March 9, 2020

Rain, snow overnight and into Tuesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tonight, rain, mixing with snow overnight. Low temperature of 31 degrees. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Cloudy skies early with snow possible in the evening. High 35; low 28 Precipitation: 20% day; 60% evening. Wind: N 15 mph day; ENE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 80% evening. Sunrise:…

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Lorraine Keson to celebrate 100 years later this month.

March 8, 2020

Lorraine Keson to celebrate 100 years later this month. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. This regular column features a story from our county’s past. Today, we feature the story of Lorraine Keson, a resident of Ludington Woods, who turns…

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