Snow expected Monday afternoon, evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A few clouds tonight with a low temperature of 15 degrees. Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 (Presidents’ Day) Cloudy with periods of snow in the afternoon and evening. High 34; low 30 Precipitation: 70% day; 70% evening. Wind: ESE 12 mph day; SSE 13 mph evening. Humidity: 76% day; 93% evening.…
ESD occupational therapy assistant has a “Hart” for home. By Kate Krieger, MCP/OCP Staff Writer West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in coordination with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. HART – The old saying “Home is where your heart is” couldn’t be truer for 22 year-old Hart native Jenny Herrygers. A 2015…
Outdoor Report: A lasting impression The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. We often hear of cabin fever or the winter blues. …
Northwest Michigan Health Services to hold open house at CMH. LUDINGTON — Northwest Michigan Health Services will hold a public open house on Friday, February 28 from noon to 3 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. at its new clinic located inside the West Michigan CMH building at 920 Diana St. in Ludington. As a federally qualified…
Driver injured in PM Highway rollover. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Ludington woman was injured Thursday morning, Feb. 13, following a single vehicle crash. The crash occurred on Pere Marquette Highway. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 10:36 a.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the woman was driving on PM Highway between Conrad and Iris roads when…
The Scoop: Ludington O-Bots robotics team. LUDINGTON – Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins visits with the Ludington High School O’Bots robotics team. With its first competition in a few weeks, the team is gearing up with a new year of tasks and a new robot. The 17 member team is coached by Karen and Cary Shineldecker, along with…
Kreinbrink announces campaign for prosecutor. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — During the monthly meeting of the Mason County Republican Executive Committee Thursday, Feb. 13, several candidates announced their campaigns for the 2020 election. Notably, Lauren Kreinbrink announced she is running for Mason County prosecutor. Kreinbrink currently serves as the chief assistant prosecutor for the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Paul Spaniola…
G2S asking for increased enrollment cap. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Gateway to Success Academy is asking the West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education to allow the charter school to increase its enrollment cap. The school, located on North Scottville Road in Custer Township, is chartered by the ESD. Currently the school is capped at 125 students. In the four…
Felony drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCrime. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dylan Levi Lindeman, 21, of 703 Sixth St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 15, 2018 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance. Probable cause hearing: Feb. 19…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 14, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Brooke Kristine Malliett, 34, of 4940 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, pleaded guilty Feb. 11 to OWIL and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year;…
3 arrested in Ludington Thursday. #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. Three people were arrested in separate incidents Thursday, Feb. 13, by Ludington Police Department. – A 34-year-old homeless man was arrested at 5:05 p.m. in the 200 block of Ludington Avenue for disorderly conduct. A…
Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 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). Walter David Hackert, the son of Angela and Justin Hackert of Ludington, was born Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Jilaine Renee Sawyer, the daughter of Starleigh Wilson and…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 14, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Richard Nash, 84, of Ludington died on Friday, February 7, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Ronald W. Novak, 77, of Branch died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville…
Jury finds man guilty of resisting/opposing deputy causing injury. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 12-member jury found a 54-year-old Branch Township man guilty of resisting and opposing a sheriff’s deputy causing injury following a criminal trial in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Feb. 13, according to Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Robb Ray Dodson, of 6925 E. Bockstandz Road, will be sentenced…
Full Court Press: Ludington Bay euchre tournament. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Marla Zatarga speaks with Jim Miller of Ludington Bay Brewing Company about the four-week euchre tournament that’s been taking place. The event is a charity event with funds going to Lakeshore Food Club. Full Court Press is a presentation of Shelby State Bank and House…
Crashes 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, Feb. 12, 2020: – 5:25 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Marrison Road, Eden Township. – 7:10 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
Obituary: Robin Dale Williams, 66, Ludington. Robin Dale Williams, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born March 11, 1953 in Knox, Ind. to Rodger and Betty (Ream) Williams. Robin graduated from North Judson High School in 1971. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for…
Reggie is looking for a home. Members of Mason County Mutts are trying to find a home for Reggie the dog, who has been at Mason County Animal Control since July 2019. “He came in as a stray back in July and unfortunately he is still there waiting to be adopted,” said Sheryl Utemark, who volunteers at the shelter. “He…
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