Pair arrested for stealing camper valued at over $18,000. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A Hamlin Township man and a Grand Haven man have been arrested for the theft of of a camper trailer from a business in the 10000 block of North US 31 last August. “On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, detectives with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office obtained felony…
Cuban economy topic of WSCC Humankind series talk. LUDINGTON — John Calvin College historian Dan Miller will present his perspective on the state of Cuba’s economy as part of West Shore Community College’s Humankind Series on Tuesday, February 25, at 7 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. Cuba’s economy is a complicated mix of state control, private…
Obituary: Cole Adrien Smith, 14, Stronach. Cole Adrien Smith, Age 14, of Stronach died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on August 5, 2005 in Grand Rapids. He attended Manistee ISD for several years. He also attended First Baptist Church in Manistee and Shiloh Community Church in Orleans, MI. Cole enjoyed…
Theft, drunk driving arrest 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, Feb. 13, 2020: – 4:46 p.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny from a vehicle, 3000 block of Pere Marquette Highway, Summit Township. Sunday, Feb.…
Windy tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly cloudy tonight with gusty winds out of the northwest, 20 mph. Low temperature of 17 degrees. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 (Presidents’ Day) Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected later. Cloudy overnight. High 19; low 13 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 9 mph day; NW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day;…
Driver cited following Ludington Ave. crash. LUDINGTON — A two-vehicle crash at Ludington Avenue and Emily Street Monday morning, resulted in two people being transported to the hospital. The crash occurred about 10:20 a.m. when a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was northbound on Emily Street and crossed Ludington Avenue into the path of a westbound Buick Ultra car. The crash…
Thief runs away in stolen shoes. #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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A suspect fled the Meijer store on West US 10 Friday, Feb. 14, shortly before 3 p.m. after stealing a pair of shoes, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect…
Obituary: Robert William Raymond, 83, Ludington. Robert William Raymond, age 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Bob was born in Lansing on November 16, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Frank Raymond and his five siblings. Bob was married to Marilyn Wright on August 23, 1954; she survives him. They enjoyed…
Home Tips: Does your home meet electrical code? A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. You may not be an electrician, but you should know whether or not your home’s electrical system is up to code. Electric codes are put in place to protect you and your home from an electrical fire — and failure to ensure that your…
Obituary: Ruth Ann Irwin, 88, Ludington. Ruth Ann Irwin, 88, of Ludington, formerly of Dearborn, passed away on February 15, 2020. Ruth Ann Stewart was born on February 19, 1931 in Brookville Ind., the daughter of John Lincoln Stewart and Ruth Ann (McCoy) Stewart. She married David L. Irwin on July 14, 1949 in Muncie Ind. Ruth earned a bachelor’s…
Snow and freezing rain possible overnight; 1 – 3 inches of snow. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 p.m. tonight until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Snow and possibly some freezing rain are possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches along with ice accumulations of a light glaze. Beginning at…
Spartan News: Introduction to archery. Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in coordination with Mason County Press. #SpartanNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Every trimester, Mason County Central High School physical education students are introduced to archery. PE teacher Ed Sanders said the program is an alternative to students who may not have an interest…
MCC forensics team finishes first in Beaverton Invite. BEAVERTON — The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team finished first place out of seven teams Saturday at the Beaverton Invitational. “This was an excellent outing for our team,” Head Coach Tom Richert said. “This is even more experience to grow and develop for the tournaments ahead of us.” Richert said…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 16, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Ruth Ann Irwin, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
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…
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