Scottville, MCC, WSCC, launch school resource officer partnership. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Steve Case has been hired by Scottville Police Department as the department’s new school resource officer (SRO). Case will serve as a liaison between Scottville Police Department and Mason County Central Schools. He will also patrol West Shore Community College in a partnership agreement recently signed…
The Land: On The Farm, the art of farming. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Bradley Youngstrom loves this time of year. He says winter is his favorite season, the colder, the snowier the better. Leading up to…
Recent births, posted Dec. 6, 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). Mateo Alexander Walsworth Mayorquin, the son of Maria Walsworth Mayorquin and Matthew Walsworth of Hart, was born Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Snow possible tonight; cloudy Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, snow showers possible, becoming more scattered later; 50 percent chance of precipitation. Low temperature of 26 degrees. Winds southeast at 1 mph. Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 (Pearl Harbor Day) Partly cloudy. High 39; low 29 Precipitation: 9%…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 6, 2020 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: Kristina M. Fuller (Fournier), 55, of Scottville, died on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
Sheriff’s office searching for missing/runaway juvenile. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating a missing/runaway juvenile. Amelia Larson, 16, was last seen Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Hamlin Township. Anyone with information should contact Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 231-843-3475 or call Mason-Oceana 911’s non-emergency phone number at 231-869-5858.
Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Revitalization helps local veteran. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville couple recently received help from Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Thanks to the program, Darlene and Carl Roedig received new windows in their West State Street home. Due to COVID-19, this year’s Neighborhood Revitalization projects have had to be completely contracted out and the timeline has required…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 5, 2020 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: Paul Spencer Peterson, 87, of Ludington, died Saturday, December 5, 2020. Bernard “Barney” Barnett, 95, of Branch, died Saturday, December 5, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths.…
Dangerous weapons charges top recent arraignments. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Andrew Joseph Falbe, 36, of 2124 Lakeshore Dr., Twin Lake, was arrested Sept. 6 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of dangerous weapons miscellaneous. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 16 at 1:15 p.m.…
Meth possession 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers on charges of methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended Thursday, Dec. 3, shortly after 2 p.m. on Benson Road…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2020 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: Peggy Ann House, 90, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 4, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
LHS principal updates on remote learning. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has been in complete remote learning since the beginning of November. Today, in a special video edition of Oriole News, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar about how…
Scottville man charged with 3 counts of rape. #MasonCountyCrime. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville man has been arrested by Scottville Police Department and charged with three counts of rape. Tommy Bruce Lemire, 61, of 125 W. Broadway Ave., was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. He was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on two counts of criminal sexual conduct first…
United Way kicks off 2020 fundraising campaign. LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County has kicked off its 2020 fundraising campaign with a few changes due to COVID-19. UWMC has added several online features to the campaign to make it more accessible for workplaces and community members. The site features an online pledge form and a text to give platform,…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Dec. 3, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Dylan Todd Sorensen, 25, of 3875 N. US-31, Victory Township, pleaded guilty Dec. 2 to domestic violence and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary…
Police news, posted Dec. 3, 2020. 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 Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020: 3:13 a.m., a 19 year-old Ludington man was cited following a traffic stop for no operator’s license, Stiles Road north of…
FiveCAP offering free Christmas trees on December 5 SCOTTVILLE — Most holiday memories center around the iconic presence of a Christmas tree. Many families facing hard times this year won’t have to forego this tradition, thanks to Chris Frederick, owner of Blue Earth Tree Farm in Amber Township, who is again donating Christmas trees to FiveCAP. “We are so grateful…
WSCC lab students test positive for COVID-19. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – On Wednesday, December 2, West Shore Community College was notified of a positive COVID-19 case, in the college’s Technical Center, which will impact several students who were attending a class. A student, who received a positive test on December 2, was considered to have close contact with two other students…
Obituary: Beverly Collins, 86, of Ludington. Beverly Collins, 86, of Ludington went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 30, 2020. He was born in Norma, Tenn. on October 2, 1934 to Willie and Blanch (Kenny) Collins. Bev moved to Michigan as a young man. It was there that he met and married the love of his life,…
Spectrum Health community update, Dec. 2, 2020. 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, visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The…
Ludington Fifth Ward councilor seat votes to be recounted. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Canvass Board will meet Friday, Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. in the basement classroom of the Ludington Municipal Complex, 400 S. Harrison St., to recount the votes of the City of Ludington’s fifth ward councilor race. Unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election were Wally Cain…
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