The Scoop: Broom Ball Bash VICTORY TOWNSHIP — MCP’s Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jason Austin of the West Shore Wolves Hockey Association about the Broom Ball Bash, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. Youth hockey players will battle out in a game of…
Alleged drunk driver arrested after going wrong way on US 31. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) and fleeing and eluding police after allegedly driving the wrong way on US 31 and fleeing from police Sunday, Dec. 22, at 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff…
Man, 23, accidentally shoots grandfather. MEADE TOWNSHIP – A 71-year-old man was accidentally shot in the abdomen by his 23-year-old grandson with a handgun Saturday afternoon, Dec. 21, in his home located in the 11000 of North Benson Road, near the Mason-Manistee counties line, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas. The man is in stable condition following surgery, Thomas…
Man sustains non-life-threatening injuries in Sunday’s accidental shooting. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Jason Eric Schenkel, 46, of Grand Haven suffered non-life-threatening injuries in an accidental shooting Sunday, Dec. 22, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2100 block of East Hoague Road shortly after 11:30 a.m. regarding an “accidental shooting” call, Cole said. Related…
OWI, DWLS arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 20, 2019: 3:16 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $55.14 in fuel stolen, Airport EZ Mart, 5400 block of W US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 5:44 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Victory Corner Road,…
No white Christmas this year. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds tonight. Low temperatures of 30 degrees. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019: Christmas Eve. Cloudy. High 42; low 36. Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: SE 9 mph day; S 8 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 8:18 a.m.; sunset: 5:11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 23, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: William Potes, 65, of Fountain, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019. 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 2019 deaths
Fire destroys house trailer, vehicles. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a house trailer and two vehicles late Sunday evening at 428 E. Wilson Road. Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were the first two departments dispatched to the scene about 10:15 p.m. Upon arrival of the first vehicles, the trailer and the two vehicles were fully engulfed in…
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Ludington Avenue. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man was injured after he was struck by a minivan at the intersection of Ludington and Washington avenues Sunday evening. The crash occurred about 6:45 p.m. when the pedestrian apparently was crossing Ludington Avenue and walked into the path of an eastbound Dodge minivan driven by a 49-year-old…
Man shot in leg during second accidental shooting in two days. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old man was accidentally shot Sunday afternoon in the leg. The incident occurred in the 2100 block of East Hoague Road. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said deputies were told a rifle had been resting against the side of…
Justin Gustafson: Creating true-to-life images. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant LUDINGTON —Justin David Gustafson was given a box of oil paints, brushes, and canvases as a teenager, and he has not yet stopped painting. He explains the steps required to layer and mix oil paints creating his true-to-life images. He enjoys…
Home Tips: How to organize your kitchen. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Organization is key to keeping your home neat and tidy. When everything in your home has a specific place, it’s much easier to find what you need in a pinch. One room in the home that can really benefit from a good organization system is…
Fire damages Gun Lake home. #MasonCountyNews. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A clothes dryer fire heavily damaged a home at 6984 N. Poplar Road, across from Gun Lake, Saturday night. Free Soil/Mead Fire Department Chief Vince Williams said his department was initially called to a dryer fire. Upon arriving, flames were coming out of the bathroom window, he said. Two of…
Man accidentally shot in Meade Township. MEADE TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old man was accidentally shot in the abdomen Saturday afternoon in the 11,300 of North Benson Road, near the Mason-Manistee counties line. Emergency personnel were called to the scene about 2:30 p.m. AeroMed was dispatched and landed near the scene. The man was then transported by helicopter to Munson Medical…
Marek named Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year. Victory Township resident Brian Marek, who recently retired from the Muskegon Fire Department, was recently named Firehouse Magazine’s Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding efforts to promote a high standard of excellence in quality and safety in emergency vehicles. Marek served as a firefighter and fire mechanic…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 22, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Donald D. Duquette, 70, of Ludington died on Friday, December 20, 2019. 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 2019 deaths
MCC third graders spread Christmas cheer at senior center. SCOTTVILLE — Over 100 Mason County Central third graders visited the Scottville Area Senior Center today where they delivered gifts to the center and the seniors there. Each of the children also received a special gift bag.
Madalyn, Jackson most popular baby names at Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — However the spelling, Madeleine – or Madalyn – was the most popular name for female babies born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in 2019. For boys, the top name for the year was Jackson. Or Jaxson. Or Jaxson. Both those top choices bucked the national trend. According to Good Housekeeping,…
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