CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a suspect who allegedly punched another man in the face during a a road rage incident Monday, Nov. 11, shortly before 7 a.m. on US 10 near Darr Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant alleges the suspect passed his vehicle and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Nov. 11, 2024: 6:19 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road near Benedict Road, Pere Marquette Township. 7:40 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, State Street west of Reinberg Road,…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area Curling Club will host Learn to Curl classes and drop-in curling games from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 15 at West Shore Community Ice Arena. “We’re really just hoping to get more people to try it out and gain interest in the sport,” said Dani McGarry, a Ludington…
PERE MARQUETE TOWNSHIP — United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd., will host a Christmas concert with musicians Daniel Ball and the Gibson Girls on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Admission is free with no reservation required. A free will offering will be received. According to his website biography Daniel Ball is a highly accomplished vocalist who…
The Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best New Year’s Eve Drop. The Ludington ball drop is one of 20 ball drops around the country selected. The nomination is Ludington’s third recent recognition by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, which already recognized Ludington as its Best Historic Small…
Barbara Mae Ulrich, 77, of Branch, died on Monday, November 11, 2024 at her home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting artist Allison Svoboda for a series of exhibitions, workshops and community events titled “Earth as Our True Nature” throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Unlike a conventional exhibition where an artist will bring finished artworks to display, this…
Peggy Sue Lohse, 72, of Ludington, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In honor of Veterans Day, we present this story of one of a Mason County veteran who played a pivotal role in the end of the Civil War. On April 9, 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee of the Confederate States of America surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to U.S. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver who died following a single vehicle crash Friday evening. John Duiven, 87, of Hudsonville, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that occurred on Fountain Road east of Larson Road near Ford Lake. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:21 p.m. after Mason-Oceana 911 received…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024: 6:36 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 6:45 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Walhalla Road south of Federal Forest Road…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rob Roger Smith, 31; two counts of second-degree home invasion; arrested Aug. 16 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Oct. 31; preliminary hearing: Nov. 20; bail: $100,000 cash. -Donald Glenn Fitch, Jr., 42; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Sept. 29…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Branch man was arrested Saturday following a county-long vehicle chase. The situation began when the man allegedly assault his ex-girlfriend while driving on US 10 near Nelson Road in Pere Marquette Township Friday morning. At 10:27 a.m., the woman entered the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Ave. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole,…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — An 87-year-old Hudsonville man died Friday evening following a single vehicle crash on Fountain Road east of Larson Road near Ford Lake. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:21 p.m. after Mason-Oceana 911 received an On Star notification of a crash in that location. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, upon arrival first responders…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP (8:28 p.m.) — Emergency personnel have been called to a single vehicle crash on Fountain Road near Larson Road. Expect the road in that area to be closed for the next couple of hours due to the seriousness of injuries.
LUDINGTON — The woman who is accused of assaulting a township clerk and then resisting arrest at a polling place on Election Day has a criminal history of assault. Muzette Elizabeth Phippen-O’Connell, 52, of Hamlin Township, is facing two felony charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer along with misdemeanor charges for an election law polling place violation and assault and…
Foul play not suspected THIS ARTICLE WAS UPDATED AT 1:49 P.M. FRIDAY WITH FURTHER INFORMATION FROM MSP By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Detectives and troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, are investigating the grisly discovery of a dead body that washed up on the shore of Lake Michigan Friday, Nov. 8, according to Sgt. Dan…
LUDINGTON — A town hall-style meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13 to discuss proposed rules to alleviate safety concerns in the Ludington channel and Pere Marquette Lake. The meeting, hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard, will take place at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. In late summer and early fall of this year,…
LUDINGTON — Bruce Lowing, former president and CEO of Hardman Construction, Inc. of Amber Township, has been named chairman of West Shore Bank Board of Directors. Lowing replaces Dennis B. McCarthy who retired from the board on Oct. 15 after 23 years of service to the bank board. McCarthy has served as chairman for nine years. He is president of…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Ludington man was captured by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after running away from them in the Tallman Lake area Thursday, Nov. 7, shortly after 10 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies were patrolling the area for a man wanted on a parole violation warrant who also was a person of interest in…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Stacey Lynn Black, 60, pleaded guilty on Nov. 6 to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), must not buy/have/use alcohol or controlled substances, subject to random PBTs…
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