Couple that went on crime spree arraigned on felony charges.

October 17, 2020

Couple that went on crime spree arraigned on felony charges. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Belding, Michigan man and a 33-year-old Fenwick, Michigan woman who were arrested earlier this week by Michigan State Police troopers for a crime spree that included the alleged theft of a truck and trailer and building supplies from local stores were arraigned in 79th…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 17, 2020

October 17, 2020

Recent births, posted Oct. 17, 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). August Collin Holder, the son of Madison Brewster and Lige Holder of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. Carter Grant Newton, the son of Alexa…

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Police news.

October 16, 2020

Police news. #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 Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020: – 2:34 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injuries, Stiles Road near Sugar Grove Road, Victory Township. – 4 p.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise.

October 15, 2020

Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCounty 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, Oct. 14, 2020: 7:37 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Sherman Road near Dewey Road, Hamlin Township. 7:42 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Angling Road…

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Couple on crime spree arrested by state troopers.

October 15, 2020

Couple on crime spree arrested by state troopers. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Belding, Michigan man and a 33-year-old Fenwick, Michigan woman were arrested Monday, Oct. 12, shortly before 3 a.m. on multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a truck and trailer and then stealing building supplies from local stores that they loaded onto the trailer, according to Michigan…

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Hey movie lovers/deer hunters, do you have any of these items?

October 15, 2020

Hey movie lovers/deer hunters, do you have any of these items? #DeerCamp86Movie SCOTTVILLE — An upcoming film production being made in Mason County is looking for some items:   Looking for 70s and early 80s era hunting hats, trucker hats, baseball hats, Stormy Kromers, etc. For loan or donation.   Also looking for hunting patches from era of 1978 to…

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King CPL offering weekend classes, private classes.

October 15, 2020

King CPL offering weekend classes, private classes. SCOTTVILLE — King CPL Instruction, LLC is offering concealed pistol license classes on weekends or privately arranged dates at the McMaster Professional Center, 101 N. Main St. The classes are being taught by mother and son team, Susan McCray-King and Trinity King. Susan is a lifelong educator and Trinity is an avid firearms…

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Obituary: Norma Jean Wilson, 83, of Scottville.

October 15, 2020

Obituary: Norma Jean Wilson, 83, of Scottville. Norma Jean Wilson, 83, of Scottville passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Holland on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Norma was known by her grandchildren as their dancing grandma. She loved to play games and listen to music with them. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. To know her was…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 15, 2020

October 15, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 15, 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: Amanda Rashelle Lambrix, 28, of Branch and Hart, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville Listing of 2020…

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Rain possible Friday.

October 15, 2020

Rain possible Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, cloudy with occasional rain. Low temperature of 43 degrees. Winds, west at 17 mph. Friday, Oct. 15, 2020 Partly to mostly cloudy. Rain possible later in the day and into evening. High 51; low…

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Full Court Press: MCC football coach Scott Briggs. 

October 14, 2020

Full Court Press: MCC football coach Scott Briggs.  Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Mason County Central Varsity Football Coach Scott Briggs.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are…

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Spartan News: MCC first public school in Michigan with solar array.

October 14, 2020

Spartan News: MCC first public school in Michigan with solar array. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Public Schools unveiled its solar array Tuesday, Oct. 13. The school district recently entered into an agreement with Harvest Solar and Sunlarge Industries, which provided the approximate 285-kW ground-mount solar arrays at no cost to the school.  The capital costs,…

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Prayer & Praise to host anti-human trafficking summit. 

October 14, 2020

Prayer & Praise to host anti-human trafficking summit.  LUDINGTON — Prayer & Praise Assembly of God Church will host a one hour virtual Global Freedom Summit on fighting human trafficking on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.  “Human trafficking is a topic that impacts all parts of society and the church is no exception,” said Pastor Henrik Lidman, lead pastor…

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LHS celebrating homecoming. 

October 14, 2020

LHS celebrating homecoming.  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School is celebrating Homecoming Spirit Week which will end on Friday, Oct. 16 with the varsity boys football game against Manistee High School.  Monday was Holiday Day; Tuesday, Movie/TV Day; Wednesday, Lumberjack and Denim Day; Thursday, Throwback Day; Friday is Formal/Spirit Day.  Homecoming court candidates will line up at the high school Friday,…

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Overcast Thursday, temps in upper 40s.

October 14, 2020

Overcast Thursday, temps in upper 40s. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, cloudy with occasional rain. Low temperature of 43 degrees. Winds, west at 17 mph. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. High 49; low 36 Precipitation: 20%…

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Police news.

October 14, 2020

Police news. #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: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020: – 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Free Soil Road near Campbell Road, Meade Township. – 9:47 p.m., (Ludington Police Department),…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 14, 2020

October 14, 2020

Recent births, posted Oct. 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). Harper Joann Howe, the daughter of Jessica Phillion and James Howe III, was born Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…

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8-year-old’s call for help at neighbors’ may have saved house.

October 13, 2020

8-year-old’s call for help at neighbors’ may have saved house. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP –The quick actions of an 8-year-old boy likely saved a family’s home from being destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams said a Halloween decoration caught on fire on the second floor of the Phillip Fortin residence, 11755 N. Rybicki Rd. Because…

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Cole running for third term as sheriff, faces write-in challenge.

October 13, 2020

Cole running for third term as sheriff, faces write-in challenge. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Sheriff Kim Cole is seeking re-election for his third four-year term in office. This year Cole, a Republican, is being challenged by a write-in candidate, Michael Meyer, who describes his candidacy as a protest vote because Cole would not enforce Gov. Whitmer’s COVID-19 executive orders,…

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Teacher Tuesday: G2S’s Kerry Newberg.

October 13, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: G2S’s Kerry Newberg. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. CUSTER TOWNSHIP  – In her 18th year as a teacher, Gateway 2 Success Academy teacher, Kerry Newberg has had a wide-span of teaching jobs and she’s very happy to be able to teach in her home county. Newberg, a…

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Obituary: James Dancz, 76, of Scottville.

October 13, 2020

Obituary: James Dancz, 76, of Scottville. James Anton Dancz, 76, of Scottville passed away October 10, 2020.  James was born on December 5, 1943 in Ludington, the son of Frank and Margaret “Margie” (Wisniewski) Dancz of Scottville. James is survived by two brothers Dennis Dancz of Scottville, and Brant (Joan) Dancz of Ludington, as well as various nieces, nephews, and…

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