Letter to Editor: Judge Wadel endorses Jackson as replacement. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed…
Shotgun, trail cams stolen. #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. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a larceny from a building involving the theft of a Mossburg shotgun and three trail cameras in the 6400 block of Elm Street Sunday, Sept. 27, shortly…
Obituary: Joel Kirkbride, 33, Ludington. Joel A. Kirkbride, 33, of Ludington, formerly of Kingsley, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born December 8, 1986 in Traverse City. Joel had a very friendly personality. Everyone he met was instantly a friend. His family meant everything to him, especially his beloved daughter, Aubrey. He fondly remembered numerous childhood summers spent…
Recent births, posted Sept. 28, 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). Sophia Jo Krolczyk, the daughter of Brittany and Tylar Krolczyk of Ludington, was born Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. RyLynn Irene Wrightsman-Mann, the daughter of Taya Wrightsman of Ludington, was…
Business pitch competition prize is $5,000 Pitch your business idea in a virtual competition, and you could win $5,000 for your entrepreneurial venture. Register now for the upcoming Virtual 5X5 Night, administered by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, and you could give your company the jump-start it needs. The premise behind this online contest is simple: 5…
Rain to continue into evening; cloudy Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Occasional rain will continue this afternoon (100%) and into the evening (70%). High temperature of 59 degrees; low of 48 degrees. Winds this afternoon, west-southwest at 9 mph; this evening, northwest…
Hospital opens new COVID-19 testing site. LUDINGTON — Patients visiting Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will see dedicated staff as of Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. at a drive-through process located in the southwest parking lot of the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital campus. The southwest lot is near the electronic city of Ludington sign…
Cooler temps this week; rain tonight, Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Rain showers tonight becoming steady light rain overnight. Low temperature of 53 degrees. Winds west-southwest at 5 mph. Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Rain early in…
Ludington receives $2.1 million for James Street Plaza project. LUDINGTON — The city of Ludington has received $2,123,190 in a Community Development Block Grant from the Michigan Economic Develop for public facility improvements needed for the James Street Plaza/Legacy Park project in downtown. The project will transform the current space into a four-season active community and recreational space. The project…
Deadline extended for business beautification grant. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County businesses now have until October 2 to apply for outdoor beautification funding. The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pennies from Heaven Foundation have extended the deadline for grant application and encourage local business owners to consider improvements to their outdoor spaces. The purpose of…
Grand Rapids man arrested for possessing meth, carrying concealed pistol. #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 30-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed weapon — a .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol…
Obituary: Teresa Louise “Terry Lou, Tess” Rasmussen, 74, of Ludington. Teresa Louise “Terry Lou, Tess” Rasmussen of Ludington passed away peacefully at home with her husband Paul at her side on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was 74-years-old. She was born to George and Marcella (Hilliard) Wigren August 10, 1946 in Manistee. Terry and Paul were married on October 7,…
Obituary: Billie J. Handshoe, 53, of Ludington Billie J. Handshoe, 53, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born September 28, 1966 in Kalamazoo. Billie will be greatly missed by his wife, Dawn; his mother, Garnette Laube; his sister, Virginia Barton; his brothers, Wendell Barton and Jason Laporte; his sons, Adam (Amanda)…
Obituary: Michael Grejewski, 69, of Branch. Michael Alan Grajewski, 69, of Branch passed away at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2020, in the presence of his family. Mike was born on June 1, 1951 in Detroit, the son of Raymond and Irene (Setera) Grajewski and graduated from Harper Woods Norte Dame Catholic High School with the class of 1969. Mike served…
Middlebrook, Jackson running for district court judge. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in Mason and Lake counties will select a new judge to preside over the 79th District Court. Two men are running for the position. Glenn Jackson, 38, is currently the district court’s attorney magistrate. John Middlebrook, 59, is an assistant prosecutor for the…
Recent arraignments include felony assault. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Stewart Albert Rickert III, 33, of 1334 Drent Rd., Muskegon, was arrested May 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than…
Spartan News: MCP to livestream MCC football game Friday night. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Press will livestream the Mason County Central Varsity Football game Friday, Sept. 25 against Ravenna on the MCP Facebook page. The game begins at 7 p.m. Live coverage will also begin about that time. Coverage of the game is presented by Mason County Central Schools.
The Scoop: Habitat for Humanity Census event. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jamie Healy, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. Habitat will hold a Census event on Friday, Sept. 25 at its Restore, located 1916 W. US 10/31, between Quarterline and Amber roads. Citizens will have an opportunity to fill…
Around the County: Sit & Be Fit. SCOTTVILLE — On Tuesday mornings the Scottville Area Senior Center holds Sit & Be Fit exercise program. Due to the restrictions of the governor, the program has been held at Riverside Park during the summer. To learn more about the program and other activities at the senior center, visit its Facebook page. Around…
Cocaine possession arrest among 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 law enforcement activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: – 3:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Pere Marquette Highway near Conrad Road, Pere Marquette Township. Wednesday, Sept. 23,…
Obituary: H. James ‘Jim’ Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville. H. James “Jim” Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly a longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jim was born on March 4, 1933 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Harold O. and Frances M. (Conrad) Fitch and…
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