Recent deaths, posted Oct. 2, 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: Lee E. Charron, 84, of Scottville, died on Thursday, September 30. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Lester Gene “Geno” Kettler, 68,…
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 Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020: – 7:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Rasmussen Road and Lancer Lane, Pere Marquette Township. – Noon, (Michigan State Police), a 37-year-old…
Around the County: A sanctuary for veterans. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Just over a mile east of Custer Road a sanctuary sits along Hawley Road on the edge of the Manistee National Forest. Wilwin Lodge at Cygnet Cove…
Periods of rain continue tonight, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, overcast with rain showers at times; 50% chance of precipitation. Low temperature of 40 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 7 mph. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 Cloudy with periods of rain during the…
The Scoop: Lakeshore Food Club Re-Opens. LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club recently re-opened after being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director about re-opening and the services it offers. Lakeshore Food Club is located at 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The Scoop is a presentation of…
Veggie Van will be in Fountain Thursday. FOUNTAIN — Families in Fountain are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when The Veggie Van makes a stop on Thursday, October 1, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The goal of The Veggie Van program is to ensure that…
Ludington native to serve aboard oldest commissioned warship afloat. By SN Katrina Mastrolia, USS Constitution Public Affairs. BOSTON – Ludington native Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake Bentz, a culinary specialist, checked aboard USS Constitution, Sept. 11. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crewmembers must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and…
Truck stolen off repair lot. #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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 2011 Ford F 150 silver pickup truck that was stolen from a repair lot in the 3000 block of West US…
Fountain Fire Dept. Auxiliary chili and bake sale. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a chili and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at the fire station. The auxiliary provides support to firefighters when they are on emergency scenes with food and beverages along with any other support needed.
Teacher Tuesday: Victory Early Childhood Center’s Kim Marrison and Sally Smith Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Teamwork has been Kim Marrison and Sally Smith’s number one priority while teaching at Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center. VECC offers 3-year-old and 4-year-old Montessori preschool, 4-year-old Great…
Area sees few new COVID cases. Over the past month there have been very few new cases of COVID-19 in Mason, Manistee, Oceana, and Lake counties. While pandemic restrictions continue, including a newly ordered mask mandate for elementary students while in the classroom, the four county area, with a total population of 92,178, has had 719 total cases since Gov.…
Obituary: Richard Chavalia, 81, of Ludington. Richard A. Chavalia, 81, of Ludington, passed away at home with his kids and grandkids at his side on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Richard was born on August 14, 1939 in Ludington, the son of Julius and Goldie (Mavis) Chavalia. He married Barbara “Bobbie” Genson on October 15, 1960 in Ludington, where they lived…
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 Ludington Police Department activity: Monday, Sept. 28, 2020: - 8 a.m., a 27-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while unlicensed following a traffic stop, Filer and Harrison streets, City of Ludington. Tuesday, Sept.…
Obituary: Joseph Bowman, 78, of Ludington. Joseph J. Bowman, 78, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born February 6, 1942 in Detroit to John and Genevieve (Wilson) Bowman. Joe graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1961. He married Sondra O’Brien on February 17, 1961 in Custer. …
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 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: Marilyn “Tootie” Helms, 87, of Ludington, died on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville Joyce…
Rain on Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, overcast with rain showers at times; 50% chance of rain. Low temperature of 50 degrees with winds west at 9 mph. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 Cloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. High 58;…
Fruit research station construction progressing. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc.. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Construction is progressing on the West Michigan Research Center, a 6,000 square feet facility located on North Oceana Drive next to the Michigan State University asparagus research field. The non-profit…
Miller challenging Bacon for county 7th district. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Two men with long histories in the eastern Mason County community are running for the seat of the 7th district of the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Republican Ron Bacon, the incumbent, is being challenged by Democrat Ed Miller. The 7th district includes Logan, Eden, Custer,…
Around the County: Garden Tractor Pullin’. SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club held its monthly garden tractor pull this past weekend at its club grounds located at the Riverside Park. An antique tractor pull is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. Another garden tractor pull will be Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. Admission is free.…
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…
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