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Mental Health Matters: Recovery is possible for those battling addiction By Alan Neushwander I recently saw a meme on social media that said, “I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past.” When I first met Kelly Stoudt when I started working at West Michigan Community Mental Health last year, I knew right away that she was a strong…
First day of fall: 70 degrees, mostly sunny. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 Tonight, cloudy skies with a low temperature near 55 degrees. Winds south at 7 mph. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: Autumn Equinox (first day of fall). Some…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 21, 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: Samuel Lee Smith, 81, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
WSCC board to discuss Scottville policing agreement. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will hold the first of two public hearings Monday, Sept. 21, during its regular board meeting, to discuss the formation of forming a public safety department at the college. Under the Michigan Community College Act of 1966, Act 31 of 1966, allows…
Recent births, posted Sept. 20, 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). Carter William Noble, the son of LeAnna Walker and David Noble of Hart, was born Friday, September 18, 2020. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
The Scoop: Rex Pedersen, master engraver. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Rex Pedersen, a master third generation engraver based in the Ludington area. The two talk about guns and NASCAR! Don’t miss this interview. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
70 degrees on last day of summer. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 Tonight, clear to partly cloudy. Winds south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Low temperature of 48 degrees. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 Sunny skies during the day. A…
Firefighters able to keep Epworth cottage fire from damaging others. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments were called to a cottage fire at Epworth Heights early this morning, Saturday, Sept. 19. The cottage was located along the lakeshore and was in close proximity to other cottages. Ludington Fire Department was initially dispatched to the scene at 1:47 a.m.…
Ludington Coast Guardsman acquitted in death of shipmate. A U.S. Coast Guard member from Ludington was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide charges this week in connection to the 2019 death of his shipmate near their Alaska duty station. According to Navy Times, Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, 22, was also facing murder charges in connection to the Jan. 27,…
Felony drunk driving tops recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Andrew Lawrence Barrette, 57, of 105 W. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Sept. 10 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of…
79th District Court verdicts, posted Sept. 18, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kurt Edward Riley, 54, of 4160 Valley Vista Dr., Apt. 101, Hudsonville, pleaded guilty Sept. 15 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to one day in jail with…
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, Sept. 17, 2020: 7 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Reek Road south of Dewey Road, Sherman Township. 8:01 a.m., (MCSO), a 20-year-old Owosso, Michigan man…
Clear skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 Clear skies today with a high temperature of 59 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 8 mph. Tonight, low temperature of 33 degrees. Winds east-northeast at 5 mph. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 Sunshine…
Manistee man arrested in connection to Hi-Way Bar fire. MANISTEE — Josh Fortier, 45, of Manistee, has been arraigned on arson charges in connection to the Aug. 11 fire at the Hi Way Bar, 715 Kosciusko St. Fortier was arraigned on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in 85th District Court on one county of first degree arson, a felony punishable by up…
Hansen Road construction to begin Monday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Road construction on Hansen Road between US 31 and LaSalle Road will begin Monday, Sept. 21. The road will be closed to through traffic but will be open to residents, school buses, and emergency vehicles. Delays may be possible for that traffic. Construction will include paving and restoration, stump and brush…
Sheriff’s office investigates ‘under ringing’ at Walmart. #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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A police report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office following an investigation between the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Walmart Loss Prevention related to “under ringing”…
Obituary: Donald Lorenz, 64, Ludington. Donald Wayne Lorenz, 64, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Don was born September 23, 1955 in Ludington to Wilfred and Arlene (Johnson) Lorenz. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1973 and went to work for Thompson Cabinet for several years. Don moved to Grand Rapids, for a time,…
Full Court Press: Rod Beckman Golf Tournament. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Alan Neushwander speaks with organizers and recipients of the annual Rod Beckman Memorial Golf Tournament, which takes place this weekend at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Beckman was the voice of Ludington Orioles sports on WKLA for many years, along with a morning show host…
Domestic violence arrest tops 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Twin Lake, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for domestic violence at the Ludington State Park Tuesday, Sept. 15, shortly before 10 p.m., according to Mason…
Bids being accepted: Oversized stone, Mason Co. Road Commission The Mason County Road Commission is accepting bids for approximately 1,000 tons of excess oversized stone located in its Deren Road Pit at the corner of Deren and Morton roads in Riverton Township. All material removed is required to be weighed on a certified scale and load tickets returned to the…
Fin & Feather Club to honor deceased members. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin and Feather Club will hold a memorial service on Saturday, September 19, at 1 p.m. The club will honor four members who have passed away over the past year: Bruce Finch, Bob Fenstermacher, David Woodruff, and David Stratton. Memorial bricks have been placed in the club’s memorial.…
