Around the County: Stearns Park beach sunset, Aug. 19, 2020 LUDINGTON — Enjoy 30 seconds of tonight’s sunset at Stearns Park beach. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals…
Band director raises concerns over proposed LEA contract, middle school schedule. LUDINGTON — A viral Facebook post by Ludington Area Schools Music Director Keith Kuczynski has created a stir around the school district. As a result, the school district and the Ludington Education Association, teacher union, released a joint statement today in defense of the proposed collective bargaining contract with…
The Scoop: WSCC performing arts during COVID. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ted Malt, West Shore Community College’s director of performing arts, professor of music studies, about what the fall 2020 WSCC performing arts season looks like. Malt also discusses some of the online learning opportunities available at the college this fall. The…
Police news. 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: Monday, Aug. 17, 2020: – 4 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 10 near Tuttle Road, Custer Township. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020: – 6:39 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office),…
Recent births, posted Aug. 19, 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). Noah Douglas Emery, the son of Destinee Bennett and Taylor Emery of Ludington, was born Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Kadence Bradley Johnson, the son of Tierney and…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 19, 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: Jean Ann Burtch, 56, of Ludington, died on Sunday, August 16, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 1 p.m.…
Temps back in the ’80s Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds tonight. Low temperature of 61 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 Mostly sunny during the day. Partly cloudy in the evening. High 81; low…
Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Julie Meeker. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. SCOTTVILLE – Thirty years of teaching in west Michigan has molded Mason County Central teacher Julie Meeker into the educator she is today. “When I graduated from Central Michigan University in 1989, I began subbing as there were no…
Two arrested in Scottville on felony drug charges. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department arrested two men Monday, Aug. 17, on felony drug charges following a traffic stop on East Broadway Avenue. Both men were arraigned today, Tuesday, Aug. 18, in 79th District Court. Stephen John Silvers, 32, of 3767 N. Shadybrooke Ln., Victory Township, the driver of the vehicle,…
The Land: Hop yard tour The Land is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., telling the story of local agriculture. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County is home to several dozen acres of hop yards, growing one of the key ingredients to beer. The hop is a perennial bine (not vine). In the spring the bines…
Suspicious man in truck allegedly follows 2 teen girls. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers responded to a “suspicious situation” Monday, Aug. 17, shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of East Loomis Street. Police investigated a “report of man in an older Dodge blue pick-up truck driving by telling a 19-year-old Ludington area woman she was ‘cute,'” said Cpt.…
Spartan News: MCC prepares for new school year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in cooperation with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central staff and faculty have been preparing for the beginning of the school year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Friday, Aug. 14, the school’s technology…
Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity. 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 Monday, Aug. 17, 2020: – 12:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 66-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated following a traffic…
Obituary: Gail (Morse) Dougherty, 68, Ann Arbor. Gail DeLynn (Morse) Dougherty passed away peacefully on August 16, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family at their home in Ann Arbor. Although her loved ones mourn, they are comforted by how fortunate and content Gail felt about the joyful and fulfilling life she lived. Gail was born in Ludington on…
Temps in upper mid-70s Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, clear skies with a low temperature of 47 degrees. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 Partly cloudy skies. High 76; low 58. Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: WSW 7 mph day; SSW 6…
Amber Township to seek its own zoning ordinance. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees recently voted unanimously to pursue creating its own zoning ordinance. Currently, Amber Township’s zoning is covered by the Mason County zoning ordinance. Township Supervisor Jim Gallie said trustees and many residents have been concerned about the lack of flexibility…
Vehicle flips following Amber Twp. crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A two vehicle crash resulted in one vehicle flipping over and landing in a field at the intersection of Hansen and Amber roads Monday afternoon. The crash occurred about 4:05 p.m. when a GMC Yukon, traveling east on Hansen Road, and a Chevrolet Cruz, heading southbound on Amber Road, collided. The…
Scooter driver injured following US 10 crash. CUSTER — A 32-year-old Ludington man driving a motorized scooter was injured following a crash on US 10 Monday afternoon. The man was driving a Honda scooter westbound in the 1900 block of US 10, east of Tuttle Road, when he supposedly struck a parked vehicle and trailer. The trailer was parked on…
Scottville resident charged with second drug offense in two months. SCOTTVILLE — Jacob Matthew Howe, 27, of 400 W. Third St., Apt. 409, was arrested by Scottville Police Department on Aug. 11 and charged with third degree retail fraud (shoplifting) along with prohibited use of chemical agents, both misdemeanors. According to Police Chief Matt Murphy, the case against Howe began…
Moped driver injured in crash. #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 moped driver was injured after pulling out of the Wendy’s restaurant parking lot on US 10 and into the path of an oncoming car Sunday, Aug. 16, shortly before 10…
Ludington man faces weapons charges. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Lancelot Christopher Peebles of 506 E. Danaher St., Apt. 3, was arraigned in 79th District Court on Aug. 14 on the felony charges. According to court records, Peebles was allegedly a victim in a gun assault that took place in that…
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