Ludington man arrested following high speed chase. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested early this morning following a 30 minute high speed chase that began in the city of Ludington and then several townships before ending again in the city. Details of the chase have not yet been released by law enforcement. Information in this story is based…
Warm temps continue this week, rain likely tonight, Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm late tonight. Low temperature of 48 degrees. Winds southeast at 7 mph. Monday, April 5, 2021 Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Slight…
Recent deaths, posted April 3, 2021 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: Joann Frances Tolles, 87, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Edward Regis Busch Jr., 71,…
79th District Court news, posted April 2, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felony arraignments –Michelle Renee Patrick, 49, of 209 N. Emily St., Ludington, was arrested March 25 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance (narcotic/cocaine)…
The Scoop: Ludington social district. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster about the newly formed downtown Ludington social district. Among other things, the district allows to-go consumption of alcohol from licensed establishments within the district.…
Funeral service notice: Patricia Hanson, 81, of Fountain. Patricia J. Hanson, 81, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 9, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home…
FiveCAP food distribution scheduled for April 14 SCOTTVILLE — Seniors ages 60 and older, who are income-eligible, will have an opportunity to participate in the bi-monthly supplemental food distribution offered through FiveCAP, Inc. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) benefits a demographic that is often forced to make difficult choices when it comes to surviving on a fixed-income. With the…
Police news, April 2, 2021. 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 Thursday, April 1, 2021: 7:44 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and Free Soil Road, Free Soil Township. 8:15 a.m., assistance to Grant Township Fire…
Recent births, posted April 2, 2021. The following births have been reported: Leland Richard Rohdy, the son of Jessica Carlson and Logan Rohdy of Manistee, was born Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…
Fire destroys Grant Twp. house. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments responded to a fire that destroyed a house this morning, April 1, 2021, at 7065 N. Dennis Road. Grant Township Fire Department and Hamlin Township Fire Department were called to the scene at 7:43 a.m., followed by Fountain Area Fire Department and Free Soil/Meade Fire…
Police news, April 1, 2021. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, March 31, 2021: 4:46 a.m., alarm activation, Free Soil Township. 8:47 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Quarterline Road, Victory Township. 3:49 p.m., one-vehicle…
Sunny skies, a little warmer Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Hope you enjoyed your April Fool’s Day weather. Tonight, expect clear skies with a low temperature of 18 degrees. Winds southeast at 3 mph. Friday, April 2, 2021 Sunny during the day. Partly cloudy in the evening.…
Around the County: Spring Peepers. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Enjoy 30 seconds of the spring peepers in an Amber Township swamp. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the…
Case against Ludington man charged with fleeing police bond over to circuit court. LUDINGTON — Kelsey Joe Whitehead, 43, of 407 E. Foster St., waived his preliminary examination today during a probable cause hearing in 79th District Court and is taking his case to 51st Circuit Court. Whitehead was arraigned on third degree fleeing a police officer and repeat offender,…
News Alert: Vehicle fire in Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Fire Department has been dispatched to the intersection of Peterson and Fisher roads for a report of a vehicle that has rolled over and has caught fire. No injuries reported.
Police news, March 31, 2021. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, March 30, 2021: 11:47 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 9:47 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Darr Road, Custer Township. 11:47 p.m., a 35-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 and…
Recent births, posted March 31, 2021. The following births have been reported: Keeley Ann Maidens, the daughter of Heather Wagner and Darwin Maidens of Free Soil, was born on Monday, March 29, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Obituary: Susan Larson, 61, of Scottville. Susan K. Larson, 61, of Scottville, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Susan was born on February 11, 1960 in Chicago, the daughter of Harry and Barsha (Caswell) Thrailkill. As a child, she moved around, attending schools in Waukegan Ill., Muskegon, and in 1978, she graduated from Pentwater High School. As an adult,…
Some flurries possible Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with snow showers. Low temperature of 23 degrees. Winds north at 10 to 15 mph. Thursday, April 1, 2021 Cloudy skies. A few flurries possible. Clear skies at night. High 34; low 17. Precipitation: 15% day; 2%…
Recent deaths, posted March 31, 2021 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: Susan K. Larson, 61, of Scottville, died on Monday, March 29, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of…
Drunken tantrum leads to arrest. 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 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, March 29, shortly before 9 p.m. in the 1900 block of West Hansen Road for violating his bond, according to Mason…
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