2 injured following Custer crash; Aeromed dispatched. CUSTER — Two people were injured in a two vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on US 10 in the village. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. in front of the Custer Village Hall/Fire Station and involved a Chevrolet Cruze, driven by a 26-year-old Scottville area woman, and a Ford E350 Super Duty van, driven…
Hart man sentenced for attempted CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Hart man was sentenced to jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 21, for a conviction of attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Alexander Cole Mayse, of 8977 N. 120th Ave., pleaded guilty, May 12. Mayse was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to serve 141…
Two men arrested in Wellston meth bust. NORMAN TOWNSHIP — Michael Lott, 30, of Wellston and William Agster, 43, of Irons face felony charges of methamphetamine delivery after an undercover police officer recently purchased meth from them, according to Manistee County Sheriff Kenneth Falk. “On July 15, the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office assisted SSCENT (State Sheriff City Enforcement Narcotics Team)…
LMTA asking Ludington, Scottville voters for millage renewal. LUDINGTON — The taxpayers of the cities of Ludington and Scottville pay a millage to support Ludington Mass Transit Authority. The dial-a-ride service is requesting a renewal of that millage during the Aug. 4 Primary Election. LMTA is requesting the taxpayers of Ludington and Scottville to renew the millage in an amount…
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 police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 20, 2020: – 6:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of US 31, Sherman Township. – 1:43 p.m., (MCSO), a report…
Teacher Tuesday: LASD’s Michal Lacombe. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks, a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Schools teacher Michal Lacombe had aspirations of becoming a veterinarian…
LPD report. #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 activity of the Ludington Police Department Monday, July 20, 2020: 3:45 a.m., probation violation, Washington Avenue and Second Street, City of Ludington. The case is being forwarded to the probation officer. 10:30 a.m., driving while…
Obituary: Richard “Rick” Lee Chapman, 56, Ludington. Richard (Rick) Lee Chapman, 56, of Ludington, died peacefully July 19, 2020 among his closest loved ones. Mourning his loss are his wife of 12 years, Renee (Stockwell) Chapman, and grown children Madison Leigh and Mason Daniel Chapman, all of Ludington. He is also survived by siblings Roy and Larry Chapman, Tammy (Van…
Obituary: Jaramie Jones, 43, Scottville. Jaramie Jones, 43, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. A memorial service will be held outside at Mason County Reform Church in Amber Township on Friday, July 24, 2020 at noon. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Please be sure to bring a lawn chair. An obituary will run at a later…
Obituary: Kathryn Code Erley, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Midland. Kathryn Code Erley, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Midland, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born August 24, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Harry and Cora (Lunde) Brown. Kathryn (Kay) attended the University of Michigan from 1950 to 1952, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma…
Chuck Wagon owner, Rick Chapman, passes away. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. It is with great sadness that I must report the passing of Richard “Rick” Lee Chapman, owner of The Chuck Wagon Pizza. Rick, who was 56-years-old, was one of the kindest persons I have known. He ran an incredible business and made every single customer feel special. Customer service…
The Scoop: Back to school questions and answers. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Many parents are concerned about local schools’ plans for the beginning of the school year. Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with West Shore Educational Service District Superintendent Jason Jeffrey and Mason County Central Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Mount, representing area superintendents, about back to school plans. …
MCC to offer students options for school year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Mount announced this morning on the district’s Facebook page that the district will offer its students the options of face-to-face instruction or learning from home instruction during the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. “The Mason County Central School District believes that in-person…
Scottville man killed in motorcycle/Jeep crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Scottville man died in a motorcycle/Jeep crash Saturday, July 18, shortly before 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dennis and Johnson roads, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene, Thomas said. The 2009 Jeep Wrangler…
Body of missing boater recovered. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP— The body of Nathan Troy Munsey, 47, of Goodrich, was recovered from Round Lake Sunday evening. Munsey was staying at Cabin Fever Round Lake Resort, 6503 E. Sugar Grove Road for a family reunion. He and other family members were on a pontoon boat when he apparently jumped from…
LASD board to discuss back to school plan. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is expected to discuss the district’s return to school plan when it meets tonight at 6 p.m. Under the 142nd executive order of Gov. Whitmer, the COVID-19 preparedness and response plan is required seven days before the start of the school year,…
Deputies catch fleeing shoplifting suspect. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two Mason County sheriff’s deputies captured a 49-year-old Minot, North Dakota man who fled from them in a vehicle and on foot after allegedly shoplifting at Walmart Sunday evening, July 19, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The deputies were on patrol and spotted the suspect’s vehicle headed westbound…
Girl, 12, injured in golf cart rollover. #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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 12-year-old Montague girl received non-life-threatening injuries after she was ejected from a golf cart that rolled over Friday, July 17, shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Bockstanz Road east of…
Recent births, posted July 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). Sauyer Joseph Oom, the son of Jordyn and Jeffery Oom of Scottville, was born Friday, July 17, 2020. William Paul Ferris, the son of Danielle Renwick and Kenneth…
Beach bonfire cancelled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau announced the July 23 Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire has been cancelled due to restrictions on crowd sizes. “We were hoping this week’s event would be possible,” said Brandy Miller, Executive Director of the Ludington Area CVB, “but we look forward to August to be able to hold…
Search for presumed drowning victim suspended for night. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP—The search for a Goodrich man who is presumed to have drowned in Round Lake Saturday evening has been suspended for the night. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said crews searched for Nathan Troy Munsey, 47, beginning at 7 a.m. today, Sunday, July 19 until 8 p.m.…
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