Todd Reed’s new book celebrates half century of photography. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — For 50 years Todd Reed has captured the beauty of Michigan through his photographs. That half century is being offered in a coffee style, limited edition book, “Todd Reed: 50 Years Seeing Michigan Through a Lens” that is available at the Todd and Brad Reed…
MCC 8th graders participate in a virtual mock congressional hearing By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondant. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — As the school year comes to an end, Mason County Central eighth graders participated in a virtual mock congressional hearing. Students spent their third trimester of…
Police news, June 11, 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 local law enforcement for Thursday, June 10, 2021 12:51 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), a 40-year-old Branch man was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant for a probation violation…
Shawn Lange, 39, of Ludington. Shawn David Lange, 39, of Ludington, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at home. He was born December 25, 1981, in Ludington, the son of David and Pamela (Evans) Lange. An auto mechanic, Shawn worked until he was no longer able to due to cancer. Shawn enjoyed painting, doing crafts and spending time with…
Obituary: Shirley Ann Linscott, 89, of Ludington. Shirley Ann Linscott, 89, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Clare. She was born on September 22, 1931, in Ludington to Wilfrid and Frederica (Williams) Hocking. Shirley grew up in Ludington, attending Ludington High School and graduating with the class of 1949. She went on to graduate from Hackley Hospital School…
79th District Court arraignments, posted, June 10, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Berline Cadeau Burkholder, 18, of 6854 W. Sugar Grove Rd., Sheridan Township was arrested June 5 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police. Probable cause hearing:…
79th District Court sentencings, posted June 10, 2021 By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Guadalupe Socorro Lopez, 27, of 508 E. Danaher St., Ludington, pleaded no contest June 3 to failure to report an accident and was sentenced to pay $325 in fines/costs. -David John Reilly, 41, of…
Some Rasmussen Road residents will have limited access to driveways beginning Friday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Residents of some homes on Rasmussen Road will have limited access to their driveways on Friday, June 11 and Monday, June 14, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The homes between the addresses of 5255 and 5563 W. Rasmussen Road will have concrete…
The Scoop: AFFEW native plant sale is Saturday. The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends for the Environment of the Wold) will hold a native plant sale on Saturday, June 12 at Rotary Park. Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Julia Chambers of AFFEW about the…
LUDINGTON— 5:51 p.m.: report of a self-inflicted stabbing and fire in 300 block of South Washington Avenue. Law enforcement was initially called for a domestic situation.
Full Court Press: MCC middle school boys track team breaks school records. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Ed Sanders, coach of the Mason County Central middle school track teams. Recently, members of…
News Alert: Vehicle crash near Wal-Mart. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 3:33 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash in front of Wal-Mart near the intersection of US 10 and Meyers Road.
Police news, June 10, 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 Wednesday, June 9, 2021: 3:33 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Decker Road east of Lincoln Road, Hamlin Township. 9:55 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive…
Slight chance of thunderstorm tonight; temps in 80s Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly clear skies tonight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low temperature of 65 degrees. Friday, June 11, 2021 Clouds and clear skies mixed. High 86; low 63. Precipitation: 16% day; 24% evening.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 10, 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: Richard A. Sterns, 85, of Ludington, died on April 22, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021…
Teacher Spotlight: LASD’s Christine James By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – With the help from a group of special needs children, Ludington Area Schools teacher Christine James discovered that she wanted to become a teacher…
Hospital cancer center receives gift bag donations. 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 LUDINGTON — On Monday, June 7, Megan Tresnak of Ludington donated 100 chemotherapy bags to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Cancer Center. Tresnak raised over $2,300 to place items that are…
Police news, June 9, 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 police activity in Mason County Tuesday, June 8, 2021: 10:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Fountain man was arrested on a fugitive warrant for failure to appear, 4800 block of Cleveland Street,…
Gardenhire faces 12 charges, including murder, in Isabella County. MT. PLEASANT — Isiah Gary “Zeke” Gardenhire, 40, of 4173 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, the man accused of killing an Isabella County teenager and raping the girl’s mother, was arraigned in Isabella County’s 76th District Court Tuesday, June 8. Gardenhire had recently bonded out of Mason County Jail where he…
Muskegon man sentenced to prison for receiving, concealing stolen property and assaulting police. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jonathan Dale Moore, 47, of 687 Turner St., Muskegon, was found guilty April 13, 2021 of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced June 1,…
Obituary: Glenn Kretchman, 82, of Free Soil Glenn Frederick Kretchman, 82, of Free Soil, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Glenn was born on November 4, 1938 in Niles to Leo and Ethel (Nye) Kretchman. Glenn graduated from Niles High School in 1957. Shortly after graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Firedrake…
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