Fire destroys Amber Township garage. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire units were dispatched to 811 N. Dennis Road at 5:26 a.m. this morning for a report of a garage fully engulfed in fire. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department were on scene of the fire along with deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The fire…
Recent arraignments include felony drug charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Danyel Rebecca Horsley, 33, of 308 N. Rowe St., Apt. 4, Ludington, was arrested Sept. 18 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine) and possession of…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 22, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Autumn Marie Ross, 32, of 305 E. Broadway, Apt. B, Scottville, pleaded guilty Jan. 19 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit…
Obituary: Linda Dunlap, 71, of Ludington. Linda Louise Dunlap, 71, of Ludington passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born April 1, 1949 in Flint to Donald and Anna (Nash) Coates. Linda graduated from Flint South West High School in 1967. She married Dennis Dunlap on June 22, 1968. Together…
Obituary: Linda Grinnel, 73, of Branch. Linda Jeanne Grinnell, 73, of Branch, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born August 16, 1947 in Northville to Leonard and Martha Bruckbauer. Linda graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and went on to attend West Shore Community College and Ferris State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in social work.…
Obituary: Walter ‘Sonny’ Brydges, 78, of Ludington. Walter G. “Sonny” Brydges, 78, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Sonny was born on March 27, 1942 in Port Huron, the son of Walter and Marjorie Brydges. He married Donna Cameron on July 6, 1963 in Davisburg. Sonny owned Sonny’s Tile, where he dedicated his talent for over 50…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 22, 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: Robert A. Clarke, 64, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 22, 2012. An obituary will run in later edition. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of…
Full Court Press: LHS swim coach Joe Schneider. A presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, sports and recreation webcast, Toni Swinehart speaks with Ludington High School boys swim coach Joe Schneider about this year’s season. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…
Scottville man arrested following traffic stop. SCOTTVILLE — Lancelot Christopher Peebles, 27, of 306 E. State St., was arrested on Jan. 20, 2021 by Scottville Police Department following a traffic stop that occurred on the 400 block of North Main Street. According to Chief Matt Murphy, a Scottville police officer pulled over a vehicle, driven by Peebles, traveling North Main…
Amber man accused of making multiple 911 calls, threats to courthouse staff. #MasonCountyCrime Editor’s Note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. LUDINGTON — George Osdell Teague, 34, of 515 N. Dennis Road, Amber Township, was arraigned Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 in 79th District Court on the charge of of emergency telephone service – using for unauthorized, a misdemeanor…
Repeat ‘huffer’ arrested at Walmart. 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 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested for inhalation of a chemical agent Wednesday, Jan. 20, shortly after 8 p.m. after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported subject “huffing” in the bathroom…
Obituary: Loretta Nichols, 94, of Scottville. Loretta Catherine Nichols, 94, lifelong resident of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Ludington Woods Living Center. Loretta was born on March 11, 1926 in Scottville, the daughter of John “Jack” and Orpha (McDonald) Rogers and graduated from St. Simon Catholic High School with the class of 1944. On August…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 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: Walter “Sonny” Brydges, 78, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 2…
Some snow possible tonight; cloudy on Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with snow showers possible. Chance of snow, 40%. Low temperature of 18 degrees. Wind northwest at 15 mph. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 Cloudy. High 21; low 17 Precipitation: 16% day; 15% evening. Wind: NNW…
Jesse and Sarah Towns, pioneers of Amber Township. 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. Jesse L. Towns was an early pioneer of Amber Township. During the half century he lived in Amber Township, he helped establish a school in the township and created…
Schools see increase in truancy among remote learners. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The education system has faced many challenges over the past 10 months of the pandemic. One of the consequences of offering the option of remote learning is an increase in truancy. Local school officials have noticed a disturbing pattern of frequent absences by students who have chosen the…
Ludington man arrested for threatening government employees, misuse of 911. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington area man was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and faces charges of misuse of a 911 communication line and threats to a government building. According to Sheriff Kim Cole, on Tuesday sheriff’s deputies responded to several calls…
Ludington woman arrested for absconding parole. 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 25-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday , Jan. 19, shortly before 11 a.m. in the 3800 block of North Lakeshore Drive on an outstanding Michigan Department…
Teacher Spotlight: Paul Shoup, a lifetime at MCE. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. CUSTER – Red and yellow run deep in the veins of Mason County Eastern Superintendent Paul Shoup. Shoup has been working his…
Obituary: Thomas Dewyer, 76, of Ludington. Thomas Lane Dewyer, 76, passed away peacefully at home with hospice care on Sunday January 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with leukemia the past year and a half. Thomas was born to Leo Charles Dewyer and Emma Marie Roberts on July 23, 1944. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1963 and served…
Police news, Jan. 19, 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 Monday, Jan. 18, 2021: 6:30 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 6:35 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Victory Corners and Hansen roads, Amber Township. 12:19 p.m., alarm activation,…
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