Recent deaths, posted Nov. 16, 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: Sophie Papes, 91, of Free Soil, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of…
Recent births, posted Nov. 16, 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). Peyton Maria Crystal, the daughter of Logan Brower and Christopher Crystal of Ludington, was born Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Jaxon Steven Darling, the son of Kelsey and Levi…
Sunshine expected Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, rain and snow ending early then remaining mainly cloudy. Low temperature of 28 degrees with winds northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain, 90%. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 Intervals of clouds and…
Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced tonight new restrictions for in an response to recent surges in COVID-19 cases. Whitmer is using a law that allows the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to issue certain epidemic-related emergency orders, Whitmer Under three week order, which takes effect Wednesday, Nov.…
The Scoop: COVID’s impact on a local restaurant. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — Today, we get the Scoop on House of Flavors Restaurant and how COVID-19 has impacted the local iconic restaurant. Alan Neushwander speaks with owner Barry Neal. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Scottville commission to take action to abate blighted property. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission will consider passing a resolution to abate a blighted property at 404 S. Main St. when it meets Monday, Nov. 16. The property has been on the city’s blight list for the past several years and was recently ordered by District Health Department No. 10 as…
Rain continues today, snow possible tonight, Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy and windy today with periods of rain, 70% chance of precipitation. High temperature of 38 degrees. Winds west at 27 mph. Tonight, windy with snow showers during the evening, 40%…
Embezzlement charges top recent arraignments. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jessica Michelle Englebrecht, 33, of 305 E. Broadway Ave., Scottville, was arrested April 1 by MSP on a felony charge of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult between $1,000 to $20,000. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 25…
Man accused of pointing gun at cops charged with assaulting police. LUDINGTON — Kevin Matthew Wulff, 42, of 6812 W. Decker Rd., Hamlin Township was arraigned earlier this week in 79th District Court on felony charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer following an incident on Nov. 9 at his home. The incident happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 6800…
Grant intended to keep individuals with mental illness out of jail. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will use a $750,000 federal grant to create programs that will help keep individuals with mental illness out of jail and get them the appropriate mental health supports. The three-year grant from the Department of Justice stems from an initial planning grant…
The Scoop: Community update on COVID-19. This edition of The Scoop is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with officials from Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and State Sen. Curt VanderWall about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
Full Court Press: Lakeside Links awards special memberships. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Scott Ashley, owner of Lakeside Links about some special lifetime memberships that were recently awarded to two men who have spent several decades supporting the golf course. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
51st Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 51st Circuit Court: – David Jon Dupree, 58, of 62 N. Walhalla Rd., Walhalla, was found guilty Sept. 1 of a felony of fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police and a misdemeanor of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) and was sentenced Oct. 20…
Fire damages Summit Township home. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A fire severely damaged a mobile home at Heritage Hills Mobile Home Estates, 3677 S. Pere Marquette Highway, Friday morning. Riverton Township Fire Department and Pere Marquette Township Fire Department were initially dispatched to the scene at 8:40 a.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said nobody was home…
Obituary: Richard Morton, 58, of Scottville. Richard “Rick” Morton, 58, of Scottville went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home. Rick was born on August 29, 1962 in Ludington, the son of Nevin and Judy (Ezdebski) Morton and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of…
Obituary: Edna DeMorrow, 97, of Ludington. Edna Strunk was born May 13, 1923 in Benton Harbor. She married Harold DeMorrow and together they raised three sons, Jim, John and Dave. Mom passed away from complications of Covid-19 on November 13, 2020. Surviving are two sons, Dave (Mary Jo) of Ludington and John (Rena Stier) of Shelby; grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, Natalie,…
Obituary: Max Slocum, 98, Ludington. Max Ernest Slocum was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus on Nov. 11, 2020 at the age of 98. Max was born Sept. 9, 1922 in Laingsburg, the son of Ward and Maude (Sanderson) Slocum, lived in the Laingsburg and Ovid area for many years, and graduated from Michigan State College with a…
Car/deer crashes top 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 Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020: – 3:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road west of Stiles Road, Riverton Township. – 10:10 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle…
Scottville senior center closes again. SCOTTVILLE — After being open only two weeks, the Scottville Area Senior Center is closing for visitors again due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. “Reports of serious Covid outbreaks in west Michigan have caused us to reluctantly suspend in-center activities again,” said Bill Kerans, senior center director. “Our guests have done…
Farm Bureau Insurance donates to Hand 2 Hand program. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance recently donated $2,500 to Mason County Reformed Church’s Hand 2 Hand program. The program currently provides weekly packages of food and supplies to 51 children at Mason County Central Schools. The donation was made through the Matt Knizacky Agency of Manistee and came through…
Drunk driving arrest, car/deer crashes top police activity. #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: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020: – 12:10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Angling and Fountain roads, Hamlin Township. – 4:46 p.m,.…
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