No foul play suspected in death of 16-year-old boy found unresponsive at state park. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — No foul play is suspected in the death of a 16-year-old west Michigan boy who was found unresponsive at the Ludington State Park Wednesday night, Aug. 11, although an internal injury was discovered by a medical examiner, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Intoxicated man arrested after lying in pharmacy drive-through. The homeless man was a ‘danger to himself.’ LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old homeless man was arrested by Ludington police for public intoxication Thursday, Aug. 12, shortly after 4:30 p.m. at the Rite Aid drive-through on Ludington Avenue, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “The man was on Rite Aid property and not able to…
Drunk woman arrested for throwing rocks through windows. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old LeRoy, Michigan woman was arrested after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call reporting an intoxicated female who is known to the homeowners was throwing rocks through…
79th District Court news, posted Aug. 13, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -David Lawrence Gibson, 53, of 2235 West St., Central Lake, was arrested Aug. 3 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy),…
Obituary: James Christensen, 83, of Fountain. James A. Christensen, 83, of Fountain, passed away on October 30, 2020 at his home on Round Lake. The son of Arne and Eleanor (Henkel) Christensen, Jim was born on September 20, 1937 in Scottville at his parents business – Christensen’s Beer Parlor & Restaurant. He attended Scottville High School graduating with the class…
Obituary: John Purcell, 32, of Ludington. It is with deep sadness that the family of John Edward Purcell, 32, announce his passing on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. John was born on Dec. 12, 1988, the son of John and Gloria Purcell. He graduated from Ludington High School in 2007 and attended Ferris State University where he earned his degree in…
Obituary: Brian Grant, 87, of Fountain. Brian Rollo Grant, 87, of Fountain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, surrounded by family. Brian was born on June 26, 1934 in Rockford, the son of Rev. Rollo and Lenore (Price) Grant, and graduated from Rockford High School with the class of 1951. Following graduation, Brian enlisted with the United States…
Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year: Leann Saxton Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Leann Saxton was named the 2021 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Thursday afternoon. Saxton entered over 90 exhibits in this year’s fair. Also shown, back row, from left: Jeanne Knuth, fifth place; Dani McGarry, fourth place; Debra Weaver, third place;…
Western Michigan Fair youth beef competition winners. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pictured are the Western Michigan Fair youth beef competition winners. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located…
Western Michigan Fair youth swine competition winners. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pictured are the Western Michigan Fair youth swine competition winners. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located…
Western Michigan Fair youth poultry, fowl competition winners. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pictured are the Western Michigan Fair youth poultry and fowl competition winners. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation…
Western Michigan Fair youth rabbit competition winners. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pictured are the Western Michigan Fair youth rabbit competition winners. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button…
Western Michigan Fair domestic arts, horticulture competition winners. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pictured are the Western Michigan Fair domestic arts, horticulture competition winners. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button…
Suspicious situation call at Walmart leads to cocaine possession 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for cocaine possession following a reported suspicious situation call at Walmart on US 10 Wednesday, Aug.…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 12, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Howard Mark Larson, 35, of 5607 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, pleaded “no contest” June 11 to second-offense aggravated domestic violence and was sentenced July 26 to 364 days in jail with credit for 364 days served;…
LUDINGTON— 5:38 p.m.: Vehicle crash, First and Madison streets.
Fair continues Thursday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A forecast for an impending storm, that ended up going south of Mason County, caused the Western Michigan Fair Association to cancel Wednesday’s fair. But, the weather forecast for the rest of the week looks promising. Here is the schedule for the rest of the week. Note, the Homemaker of the Year will…
Video: Full Court Press: Barn Brawl wrestling tourney. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. One of the finale events of the Western Michigan Fair is the annual Barn Brawl wrestling tournament that takes place Saturday morning in the show barn. Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Kendall…
Fruitport Schools hires Kennedy as next superintendent. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Ludington Area School District’s superintendent, Jason Kennedy, was selected tonight by the Fruitport Community Schools Board of Education to become the Muskegon County school district’s next superintendent. According to a press release from Fruitport Schools, the board of education unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Kennedy, who…
Sheriff’s report, Aug. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021: 6:45 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Beyer Road, Victory Township. 7:49 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road…
Wednesday fair cancelled. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today’s Western Michigan Fair has been cancelled, due to another impending storm. The beef show was held earlier this morning but the rabbit show is likely to be rescheduled, according to Western Michigan Fair Association board member Sheri Howe. The Cooper & Sons pedal pull has been rescheduled to Friday at 6 p.m.…
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