Important information for voting in the General Election #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. While the national media is focused on the presidential race, there are many other races and proposals that voters will need to select as well. Voters are encouraged to do their research on who and what they are voting for.…
Fire destroys PM Twp. home. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments responded to a house fire early this morning at the Timothy and Billie Anderson residence, 2648 S. Pere Marquette Highway. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Riverton Township Fire Department were initially called at 2:04 a.m. PM Fire Chief Larry Gaylord said the fire started in a gazebo that…
Chance of rain Monday afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, partly cloudy with a low temperature of 51 degrees. Winds east-southeast 10 to 15 mph. Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 Cloudy skies with periods of rain later in the day. Partly cloudy skies…
Obituary: Brittany Sue Smith, 32, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Ludington. ‘If Love Could Have Saved Her, She Would Have Lived Forever’ Brittany Sue Smith, 32, of Jacksonville, Florida, left this world suddenly, on October 3, 2020. Brittany was born on September 29, 1988 in Ludington. From the start, she had such a zest for life – running and playing…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 10, 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: Stanton L. Haner, 65, of Ludington, died on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of…
Around the County: Fire Prevention at Victory Early Childhood Center Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This past week was fire prevention week. Each year Hamlin Township Fire Department visits Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center to talk to the children, ages 3…
Ludington High School weekly video update: Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington High School in cooperation with Mason County Press.
FiveCAP senior food distribution date changed SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. will be distributing the Commodity Supplemental Food Program boxes to income-eligible senior citizens on Wednesday, October 28 (changed from October 14) in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. The program is designed to supplement the diets of low-income seniors, ages 60 and older “Historically, poverty has disproportionately affected our older…
Fin & Feather offering CPL class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a two day concealed pistol license class on Friday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 all day at the Fin & Feather Club grounds, located at 3276 N Darr Rd. Cost is $50 for Fin &…
LHS yearbooks to be distributed. LUDINGTON — Preordered 2019-2020 Ludington High School yearbooks will be distributed on Friday, October 30, 2020. Current in-person students will be able to pick up their yearbooks during both lunch hours that day. Current online students and 2020 LHS graduates may pick up their yearbooks in the L.F. Peterson Auditorium parking lot from 3 to 5…
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 police activity in Mason County Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020: 4:47 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Brye Road, Amber Township. 7:02 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 31-year-old Ludington…
MCC football tickets limited; game will be on MCP. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central and the West Michigan Conference have a limit of 600 total spectator tickets available for Friday’s home varsity football game against Whitehall. This is 300 for the home school and 300 for the visiting school. These tickets have been made available to the team’s players and their families,…
Recent arraignments include concealing firearm charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court. Felonies – Zachary Alan Shurlow, 27, no address listed, was arrested Oct. 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of receiving and concealing a firearm. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Bail:…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Oct. 8, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -James Thomas Espinoza, 28, of 1833 Palace Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty Oct. 6 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit…
Driver flees scene on foot after rear-ending tractor. Citizens help capture suspect who was arrested for OWI, leaving the crash scene and driving without a license. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Custer man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Oct. 7, around 5:30 p.m. for operating while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash and driving without a…
Man arrested for aggravated assault, carrying a concealed weapon following domestic incident. #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. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of aggravated assault and carrying a concealed weapon following a domestic-related incident in the…
Obituary: ‘Sue’ Edna Marie Sabin, 96, of Ludington “Sue” Edna Marie Sabin, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Sue was born in Kalamazoo on November 15, 1923. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Along with raising her 5 children, Sue was so proud to be a co-founder of the Ludington Petunia Parade,…
Obituary: Jacqueline Lange, 84, of Ludington. Jacqueline Lange, 84, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at her home in Ludington. Jacqueline was born on August 10, 1936, the daughter of Ralph and Miriam McCallum. She married Allan R. Lange on November 15, 1952. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary just before he passed away in 2007. Jacqueline worked for…
Obituary: Margaret ‘Peggy’ Maye Utley, 94, of Ludington Margaret “Peggy” Maye Utley, 94, of Ludington passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born July 30, 1926 in Ludington to Frank James and Maye Belle (Grinnell) Madsen. Peggy graduated from Ludington High School in 1944. She married the late Leo Joseph Goulet on May 28, 1950 in Ludington. Leo…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 8, 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: Sandra Johnson, 75, of Ludington died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Berrien Springs. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Jean Conklin, 93,…
Temps in 70s Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 38 degrees. Winds east-southeast at 4 mph. Friday Oct. 9, 2020 Sunshine and some clouds during the day. Partly cloudy skies in the evening. High 72;…
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