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Fire destroys Amber Township house. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a single-story house at 595 W. US 10/31, just west of Scottville, Saturday morning. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:34 a.m. Three adults, who were at the home, were able to escape unharmed. The fire also destroyed a car. The fire caused US 10/31 between the…
Police arrest Cadillac man on multiple charges. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Cadillac man faces multiple charges following his arrest by Ludington Police Department on Thursday, May 7. According to LPD Chief Timothy Kozal, LPD, along with Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police attempted to make contact with the man and execute a arrest warrants in the 300 block…
Miss Ludington Area seeking donors, applicants for scholarship. LUDINGTON — Miss Ludington Area 2020 Madelyn Shamel is currently raising funds for a $1,000 scholarship which will be rewarded to an area high school senior. Shamel, has a personal social impact initiative (formerly called platform) titled: Flourish: Cultivating Confidence Through Community. Through this initiative, she aims to grow stronger communities and…
Warrant arrests 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. Wednesday, May 6, 2020: – 1:16 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. – 7:31 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Logan Township. – 12:47 p.m, (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, First Street and Pere…
Recent arraignments include stalking, assaulting police. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Kevin James Kaiser, 26, of 209 S. Rowe St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested by Ludington Police Department on May 1, 2020 and charged with aggravated stalking, and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. A probable cause hearing…
Manistee National Forest Festival cancelled. MANISTEE — The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that the 2020 Manistee National Forest Festival has been cancelled. “I am deeply saddened about the decision to postpone the festival as it’s a long-standing summer tradition for our community and a boost to our local economy,” said Stacie Bytwork, president of the Manistee Area…
Nurses to be honored with luminaries May 12. LUDINGTON — Luminary bags with special messages of support and gratitude will light up the night outside Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital as well as homes and neighborhoods in Mason and Oceana counties, and throughout west Michigan, on Tuesday, May 12, to mark the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and to recognize…
Obituary: Barry Kelly, 72, Ludington. Barry A. Kelly, 72, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Medilodge on Ludington. Barry was born January 26, 1948 in Ludington to Donald and Sylvia (Hawley) Kelly. He married Beverly Silvis at Summit Church in Ludington. Barry owned and operated Kelly Snowmobile Sales Inc. along with his wife Beverly. He enjoyed…
Obituary: Alice ‘Vonnie’ Shell Howard, 83, Ludington. Alice “Vonnie” Shell Howard, 83, of Ludington, passed away May 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born February 15, 1937 in Ludington to Paul and Alice (Thorington) Lange. Vonnie lived all her life in Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School in 1955. After graduating from high school, she married…
Recent deaths, posted May 7, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joseph Hernandez, 67, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Barry A. Kelly, 72, of Ludington died on Wednesday, May 6, 202. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Cooler temps Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 29 degrees. Wind north-northeast at 9 mph. Friday, May 8, 2020. Partly cloudy. High 39; low 28 Precipitation: 20% day; 0% evening. Wind: N 18 mph day; NNW 14 mph evening. Humidity: 53% day; 59% evening. Sunrise: 6:26 a.m.; sunset: 8:57 p.m. Saturday, May…
LPD Chief Barnett retires today; Kozal to take over Thursday. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: It has been an honor to work with Chief Mark Barnett in various capacities over the last 19 years. I am proud to call him my friend. Mark is one of the most humble men I know and truly cares about the citizens…
Repeat offender faces prison time for drug charges. LUDINGTON — Zachary Allan Shurlow, 26, of 618 1/2 E. Melendy St., was recently arraigned in 79th District Court on the felony charge of controlled substance delivery/manufacturing (delivery of fentanyl) and habitual offender, fourth offense. He was arrested Friday, May 1, 2020 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Kim…
Obituary: Anthony Ray Bennett, 31, Ludington. Anthony Ray Bennett, 31, of Ludington, formerly of Palmersville, Tenn. passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home. Anthony was born on August 16, 1988, in Martin, Tenn. to Terina Howard and John Bennett. Anthony married Ashley Verboam on July 7, 2016 at Stearns Park in Ludington. Anthony worked as a line leader…
Driver going 100 mph cited for DWLS. #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. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Grand Rapids man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and speeding Tuesday, May 5, shortly before 1 p.m. on US 31 near Oceana Drive, said Mason…
Recent births, posted May 6, 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). Avery Grace Overholt, the daughter of Andrea and Trevor Overholt of Ludington, was born Monday, April 27, 2020. Avery Marie Lou Plasterer, the daughter of Cassandra…
Sunny skies expected Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A few clouds tonight with a low temperature of 34 degrees. Wind out of the south at 4 mph. Thursday, May 7, 2020 Sunny. High 50; low 29 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: N 13 mph day; NNE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 58% day; 61% evening. Sunrise: 6:28 a.m.; sunset:…
Scottville voters approve charter amendment. SCOTTVILLE — Voters approved an amendment to the city’s charter to consolidate the two wards into one during Tuesday’s election. The measure passed 117 to 24. The election had a small turnout of 141 out of 1,013 of registered voters, 14%. Currently, the city is divided into two wards, the first ward is west of…
The Scoop: Lake Jump 2020. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Tara Autrey, Amy Marsh and Sara Ewing from Lakeshore Food 4 Kids, which is the recipient of this year’s Lake Jump. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the traditional Lake Jump couldn’t take place. Instead, the theme was changed to Jump Where You Are. Lakeshore Food 4 Kids provides…
Fire destroys Sherman Twp. barn. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn on the Bruce Riffle Farm, 3086 E. Sugar Grove Road, Tuesday afternoon, May 5. Emergency units were first dispatched to the scene at 4:26 p.m. The first unit on scene reported the barn was fully engulfed. Several cattle were in the barn, many ending up in fields across…
Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Sarah Nekola, for the love of science. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. CUSTER – Mason County Eastern teacher…
