2 injured in ATV/motorcycle crash. #MasonCountyNews. WALHALLA (Branch Township) — Two people were injured following an ATV/motorcycle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Gibson Road Wednesday, Sept. 23. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 12:20 p.m. According to Michigan State Police troopers on scene, the crash occurred when a Honda side-by-side UTV driven by a 72-year-old…
Sheriff’s report. #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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: – 10 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Campbell Road south of Millerton Road, Sheridan Township. – 11:46 a.m., a 35-year-old Grand Rapids man was…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, Sept. 23, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit…
Full Court Press: Sports Hall of Fame Renovations. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Vic Burwell, president of Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. The two talk about the renovations at the hall of fame’s facility located at Historic White Pine Village. Full Court Press is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington…
Veggie Van visiting Mason, Lake counties Thursday. The Veggie Van will be in Mason and Lake counties on Thursday, Sept. 24. The goal of The Veggie Van program is to ensure that fruit and vegetables are available to people who otherwise have limited access to fresh produce. The Veggie Van, a mobile farmer’s market featuring regionally grown, top-quality fruit and…
Krieger challenged by Boes in county commissioner seat. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County First District Commissioner Nick Krieger, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Susan Boes. The first district covers City of Ludington wards 1, 2, and 3. Krieger was appointed to the commission in May 2019 to replace Republican Wally Taranko who passed…
Sugar Grove, First Street construction. Two county roads are under construction this week, causing traffic to be re-routed: SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove Road between US 31 and Tuttle Road will be closed to through traffic beginning today, Sept. 23, through Thursday September 24. Residents, school busses, emergency vehicles will have access but should expect delays and proceed with caution. The…
Recent births, posted Sept. 23, 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). Sebastian Emery Miles, the son of Kelly and Russell Miles of Baldwin, was born Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Clara Rankin Butler, the daughter of Andrea and Todd Butler of…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 23, 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: Joseph J. Bowman, 78, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Paul Dean Wolf, 66, of…
Full Court Press: Youth Football Returns SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Ryan Graham, director of Scottville Youth Football about the program’s return last week. The program was recorded last week. Since that time the program is no longer accepting any more participants. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and…
Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Amie Inabinet. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. CUSTER – Some may think teaching at a very small, rural school wouldn’t be that appealing, but they would be wrong, said Mason County Eastern teacher Amie Inabinet who coes from a large, Chicago suburb. “Growing up in a suburb…
Funeral directors say funeral restrictions hinder grieving process. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan has meant many restrictions. One of those restrictions in much of the state, including Mason County, has been the limitation of a maximum of 10 people gathering inside. Two local funeral directors are speaking out about the necessity of lifting those restrictions, especially…
Murder case dismissed. Key witness refusing to testify. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. This article was updated Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. with further information. LUDINGTON — The murder, assault and weapon charges against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township were dismissed Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Beekman was accused of murdering William Buchanan,…
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 Monday, Sept. 21, 2020: – 6:55 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Johnson Road, Amber Township. – 9:48 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Amber…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 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: H. James “Jim” Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville died on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…
Sunny and warm Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, mostly clear. Low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds southwest at 5 mph. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 Sunny during the day. Clear to partly cloudy at night. High 73; low 57 Precipitation: 10% day;…
Jurors asked not to report on Tuesday. LUDINGTON — The 51st Circuit Court has requested that jurors summoned for jury duty on Tuesday, Sept. 22 not report due to a phone system malfunction at the courthouse. Jurors are asked to call the Circuit Court office during the afternoon hours on September 22, 2020 for further instructions at 231-845-0516.
Thief/thieves steal 30 bags of returnables. #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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Approximately 30 bags of returnable cans were stolen from the Pioneer Party Store in the 6100 block of East US 10 Sunday, Sept. 20, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Police looking for stolen pickup truck. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is looking for a white 2001 Ford F-350 pickup truck that was stolen from the 800 block of North Emily Street some time Saturday night, Sept. 19, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The license plate is EBY 8736. If anyone locates it, they are asked to call…
Mental Health Matters: Recovery is possible for those battling addiction By Alan Neushwander I recently saw a meme on social media that said, “I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past.” When I first met Kelly Stoudt when I started working at West Michigan Community Mental Health last year, I knew right away that she was a strong…
First day of fall: 70 degrees, mostly sunny. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 Tonight, cloudy skies with a low temperature near 55 degrees. Winds south at 7 mph. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: Autumn Equinox (first day of fall). Some…
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