Veggie Van will be in Fountain Thursday. FOUNTAIN — Families in Fountain are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when The Veggie Van makes a stop on Thursday, October 1, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The goal of The Veggie Van program is to ensure that…
Ludington native to serve aboard oldest commissioned warship afloat. By SN Katrina Mastrolia, USS Constitution Public Affairs. BOSTON – Ludington native Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake Bentz, a culinary specialist, checked aboard USS Constitution, Sept. 11. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crewmembers must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and…
Truck stolen off repair lot. #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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 2011 Ford F 150 silver pickup truck that was stolen from a repair lot in the 3000 block of West US…
Fountain Fire Dept. Auxiliary chili and bake sale. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a chili and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at the fire station. The auxiliary provides support to firefighters when they are on emergency scenes with food and beverages along with any other support needed.
Teacher Tuesday: Victory Early Childhood Center’s Kim Marrison and Sally Smith Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Teamwork has been Kim Marrison and Sally Smith’s number one priority while teaching at Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center. VECC offers 3-year-old and 4-year-old Montessori preschool, 4-year-old Great…
Area sees few new COVID cases. Over the past month there have been very few new cases of COVID-19 in Mason, Manistee, Oceana, and Lake counties. While pandemic restrictions continue, including a newly ordered mask mandate for elementary students while in the classroom, the four county area, with a total population of 92,178, has had 719 total cases since Gov.…
Obituary: Richard Chavalia, 81, of Ludington. Richard A. Chavalia, 81, of Ludington, passed away at home with his kids and grandkids at his side on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Richard was born on August 14, 1939 in Ludington, the son of Julius and Goldie (Mavis) Chavalia. He married Barbara “Bobbie” Genson on October 15, 1960 in Ludington, where they lived…
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 recent Ludington Police Department activity: Monday, Sept. 28, 2020: - 8 a.m., a 27-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while unlicensed following a traffic stop, Filer and Harrison streets, City of Ludington. Tuesday, Sept.…
Obituary: Joseph Bowman, 78, of Ludington. Joseph J. Bowman, 78, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born February 6, 1942 in Detroit to John and Genevieve (Wilson) Bowman. Joe graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1961. He married Sondra O’Brien on February 17, 1961 in Custer. …
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 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: Marilyn “Tootie” Helms, 87, of Ludington, died on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville Joyce…
Rain on Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, overcast with rain showers at times; 50% chance of rain. Low temperature of 50 degrees with winds west at 9 mph. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 Cloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. High 58;…
Fruit research station construction progressing. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc.. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Construction is progressing on the West Michigan Research Center, a 6,000 square feet facility located on North Oceana Drive next to the Michigan State University asparagus research field. The non-profit…
Miller challenging Bacon for county 7th district. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Two men with long histories in the eastern Mason County community are running for the seat of the 7th district of the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Republican Ron Bacon, the incumbent, is being challenged by Democrat Ed Miller. The 7th district includes Logan, Eden, Custer,…
Around the County: Garden Tractor Pullin’. SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club held its monthly garden tractor pull this past weekend at its club grounds located at the Riverside Park. An antique tractor pull is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. Another garden tractor pull will be Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. Admission is free.…
Letter to Editor: Judge Wadel endorses Jackson as replacement. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed…
Shotgun, trail cams stolen. #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. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a larceny from a building involving the theft of a Mossburg shotgun and three trail cameras in the 6400 block of Elm Street Sunday, Sept. 27, shortly…
Obituary: Joel Kirkbride, 33, Ludington. Joel A. Kirkbride, 33, of Ludington, formerly of Kingsley, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born December 8, 1986 in Traverse City. Joel had a very friendly personality. Everyone he met was instantly a friend. His family meant everything to him, especially his beloved daughter, Aubrey. He fondly remembered numerous childhood summers spent…
Recent births, posted Sept. 28, 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). Sophia Jo Krolczyk, the daughter of Brittany and Tylar Krolczyk of Ludington, was born Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. RyLynn Irene Wrightsman-Mann, the daughter of Taya Wrightsman of Ludington, was…
Business pitch competition prize is $5,000 Pitch your business idea in a virtual competition, and you could win $5,000 for your entrepreneurial venture. Register now for the upcoming Virtual 5X5 Night, administered by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, and you could give your company the jump-start it needs. The premise behind this online contest is simple: 5…
Rain to continue into evening; cloudy Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Occasional rain will continue this afternoon (100%) and into the evening (70%). High temperature of 59 degrees; low of 48 degrees. Winds this afternoon, west-southwest at 9 mph; this evening, northwest…
Hospital opens new COVID-19 testing site. LUDINGTON — Patients visiting Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will see dedicated staff as of Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. at a drive-through process located in the southwest parking lot of the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital campus. The southwest lot is near the electronic city of Ludington sign…
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