Firefighters able to keep Epworth cottage fire from damaging others. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments were called to a cottage fire at Epworth Heights early this morning, Saturday, Sept. 19. The cottage was located along the lakeshore and was in close proximity to other cottages. Ludington Fire Department was initially dispatched to the scene at 1:47 a.m.…
Ludington Coast Guardsman acquitted in death of shipmate. A U.S. Coast Guard member from Ludington was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide charges this week in connection to the 2019 death of his shipmate near their Alaska duty station. According to Navy Times, Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, 22, was also facing murder charges in connection to the Jan. 27,…
Felony drunk driving tops recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Andrew Lawrence Barrette, 57, of 105 W. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Sept. 10 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of…
79th District Court verdicts, posted Sept. 18, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kurt Edward Riley, 54, of 4160 Valley Vista Dr., Apt. 101, Hudsonville, pleaded guilty Sept. 15 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to one day in jail with…
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, Sept. 17, 2020: 7 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Reek Road south of Dewey Road, Sherman Township. 8:01 a.m., (MCSO), a 20-year-old Owosso, Michigan man…
Clear skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 Clear skies today with a high temperature of 59 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 8 mph. Tonight, low temperature of 33 degrees. Winds east-northeast at 5 mph. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 Sunshine…
Manistee man arrested in connection to Hi-Way Bar fire. MANISTEE — Josh Fortier, 45, of Manistee, has been arraigned on arson charges in connection to the Aug. 11 fire at the Hi Way Bar, 715 Kosciusko St. Fortier was arraigned on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in 85th District Court on one county of first degree arson, a felony punishable by up…
Hansen Road construction to begin Monday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Road construction on Hansen Road between US 31 and LaSalle Road will begin Monday, Sept. 21. The road will be closed to through traffic but will be open to residents, school buses, and emergency vehicles. Delays may be possible for that traffic. Construction will include paving and restoration, stump and brush…
Sheriff’s office investigates ‘under ringing’ at Walmart. #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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A police report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office following an investigation between the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Walmart Loss Prevention related to “under ringing”…
Obituary: Donald Lorenz, 64, Ludington. Donald Wayne Lorenz, 64, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Don was born September 23, 1955 in Ludington to Wilfred and Arlene (Johnson) Lorenz. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1973 and went to work for Thompson Cabinet for several years. Don moved to Grand Rapids, for a time,…
Full Court Press: Rod Beckman Golf Tournament. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Alan Neushwander speaks with organizers and recipients of the annual Rod Beckman Memorial Golf Tournament, which takes place this weekend at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Beckman was the voice of Ludington Orioles sports on WKLA for many years, along with a morning show host…
Domestic violence arrest tops 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Twin Lake, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for domestic violence at the Ludington State Park Tuesday, Sept. 15, shortly before 10 p.m., according to Mason…
Bids being accepted: Oversized stone, Mason Co. Road Commission The Mason County Road Commission is accepting bids for approximately 1,000 tons of excess oversized stone located in its Deren Road Pit at the corner of Deren and Morton roads in Riverton Township. All material removed is required to be weighed on a certified scale and load tickets returned to the…
Fin & Feather Club to honor deceased members. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin and Feather Club will hold a memorial service on Saturday, September 19, at 1 p.m. The club will honor four members who have passed away over the past year: Bruce Finch, Bob Fenstermacher, David Woodruff, and David Stratton. Memorial bricks have been placed in the club’s memorial.…
Obituary: Joseph Jurkowski, 89, of Ludington. Joseph A. Jurkowski, 89, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 11, 2020. He was born September 30, 1930, in Newark, New Jersey, to Joseph and Alma (Hagel) Jurkowski. After high school, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS Taylor, a Fletcher-class destroyer, as well as…
Cooler temps Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Sunshine and clouds mixed the remainder of the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible, 20% chance of rain. High temperature of 70 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, partly cloudy…
MCP to live stream MCC football opener. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Press will live stream the Mason County Central Varsity Football game opener against Oakridge, Friday, Sept. 18 on its Facebook page. The game will be played at Spartan Community Field beginning at 7 p.m. Due to restrictions from the governor and the Michigan High School Athletic Association, players are…
Teacher Tuesday: WSCC’s Jessica Houser. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. VICTORY TWP – West Shore Community College professor Jessica Houser never planned on becoming a teacher, she had her mind set on seeking her doctoral degree in counseling. “I fell into teaching,” she said. “Shortly after I finished my…
Recent births, posted Sept. 15, 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). Breanna Ava Mauer, the daughter of Twyla and Richard Mauer of Scottville, was born Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Knoah Lee Knudsen, the son of Julie and Kent…
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 police activity in Mason County: Monday, Sept. 15, 2020: – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police), trespassing, 5000 block of Progress Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 4:40 p.m., (MSP), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, 3000 block…
Obituary: William Acker, 71, of Parker, Ariz., formerly of Ludington. William Arey Acker, 71 of Parker, Arizona passed away September 8, 2020. Bill was born April 25, 1949 in San Francisco, California and lovingly adopted by the late Arey and Isalette “Marie” Acker. In 1968, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Vietnam…
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