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Full Court Press: Quiring Cycles, custom built bikes made in Free Soil. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Scott Quiring has been making custom built bicycles for over two decades. In 2011, he and his wife, Christina, relocated from the other…
The Scoop: Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with Jimmy Newkirk, Scottville’s new city manager, about his goals for the city and what is currently happening in Scottville. Please consider helping to fund local…
Mason County residents receive traffic safety awards. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole and Hamlin Township resident Dr. Dan Petterson are among six individuals/organizations who were honored by the Michigan Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission this morning, Thursday, May 27, 2021, as recipients of the Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award. The Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award is named for…
Car/deer crashes top police activity. 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: Wednesday, May 26, 2021: 2:46 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, M 116 south of the Ludington State Park, Hamlin Township. 2:16 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash,…
Students receive ag-based scholarships from Smith & Eddy Insurance. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance and Fremont Insurance recently awarded two local high seniors each $1,000 for agriculture-based continuing education. The scholarships went to Lydia Howe and Tess Bradley. Lydia is a senior at Mason County Eastern (graduated tonight) and is the daughter of John Paul and Sheri Howe of…
79th District Court news, posted May 27, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Donald Thomas Miller, 32, of 602 E. Danaher St., Ludington; May 25; Ludington Police Department (LPD); breaking and entering. Pretrial: June 14 at 11 a.m. Bail: $2,500 personal recognizance. -Jeremy Ray Parker, 41, of 7890…
Obituary: MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington. MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born September 30, 1943, in Ludington to the late Joseph and Regina Betka. MaryAnn retired from Scotty’s Restaurant, where she was employed for 25 years. After retirement, she volunteered for and supported Hospice. She enjoyed traveling and spending winters…
FiveCAP offering food distribution for eligible seniors. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offered through FiveCAP, Inc., benefits income-eligible senior citizens 60 and older, helping supply food to their homes. The bi-monthly food distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, at FiveCAP’s Johnson Road Warehouse, located at 44 E. Johnson…
American Legion forgoes poppy fundraiser this year, donations still accepted online. LUDINGTON — Usually, this time of year Ludington American Legion Auxiliary members are selling poppies around town to raise money for local veterans. Like many events recently, this year will be an exception. This weekend you can donate at the American Legion Post 76, 318 N. James St., Ludington,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 27, 2021 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: Jack Shriver, 83, of Scottville, died on March 13, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from noon to…
MCP to livestream MCE, MCC, LHS graduations. Mason County Press will livestream commencement ceremonies for Mason County Eastern, Mason County Central, and Ludington high schools on its Facebook page: Mason County Eastern, Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m. Mason County Central, Friday, May 28, 7 p.m. Ludington High School, Saturday, May 29, 2 p.m.
Teacher Spotlight: LASD’s Melanie Tomaski. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – As one of her biggest accomplishments working with the community members and local employers to help high school students find their way after they…
Obituary: Emma Rae Poll, 2, of Ludington. Emma Rae Poll, our precious 2-year-old, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was born April 21, 2019, in Fremont, Michigan. Emma was a precious gift and a blessing to her parents who took her home straight from the hospital and fought hard and finalized her adoption on…
Police news, May 26, 2021. 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 Tuesday, May 25, 2021: – 1:56 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Fraser, Michigan woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Macomb County for retail fraud…
Hart man pleads guilty to aggravated stalking, resisting police. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Hart man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 25, to felonies of aggravated stalking, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and third-offense habitual offender. Kevin James Kaiser, whose last known address is 215 S. State St., has been lodged in the Mason…
Beyond the Game: the Value of Sports! By Mike Hart, principal, O.J. DeJonge Middle School Member, Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors I can say with great certainty that I would not be lucky enough to be serving my hometown as the principal of O.J. DeJonge Middle School if it weren’t for sports. Had it not been…
Temps lower Thursday, Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 37 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, May 27, 2021 Cloudy skies with periods of rain later in the day. Rain early in the evening.…
Ludington July 4 parade, fireworks returning. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington’s Fourth of July celebration is returning this year. During its regular meeting Monday, the Ludington City Council approved a request by the Ludington Area Jaycees to again hold the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival parade and fireworks on July 4. The parade and fireworks were cancelled in…
While fighting cancer himself, Will Flewelling finds ways to help others. #WillStrong By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – The word inspirational is just one of many adjectives people have used to describe Will Flewelling. Will, 20, is the son of Jen and Jamie Flewelling and a 2019 Ludington High School graduate. He was diagnosed with melanoma over two…
MCE student art showcase. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools recently hosted its annual student art showcase. MCP videographer Kate Provenzano visited the school last Thursday to cover the event. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
‘Suspicious person’ call leads to arrest. 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 Monday, May 25, 2021: 8:16 a.m., warrant arrest, 1200 block of West Conrad Industrial Drive, Pere Marquette Township. A 42-year-old Ionia, Michigan man was arrested on two…
