
News Alert: Emergency personnel respond to breakwater. LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel have been dispatched to the Loomis Street boat launch for a report of a person threatening to jump off the breakwater. Stay clear of area.

Rain showers possible Wednesday afternoon, evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 23 degrees. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Partly cloudy in the morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers later in the day and into the evening. High 43; low 32…

Drunk man barges into apartment, drinks rubbing alcohol. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — An intoxicated 41-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Ludington police officers Friday, March 12, for illegal entry after walking into an apartment without knocking and drinking the tenant’s rubbing alcohol and…

Scottville commission to consider hiring local firm to search for new manager. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is expected to take action tonight to hire Arch Staffing of Ludington to assist with the search for a new city manager. Arch Staffing was the only search service that placed a formal bid to provide services to the city. Since January…

Oriole News: Lakeview March reading bracket. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, Staff Writer. LUDINGTON — Lakeview Elementary kindergarten teacher Zack Korienek has found a creative way to motive students to read during March Reading Month. See video for details. Please consider helping to fund local news.…

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘’Tina’’ Lee Caldwell-Bissell, 73, of Ludington September 6, 1947 – March 11, 2021 Elizabeth “Tina” (Bi das ga Geesis Quay) Shines Through Sun Woman, started her journey through the western door on March 11, 2021. She was at home with her husband Dan and her two fur babies when the Creator decided that her time in human form…

Ludington man tased while fighting deputies. 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 29-year-old Ludington man was tased by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after fighting with them behind the Comfort Inn Hotel on West US 10 Saturday, March 13, around 6:30 p.m., according…

Recent deaths, posted March 15, 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 L. Shriver, 83, of Scottville, died on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing…

Mixed precipitation expected tonight, up to 1 inch of snow. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, will be in effect from 8 p.m. tonight, Monday, March 15, 2021 until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Mixed precipitation (80%…

Circuit court sentencings, posted March 13, 2021. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. – Zachary Thomas Lefler, 29 of 4104 65th St., Holland, Mich., was found guilty on Feb. 23, 2021 for operating a vehicle while license suspended and operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, second offense. Charges of OUIL…

Recent arraignments include CSC charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Bryan Shick, 52, of 2841 Wilson St., Conklin, was arrested March 4 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Probable…

79th District Court sentencings, posted March 12, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Eleasar Esparza, Jr., 29, of 5634 W. Johnson Rd., Pere Marquette Township, pleaded guilty March 9 to prohibited use of chemical agents and was sentenced to 22 days in jail with credit for 22…

The Scoop: Strive 4 a Safer Driver campaign. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Mason County Central seniors Sean Paris and Aron Rosales who are students in the Career and Technical Education criminal justice program. The students in that…
Family AfFAIR takes place Saturday. SCOTTVILLE — This year’s Family AfFAIR will be a little different than past years. Last year, the event was one of the first major local events to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally the event takes place in the halls and classrooms of Mason County Central High School. This year, the event will take…

Ludington man arrested for fleeing officer. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279. LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington Police Department near the intersection of Lavinia and Filer streets Thursday, March 11 and charged with driving while license suspended, fleeing and eluding, and resisting arrest. …

Hospice looking for volunteers. Hospice of Michigan is looking for volunteers to help patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses in communities throughout west Michigan. Residents interested in donating their time can virtually attend a new volunteer orientation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 26. Hospice of Michigan has a specific need for volunteers in Ludington, Holland,…

Home weatherizing offered through FiveCAP SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc., is accepting applications for home weatherizing. Low-income households all too often can have added expenses if their homes are not energy-efficient. Weatherizing homes resolves these issues, ultimately cutting down on utility costs. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, there are no costs for weatherizing households at or below the 200…