Stiles & Sugar Grove changing to 3-way stop. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The intersection of Stiles and Sugar Grove roads will temporarily be changed to a three-way stop due to the current detour route caused by the closure of US 31 between US 10 and Sugar Grove Road. Normally, Stiles Road has the right-of-way with Sugar Grove stopping. Beginning Monday, July…
Crashes cause minor injuries. #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 Wednesday, July 8, 2020: – 12:17 p.m., one-vehicle crash, minor injuries, Hansen Road east of Meyers Road, Amber Township. A 23-year-old Ludington woman received non-life-threatening injuries…
King CPL Instruction offering weekend classes. SCOTTVILLE — King CPL Instruction, LLC is offering concealed pistol license classes on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer at the McMaster Professional Center, 101 N. Main St. The classes are being taught by mother and son team, Susan McCray-King and Trinity King. Susan is a lifelong educator and Trinity is an avid firearms…
College library offers curbside service. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s William M. Anderson Library is now offering curbside pickup for students and community members. The service will be available Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “This service is especially important for students taking summer classes who need research materials, but anyone who lives within the…
Obituary: Howard McKay, 79, Scottville. Howard E. McKay, 79, of Scottville and formerly of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Howard was born on March 28, 1941 to James and Beatrice McKay. He enjoyed life on the family fruit farm in Summit Township where he attended French School. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1959. Over a…
Recent deaths, posted July 9, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Patricia Myers, 68, of Branch died on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Reverend Robert “Bob” E.…
Thunderstorms possible tonight Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies early tonight. Thunderstorms developing late. Low temperature of 69 degrees. Friday, July 10, 2020 Thunderstorms likely during the day. Mostly cloudy skies in the evening. High 76; low 61 Precipitation: 80% day;…
The Land: Lack of rain impacting Christmas trees. The Land is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. AMBER TWP – With the weather reaching the upper 80s and into the 90s, farmers across Mason County and other parts of Michigan have been dealing with many…
Local allied health students place second in world West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational School District in collaboration with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Hart High School students Harlie Choponis and Elizabeth Vega finished second place in the HOSA (formerly (Health Occupations Students of America/Future Health Professionals) 2020 Virtual…
Recent births, posted July 8, 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). Mikayla Lane Marston, the daughter of Allison and Lucas Marston of Hart, was born Monday, June 29, 2020. Kyri Joseph Michael Brewer, the son of Jasmine Helgemo…
Police news, July 8, 2020 #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, July 6, 2020: – 6:53 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), one-vehicle crash, no injury, 700 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. – 11:12 a.m.,…
Teacher Tuesday: WSESD’s Rachel Cohoon, teaching life skills. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks, a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – While pursuing a nursing degree at University of Toledo,…
The Makers: The art of Ken Cooper. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. Watch video below. #TheMakers NORWALK, Manistee County — Today on The Makers, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews artist Ken Cooper about his upcoming exhibit at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Cooper is a multi-media artist who spent several decades teaching at Manistee Area Public…
Woman who threatened to burn down Walmart sentenced. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 24-year-old Wellston woman who threatened to burn down Walmart last November received a probationary sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 7. Morgan Faith Johnson pleaded guilty, Feb. 11, to charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and retail fraud. Judge Susan K. Sniegowksi sentenced Johnson to serve…
COVID testing tent at Ludington High School July 15, 16. LUDINGTON — District Health Department #10 will be offering free drive-through community testing for COVID-19 on Wednesday July 15 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ludington High School in collaboration with the Michigan National Guard, Michigan Department of Health and…
EMT course being offered at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Area residents interested in pursuing a great career as a first responder may now enroll in an emergency medical technician (EMT) certification program available through West Shore Community College this fall. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for EMTs and paramedics is expected to grow 7…
Police busy with crashes. #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, July 6, 2020: – 6:53 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), single vehicle crash, no injuries, 700 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. – 8:25 a.m.,…
Police busy with crashes over holiday weekend. #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 over the Fourth of July weekend: Friday, July 3, 2020: – 8:34 a.m,. (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Meyers Road north of…
Obituary: Gordon Stewart, 94, Ludington. Gordon Douglas Stewart, 94, of Ludington passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home. Gordon was born on March 21, 1926 in Scottville, the son of William and Edith (Carr) Stewart, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1944. On April 7, 1961 he married Fern Huffman at the Ludington…
Obituary: Laurita Roseottie Wagner, 90, of Custer Laurita Roseottie Wagner, 90, of Custer, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home. Rita was born on December 3, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of John J. and Martha K. Wagner. She graduated from Custer High School in the late 1940s. She also attended Northwest Institute of Medical Technology. Rita…
Obituary: Jacqueline (Jackie) Johnson, 73, of Pentwater Jacqueline (Jackie) Johnson, 73, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020. She was born on January 10, 1947 to Jack and Mary Judd and grew up in northern Michigan. Jackie married Dennis (Denny) Johnson in June of 1966. Jackie and Denny were blessed with three children, Stuart (Kerry), Sara, and Glenn.…
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