Spartan News: MCP to livestream MCC football game Friday night. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Press will livestream the Mason County Central Varsity Football game Friday, Sept. 25 against Ravenna on the MCP Facebook page. The game begins at 7 p.m. Live coverage will also begin about that time. Coverage of the game is presented by Mason County Central Schools.
The Scoop: Habitat for Humanity Census event. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jamie Healy, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. Habitat will hold a Census event on Friday, Sept. 25 at its Restore, located 1916 W. US 10/31, between Quarterline and Amber roads. Citizens will have an opportunity to fill…
Around the County: Sit & Be Fit. SCOTTVILLE — On Tuesday mornings the Scottville Area Senior Center holds Sit & Be Fit exercise program. Due to the restrictions of the governor, the program has been held at Riverside Park during the summer. To learn more about the program and other activities at the senior center, visit its Facebook page. Around…
Cocaine possession arrest among 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. The following is recent law enforcement activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: – 3:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Pere Marquette Highway near Conrad Road, Pere Marquette Township. Wednesday, Sept. 23,…
Obituary: H. James ‘Jim’ Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville. H. James “Jim” Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly a longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jim was born on March 4, 1933 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Harold O. and Frances M. (Conrad) Fitch and…
Obituary: Ronald A. Parisza, 73, of Scottville Ronald A. Parisza, 73, of Scottville passed away March 26, 2020. He was born October 28, 1946 in Detroit to Arthur and Marie (Navarre) Parisza. He graduated from Grosse Ilse High School. After high school Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country from 1967 to 1987. Some of his…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 24, 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: Richard A. Chavalia, 81, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Teresa Louise Rasmussen, 74, of Ludington,…
Slight chance of rain Friday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, a few clouds with a slight chance of rain showers, 20% chance of rain. Low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds south at 4 mph. Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 Sunny skies during…
2 injured in ATV/motorcycle crash. #MasonCountyNews. WALHALLA (Branch Township) — Two people were injured following an ATV/motorcycle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Gibson Road Wednesday, Sept. 23. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 12:20 p.m. According to Michigan State Police troopers on scene, the crash occurred when a Honda side-by-side UTV driven by a 72-year-old…
Sheriff’s report. #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 Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: – 10 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Campbell Road south of Millerton Road, Sheridan Township. – 11:46 a.m., a 35-year-old Grand Rapids man was…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, Sept. 23, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit…
Full Court Press: Sports Hall of Fame Renovations. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Vic Burwell, president of Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. The two talk about the renovations at the hall of fame’s facility located at Historic White Pine Village. Full Court Press is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington…
Veggie Van visiting Mason, Lake counties Thursday. The Veggie Van will be in Mason and Lake counties on Thursday, Sept. 24. The goal of The Veggie Van program is to ensure that fruit and vegetables are available to people who otherwise have limited access to fresh produce. The Veggie Van, a mobile farmer’s market featuring regionally grown, top-quality fruit and…
Krieger challenged by Boes in county commissioner seat. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County First District Commissioner Nick Krieger, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Susan Boes. The first district covers City of Ludington wards 1, 2, and 3. Krieger was appointed to the commission in May 2019 to replace Republican Wally Taranko who passed…
Sugar Grove, First Street construction. Two county roads are under construction this week, causing traffic to be re-routed: SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove Road between US 31 and Tuttle Road will be closed to through traffic beginning today, Sept. 23, through Thursday September 24. Residents, school busses, emergency vehicles will have access but should expect delays and proceed with caution. The…
Recent births, posted Sept. 23, 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). Sebastian Emery Miles, the son of Kelly and Russell Miles of Baldwin, was born Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Clara Rankin Butler, the daughter of Andrea and Todd Butler of…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 23, 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: Joseph J. Bowman, 78, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Paul Dean Wolf, 66, of…
Full Court Press: Youth Football Returns SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Ryan Graham, director of Scottville Youth Football about the program’s return last week. The program was recorded last week. Since that time the program is no longer accepting any more participants. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and…
Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Amie Inabinet. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. CUSTER – Some may think teaching at a very small, rural school wouldn’t be that appealing, but they would be wrong, said Mason County Eastern teacher Amie Inabinet who coes from a large, Chicago suburb. “Growing up in a suburb…
Funeral directors say funeral restrictions hinder grieving process. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan has meant many restrictions. One of those restrictions in much of the state, including Mason County, has been the limitation of a maximum of 10 people gathering inside. Two local funeral directors are speaking out about the necessity of lifting those restrictions, especially…
Murder case dismissed. Key witness refusing to testify. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. This article was updated Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. with further information. LUDINGTON — The murder, assault and weapon charges against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township were dismissed Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Beekman was accused of murdering William Buchanan,…
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