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,…
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 Monday, Sept. 21, 2020: – 6:55 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Johnson Road, Amber Township. – 9:48 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Amber…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 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: H. James “Jim” Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville died on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…
Sunny and warm Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, mostly clear. Low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds southwest at 5 mph. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 Sunny during the day. Clear to partly cloudy at night. High 73; low 57 Precipitation: 10% day;…
Jurors asked not to report on Tuesday. LUDINGTON — The 51st Circuit Court has requested that jurors summoned for jury duty on Tuesday, Sept. 22 not report due to a phone system malfunction at the courthouse. Jurors are asked to call the Circuit Court office during the afternoon hours on September 22, 2020 for further instructions at 231-845-0516.
Thief/thieves steal 30 bags of returnables. #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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Approximately 30 bags of returnable cans were stolen from the Pioneer Party Store in the 6100 block of East US 10 Sunday, Sept. 20, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Police looking for stolen pickup truck. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is looking for a white 2001 Ford F-350 pickup truck that was stolen from the 800 block of North Emily Street some time Saturday night, Sept. 19, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The license plate is EBY 8736. If anyone locates it, they are asked to call…
Mental Health Matters: Recovery is possible for those battling addiction By Alan Neushwander I recently saw a meme on social media that said, “I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past.” When I first met Kelly Stoudt when I started working at West Michigan Community Mental Health last year, I knew right away that she was a strong…
First day of fall: 70 degrees, mostly sunny. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 Tonight, cloudy skies with a low temperature near 55 degrees. Winds south at 7 mph. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: Autumn Equinox (first day of fall). Some…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 21, 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: Samuel Lee Smith, 81, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
WSCC board to discuss Scottville policing agreement. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will hold the first of two public hearings Monday, Sept. 21, during its regular board meeting, to discuss the formation of forming a public safety department at the college. Under the Michigan Community College Act of 1966, Act 31 of 1966, allows…
Recent births, posted Sept. 20, 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). Carter William Noble, the son of LeAnna Walker and David Noble of Hart, was born Friday, September 18, 2020. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
The Scoop: Rex Pedersen, master engraver. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Rex Pedersen, a master third generation engraver based in the Ludington area. The two talk about guns and NASCAR! Don’t miss this interview. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
70 degrees on last day of summer. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 Tonight, clear to partly cloudy. Winds south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Low temperature of 48 degrees. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 Sunny skies during the day. A…
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…
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