SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A husband and wife were injured Wednesday afternoon following a two vehicle crash at Custer and Sugar Grove roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 1:33 p.m. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 70-year-old Ludington man was eastbound on Sugar Grove Road and pulled into the path of a Chevrolet Silverado…
Fake money, bruised face lead to Grand Rapids man’s arrest. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after attempting to pass a counterfeit bill at the Forest Trail Service Center on US 31, and then returning to the same store the next day with a woman who had injuries on her…
Free produce being distributed until 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Food Club is handing out fresh produce at the Mason County Fairgrounds today until 11 a.m. The food is from the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm to Families Food Box program. The USDA Farm to Families Fresh Produce boxes includes one pound of strawberries, three pounds each of onion,…
LPD, sheriff’s office issue statement on Floyd death, protests. The Ludington Police Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement about the recent events regarding protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The statement reads as follows: Over the past several days there have been peaceful demonstrations and protests in Ludington. The Ludington Police Department and…
Native plant sale June 13. LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will be holding its second annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 13 9:30 a.m. to noon at Rotary Park. COVID-19 safety protocols will be used including masks and social distancing. Go to affew.org for more information. Native plants provide nectar, pollen, and…
Recent births, posted June 3, 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). Joseph Allen Spinner, the son of Sarah and Richard Spinner II of Ludington, was born Friday, May 22, 2020. Ray Lee Ryder Jr., the son of…
Community events are not an entitlement. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I love summer and I love the many events that take place in our community. I have participated in many of these events in various functions: as an attendee, as a journalist and as a volunteer. Most of these events are funded through donations. They are planned by volunteers…
Teacher Tuesday: G2S’s Jim Urbon, ending where he began — education. 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. SCOTTVILLE – After graduating from Tennessee Technical University…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, June 2, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages LUDINGTON — We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The dashboard below reflects…
Friday Night Live cancelled. LUDINGTON — The 2020 Friday Night Live series has been cancelled. The The Downtown Ludington Board made the decision following its regular meeting Monday, June 1. The event, which draws 5,000-8,000 people during three scheduled dates in July and August, would have included activities like inflatables, pony rides, rock climbing and more, in addition to live…
Old Engine Show cancelled. SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s annual Tractor and Engine Show, scheduled for July 30 through Aug. 2 at Riverside Park, has been cancelled. This would have been the 47th annual show. Club President Ed McCumber said the organization has a lot of members who are in the high risk range of catching the…
Obituary: Eloise Olds, 80 Eloise Olds, affectionately known as Miss Cookie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was 80 years old. Eloise Ayala was born on June 29, 1939, the daughter of Arthur and Jenny (Mendoza) Ayala. She worked for Ludington Area Schools as an aide, retiring in 2000. Eloise loved her family…
Obituary: Arthur “Tom” Thomas Wallager, Sr., 80, of Custer, Arthur “Tom” Thomas Wallager, Sr., 80, of Custer, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. Tom was born on August 8, 1939 in Scottville, the son of Arthur and Rolene (Smith) Wallager. He built his 39 year career as an operating engineer, performing all phases of construction. Some of the highlights…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Mason and Oceana counties until 12:30 a.m. At 11:05 p.m. severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 25 miles west of Ludington to 40 miles west of Muskegon, moving east at 45 mph with 60 mph wind gusts. Wednesday, June 3,…
Governor rescinding stay-at-home order; restaurant dine-in may open June 8. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan. The governor’s order will allow retailers to reopen on June 4 and restaurants to reopen on June 8, both subject…
Man allegedly chokes woman, tries to hit her with vehicle while camping. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being sought for a 32-year-old Holton man who allegedly choked a woman unconscious Friday, May 29, around 2:30 p.m. while they were camping in the area of Landon Road near Barothy Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County Sheriff’s…
Walhalla man allegedly tries to outrun deputy on ORV. #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 — A 58-year-old Walhalla man was arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated and fleeing and eluding after he attempted to outrun a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on an…
Denise Tacktor, 62, Fountain. Denise L. Tacktor, 62, of Fountain, passed away at her home on Monday, May 25, 2020. Denise was born on November 18, 1957 in Ludington, the daughter of Rodney and Lillian Tacktor. She graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1975. Denise enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found looking for rocks on the beach…
Obituary: Mary VandenHeuvel, 72, Pentwater Mary E. VandenHeuvel, 72, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. Mary was born August 17, 1947 in Scottville to John and Hazel (Holden) Griswold. Mary graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1965. She worked, for a time, at Star Watch Case, a waitress at a few restaurants around Scottville, and for…
Sunny and warmer Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A beach hazard statement, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect until Tuesday afternoon. High wave action and strong currents are likely in Lake Michigan. Showers will end this evening and then it will be cloudy overnight. Low temperature of 57 degrees with wind south-southwest at 16 mph. Tuesday,…
Thunderstorms possible Monday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some clouds tonight with a low temperature of 48 degrees. Wind south-southwest at 5 mph. Monday, June 1, 2020 Partly cloudy in the morning with occasional showers in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms possible in the evening. High 66; low 60 Precipitation: 60% day; 80% evening. Wind: SSW 16 mph day;…
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