US 31 resurfacing will close highway for several weeks. Resurfacing work on US 31 between US 10 and Sugar Grove Road will begin on June 1. The $2.4 million project consists of 3.74 miles of asphalt resurfacing, drainage improvements, and pavement markings. The project will be completed in three phases. Phase 1: June 1 through June 14, one lane of…
Fountain named regional Athletic Director of the Year. Michigan’s professional organization of school athletic directors, the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA), has selected Randy Fountain of Ludington Area School District as regional Athletic Director of the Year. One of only 14 administrators state wide to be honored by the MIAAA, Fountain will be presented the award locally (date to…
Father, son arrested on stalking, attempted home invasion charges. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE — A father and son were arrested Sunday, May 17, shortly after 1 a.m. following a reported breaking and entering in progress on Taylors Court north of Broadway Avenue, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Kevin James Kaiser, 26, of 215 S. State St., Hart, is charged with aggravated…
Branch man charged with rape of juvenile. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Dale Allyn Lifer, 29, of 6213 E. Hansen Road was arrested Saturday, May 16, 2020 and charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies responded to a residence in Scottville at 12:08 p.m. Saturday regarding a criminal sexual conduct (rape) complaint involving…
Weekend 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. Police activity in Mason County over the weekend includes: Thursday, May 14, 2020: – 1:50 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 and Tuttle Road, Custer Township. Friday, May 15, 2020: – 3:37…
Recent births, posted May 18, 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). Kalia Isabel Pena, the daughter of Adrianna Estrada and Isaiah Pena of Ludington, was born Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Scarlett Star Livingston, the daughter of Kayla…
Recent deaths, posted May 18, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Robert David Taylor, 72, of Free Soil, died on Monday, May 18, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Lori D. Krzymicki, 66, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. This post…
71 degrees Tuesday! Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Showers possible after midnight tonight. Low temperature of 53 degrees with wind east at 14 mph. Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Cloudy. High 71; low 50 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: E 14 mph day; E 11 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 74% evening. Sunrise: 6:14 a.m.; sunset: 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, May…
Fire destroys Free Soil Township barn. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn at the Anna Hasenbank residence, 8921 N. Schoenherr Road early Sunday morning, May 17, 2020. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department were initially dispatched to the farmstead at 5:59 a.m. FMFD Fire Chief Vince Williams said the barn…
Letter to the Editor: Support for Lake Jump. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear…
Rain continuing Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy and windy tonight with periods of rain. Low temperature of 51 degrees with winds east at 22 mph. Monday, May 18, 2020 Rain. High 58; low 52 Precipitation: 80% day; 50% evening. Wind: E 18 mph day; E 17 mph evening. Humidity: 92% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 6:15 a.m.; sunset: 9:08…
The Scoop: Pandemic tale of two cities. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins holds a Zoom meeting with Scottville City Manager Courtney Magaluk and Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the cities and the plans to re-open services. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank.
COVID-19 update: 23 cases in Mason County. District Health Department #10 has confirmed there are 23 positive COVID-19 cases in Mason County as of Thursday afternoon, May 14. No COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Mason County. There are 43 positive COVID-19 cases in Oceana County and two deaths, according to DHD#10. In Lake County, there are two positive COVID-19…
Rally organized to show support of businesses. LUDINGTON — Local citizens are planning a rally to show support of local businesses on Saturday, May 16. The group, led by Joe Folland of Ludington, will meet at the Mason County Courthouse at noon, march west on Ludington Avenue, on James Street and eventually ending at the corner of Ludington Avenue and…
District court news, posted May 14, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following activity took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felony arraignments Kody Michael Shriver, 28, of 7919 E. Navajo Trail, Branch Township, was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and charged with aggravated stalking. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on May 13,…
Sheriff’s office warns of phone scam. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint Wednesday afternoon, May 13, of a phone scam in the City of Ludington, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The complainant told deputies that he had received a call from someone claiming to be a member of the sheriff’s office who told the man…
Covert man arrested for stealing 1994 van. #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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Covert, Michigan man was arrested for vehicle theft after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a “suspicious vehicle” call in the 5600 block of West US 10…
Obituary: Shirley Shoup, 83, Ludington Shirley Jean Shoup, age 83, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born May 16, 1936 in Zeeland, Mich. to the late John and Matilda (VanVoorst) Volkers. She was a lifelong resident of the Ludington area, where the history and stories became her passion. She…
Recent deaths, posted May 14, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Russell J. Shinsky, 81, of Ludington died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of…
Temps rising Friday, Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Expect fog tonight followed by periods of rain. Low temperature of 49 degrees. Wind south at 1 mph. Friday, May 15, 2020 Areas of patchy fog early followed by clouds then partial sunshine. High 64; low 44 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 8 mph day; NNE 8 mph evening.…
Deep Roots Mason County program to offer online gardening programs. LUDINGTON — A partnership between MSU Extension, Lakeshore Food Club, LiveWell Mason County Food Council and local farmers and gardeners has resulted in a new project called Deep Roots Mason County. “We are excited to be able to approach our gardening education in a new way this year in Mason…
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