Bottle and can returnable drive to raise funds for MacPhail Field. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will hold a returnable can and bottle drive to raise money for improvements to MacPhail Field on Tuesday, May 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, May 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. Additional dates may be added. Money from the returnables…
Hawley Road bridge closed in Logan Township. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Hawley Road bridge between Campbell and Masten roads will be closed by the Mason County Road Commission for two to three weeks for repairs beginning Monday, May 18. The project is funded by the Michigan Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and the MCRC. Traffic detour will be Walhalla…
Full Court Press: LHS girls soccer LUDINGTON — Today’s on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Ludington High School Varsity Soccer Coach Kris Anderson. Tonight, the girls soccer team will hold an online awards ceremony honoring the senior members of the team. A special airing of the last home game of 2019 (against Whitehall) will be shown on the…
Sheriff’s office investigates cut brake line. #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. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case involving a vehicle’s brake line that was cut in the 5400 block of Kistler Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
LPD warns of phone scam. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department was notified Tuesday, May 12, of a phone scam in which the caller identifies themselves as someone from Michigan State Police. The caller told the person that he had missed a scheduled appointment with them, so there was now a “warrant” out for his arrest. However, he could pay…
Funeral service notice: Manuel Padron, 71, of Scottville. Manuel Padron, 71, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. A drive-up viewing will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitors are asked to line their vehicles up by forming a line as they come into the…
Recent deaths, posted May 13, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Shirley J. Shoup, 83, of Ludington died on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com Manuel Padron, 71, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com This post is a…
Teacher Tuesday: LASD’s Heidi Urka, not ‘just’ a teacher. 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 here. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – With a love for reading and volunteering,…
Man pleads guilty to attempted CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-Custer man pleaded guilty Tuesday, May 12, in 51st Circuit Court to attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Alexander Cole Mayse, of High St., faces serving eight months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in exchange for his plea. Mayse must also register as a…
Obituary: Ronald Lee Lamb, 78, Hamlin Township. October 25, 1941 – May 11, 2020 Ron died peacefully at Ludington Woods on May 11, 2020, surrounded by loving family and his dear caregivers. Ron was born in S. Charleston, West Virginia, to Creed and Halcie Lamb. An only child, he grew up with his cousins as his closest friends and many…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, May 12, 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…
Consumers Energy helping raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Habitat for Humanity of Michigan and Consumers Energy recently teamed up to provide vital financial support to Habitat affiliates that have been severely affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a goal of raising $200,000 by the end of September. Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has set…
Frost likely tonight; sunny Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly clear tonight with widespread frost likely. Low temperature of 29 degrees. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Mostly sunny. Rain possible after midnight. High 60; low 46 Precipitation: 0% day; 70% evening. Wind: SSE 8 mph day; SE 11 mph evening. Humidity: 46% day; 61% evening. Sunrise: 6:21 a.m.; sunset: 9:03…
Fish On for Freedom cancelled. LUDINGTON — The annual Fish On for Freedom veterans fishing tournament has been cancelled for this year due to the current pandemic. “The majority of the veterans that participate in the Fish On For Freedom event are of the age group whose health is at possible risk for the Covid- 19 virus,” said Myndi Dangler,…
Girl, 16, allegedly grabs deputy by the throat during OWI arrest. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Walhalla girl reportedly grabbed a Mason County sheriff’s deputy by the throat with both hands during her arrest for operating with a high blood alcohol content Saturday, May 9, shortly after 7:10 p.m. on Indian Trail north of Hawley Road, according to Mason…
Obituary: Marsha Funk, 73, Ludington. Marsha Jean Funk, 73, of Ludington,passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Marsha was born on March 13, 1947 in Grand Rapids to the late Arthur William and Reva Irene (Stone) Cramer. She married Gerald John Funk on July 2, 1966 in Ludington. She worked for many years for…
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. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Thursday, May 7, 2020: – 3:45 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 27-year-old Bitely man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, US 10 near Stephens Road, Custer…
Obituary: Glen Tyndall, 89, Branch. Glen Charles Tyndall, 89, of Branch passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin. Glen was born on May 21, 1930 on the Brown family farm in Colfax Township, Oceana County, the son of Eli and Vera (Brown) Tyndall. Glen graduated from Baldwin High School with the class of…
Recent deaths, posted May 11, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ronald Lamb, 78, of Hamlin Township, died on Monday, May 11, 2020 surrounded by family. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Bruce E. Bolser, 86, of Branch died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville.…
Recent births, posted May 11, 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). Bentley Curtis Chadwick, the son of Courtney and Allen Chadwick Jr. of Ludington, was born Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Jennah Rose Remenak, the daughter of Heather…
Sunny Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies possible tonight with a low temperature of 29 degrees. South wind at 9 mph. Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Sunny. High 50; low 30 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: NNW 9 mph day; SE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 53% day; 64% evening. Sunrise: 6:22 a.m.; sunset: 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, May 13,…
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