Beyond the game, June 9, 2020. By Vic Burwell, president Mason County Sports Hall of Fame It is June, and what does that month mean to Mason County’s heritage and legacy? The last weekend in June has traditionally become the time when the sports heritage of Mason County is highlighted for all of us to reflect on those that have…
Man sentenced for resisting/opposing deputy causing injury. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Branch Township man was sentenced to time served for a conviction of resisting and opposing a sheriff’s deputy causing injury in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 9. A 12-member jury found Robb Ray Dodson, of 6925 E. Bockstandz Road, guilty following a criminal trial,…
Cocaine dealer looking at 15-40 years in prison. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Ludington man with a long criminal history faces 15-40 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, June 9, in 51st Circuit Court to one count of delivery/manufacture of 50-450 grams of cocaine, two counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine less than 50 grams and…
Defendant sent to prison for meth claims he was sexually assaulted in jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison Tuesday, June 9, in 51st Circuit Court for a felony conviction of methamphetamine possession and a misdemeanor conviction of false pretenses. Dustin Thomas Kropf, of 3523 Hawley…
Driver who drove wrong way on US 31 pleads guilty. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 59-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 9, to third-offense operating while intoxicated after driving the wrong way on US 31 last December. Timothy Hansen was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office the evening of Dec. 2,…
Summer Sunset Beach Bonfires return to Stearns Park LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Summer Sunset Beach Bonfire series will be held monthly, beginning June 25. Each evening will feature the sounds of local musicians in addition to the bonfire and views of the sunset at Stearns Park beach. Dates of the 2020 bonfires, and accompanying musicians…
Sheriff warns of traffic citation scam. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said a county employee recently received an email stating the person had 72 hours to pay a “fine” for a traffic violation. A “ticket” was attached to the email. “This is a total scam,” Sheriff Cole said. “If you receive such an email do not click on…
MCC fifth grader receives courage award. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in cooperation with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary student Abbie Ostby was awarded the Courage of Gabe award recently by Principal Kevin Kimes. Kimes said the award “is given to one student annually who exhibits great courage, while staring…
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 recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, June 8, 2020: – 5:59 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Fountain Road, Victory Township. – 12:13 p.m., (Ludington Police Department),…
Obituary: E. Eric Sutter, 54, Ludington. E. Eric Sutter was born in Ludington on July 2, 1965, the son of Dr. William F. and Barbara (Ray) Sutter. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1983 and received a pharmacy degree from Ferris State University in 1988. Eric was well known from his years as a pharmacist at Nichols Drug Store…
Obituary: Alice Williams, 89, Ludington. April 11, 1931 to June 7, 2020 Alice Grace Williams was born April 11, 1931 in Montagu.. The daughter of Edwin R. and Alice (Deephouse) Nelson, she was a hard worker as a youth and graduated in the class of 1949 from Montague Township School. She met Ramon C. Williams, the love of her life,…
Thunderstorms possible tonight, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thunderstorms are likely tonight, accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds. Low temperature of 63 degrees. Wind, south at 26 mph. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Thunderstorms possible during the day. Rain at night. High 77; low 55 Precipitation: 60% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSW 19 mph day; WSW 14 mph evening.…
Recent deaths, posted June 9, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: William LeRoy Klemm, 96, of Ludington, died on Monday, June 8, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery. An obituary will run on Thursday. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of…
Spectrum Health Employer Toolkit to help businesses reopening amid COVID-19 Spectrum Health is offering guidance to businesses in west and southwest Michigan as they adapt to operating in a new environment with the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to equip employers and employees with advice on infection prevention and practical resources to help increase safety and minimize risk. “As a…
Riverton Township clean-up day rescheduled. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Clean-up day has been rescheduled from late June to Saturday, Aug. 8. Notifications will be sent to Riverton Township property owners, as in the past. Disposal location will be at the township hall the day of pick-up only. Questions call Gary Dittmer, supervisor at 231-233-5032
Woman receives minor injury in go-kart rollover crash. #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. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Custer woman received non-life-threatening injuries after the go-kart she was operating overturned on private property in the 2000 block of North Stephens Road Sunday, June 7, shortly…
Recent deaths, posted June 8, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Alice Williams, 89, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 7, 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 2019…
Recent births, posted June 8, 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). Claire Louise Kolanowski, the daughter of Olivia and Nicholas Kolanowski of Manistee, was born Thursday, June 4, 2020. Skylar Nicole Clifton, the daughter of Alexandra Austin…
Temps in the 90s on Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 62 degrees. Wind south at 6 mph. Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Some clouds in the morning, increasing in the afternoon. Thunderstorms with heavy rain likely in the evening. High 91; low 67 Precipitation: 20% day; 100% evening. Wind: SE 12…
Full Court Press: MCC Coach Mike Weinert. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart talks to Mason County Central Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Mike Weinert. Full Court Press features topics about local sports and recreation. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Shelby State Bank. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
No fireworks, Clown Band on July 4. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will be proposing a modified Freedom Festival Fourth of July celebration to City Council Monday evening. The plan calls for the cancelation of the popular fireworks and a grand parade that will weave its way around 12.55 miles of Ludington, with no walking or bike participants allowed.…
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