Muskegon man arrested for felony domestic violence, child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Friday, Aug. 28, at 9 p.m. on charges of third-offense domestic violence and child abuse in the 4000 block of West Deren Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich of…
Spartan River Races continuing as virtual events. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in cooperation with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation’s annual Spartan River Races are still happening this year. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the races are being run in a virtual format. Proceeds from this year’s events…
McDonald’s customers, owner help raise nearly $2,000 for fair association. PERE MARQUETTE TOWSHIP — The Ludington McDonald’s created a special drive-thru lane on Saturday, Aug. 29 and helped raise nearly $2,000 to support the Western Michigan Fair Association’s operational budget and help with efforts toward the fair’s return in 2021. In addition to hosting the drive-thru lane, Ludington McDonald’s owner/operator…
Obituary: Donna Morton, 62, of Scottville. Donna Maye (Morris) Morton, loving wife and mother, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 62. Donna was born on July 1, 1958 in Roxboro, NC to Dorothy (Trammell) and Marshall Morris. She graduated from Person Senior High School in Roxboro, NC in 1976. On December 18, 1992, she married the…
Slight chance of rain, thunderstorm overnight, Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy early tonight with some clearing expected late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low temperature of 51 degrees. Wind north at 3 mph. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 A mix…
Death notice: Ryan Crawford, 17, of Custer. Ryan John Crawford, 17, of Custer, passed away on August 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Custer. Please be sure to bring a lawn chair. A celebration will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 5 to 8…
Clear skies tonight; slight chance of rain Monday night. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mainly clear tonight. Low temperature of 53 degrees. Wind east at 4 mph. Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 Mostly sunny skies during the day. Chance of showers in the evening,…
Obituary: Margaret Dahlberg, 84, of Ludington Margaret Dahlberg, 84, of Ludington passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 surrounded by the love and support of her family. Marg was born on September 26, 1935 in Chicago to two English immigrants, Arthur and Alice Bird. She graduated from Chicago’s South Shore High School, where she was varsity swim team captain. After…
Drug charges top recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Thomas Wieand, 20, of 3846 Maple Dr., Wellston, was arrested Aug. 21 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy). Probable cause hearing: Sept. 2 at…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 28, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Richard Joseph Byrne, 58, of 12983 Noling Woods Dr., South Lyon, pleaded guilty Aug. 17 to illegally taking deer/bear and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year; hunting privileges…
Sheriff’s report. #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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020: – 6:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 Freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. – 12:30 p.m., failure to report a…
Obituary: Kurt Knutson, 48, of Mason County. Kurt J. Knutson, 48, lost his battle with cancer on August 27, 2020. Kurt was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and good friend to many. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. He will be dearly missed. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Bachellor…
Americans Unite! march intended to show support for USA. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Brandi Fulker is tired of the divisiveness in our country. The Grant Township resident said she believes that Americans are more alike than they are different, despite what may be portrayed in the national news . For this reason, she is organizing a march, called…
ESD transportation department ready for new school year. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in cooperation with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District’s Transportation Department has been working this summer with the goal of keeping students and staff as safe…
West Shore Bank Scottville car wash raises funds for Meals on Wheels. SCOTTVILLE — Employees and their families of the West Shore Bank’s Scottville office recently raised $561.67 at a car wash. The amount was matched by the bank, for a total of $1,223.34 donated to Mason County Meals on Wheels. The car wash was held during the bank’s Acts…
Culinary medicine comes to Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has partnered with District Health Department #10 and Lifestyle Medicine at Spectrum Health to bring culinary medicine to Spectrum Health’s northwest region. Beginning September 22, two sessions of culinary medicine programming will be available to residents of Mason and Oceana counties focusing on the powerful influence food has…
The Scoop: Joe Lancour Memorial Scholarship Golf Scramble. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The annual Joe Lancour Memorial Scholarship Golf Scramble will take place Friday, Aug. 28, at The Hemlock Golf Course. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Tyler Reed about the fund raiser. Lancour was a 2004 graduate of…
Obituary: Sue Ann Champion, 62, of Scottville. Sue Ann (Townsend) Champion was born in Muskegon on December 11, 1957 to George and Lois Townsend of Ravenna. Her childhood was spent learning and growing in Ravenna alongside her sisters Leigh Wilson and Pamela Townsend. The youngest of the three, Sue was beloved and precious to all. From a young age, Sue…
Obituary: Gordon Terryn, 83, of Scottville. Gordon Richard Terryn, 83, of Scottville, passed away on August 25, 2020. Gordon was born on December 1, 1936 in Mason County, the son of Charles and Vivian (O’Brien) Terryn. After graduating from Scottville High School in 1955, he joined the workforce and spent the next 40 years working for Harbison-Walker Refractories in…
Thunderstorms expected tonight, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Isolated thunderstorms this evening becoming more widespread overnight. Low temperature of 64 degrees. Winds northeast at 3 mph. Chance of rain, 90%. Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread…
Obituary: Charles ‘Chuck’ Hagerman, Jr., 72, of Ludington. Charles “Chuck” Job Hagerman Jr., of Ludington, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2020 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. To fulfill his last request, Chuck and his three daughters celebrated his life by toasting with a cold Guinness. As in life he lived by his terms and left on his terms.…
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