Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Julie Meeker. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. SCOTTVILLE – Thirty years of teaching in west Michigan has molded Mason County Central teacher Julie Meeker into the educator she is today. “When I graduated from Central Michigan University in 1989, I began subbing as there were no…
Two arrested in Scottville on felony drug charges. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department arrested two men Monday, Aug. 17, on felony drug charges following a traffic stop on East Broadway Avenue. Both men were arraigned today, Tuesday, Aug. 18, in 79th District Court. Stephen John Silvers, 32, of 3767 N. Shadybrooke Ln., Victory Township, the driver of the vehicle,…
The Land: Hop yard tour The Land is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., telling the story of local agriculture. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County is home to several dozen acres of hop yards, growing one of the key ingredients to beer. The hop is a perennial bine (not vine). In the spring the bines…
Suspicious man in truck allegedly follows 2 teen girls. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers responded to a “suspicious situation” Monday, Aug. 17, shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of East Loomis Street. Police investigated a “report of man in an older Dodge blue pick-up truck driving by telling a 19-year-old Ludington area woman she was ‘cute,'” said Cpt.…
Spartan News: MCC prepares for new school year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in cooperation with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central staff and faculty have been preparing for the beginning of the school year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Friday, Aug. 14, the school’s technology…
Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity. 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 Monday, Aug. 17, 2020: – 12:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 66-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated following a traffic…
Obituary: Gail (Morse) Dougherty, 68, Ann Arbor. Gail DeLynn (Morse) Dougherty passed away peacefully on August 16, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family at their home in Ann Arbor. Although her loved ones mourn, they are comforted by how fortunate and content Gail felt about the joyful and fulfilling life she lived. Gail was born in Ludington on…
Temps in upper mid-70s Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, clear skies with a low temperature of 47 degrees. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 Partly cloudy skies. High 76; low 58. Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: WSW 7 mph day; SSW 6…
Amber Township to seek its own zoning ordinance. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees recently voted unanimously to pursue creating its own zoning ordinance. Currently, Amber Township’s zoning is covered by the Mason County zoning ordinance. Township Supervisor Jim Gallie said trustees and many residents have been concerned about the lack of flexibility…
Vehicle flips following Amber Twp. crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A two vehicle crash resulted in one vehicle flipping over and landing in a field at the intersection of Hansen and Amber roads Monday afternoon. The crash occurred about 4:05 p.m. when a GMC Yukon, traveling east on Hansen Road, and a Chevrolet Cruz, heading southbound on Amber Road, collided. The…
Scooter driver injured following US 10 crash. CUSTER — A 32-year-old Ludington man driving a motorized scooter was injured following a crash on US 10 Monday afternoon. The man was driving a Honda scooter westbound in the 1900 block of US 10, east of Tuttle Road, when he supposedly struck a parked vehicle and trailer. The trailer was parked on…
Scottville resident charged with second drug offense in two months. SCOTTVILLE — Jacob Matthew Howe, 27, of 400 W. Third St., Apt. 409, was arrested by Scottville Police Department on Aug. 11 and charged with third degree retail fraud (shoplifting) along with prohibited use of chemical agents, both misdemeanors. According to Police Chief Matt Murphy, the case against Howe began…
Moped driver injured in 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A moped driver was injured after pulling out of the Wendy’s restaurant parking lot on US 10 and into the path of an oncoming car Sunday, Aug. 16, shortly before 10…
Ludington man faces weapons charges. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Lancelot Christopher Peebles of 506 E. Danaher St., Apt. 3, was arraigned in 79th District Court on Aug. 14 on the felony charges. According to court records, Peebles was allegedly a victim in a gun assault that took place in that…
Fin & Feather Club offering basic pistol class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a basic pistol class on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the club grounds, 3276 N. Darr Road. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20. Contact instructor Jim Glover at 231-907-8330. The class teaches the proper…
Obituary: Gordon Wertz, 83, Jenison, formerly of Scottville. Gordon Wertz, 83, of Jenison, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born to Robert and Carrie Wertz on March 28, 1937. He married Phyllis (Schott) on November 30, 1963, and she survives. Also surviving are children, Patsi Wertz and Roy Wertz and granddaughter, Amanda Wertz, all…
West Shore Bank employees spread acts of kindness. More than 60 West Shore Bank employees volunteered over 142 hours in one week to make a difference in communities along west Michigan’s lakeshore. While volunteer opportunities and events have been postponed or canceled, West Shore Bank created its own way to give back with an Acts of Kindness Week. “The last…
Partly cloudy Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, clear skies with a low temperature of 50 degrees. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 Partly cloudy skies during the day. Mostly clear at night. High 74; low 49 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNW…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 17, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Gordon Wertz, 83, of Jenison, formerly of Scottville, died on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Jane Marilyn Gabel, 87, of Ludington, died Sunday, August 16, 2020. Listing of…
Thunderstorms possible overnight. Mostly sunny Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy with rain this evening. A chance of an isolated thunderstorm overnight. Low temperature of 58 degrees. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Mostly sunny during the day. Clear at night. High 77; low…
Recent arraignments include third offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Donald Thomas Miller, 32, of 11480 Cadillac Ave., Warren, was arrested Aug. 8 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of…
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