Spartan West, other bowling centers, suing governor, AG. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Donn Slimmen, owner of Spartan West Bowling Center and Beamer’s Restaurant, 2253 W. US 10/31, said his business has lost at least $180,000 since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed bowling centers in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, Whitmer’s office has refused to…
Ludington man faces nine counts in gun assault, robbery case. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Jeffery Allen Kaiser, 58, of 209 S. Rowe St., has been arraigned in 79th District Court on multiple charges in connection to an incident that allegedly took place Thursday night in the 500 block of East Danaher Street. According to court documents, Kaiser is accused of assaulting…
Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington. Anna Marie Smith, 74, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945 in Fremont to Jack and Gladys (Hansen) Lauber. Anna graduated from Pentwater High School in 1963. In 1966 she married the late Marion “Bud” Griffis. Together they raised four children. Anna worked for Howmet for nearly…
Ludington man arrested following assault with gun. LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, Aug. 13, by Ludington Police Department on assault and weapons charges. According to Chief Timothy Kozal, LPD responded to the 500 block of East Danaher Street at 6:17 p.m. for a report of an assault with a gun. Officers later received a call of…
Match Day raises over $450,000 for local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation for Mason County’s Match Day, held on Aug. 5 in response to COVID-19’s impact on the community, raised over $450,000 for 16 nonprofits along the Lakeshore. Match Day was developed by the Community Foundation with support from the Pennies from Heaven Foundation, Metalworks, and local donors to provide operating support to partner…
Recent births, posted Aug. 14, 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). Eden Garcia, the son of Nancy Perez Castro of Hart, was born Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Soren Eric Collier, the son of Ashley Hornacek and William Collier of…
Oriole News: LHS offering options for upcoming school year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in cooperation with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s administration and staff have been working diligently to prepare for the upcoming school year. Principal Dan Mesyar said he and his staff have been making contact…
Full Court Press: Erica Reed, golf pro HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks to Lincoln Hills’ golf pro, Eric Reed. An inductee of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame, Reed is also the new Ludington High School girls golf coach. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc.
Police busy with crashes. #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 Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020: – 2 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Washington and Masten roads, Logan Township. – 3:50 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…
Obituary: Larry Thompson, 69, Scottville. NOTE: Updated service announcement. Larry Walter Thompson aged 69 of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Larry was born on August 13, 1950 in Ludington, the son of Doyle and Maxine (Gensen) Thompson. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1968. On October 6, 1988 he married Susan…
Pere Marquette Township passes food truck ordinance. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees passed a mobile food business ordinance during its regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11. The ordinance was introduced during the July meeting of the board and was passed unanimously following a public hearing. Township Supervisor Jerry Bleau said…
The Scoop: Libraries open for limited use. The Mason County District Library has opened its Ludington and Scottville branches to limited use, including computers. Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with library director Eric Smith about what’s happening at the libraries. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank.
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 Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020: – 6:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road north of Townline Road, Grant Township. – 10:50 a.m., (Michigan State Police), gas…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 12, 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: Larry W. Thompson, 69, of Scottville died on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
Grant Fire Dept. assists with Manistee bar fire. MANISTEE — Grant Township Fire Department was called to assist with a fire at the Hi-Way Bar, 715 Kosciusko St. Tuesday morning. Manistee City Fire Department was initially dispatched to the fire at 5:39 a.m. According to Fire Chief Mark Cameron, firefighters found flames visible at the rear of the two-story building…
Around the County: MacPhail Field improvements Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. It features a slice of life of what’s happening around Mason County. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A spring bottle and can drive, organized by Scottville Police Officer Katrina Skinner, raised over $6,000 for improvements at MacPhail Field. Volunteers and Scottville Department…
Teacher Tuesday: LAC’s Liz Allard. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – Soon to be startying her 23rd year in the classroom, Ludington Area Catholic teacher, Liz Allard has spent her entire teaching career devoted to her students there. The majority of her span at LAC has been teaching…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 28, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit…
Second man sentenced in eavesdropping case. Duo convicted for photographing partially naked woman. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A second man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 11, for a conviction of “eavesdropping — installing device” after he and a co-defendant took a photo and shared it among friends of a partially-unclothed 17-year-old woman who was…
Cocaine dealer facing long prison term skips sentencing. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Ludington man who faces 15-40 years in prison for cocaine delivery convictions was a “no show” for his sentencing hearing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 11. As a result, Judge Susan K. Sniegowski will issue a bench warrant for the arrest of…
Drunk driver who drove wrong way on US 31 sentenced to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 59-year-old Ludington man who drove the wrong way on US 31 last December was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 11, to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary term. Timothy Hansen, of 6717 S. Pere Marquette…
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