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Recent deaths, posted July 27, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Shirley Taranto Petroski, 78, of Branch died on Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of…
Recent births, reported July 27, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Mylah Jo Ohlendorf, the daughter of Michaela Verboam and Austin Ohlendorf, of Ludington, was born July 19, 2019. Brynleigh Kaye Elouise Walker, the daughter of Megan and Webster Walker of Fountain, was born July 26, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…
Mayan connection: New mom finds comfort when nurse speaks same language. LUDINGTON — When Elena Santiz-Collazo arrived at the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Family Birthing Center for the birth of her son, she was surprised to find a nurse who spoke the same indigenous Mayan language she spoke. She soon learned she and her nurse hailed from the same small…
Search for missing swimmer suspended. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The search for missing swimmer in Lake Michigan has been suspended due to deteriorating weather conditions, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. At 3:13 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, Brian Herrmann, 38, of Brighton, was swept away into Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Sable…
Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Beach hazard issued, breakwater closed. The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard advisory effective midnight tonight until midnight Saturday. As a result, and as a result of current deteriorating wind and lake conditions, the north breakwater in Ludington has been closed to pedestrian traffic. Over the past week, during breakwater closures, the Ludington…
Water taxi makes a splash in Pentwater. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – There is a new unique mode of public transportation making a splash in the quaint Village of Pentwater. The water taxi service just debuted this week, and residents and visitors alike will be hooked. Rides across Pentwater Lake are free, and sunset tours around the lake and…
Lake Michigan search continues for Brighton man. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The man who presumably drowned Thursday, July 25, at the Ludington State Park has been identified by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office as Brian Hermann, 38, of Brighton. Hermann was swimming at the outlet of the Sable River about 3:13 p.m. when he began to…
Moped driver seriously injured following crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A Scottville man driving a moped was seriously injured Friday morning as a result of a crash at US 10-31 and Stiles Road. The crash occurred about 10:30 a.m. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene, the moped operator, who is approximately 56-years-old, was traveling east in the right…
Stiles Road to close Monday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Stiles Road from US 10/31 to Johnson Road (half mile) will be closed for two to three weeks beginning Monday, July 29. The closure is the first stage in extension of a 12-inch municipal water main to West Shore Community College at Stiles and Sugar Grove roads. The water main is being…
Ludington council reprimands councilor for social media comments. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — During its regular meeting Monday, July 23, the City Council voted unanimously to reprimand Fifth Ward Councilor Angela Serna for her recent comments on social media. Mayor Steve Miller cited the council’s code of conduct in reading a resolution of reprimand. The vote was 6-0…
Man cited for pooping at park. LUDINGTON – A 68-year-old Ludington man was issued an appearance ticket by a Ludington Police officer for defecating in public at Stearns Park Lake Michigan beach Thursday, July 25, shortly after 10 p.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. The officer was on foot patrol and observed the man squatting in the sand…
The Scoop: West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Aubry Healy and Donna Yager of West Shore Bank about the free Rhythm & Dunes concerts this weekend and next weekend at Ludington Waterfront Park. This story is copyrighted © 2019, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box…
Man arrested for prowling. #MasconCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for prowling in the 300 block of South Lavinia Street Thursday, July 23, at 11:19 p.m. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, July 23, 2019: – 3:45 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Fountain and Dennis roads, Victory Township.…
Obituary: John Tanis Jr., 86, Ludington. John C. Tanis Jr., 86, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He was born October 17, 1932 to John and Anna Tanis Sr. He was born and raised in Ludington. John retired from Great Lakes Casting after 43 years with the company. He spent 33 years on the Lincoln River with his…
Thunderstorms possible tonight, into weekend. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, July 26, 2019 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Scattered thunderstorms developing late at night. High 81; low 67 Precipitation: 10% day; 50% evening Wind: SSW 16 mph day; SSW 15 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 72% evening. Sunrise: 6:27 a.m.; sunset: 9:16 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019. Scattered thunderstorms.…
38-year-old man presumed drowned, sheriff requests Sable River outlet to closure. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. UPDATED information. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews are searching for a missing 38-year-old man who was swept out of the mouth of the Sable River into Lake Michigan at 3:13 p.m. today, Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Ludington State Park and presumed drowned. The…
Emergency crews searching Lake Michigan for missing man. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the Ludington State Park about 3:15 p.m. today for the second water emergency there in 48 hours. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the male subject was last seen about 3:13 p.m. near the Sable River outlet at…
US 31 re-opened. SHERMAN/VICTORY TOWNSHIPS — US 31 north of US 10 re-opened to traffic earlier this evening. The highway, between US 10 and Sugar Grove Road was closed to through traffic due to a damaged culvert located north of Decker Road.
Woman falls asleep at the wheel, hits tree. #MasonCounty SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 67-year-old Fountain woman was injured after she reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, left the road and struck a tree Tuesday, July 23, at 1:43 p.m. on Custer north of Fountain Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “She was treated at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital…
Store owner apprehends accused shoplifters. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Oldewick Post owner Crystal Babbin apprehended three 18-year-old women in her store Wednesday, July 24, who allegedly went on a shoplifting spree in downtown stores, stealing nearly 50 items, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Babbin, who served in the US Air Force, said the suspects picked the…
Felony drug charges against Custer Twp. woman top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Hope Elaine Sodders, 28, of 3343 E. Hansen Rd., Custer Township, was arrested July 20 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of second-offense controlled substance, controlled substance double penalty and operating a…
