Prosecutor issues cease and desist letter to FiveCAP. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Five CAP, Inc. has been issued a cease and desist order by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for allegedly violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Stay at Home, Stay Safe executive order. The allegations have been made by the Scottville Police Department which, according to Chief Matt…
Teacher Tuesday: Covenant Christian’s Rich Ambrose, teaching success. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators each…
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Mason County. District Health Department #10 reported the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in a Mason County resident Tuesday, April 7. “DHD#10 is working quickly to investigate this case to determine potential close contacts to the individual,” states a press release from the health department. According to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital spokesperson Patricia Ezdebski,…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital issues COVID-19 update. LUDINGTON — Though Mason County has had its first confirmed COVID-19 case, as reported by District Health Department #10, the patient is not being treated at the hospital but rather is at home under quarantine, according to hospital officials. The hospital is continuing to be prepared to test and treat patients and has…
Community Updates, posted April 1, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…
Recent deaths, posted April 7, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ronald Snyder, 85, of Walhalla, passed died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Yolanda Vest, 82, of Fountain, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. This post is a…
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch, which includes 23 counties in central Michigan, until 10 p.m. tonight. Expect a low temperature of 39 degrees with a 29 percent chance of precipitation. Wednesday, April 7, 2020 Partly cloudy skies in the morning then rain in…
Death Notice: Ronald Rathbun. Ronald Lee Rathbun passed away on Sunday morning, April 5, 2020. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Custer and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Ron later this summer. Irish Blessing May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon…
Open letter to residents of Scottville. On behalf of the Scottville City Commission, Mayor Bruce Krieger, and the entire staff of the City of Scottville, I would like to thank each of you for doing your part during this uncertain time. We want you to know that we are here for you if you have any questions or concerns about…
Ruth Frost to celebrate 100th birthday today with a parade. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Today, Monday, April 6, Ruth M. Frost is celebrating her 100th birthday. Ruth is a resident of Medilodge. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, her family is unable to celebrate with her in person, so they are holding a short vehicle parade instead at 3:30 p.m.…
Weekend police news, April 6, 2020. #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: Friday, April 3, 2020: – 7:10 p.m., reckless ATVs/damaged property, Dewey Road and Shadybrook Lane, Victory Township. The complainant reported ORVs in the…
Recent births, posted April 6, 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). Noah Scott Bursley, the son of Karie Nielsen and Mark Bursley of Hart, was born Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Nella Rose Deavey, the daughter of Heather Adams…
No bulk refuse pickup in Scottville this month. SCOTTVILLE — Residents in the City of Scottville are reminded that there is no bulk item refuse pickup this week, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Typically, the first Tuesday of the month is bulk item day. The city is still planning to hold a clean-up week later this month, which include…
Boyd E. Stark, 77, of Ludington. Boyd E. Stark, 77, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Boyd was born on July 19, 1942 in Battle Creek, the son of Earl and Thelma (Riffle) Stark. He married Linda Monton on November 10, 1962 at Church of the Brethren in Custer. Boyd graduated from Mason County Eastern High School,…
Recent deaths, posted April 6, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Theodore Schwass, 85, of Scottville, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Services are being planned for July. 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…
Thunderstorms expected Tuesday afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Overcast with a low temperature of 41 degrees. Tuesday, April 6, 2020 Cloudy in the morning then thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 56; low 39 Precipitation: 80% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSE 11 mph day; WNW 9 mph evening. Humidity: 88% day; 100% evening. Sunrise: 7:15 a.m.; sunset: 8:20…
Pandemic Journal: Victory Park, a reminder of those who died for our freedom. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In an attempt to practice safe social distancing, I have been limiting most of my outdoor adventures lately to our family farm in Amber Township. But, sometimes I need a change of scenery. We all love the Ludington State Park,…
Clear day Monday, thunderstorms possible Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Monday, April 5, 2020 A mix of clouds and sun early then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 52; low 40 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. S 8 mph day; SE 3 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 84%…
Fire destroys Custer garage. CUSTER — Fire destroyed a garage at 457 S. Maple Ave. in the village tonight. Custer Fire Department and Scottville Fire Department personnel were initially dispatched to the fire at 11:27 p.m. Branch Fire Department was also called to assist. Upon arrival the first fire unit reported the garage, located only a few feet away from…
Pandemic Journal: A senior year to remember. Editor’s Note: If you would like to submit your COVID-19 Pandemic journal, please email it to Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief, at editor@masoncountypress.com. Please include a photograph. MCP reserves the right to edit for style consistency. This COVID-19 Pandemic journal was submitted by Abigail Leese, a 17-year-old senior at Mason County Central High School. Abigail…
The Scoop: Sheriff Cole talks about COVID-19 topics. Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole about recent topics related to COVID-19. Sheriff Cole debunks some rumors about the governor’s Stay at Home, Stay Safe executive order. He also talks about some of the other COVID-19 topics that are related to local law enforcement. The Scoop…
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