Free rides again being offered on New Year’s Eve. LUDINGTON — New Year’s Eve revelers will have the option of participating in the annual Drive Safe, Drive Sober Campaign with free rides and free towing services. The campaign is presented by Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police Hart Post, Abrahamson’s Towing, Quinn’s Tires…
Recent arraignments include felony fleeing from police. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Wayne Hansen, 59, of 6717 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township, was arrested Dec. 22 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of fourth degree fleeing a police officer in a vehicle. Probable…
Assault arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Dec. 23, 2019: – 10:54 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 17-year-old Scottville man was arrested for assault, Atkinson Drive, City of Ludington. – 10:18 p.m., (LPD), a 53-year-old Ludington woman was cited for improper plate, North Washington Avenue and East Court Street, City of…
Recent births, reported Dec. 26, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Kensley Nicole Conklin, the daughter of Crystal Paprocki and Michael Conklin of Manistee, was born December 17, 2019. Natalie Rose Standish, the daughter of Elizabeth and Shawn Standish of Ludington, was born December 17, 2019. Abigail Virginia Armstrong, the daughter of Trisha and Joshua…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 26, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Marshall Wisniewski, 73, of Irons died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his 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 2019…
Merry Christmas from our families to yours! Through the darkness there is light: The Christmas Story By Pastor Todd Bush, Mason County Reformed Church. A couple thousand years ago, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed that “the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Isaiah…
West Shore ESD’s Horizons: Learning the skills of life. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. LUDINGTON — The West Shore Educational Service District’s Horizons class teaches young adults, ages 20 to 26, with special needs how to increase their independence, their vocational skills and their life skills.…
Driver who drove wrong way on expressway arraigned. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Timothy Hansen, 59, of Ludington was arraigned today in 79th District Court after he was arrested Sunday evening for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) and fleeing and eluding police. Hansen allegedly drove the wrong way on US 31 and fled from police, according to Mason County…
The Scoop: Broom Ball Bash VICTORY TOWNSHIP — MCP’s Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jason Austin of the West Shore Wolves Hockey Association about the Broom Ball Bash, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. Youth hockey players will battle out in a game of…
Alleged drunk driver arrested after going wrong way on US 31. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) and fleeing and eluding police after allegedly driving the wrong way on US 31 and fleeing from police Sunday, Dec. 22, at 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff…
Man, 23, accidentally shoots grandfather. MEADE TOWNSHIP – A 71-year-old man was accidentally shot in the abdomen by his 23-year-old grandson with a handgun Saturday afternoon, Dec. 21, in his home located in the 11000 of North Benson Road, near the Mason-Manistee counties line, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas. The man is in stable condition following surgery, Thomas…
Man sustains non-life-threatening injuries in Sunday’s accidental shooting. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Jason Eric Schenkel, 46, of Grand Haven suffered non-life-threatening injuries in an accidental shooting Sunday, Dec. 22, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2100 block of East Hoague Road shortly after 11:30 a.m. regarding an “accidental shooting” call, Cole said. Related…
OWI, DWLS arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 20, 2019: 3:16 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $55.14 in fuel stolen, Airport EZ Mart, 5400 block of W US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 5:44 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Victory Corner Road,…
No white Christmas this year. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds tonight. Low temperatures of 30 degrees. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019: Christmas Eve. Cloudy. High 42; low 36. Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: SE 9 mph day; S 8 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 8:18 a.m.; sunset: 5:11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 23, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: William Potes, 65, of Fountain, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2019 deaths
Fire destroys house trailer, vehicles. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a house trailer and two vehicles late Sunday evening at 428 E. Wilson Road. Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were the first two departments dispatched to the scene about 10:15 p.m. Upon arrival of the first vehicles, the trailer and the two vehicles were fully engulfed in…
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Ludington Avenue. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man was injured after he was struck by a minivan at the intersection of Ludington and Washington avenues Sunday evening. The crash occurred about 6:45 p.m. when the pedestrian apparently was crossing Ludington Avenue and walked into the path of an eastbound Dodge minivan driven by a 49-year-old…
Man shot in leg during second accidental shooting in two days. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old man was accidentally shot Sunday afternoon in the leg. The incident occurred in the 2100 block of East Hoague Road. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said deputies were told a rifle had been resting against the side of…
Justin Gustafson: Creating true-to-life images. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant LUDINGTON —Justin David Gustafson was given a box of oil paints, brushes, and canvases as a teenager, and he has not yet stopped painting. He explains the steps required to layer and mix oil paints creating his true-to-life images. He enjoys…
Home Tips: How to organize your kitchen. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Organization is key to keeping your home neat and tidy. When everything in your home has a specific place, it’s much easier to find what you need in a pinch. One room in the home that can really benefit from a good organization system is…
Fire damages Gun Lake home. #MasonCountyNews. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A clothes dryer fire heavily damaged a home at 6984 N. Poplar Road, across from Gun Lake, Saturday night. Free Soil/Mead Fire Department Chief Vince Williams said his department was initially called to a dryer fire. Upon arriving, flames were coming out of the bathroom window, he said. Two of…
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