Police busy with warrant, drunk driving arrests. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, June 7, 2019: – 1:22 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 29-year-old Manistee man was arrested on a bench warrant, Manistee County. – 1:59 p.m., (LPD), a 28-year-old Hart man was arrested on two bench warrants, 9000 block of North Oceana Drive, Summit…
Obituary: Marilyn Nash, 87, Ludington. Marilyn Jean Nash, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully in her sleep while in the comfort of her own home on Sunday, June 9, 2019, after a very long and courageous battle with kidney failure. Known to family & friends as “Moe”, she was born June 9, 1932 in Ludington, the daughter of the…
Funeral service announcement: Ronald Dust, 71, Ludington. Ronald Willard Dust, 71, formerly of Ludington, died on June 20, 2018. A graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery. 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…
Mostly sunny today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Mostly sunny during the day. Cloudy skies with periods of light rain after midnight. High 73; low 53 Precipitation: 10% day; 40% evening. Wind: WSW 8 mph day; S 5 mph evening. Humidity: 55% day; 67% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Rain…
US 10-31 closures tonight, Tuesday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced US 10-31 east of Dennis Road will undergo 15 minute closures for utility work between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning tonight, Monday, June 10 until Tuesday, June 11. There are also currently delays on westbound US 10 between Meyers Road and Pere Marquette Highway…
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Matching grant available for farm that serves those with disabilities. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — An anonymous donor is offering to match up to $1,500 in donations towards Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm Inc. until Sept. 14. The farm, located at 5487 N. Tuttle Road, is a 501c3 tax exempt non-profit organization that provides touch therapy and recreation free of charge to…
On and off rain possible for most of the week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, June 10, 2019 Showers in the morning then partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. High 69; low 46 Precipitation: 60% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 15 mph day; WSW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 74% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:27 p.m. Tuesday,…
2019 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced. The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced the 2019 inductees. The seven inductees will be honored on Saturday, June 29 during two ceremonies. The unveiling of inductee plaques will take place at noon at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township. An induction banquet will then take place…
Ludington’s Fulton sisters featured on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ Premieres tonight. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP correspondent Lara (Fulton) Webster, 33, never claimed to be a world-renowned chef, but the Ludington resident did have a passion for cooking in her spare time, which she discovered after she got married to her husband, Zach. “I discovered a passion for…
Obituary: Clarence Rozell, Jr., 95, Scottville. Clarence E. Rozell Jr., 95, of Scottville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born April 8, 1924, in Detroit to Clarence Rozell, Sr. and Adah (Stevens) Rozell. Clarence graduated from Scottville High School in 1942. After high school, he moved to California for a…
Recent births, reported June 9, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Amelia Charlotte Sabatine, the daughter of Dorothy Chargo and Thadius Sabtine of Ludington, was born May 23, 2019. Samuel-Dean Winchester Kenneth Roscoe Robbins IV, the son of Ariel and Kenneth Robbins II of Ludington, was born May 30, 2019. Lennon Kaleo Klepser and Keenan…
Recent deaths, posted June 9, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Vinas Meyers, 92, of Ludington died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Lucille Strzynski, 94, of Ludington died on Friday, June 7, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Lucille Polcin, 89, of Ludington…
World Record! LUDINGTON — Ludington earned its third world record Saturday when 1,558 people participated in the world’s largest dessert party at Rotary Park, breaking the previous Guinness record of 1,445 people, held by the baker Mr. Puff in Vadodara, India. The Downtown Ludington Board is the official record holder. The goal was to have 2,000 people participate, but 1,558…
Indiana man faces larceny, sex offender charges. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old man has recently been charged with felony larceny charges along with charges of failing to register as a sex offender. Larry Author Collins, address unknown, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on May 29 and charged with larceny after he allegedly stole a jacket in Pere…
Three seasons of Jump Around Fun Center. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Jump Around Fun Center, located near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and M-116, is now in its third season. Beginning next Tuesday, June 11, it will be open Tuesday through Sunday, from noon to 8 p.m., weather permitting. The center is open this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8…
Obituary: Lexus (Rangel) Crnkovic, 20, Ludington. Lexus Belle (Rangel) Crnkovic, 20, of Ludington passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Lexus was born August 28, 1998 in Manistee to Joseph Rangel and Tiffany Edel. She attended Ludington Area Catholic School. She went on to graduate from Mason County Central High School in 2016, where she received the H.J. Bacon Award for…
Obituary: Laura Walker, 95, Ludington. Laura Ellen Walker (nee Beebe) passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home at Ludington Woods. Laura was 95-years -old and was blessed with a full and rich life. Laura was born to Albert and Ellen (Stewart) Beebe on September 17, 1923 at her family home in Fountain. She attended school in Fountain…
Assaults, crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, June 5, 2019: – 8:04 a.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and Oceana Drive, Summit Township. – 12:20 p.m., (MSP), a 38-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested on a warrant, 400 block of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:11…
Branch woman arrested after allegedly running over ex’s foot. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP – A 29-year-old Fountain woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after she allegedly ran over – with a vehicle – the foot of a 34-year-old Fountain man with whom she had a previous relationship, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred at a residence Thursday,…
Obituary: Laude Hartrum, Jr., 88, Pentwater. Laude Elmer Hartrum Jr., age 88, of Pentwater formerly of Hebron, Ill., passed away March 16, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. He was born July 15, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Laude E. and Ruth G. (Hall) Hartrum Sr. Laude graduated from Taft High School in 1946. He went on to attend Augustana…
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