Tuesday is Presidential Primary in Michigan. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may only vote in one party’s primary, Democrat or Republican. Some precincts also have other issues on the ballot, see below. Republican candidates include: Mark Sanford Donald Trump Joe Walsh Bill Wield Democrat candidates include: Michael Bennet Joe Biden Michael Bloomberg Cory Booker Pete Buttigieg…
The Scoop: Vehicle reform and its impact on senior citizens. Today on a special edition of MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Scott Smith and Joe Knowles of Smith & Eddy Insurance Inc about Michigan’s no-fault vehicle insurance reforms and the impact on senior citizens. This edition of The Scoop is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance Inc, with…
Branch man charged with strangulation. #MasonCountyCrime. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Kody Michael, Shriver, 28, of 7919 E. Navajo Trail has been arraigned in 79th District Court on the charge of assault by strangulation following an incident that took place at his residence on Friday, March 6, at 7:43 a.m. He was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Assault with intent to…
McGill-Rizer announces Democratic run for 101st House seat. LUDINGTON — Beth McGill-Rizer of Ludington has announced she will be running for the Democratic nomination to run for the Michigan House of Representatives 101st District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. The seat is currently occupied by Republican Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann, who has stated he will seek…
MCE to present ‘Delirium’s Daughters’ FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern Schools drama club will present “Delirium’s Daughters” by Nicholas Korn Wednesday, March 18, Thursday, March 19, Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at the Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The play is directed by Anesa Beilfuss Gulembo. When four suitors arrive…
Recent births, posted March 9, 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). Lillian Margaret Kokx, the daughter of Mackenna and Daniel Kokx of Scottville, was born Friday, March 6, 2020. Listing of 2020 births.
Obituary: James Haranda, 86, Ludington. James Haranda, 86, of Ludington passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born March 31, 1933 in Pinconning to Edward F. and Catherine (Gerhardt) Haranda. Jim married Jeanne E. Hages on May 7, 1966. Jim is survived by his sons, Alan (Barb) Haranda and Scott Haranda; his stepsons, Larry (Roxanne) Gerhardt, Mike (Kim) Gerhardt,…
LAC, Covenant to hold Kids-N-Cops dodgeball game Tuesday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Ludington Area Catholic School and Covenant Christian School middle school students will team up against officers from Ludington Police Department Tuesday in the annual Kids-N-Cops Dodgeball for a Cause tournament. The tournament will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the West Shore Community College Recreation Center arena.…
Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #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 police activity in Mason County: Thursday, March 5, 2020: – 12:53 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 28-year-old Fountain man was arrested on three outstanding warrants following a traffic stop,…
Home Tips: Home safety tips for the elderly. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Creating a safe home for the elderly people in your life is crucial. Household places and items that used to pose no problem may now be difficult or, worse, dangerous. These tips will help you ensure that your home is as safe as possible.…
Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Herman Leese, 96, of Free Soil died on Friday, March 6, 2020. 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 of 2020 deaths. Listing of…
Rain, snow overnight and into Tuesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tonight, rain, mixing with snow overnight. Low temperature of 31 degrees. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Cloudy skies early with snow possible in the evening. High 35; low 28 Precipitation: 20% day; 60% evening. Wind: N 15 mph day; ENE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 80% evening. Sunrise:…
Lorraine Keson to celebrate 100 years later this month. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. This regular column features a story from our county’s past. Today, we feature the story of Lorraine Keson, a resident of Ludington Woods, who turns…
Smith & Eddy Insurance answers no-fault insurance reform questions. Part 1: Impact on senior citizens. Michigan’s no-fault insurance law will drastically change this summer. In response to Michigan residents asking to reduce insurance costs, last year Michigan legislators changed the insurance laws. Every Michigan vehicle owner must now have a conversation with his/her vehicle and medical insurers to select the…
Rain expected Monday, mixed with snow in the evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A few clouds tonight with a slight chance of a shower late. Low temperature of 44 degrees. Monday, March 9, 2020 Rain during the day turning into a mix of rain and snow late. High 46; low 30 Precipitation: 100% Wind: SSW 16 mph day; W…
CTE students to hold vehicle safety program at Napa on Wednesday. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in coordination with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technical Education Criminal Justice class will hold a vehicle safety program on Wednesday, March 11…
The Makers: Carol Marshall, Painting with fabric. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, Press Correspondent Frustrated with the lack of depth in her pastel paintings, Carol Marshall decided to incorporate strips of leather and fell in love. She considers her technique “painting with fabric” and enjoys exploring new sewing styles and textiles. Recently, she started printing…
LASD breaks ground on new elementary. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District ceremoniously broke ground on its new elementary complex Friday morning. The complex, to be located near the southwest corner of Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road, is part of the $100 million bond issue passed by district voters in May of 2019. The event began with a ceremony in…
Oriole News: Beating the Blahs. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in cooperation with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District’s OJ DeJonge Middle School students competed in the annual Beat the Blahs the last week of February. Students and staff partook in many different daily activities and…
Sheriff’s Department personnel donate to Friends of Ludington State Park. Personnel at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office recently donated $1,200 to the Friends of the Ludington State Park. The money was raised by fines the personnel had to pay for not shaving beginning in November.
An Outdoor Recreation Treasure in Ottawa County Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Joan Young, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. It’s not too early to…
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