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Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Sarah Nekola, for the love of science. 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. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. CUSTER – Mason County Eastern teacher…
Scottville residents voting on ward consolidation proposal. SCOTTVILLE — Today, May 5, registered voters in Scottville will decide on a charter amendment proposal that will reduce the number of wards in the city from two to one. An amendment to a charter requires a referendum. Currently, the city is divided into two wards, the first ward is west of Main…
Driver in Sunday motorcycle crash identified. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Ronald Paul Curtis, 56, of Fountain has been identified as the driver of the motorcycle involved in a single vehicle motorcycle/deer crash Sunday evening, May 3. Emergency units were called to US 31, about half mile north of the Pere Marquette Highway on-ramp at 6:11 p.m. Curtis was traveling…
2 kayakers rescued from PM River. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl, who are both from Saginaw, were rescued from the Pere Marquette River Monday morning, May 4, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The water emergency occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. off South Landon Road. “Emergency crews were called to a reported female hanging…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, May 5, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages. LUDINGTON —Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities…
USDA $470 million food buy could help local farmers. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the USDA will purchase $470 million worth of food in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, in addition to purchases previously announced, which will enable USDA to purchase surplus food for distribution to communities nationwide. The Section 32 purchases…
Charges sought against 7 suspects for Camp Sauble break-in. #MasonCountyCrime FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Charges are being sought against seven people — ranging in age from 18 to 24 — following a reported break-in at the Camp Sauble Prison Friday, May 1, shortly before midnight, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Charges of illegal entry, damaged property and an executive…
Obituary: Kimberly Frase, 39, Ludington. Kimberly Sue Frase, 39, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Grand Rapids. Kimberly Eckholm was born on November 30, 1980 in Shelby, the daughter of David and Nancy Eckholm. She graduated from Hart High School, class of 1999, and attended West Shore Community College. Kimberly married Jeremy Frase…
Obituary: James Grey, 77, of Ludington. James Robert Grey, 77, of Ludington, formerly of Northville nd Hornell, NY, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 31, 1943 in Hornell, NY to Robert and Beth Grey. Jim graduated from Hornell High School and Alfred University. He married Jennifer “Jenny”…
Suspect allegedly runs from deputy after stealing phone. #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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Holland, Michigan man was arrested after allegedly running from a Mason County sheriff’s deputy following a theft of a cell phone from a vehicle Friday, May 1,…
Home Tips: Ways to baby-proof your home. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. What do cabinets, countertops, bath spouts, toilets, and outlets have in common? They are all areas of the home that can be dangerous for your baby or toddler. Baby-proof your home to make it a safe place for creating family memories with your loved ones.…
Cloudy skies ahead. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Overcast tonight with a low temperature of 35 degrees. Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening. High 53; low 36 Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: ENE 8 mph day; NE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 52% day; 63% evening. Sunrise: 6:30 a.m.; sunset: 8:54 p.m.…
Fountain man injured following motorcycle/deer crash. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Fountain man was seriously injured following a motorcycle/deer crash on US 31 Sunday, May 3. Emergency units were called to US 31, about half mile north of the Pere Marquette Highway on-ramp at 6:11 p.m. The man was traveling northbound on a Harley Davidson motorcycle when his…
The Land: Kid Ranch CSA Farm. The Land is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Back off the road, in the woods northwest of Fountain and nearly due south of Free Soil sit the Kid Ranch CSA Farm, owned by Pete and Jill…
Fin & Feather cancels May events, ranges open to members. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Due to concern of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all indoor meetings and gatherings at the Fin & Feather Club have been cancelled for the month of May. This includes the club membership meeting, trap and skeet, cowboy action, CPL, basic pistol, and the well-armed woman…
Clear skies Monday, cooler temps. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A few passing clouds tonight, otherwise clear. Low temperature of 35 degrees; wind north at 13 mph. Monday, May 4, 2020. Sunny. High 48; low 35. Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: N 12 mph day; NE 9 mph evening. Humidity: 61% day; 61% evening. Sunrise: 6:32 a.m.; sunset: 8:53p.m.…
Local COVID-19 statistics, May 2, 2020. Here are the COVID-19 statistics for Mason County and the counties that border it, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Please note that recovery information or number of hospitalizations are not available on the MDHHS website or on the District Health Department No. 10 website. MCP will post that information…
Full Court Press: Lakestride Half Marathon goes virtual. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Alisha Christensen, chair of the Lakestride Half Marathon, 10K, 5K event about the decision to make this year’s event virtual. The Lakestride began in 1980, which would have made this the 40th year. Instead, the 40th anniversary will be celebrated in 2021.…
Safe Harbor, Safety Decals create signs honoring high school grads. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Today, the high school seniors of Mason County are being honored with the delivery of signs to their yards. Over 500 signs were made honoring the seniors of Ludington High School, Mason County Central, and Mason County Eastern. The signs were donated by Safe…
Police news. #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 police activity in Mason County Thursday, April 30, 2020: – 4:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), domestic assault, US 10 and Budzynski Road, Branch Township. – 5:01 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $13.12 in…
Obituary: Betty Gallie, 100, Ludington. Betty M. (Conrad) Gallie, 100, passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on April 28, 2020 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington where she had been a resident the past 13 years. Betty was born on July 12, 1919 in Amber Township of Mason County, the daughter of Archie and Mildred (Cameron) Conrad. She…
