Obituary: Rosemary Perrone, 60, Scottville. Rosemary Perrone, 60, formerly of Benton Harbor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her home in Scottville. Rosemary was born June 17, 1958 in Jonesborough, Ark., the daughter of William “Bill” and Hazel Isom. She graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1976 and received her hardware certificate through Ace Hardware.…
Uttering and publishing charges top felony arraignments, posted April 18, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jeffrey Clay Young, 49, homeless, was arrested Apr. 7 by LPD on three counts of uttering & publishing (accusation of forging, altering, or counterfeiting legal records or deeds); and fourth offense habitual offender. Preliminary…
79th District Court sentencings, posted April 18, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Carrie Ann Carr, 38, of 115 W. Second St., Scottville, pleaded no contest Apr. 17 to larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail…
Retired teacher, alumnus express support for Ludington school bond. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…
WSCC nursing students hold symposium. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s graduating nursing students held a nursing symposium on Wednesday, April 17, in the college’s Tech Center atrium. The nursing students researched and displayed professional style scientific posters to disseminate their knowledge in various evidence-based nursing practices. “Evidence-based practice is a decision-making model in which nurses question existing nursing…
Win With Wellness event to partner kids with seniors at Oakview. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness Fit Club program is partnering with Oakview Medical Care Facility to offer a multigenerational event on Thursday, April 30, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. The event will partner children with seniors from Oakview Medical Care Facility as they make a recycled…
Joe Lancour Memorial Scholarship Golf Scramble is May 31. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The inaugural Joe Lancour Memorial Scholarship Golf Scramble will be held Friday, May 31 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club and Hemlock Golf Club. Lancour was a 2004 graduate of Ludington High School who was killed by small arms fire during an ambush in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan…
Michigan launches industrial hemp ag pilot program. LANSING – Farmers, processors and institutions of higher learning who are interested in Michigan’s newest agricultural crop – industrial hemp – will now have an opportunity to test the waters under the state’s new Industrial Hemp Ag Pilot Program. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)…
Drug take back day is April 27. LUDINGTON — National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 27. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is collaborating with local law enforcement, West Michigan Community Mental Health, and The Leeward Initiative to provide an opportunity for community members to discard their old prescription medications in a safe manner. Residents can…
More rain possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, April 18, 2019. Showers early becoming steady light rain later in the day. Cloudy in the evening. High 51; low 37. Precipitation: 70% day; 20% evening. Wind: WNW 13 mph day; NNW 12 mph evening. Humidity: 88% day; 82% evening Sunrise: 6:57 a.m.; sunset: 8:32 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019.…
Free Soil Twp. man charged with murder following shooting death. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of 10550 N. US 31, Free Soil Township was arraigned today in Mason County’s 79th District Court on open murder charges, and three other counts, in connection to a shooting incident that took place Tuesday, April 16, at his…
Arrest warrants issued for shooting suspect. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued arrest warrants for Corey Beekman, 32, in connection to the double shooting that took place Tuesday morning at a residence in the 10000 block of US 31. The shooting resulted in the death of an unidentified male…
Blessing of the Boats scheduled for June 1. #LudingtonEvents. LUDINGTON — Celebrating a maritime tradition that dates back centuries ago, Safe Harbor Credit Union and Ludington Bay Brewing are teaming up to bring a Blessing of the Boats to Ludington on Saturday, June 1 at Ludington Municipal Marina. Registration begins at noon for the 2 p.m. event. “This is an…
Lake Jump, matching grant, raise over $70K for splash pad. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Last weekend’s Ludington Lake Jump raised $35,181 for the planned Ludington Splash Pad. The amount is being matched through a Public Spaces Community Places grant through Michigan Economic Development Corporation, doubling the amount raised to $70,362. The Lake Jump was sponsored by 37 businesses. Hardman Construction of…
Obituary: Richard Quinn, 79, Scottville. Richard L. Quinn, 79, of Scottville and formerly of Fowlerville, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, April 12, 2019. Richard was born on November 23, 1939 in Detroit, the son of Liall and Margaret Quinn. He graduated from Pershing High School of Detroit in 1958 and married Rose Marie Barchi. Richard was employed by…
Recent births, reported April 17, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jacob Dale Zacharda, the son of Rachel Groendyke and Jarrett Zacharda of Baldwin, was born April 12, 2019. Joseph Hills, the son of Valeria Herevia and Joseph Hills of Baldwin, was born April 12, 2019. Ariana Mae Shinsky, the daughter of Kayla and Brandon Shinsky of…
Martincheck retires as Custer Twp. treasurer; Jolly appointed. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — During the regular Custer Township Board of Trustees meeting held April 15, 2019 the Custer Township Board voted to accept a letter of resignation from Maxine (Micki) Martinchek, Custer Township Treasurer, effective April 30, 2019. “While we are all sad to lose her we certainly understand her desire…
Thunderstorms possible later today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Rain and thunderstorms possible. High 50; low 48 Precipitation: 90% day; 100% evening Wind: ESE 11 mph day; SSE 11 mph evening. Humidity: 84% day; 89% evening. Sunrise: 6:58 a.m.; sunset: 8:31 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019. Showers early becoming steady light rain later in the day.…
Taranko’s funeral to be aired on radio. LUDINGTON — St. Simon Catholic Church has announced the funeral of County Commissioner Wally Taranko will be broadcast live on WLCV, FM 103.9, beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. The broadcast will also be online at http://108.178.13.122:8307/. All Mason County government buildings will be closed Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in honor…
1 dead, suspect in custody following Free Soil Township shooting. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — One person has been detained following a double shooting that resulted in one death and one person hospitalized this morning, Tuesday, April 16, at a residence on US 31 between Hoague and Koenig roads. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said…
Sheridan Township duo arrested in connection to drug death. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Michael Thomas Martinez, 34, of 4513 North Benson Road, Sheridan Township, and Neta Margett Sohn, 33, of the same address, were recently arraigned before Magistrate Patricia Baker on five count felony complaints in 79th District Court-Mason County. The charges arise out of the death…
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