Money bag stolen from shopping cart. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A money bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen from a shopping cart in the Shop N Save parking lot on West US 10 Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim reported the theft to police. The case remains…
Obituary: Daniel Sanregret, 68, Scottville. One of the world’s most talented and fiery Yoopers…is no longer. The man, the myth, the legend, Daniel Lee Sanregret unexpectedly joined the stars in the heavens on Sept. 18, 2019. The Man: Dan was born in L’Anse on December 26, 1950, to the late and great Frank Sanregret and Hazel Jestila (Carr). He spent…
“The Devil We Know” environmental movie to be shown. LUDINGTON — AFFEW Friends of the Environment is sponsoring a presentation of the film “The Devil We Know”, presented by Cheryl Kallio from Freshwater Future, on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. After the movie, Kallio will answer questions about PFAS. Well…
Scottville Optimist Club donates to MCE athletic boosters. CUSTER — Members of the Scottville Optimist Club recently presented a check for $650 to the Mason County Eastern Athletics Club for the club’s work selling concessions this summer at the Scottville Clown Band Shell weekly concert series. Club members Nancy Sanford and Julie VanDyke presented the check to the booster club…
School addresses safety concerns following stun gun, knife incident. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Pentwater Public School Superintendent Scott Karaptian called a meeting Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, addressing Monday’s incident which involved a student carrying a stun gun and knife at the high school. A 17-year-old male student was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department Wednesday, Sept. 18. He…
Preferred Credit Union awards $500 to MCC teacher. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary fourth grade student Sophia Quick has learned a valuable lesson in saving money. She has a student savings account at Preferred Credit Union, and as a result of her deposits, Sophia got to share a reward with her classmates. Joy Jensen,…
Inhalant use arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 23-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police for use of inhalants and probation violation in the 400 block of East Dowland Street shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, according to the Ludington Police Department. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. The following is other police activity…
Teen arrested for carrying stun gun, knife at school. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – A 17-year-old man was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department Wednesday, Sept. 18, for allegedly carrying a stun gun and a knife at Pentwater High School. Pentwater Police Department arrested the 17-year-old following an incident that occurred Monday, Sept. 16, at the high school, according to a post…
Obituary; Julie Quinn, 67, Ludington. Julie A. Quinn, 67, of Ludington, lost her long battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Julie was born in Ludington on July 2, 1952, the daughter of Emery and Illeane (Summerfield) Marrison. She married James Quinn on September 11, 1971 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington. Julie graduated from Ludington High School, class…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 18, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Julie Ann Quinn, 67, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington, with Rev. Domingo F. Shriver presiding. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at…
The Scoop: WSCC Performing Arts Series kicks off. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Danny V speaks with Ted Malt, West Shore Community College professor of performing arts about the 2019-2020 performing arts series that kicks off Thursday with a performance of “The Voice” finalist Josh Davis. The Scoop is a presentation of Safe Harbor Credit Union.
VanderWall, rocker Ted Nugent testify against deer baiting ban. LANSING — Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, along with musician and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent and Rep. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, testified on Tuesday before the House Government Operations Committee on House Bill 4687, Hoitenga’s legislation that would enhance hunting activities in the state. VanderWall introduced the same measure, Senate Bill 37, in the Senate. The…
College preparing to unveil sculpture. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Earlier today, a 9-feet high bronze sculpture, titled “Daedayl,” was placed atop a granite base on the north side of West Shore Community College’s Schoenherr Campus Center. The College will formally unveil the sculpture in a ceremony on Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., outside of the campus center. The sculpture…
MCC Education Sportman’s Banquet is Thursday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation is holding its inaugural Sportsman’s Banquet Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Graystone Convention Center, 4079 W. US 10. Proceeds from the event support the MCC Educational Foundation and MCC school projects. Admission is $30 per adult or $50 for two adults;…
Zonta, WSCC, library sponsor human trafficking awareness programs. LUDINGTON — Members of the Zonta Club of Ludington Area placed red sand in sidewalk cracks at James Street Plaza in downtown Ludington as the kick off for Human Trafficking Awareness events taking place in Mason County. #RedSandProject is a nationwide campaign where participants place red sand in sidewalk cracks to represent…
FloraCraft announces promotions. LUDINGTON — FloraCraft recently announced three promotions intended to meet the needs of the growing business. Steve Carlson, Mike Smith and Phil Gable are stepping into roles of increased responsibility and oversight. “It’s an exciting time at FloraCraft as we continue to innovate and expand our product offerings in a competitive marketplace,” said CEO Eric Erwin. “Expanding the…
Disorderly arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Sept. 16, 2019: 12:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 43-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for disorderly conduct, North Sherman Street and East Tinkham Avenue, City of Ludington. 2:05 p.m., (LPD), a 20-year-old homeless man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 600 block of North Washington Avenue,…
Lighthouse keepers plan major lighthouse repairs. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association’s board of directors has identified $2 million of projects that it would like to see accomplished. During the organization’s recent annual meeting, attended by 106 members and guests, board Vice President Al Cocconi and Executive Director Peter Manting discussed the board’s vision for the…
Mostly sunny and warm Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds will be light and variable. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Mostly sunny. High 79; low 61 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: SSE 9 mph day; SSE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 7:27…
Obituary: Clyde Abrahamson, 95, Ludington. Clyde W. Abrahamson passed away September 7, 2019 at Spectrum Health Ludington at the age of 95. He died of complications from Pneumonia. He led a wonderful life and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Clyde W. Abrahamson was born in Ludington on March 5, 1924. He had a twin brother who passed…
Fog likely overnight and into morning, upper 70s Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly cloudy tonight. Areas of patchy fog likely. Low temperature of 57 degrees. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 Areas of patchy fog early then mostly cloudy skies turning to partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 78; low 59. Precipitation: 10% Wind: SSE 5 mph day; SE 4…
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