WSCC nursing class holding family 5K fun walk/run.

March 31, 2019

WSCC nursing class holding family 5K fun walk/run. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College nursing class will hold a family 5K fun walk/run on Saturday, April 20, starting east of the Recreation Center parking lot. Early registration takes place until April 10 at a cost of $25 and includes a t-shirt. Forms are available at www.westshore.edu. Regular registration…

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Recent deaths, posted March 31, 2019

March 31, 2019

Recent deaths, posted March 31, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joyce Eleanor Major, 93, of Scottville, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Mason County Reformed Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Arrangements were entrusted to oak…

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E-Sports event is April 6.

March 30, 2019

E-Sports event is April 6. LUDINGTON — The NBA 2K19 E-Sports Championship will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Foster Elementary, 505 E. Foster St. The event is for ages 8 to 18; children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign in is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.…

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Obituary: Gregory Kozlowski, 84, Fountain.

March 29, 2019

Obituary: Gregory Kozlowski, 84, Fountain. Gregory S. Kozlowski, 84, of Fountain passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home.  Greg was born on February 19, 1935 in Chicago, the son of Adelbert and Jeanine (Granica) Kozlowski and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1952.  He served his country in the post Korean Conflict era with the United…

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Obituary: Dennis Gorman, 61, Scottville.

March 29, 2019

Obituary: Dennis Gorman, 61, Scottville. Dennis Robert Gorman, 61, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Dennis was born May 6, 1957 to Frederick W. Gorman II & Joan L. Dehoff (LaVance).  Dennis graduated from Mason County Central High School, class of 1975.  He was employed by Bigard & Huggard Drilling Inc. as a rough-neck and as a…

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Recent deaths, posted March 29, 2019

March 29, 2019

Recent deaths, posted March 29, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Gregory Kozlowski, 84, of Fountain died on Thursday, March 28 at home.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Wilma R. Diesing, 97, of Chelsea, formerly of Scottville, died on Sunday, March 24 in Chelsea.  Funeral arrangements are…

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Over $53 in gas stolen from Scottville EZ Mart.

March 29, 2019

Over $53 in gas stolen from Scottville EZ Mart. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – A thief or thieves drove away with $53.57 in fuel from the Scottville EZ Mart on East US 10 Thursday, March 28, shortly after 11:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 27, 2019:…

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE

March 29, 2019

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.  PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made the 23rd day of…

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Producing child sexually abusive material tops recent arraignments

March 28, 2019

Producing child sexually abusive material tops recent arraignments LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert Anthony Pierce, 21, of 210 N. Gaylord St., Ludington, was arraigned on felony charges of child sexually abusive commercial activity and using a computer to commit a crime. The charges stem from his arrest by the Ludington…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 28, 2019.

March 28, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted March 28, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Sharlene Flores, 41, of 605 Kosciusko, Manistee, pleaded guilty Mar. 19 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 33 days in jail with credit for three days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year;…

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Deputies awaken residents during chimney fire.

March 28, 2019

Deputies awaken residents during chimney fire. #MasonCountyNews AMBER TOWNSHIP – Mason County sheriff’s deputies awakened two people who were sleeping inside a house during a chimney fire Wednesday, March 27, shortly after 5:32 a.m. ​in the 1700 block of North US 31, said Sheriff Kim Cole. “The deputies responded to a reported chimney fire and were able to awaken two…

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Obituary: Villie Kirkpatrick “Kirk” Webb, 78, of Ludington

March 28, 2019

Obituary: Villie Kirkpatrick “Kirk” Webb, 78, of Ludington Villie Kirkpatrick “Kirk” Webb, 78, of Ludington passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born July 8, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lewis Mallory and Ann (Kirkpatrick) Webb I. Kirk married Ruth Raymond on October 18, 1975 in Cincinnati. Kirk worked as a lineman for Cincinnati Gas and Electric (Duke Energy)…

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Thunderstorms possible this morning.

March 28, 2019

Thunderstorms possible this morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, March 28, 2019 Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy skies late. High 49; low 31 Precipitation: 40% day; 10% evening. Wind: W 9 mph day; NE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 77%. Sunrise: 7:34 a.m.; sunset: 8:06 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 Mostly cloudy. Periods of rain in the evening,…

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Recent deaths, posted March 27, 2019

March 27, 2019

Recent deaths, posted March 27, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Wayne Kittle, 72, of Ludington died on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com. Ruth Ann Wilbur, 75, of Fountain died on Friday, March 22, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com.   Beads & Blooms Florist, 78…

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Pistol found in car during drunk driving arrest.

March 27, 2019

Pistol found in car during drunk driving arrest. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Mason County deputies found a .22 caliber pistol between the front seats of a vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday, March 26, shortly after 7 p.m. on US 10 west of Jebavy Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 46-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for…

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April is Youth Month at Safe Harbor Credit Union.

March 27, 2019

April is Youth Month at Safe Harbor Credit Union. LUDINGTON — The official theme for the 2019 National Credit Union Youth Month is “The Future is Yours… Picture it! Save for it! Share it!”. This theme encourages young members to look forward to their futures, picture their goals, and learn how to save their money to chase their dreams. This April, celebrate…

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Cloudy today, rain possible tonight.

March 27, 2019

Cloudy today, rain possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening. High 49; low 42 Precipitation: 10% day; 30% evening. Wind: S 15 mph day; SSW 14 mph evening Humidity: 53% day; 66% evening. Sunrise: 7:36 a.m.; 8:05 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019 Scattered thunderstorms in the morning,…

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Scottville man pleads no contest in December 2017 vehicular death.

March 26, 2019
Scottville man pleads no contest in December 2017 vehicular death.

Scottville man pleads no contest in December 2017 vehicular death. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to one year discretionary jail time for up to one year for the December 1, 2017 vehicular death of Benjamin Compeau, 35, of Scottville. Laurance Russell Adams, Jr., of 104 E. Third St., pleaded no contest in 79th District Court recently…

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Mason, Oceana counties implement CodeRED alert system.

March 26, 2019

Mason, Oceana counties implement CodeRED alert system. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON – Following a thorough evaluation of alerting systems, Mason and Oceana counties have implemented CodeRED, a high-speed emergency mass notification service. Thanks to a donation from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant, the CodeRED system will serve as the primary emergency public warning system to both citizens and visitors. The system sends…

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Local activities planned during April for sexual assault awareness month.

March 26, 2019

Local activities planned during April for sexual assault awareness month. #COVE Nearly one in five women in the US have experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their lives, while one in 67 American men have experienced rape or attempted rape. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) has several activities planned…

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Deer population on the rise in Ludington.

March 26, 2019

Deer population on the rise in Ludington. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON – The Ludington Police Department is warning residents that the deer population is on the rise in the city limits and is urging residents to not feed them. “Some Ludington residents are concerned about the increased number of deer in the City of Ludington,” states a post on LPD’s Facebook page.…

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