The Makers: The Red Door Gallery, making art, teaching future artists. The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” Mason County Press is looking around the…
Scottville truck driver involved in Ottawa County fatal crash. GRAND HAVEN TWP. (Ottawa County) — A Scottville man was involved in a two vehicle crash on US 31 Thursday, July 11, that resulted in the death of a 59-year-old Spring Lake woman. The Grand Haven Tribune reported that John William Olson, 58, of Scottville, was driving a semi-truck was traveling…
1 injured following US 10-US 31 crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person was transported by ambulance to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a two vehicle crash this morning on US 10 at the US 31 bypass. The injured female appeared to have non-life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred about 9 a.m. and involved a Chevrolet Equinox and a Ford Flex. Responding…
Warrant arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, July 10, 2019: 3 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 37-year-old Newaygo woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 9 p.m., (MSP), a 26-year-old Baldwin man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, 100 block of West…
Recent deaths, posted July 12, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lillian Lawson, 94, formerly of Ludington, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019. A funeral will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Family will greet friends starting at…
Hawley Road bridge now open. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — Construction on the Hawley Road bridge between Campbell and Masten roads was completed today, Thursday, July 11, 2019. The bridge was closed on Jan. 14, 2019 and construction was originally scheduled to be completed by June 14. The construction project included removing the bridge over the South Branch of the Pere Marquette…
Conrad Road closure. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Conrad Road, between Pere Marquette Highway and Meyers Road will be closed to all through traffic on Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16 to allow for tree removal by the Mason County Road Commission. Barricades will be placed at Pere Marquette Highway and Meyers Road warning motorists of the road closure.
Man arraigned on felony charges for taking unauthorized nude photos LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: #MasonCountyCourts Felonies -Jeffrey Lee Steiger, 32, of 17320 Laketon Ave., Casnovia, Michigan, was arrested June 30 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of surveilling an unclothed person and capturing/distributing images of an unclothed…
Accused Walmart ‘under ringer’ wanted for car theft. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 42-year-old Mears man was arrested at Walmart Wedesday, July 10, for “under ringing” merchandise in the self checkout lane, allegedly stealing a total of $146, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County sheriff’s deputies, who were at the store for an unrelated matter, were made…
Beach hazard in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, July 11, 2019 The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement, in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. High waves of 3 to 5 feet, along with strong currents are expected, which will create a high swim risk from midday hours through this evening. The north breakwater in Ludington…
Shoplifting, gas drive-off top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, July 10, 2019: – 12:33 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 61-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant from the 79th District Court for failure to appear, 9100 block of North Oceana Drive, Oceana County. – 10:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s…
Recent deaths, posted July 11, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lynda May Smith, 78, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2019 deaths
North breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has closed the north breakwater to pedestrian traffic due to current weather conditions. Police Chief Mark Barnett said the decision will be re-evaluated later in the day.
Cash box stolen in greenhouse break-in. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – An intruder or intruders broke into Green Meadow Produce and Greenhouse, located in the 2600 block of East US 10, through a window and stole a cash box containing an undisclosed amount of money, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The break-in was reported Monday morning, July 8, and occurred…
Golaszewski crowned Miss Mason County 2019 SCOTTVILLE — Jennie Golaszewski was crowned Miss Mason County Tuesday evening during the Miss Mason County Scholarship Pageant at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Andrea Shoop was crowned runner-up. Golaszewski is the daughter of Robert and Rebecca Golaszewski, of Fountain. She is a senior at Mason County Central High School. Shoop is the daughter of…
Police investigate car break-in, theft from building. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 8, 2019: 12:12 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, with minor injury, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 1:47 p.m., (MCSO), littering, 400 block of East Beyer Road, Sherman Township. The victim reported several bags a trash…
Promise Zone board vacancy. The Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board is seeking Mason County residents who are interested in serving the community by being appointed to a vacancy on the Board of the Mason County Promise Zone Authority. The vacancy has been created by the resignation of Authority Board member Nicholas Krieger, who was recently appointed to fill a…
Tickets on sale for Stratford on the Avenue. LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company will hold its fourth annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival the last weekend of July and the first weekend of August at Rotary Park (formerly City Park). This two-weekend event will feature local actors in outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, to…
Showers or thunderstorm possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Party cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm possible. High 85; low 63 Precipitation: 20% day; 40% evening. Wind: S 13 mph day; WSW 11 mph evening. Humidity: 65% day; 83% evening. Sunrise: 6:11 a.m.; sunset: 9:28 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 Considerable clouds early with…
Sheriff K-9 Cash passes away. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole announced today that the sheriff’s office’s K-9 dog, Cash, died unexpectedly Monday, July 8. “Cash had worked this past Fourth of July Weekend with his handler, Deputy Ken Baum during what would be considered a ‘routine’ weekend,” Sheriff Cole stated.”He was found deceased by Ken shortly before 6…
Obituary: Sondra Sue (Schwink) Thurston Breeding, 77, of Ludington Sondra Sue (Schwink) Thurston Breeding, 77 of Ludington, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019, at her home surrounded by her children. Her devotion to family and her firm belief in God supported her in this journey and ultimately gave her peace. Sondra was born on February 3, 1942, in St.…
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