LHS prom royalty. LUDINGTON —- There was a tie this year for Ludington High School Junior/Senior Prom Queen. Shown, at left, is Queen Claire Leikert, daughter of Dr. Kari and Michael Leikert; in center is King J.T. Walunas, son of Sara and Tom Walunas; and Queen Kennedy Kirby, daughter of Beth and Rich Kirby.
More details released on Monday motorcycle/car crash. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released more details on the car/motorcycle crash that occurred Monday afternoon on US 10 near the Nelson Road intersection. According to Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred at 2:05 p.m. when Carol Ann Wilson, 77, of Mears was…
County voters to decide on four millage proposals in August. #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County voters will be asked to approved four countywide millage requests during the Aug. 7 Primary Election. The county board of commissioners approved requests today, Tuesday, May 15, to place the issues on the ballot. Two of the millage requests — Oakview…
Recent deaths, posted May 15, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Mary L. Horan, 76, of Fountain died Sunday, May 13, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Richard Jameson, 90, of Scottville died Sunday, May 13, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Dale Bennett, 63, of Branch died Sunday, May…
Faith has been center of undersheriff’s career. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Bible sits on the corner of Undersheriff Jody Hartley’s desk at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. It is not for decoration, but for reference. It serves as a reminder to him of his faith in Jesus Christ and that there are many people who pray for…
Motorcyclist critical following US 10 crash.#MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash on US 10 east of the intersection of Nelson Road Monday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred with a BMW328i, that was westbound on US 10, apparently attempted to make a lefthand turn into the plaza…
Police investigating 2 weekend deaths, overdoses suspected. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — Drug overdoses are the suspected causes of two separate deaths that occurred over the weekend, according to Ludington Police Capt. Mike Harrie. At 2:57 p.m. on Friday, May 11, emergency personnel responded to the 300 block of East Melendy Street where a 24-year-old Ludington man died. At 2:32 p.m. on…
Syringes found at crash scene. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Used syringes, alcohol and marijuana were recovered at a vehicle crash scene Saturday, May 12, at 12:43 p.m. on Lakeshore Drive near Golfwood Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 22-year-old Wilmore, Kentucky man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, open intoxicants and possession of marijuana following the one-vehicle…
1 injured after offramp crash. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — One person was injured following a two vehicle crash at Pere Marquette Township and the northbound off-ramp of US 31 Monday morning. The crash occurred about 9 a.m. when a Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck, that was exiting the expressway, apparently failed to yield the right-of-way for Chrysler LeBaron that was southbound…
Crashes, OWI arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, May 11, 2018: – 3:30 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Dowland and Washington streets, City of Ludington. Saturday, May 12, 2018: – 2:55 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Landon Road, Branch Township. – 5:57…
Recent deaths, posted May 14, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Alexander “Xander” Levi Ellis, 24, of Ludington, died on Friday, May 11, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths. Full list of 2018 deaths.
Recent births, reported May 14, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Calliope Breeze Nehm, the daughter of Brittany Thrailkill and Mason Nehm of Scottville, was born May 10, 2018. Juan Humberto Solis, Jr., the son of Alice Ortiz and Juan Solis of Ludington, was born May 10, 2018. Carl Britton Nelson, Jr., the son of Ann Sinclair-Nelson…
Town hall meeting to seek resident’s perspective of life here. LUDINGTON — A town hall meeting titled “A Great Place to Live” will be held on Wednesday, May 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. The event is being hosted by AFFEW environmental group and Bridge Magazine. The meeting will provide participants with…
Safe Harbor Credit Union donates to Staircase Youth Services. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union donated $1,000 to Staircase Youth Services Friday during a presentation at the Staircase office located inside Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. Safe Harbor President Adam Johnson said the money was raised by employees and members of the credit union during its observation of…
WSCC paving to begin May 14; power outage May 19. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — There will be a campus-wide power outage at West Shore Community College on Saturday, May 19, to replace the damaged electrical switch gear which failed earlier this year. Consumers Energy will shut down power to the entire campus at the substation beginning at 8 a.m. If the work proceeds as…
This story has been updated at 12:30 p.m. Women arraigned on armed robbery charges. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The two women suspected of robbing a cash advance store Wednesday were arraigned in 79th District Court Thursday. Taya Ilene Wrightsman, 21, of 5616 N. Budzynski Road, Sheridan Township, and Koreana Lynn Reid, 18, the same address, have each…
79th District Court arraignments, sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Branden Arlie Straub, 29, of 179 N. Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of possession of cocaine, heroine or another narcotic less than 25 grams.…
Caritas Food Pantry and Meijer partner to provide hunger relief. By Kelly Glover, Manager, Caritas Food Pantry. CUSTER — People in our community continue to struggle every day to pay their bills and put food on their tables. Some are even forced to choose between the two, a heartbreaking decision that no one should have to make. I’m pleased to…
.png)
-Mason-County-Press.png)
