Three seasons of Jump Around Fun Center. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Jump Around Fun Center, located near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and M-116, is now in its third season. Beginning next Tuesday, June 11, it will be open Tuesday through Sunday, from noon to 8 p.m., weather permitting. The center is open this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8…
Obituary: Lexus (Rangel) Crnkovic, 20, Ludington. Lexus Belle (Rangel) Crnkovic, 20, of Ludington passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Lexus was born August 28, 1998 in Manistee to Joseph Rangel and Tiffany Edel. She attended Ludington Area Catholic School. She went on to graduate from Mason County Central High School in 2016, where she received the H.J. Bacon Award for…
Obituary: Laura Walker, 95, Ludington. Laura Ellen Walker (nee Beebe) passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home at Ludington Woods. Laura was 95-years -old and was blessed with a full and rich life. Laura was born to Albert and Ellen (Stewart) Beebe on September 17, 1923 at her family home in Fountain. She attended school in Fountain…
Assaults, crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, June 5, 2019: – 8:04 a.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and Oceana Drive, Summit Township. – 12:20 p.m., (MSP), a 38-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested on a warrant, 400 block of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:11…
Branch woman arrested after allegedly running over ex’s foot. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP – A 29-year-old Fountain woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after she allegedly ran over – with a vehicle – the foot of a 34-year-old Fountain man with whom she had a previous relationship, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred at a residence Thursday,…
Obituary: Laude Hartrum, Jr., 88, Pentwater. Laude Elmer Hartrum Jr., age 88, of Pentwater formerly of Hebron, Ill., passed away March 16, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. He was born July 15, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Laude E. and Ruth G. (Hall) Hartrum Sr. Laude graduated from Taft High School in 1946. He went on to attend Augustana…
‘The Faygo Book’ author, and floats at library June 14. LUDINGTON — Joe Grimm, author of “The Faygo Book”, will pay a special visit to the Mason County District Library in Ludington at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 14, for an afternoon of first-rate storytelling, book signing and question-and-answer time with guests, as well a Faygo float tasting party. Grimm is…
Warm temperatures and sunny skies for most of weekend. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, June 7, 2019 Sunny skies. High 82; low 54. Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: ENE 5 mph day; E 4 mph evening. Humidity: 61% day; 68% evening. Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.; sunset: 9:25 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 Mostly sunny. High 83; low 60 Precipitation:…
The Scoop: Todd Reed, 49 years of photography. Art center exhibit launches Friday. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, we have a special guest, photographer Todd Reed. Todd discusses his exhibit that begins Friday, June 7 at Ludington Area Center for the Arts titled “Todd Reed’s Photography Retrospective: 49 Years and Counting.” LUDINGTON — For nearly 50 years outdoor photographer Todd Reed has…
Larceny charges top recent arraignments, posted June 6, 2019. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Larry Arthur Collins, no age listed, homeless, was arrested May 29 by MCSO on a felony charge of larceny in a building. Probable cause hearing: June 5 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent. -Cody Ethan Bayer, 22, of 407…
79th District Court sentencings, posted June 6, 2019 #MasonCountyCrime The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Anthony Earl Green, 42, of 104 S. Staffon St., Ludington, pleaded guilty May 28 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary…
Miss Mason County Pageant applications being accepted. SCOTTVILLE — The Miss Mason County Scholarship Pageant, is accepting applicants. The pageant is a part of the Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration and will take place on Tuesday, July 9 at 8 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. The MCC Jazz Band will begin playing beforehand at 7pm. The newly crowned…
Taylor Road closure. LOGAN TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP — Taylor Road between Anthony and Hawley roads has been closed to all through traffic due to damage caused by trucks, effective Thursday, June 6. Residents and emergency responders will have full access to Taylor Road, according to Eric Nelson, county highway engineer of the Mason County Road Commission. The roadway is posted at…
Fountain Road closure. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fountain Road between Griffin and Larson roads will be closed to all through traffic beginning Monday, June 10. At that time, repairs of a culvert will take place. The roadway is anticipated to be opened by early afternoon that day.
100 students to get free plane rides for good attendance. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — About 100 local students will be getting free airplane rides this Saturday as a reward to having good attendance at school. The event is being organized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Pathways to Potential with rides being provided by Mason County Pilots…
Obituary: Robert Tracy, 72, of Custer. Robert G. Tracy, 72, of Chelsea and Custer passed away suddenly at his home on June 3, 2019. He was born March 17, 1947 in Manistee to Robert Burton and Mary Margaret (Despres) Tracy. He grew up on the rivers of Mason County with his siblings and friends. He graduated from Mason County Central…
Accelerated meetings center on building Michigan’s infrastructure By state Rep. Jack O’Malley LANSING — For six weeks, the House Transportation Committee set out on a mission to thoroughly examine how roads are built so we can deliver a better value for Michigan taxpayers. We doubled our meetings per week to ask the tough questions that residents need answered to help…
Library to host Teddy Bear Picnic. SCOTTVILLE — Children of all ages are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic on Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Mason County District Library in Scottville. Guests should bring their teddy bear or favorite toy to the picnic where they will hear stories and enjoy a special picnic on the library’s front lawn. Children below…
Water Safety Day is Saturday, June 8. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department’s annual Water Safety Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a free hot dog lunch and giveaways courtesy of Ludington Walmart and West Shore Bank. Numerous Police, Fire, EMS personnel and emergency vehicles will be at the…
Recent deaths, posted June 6, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Laura Ellen Walker, 95, of Ludington, died on June 4, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10:00 am. A full obituary will run in a later…
History: Finding James Law, Civil War veteran, Sheridan Twp. farmer. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory I have a confession. I really enjoy walking around cemeteries. I find myself stopping at random…
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