Coast Guardsman from Ludington charged with murder. ALAMEDA, California – A Coast Guard member from Ludington was charged Wednesday following a 7-month investigation into the death of another Coast Guardsman in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, in January. Coast Guard Seaman Ethan W. Tucker was charged with violating seven articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to the death of the alleged victim who also held the…
Dry weekend expected. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A beach hazard statement issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Exepct clear skies the rest of this evening. Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 Mainly sunny during the day. High 70; low 48 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 9 mph day; NE 5…
Felony theft tops recent arraignments, Aug. 29, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dennis Ray Howard, 43, of 94 E. 16th St., Holland, was arrested Aug. 24 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 4 at…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Aug. 29, 2019 #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Gary Mitchell Gibson, 67, of 1536 Betty Ave., Pere Marquette Township, pleaded guilty Aug. 27 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OUIL) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day…
The Makers: Eating and growing rainbows. 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 local areas to find those…
Beach advisories continue through Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A beach hazard statement issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect. Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions continue. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected, as well as rip currents. Lakeshore flooding and beach erosion are likely. Water forced into channels between pier heads may flood portions of…
Sheriff’s report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019: 9:16 a.m., a 36-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 11:11 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 1:34 p.m., a 26-year-old Manistee woman was arrested on…
Couple allegedly cause disturbance, resist arrest at apartment complex. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 43-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing a police officer, and a 39-year-old Ludington man was arrested for resisting and obstructing a police officer and bond violation Tuesday, Aug. 27, shortly after 10 p.m. at 143 North Jebavy Drive following…
Farm Bureau to host legislative breakfast. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a legislative breakfast to meet and discuss local and state legislative issues. Senator Curt Vander Wall, State Representative Jack O’Malley and various Mason County commissioners are expected to attend to update and inform MCFB members of current issues related to agriculture. It will be held…
Obituary: Ann Stahelin, 88, Ludington. Ann T. Stahelin, 88, of Ludington passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 after a long illness. Ann Therese Montcalm was born October 24, 1930 in Munising to Edward and Minnie (Beauparland) Montcalm. She was their last surviving child. Ann taught for many years Ludington Area Schools as an elementary and learning disabilities teacher before she…
Historical society plans major changes including downtown research center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society is planning some major changes within the next few years, including the purchase of a former downtown Ludington bank building. An announcement was made today to the historical society’s membership. The changes, which will cost over $5 million,…
The Scoop: Back to school with the superintendents. #TheScoop. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks about heading back to school with the superintendents of the Mason County public school districts: Paul Shoup, Mason County Eastern; Jason Kennedy, Ludington Area School District; and Jeff Mount, Mason County Central. The Scoop is a presentation of Safe Harbor Credit Union and…
Man with 19 convictions arraigned on theft-related charges. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Holland, Michigan man has been arraigned in 79th District Court on charges stemming from the thefts of several items from Ludington-area stores Saturday, Aug. 24, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Dennis Ray Howard has been arraigned on charges, which include receiving and concealing stolen property…
Flooding and beach advisories issued for Wednesday, Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a lakeshore flood advisory until 5 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29. A beach hazard statement for the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mason County and surrounding areas remains in effect through late Wednesday evening, Aug. 30. High wave action, strong currents and dangerous swimming…
Travel trailer valued at $18,000 stolen. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 26-foot-long 2019 Cherokee Coach Travel trailer valued at $18,000 was stolen from a parking lot in the 10000 block of North US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The trailer has a Michigan registration of E053320. It was reported stolen at noon Monday, Aug. 26. If anyone has…
Alleged heroin dealer on moped arrested. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested Monday, Aug. 26, around noon after he was stopped at James Street and Ludington Avenue by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy for failure to signal a turn on a moped, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “He was found to be in possession of numerous…
Fin & Feather Club offering pistol classes. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will offer two pistol classes in the next two months. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the club will offer a Ladies’ Basic Pistol Class and on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5, the club will offer a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) class. Ladies’ Basic Pistol…
North breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has closed the north breakwater due to current weather conditions. The National The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement for the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mason County and surrounding areas today, Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dangerous waves and currents are expected.
Decker Road closure SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Decker Road, between US 31 and Darr Road, will be closed to all traffic due to a culvert replacement beginning Wednesday, Aug. 28, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The culvert is located about .1 mile east of US 31. Work is anticipated to take about three days.
Obituary: Roger Olson, 82, Ludington. Roger Oliver Olson, 82, of Ludington, passed away on August 25, 2019. Roger was born on April 22, 1937 in Ludington, the son of Oliver and Agnes (Petersen) Olson. He graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1955 and attended Ferris State University. Roger married Marilyn Christensen on August 6, 1960. He worked on the…
Man sentenced to jail for child sexually-abusive material. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 22-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 26, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of distributing/promoting child sexually-abusive material. Robert Anthony Pierce, of 210 N. Gaylord St., pleaded “no contest” to…
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