Montcalm Co. man dies after falling from truck tailgate. This story has been updated. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Crystal (Montcalm County) man died Sunday evening after falling from the tailgate of a moving pickup truck and striking his head on the roadway. The incident occurred about 6:58 p.m. near the intersection of Landon and Young roads. According to Mason…
Vehicle crashes into building at Kings Corner. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A vehicle crashed into a storage building adjacent to the Kings Corner store at the southwest corner of US 31 and Fountain Road early Sunday evening, Sept. 1, 2019. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Mike Fort, a Dodge Durango driven by a 61-year-old Twin Lake woman, was southbound on…
Partly cloudy Monday, thunderstorms possible Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy skies this evening with a low temperature of 55 degrees. Winds will be light and variable. Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, Labor Day Partly cloudy High 74; low 54 Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: NW 8 mph day; ENE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 85% evening.…
Obituary: Donna Ledger, 78, Ludington. Donna Jean Ledger, 78, of Ludington passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born March 8, 1941 in Big Rapids to Harold and Hazel (Emery) Rose. Donna attended Big Rapids High School. She married the late Fredric “Fritz” Ledger on November 21, 1958. After taking time to raise and take care of her family,…
West Shore Banks lends PM Memorial Association funds to complete repairs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Memorial Association, with the help of West Shore Bank, is moving forward with completing its first phase campaign of raising $224,000 to complete the renovations of the historic cross. On Friday, the association announced that West Shore Bank…
Smith & Eddy Insurance sponsors MCC gym floor project. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — As Mason County Central High School students return to school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, they will find a freshly restored gymnasium floor. This is the first time the floor has been re-sanded and re-painted since it was built in 2007, said Athletic Director Tim Genson.…
The Scoop: Talking to Scottville mayor, city manager. SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Scottville Mayor Bruce Krieger and City Manager Courtney Magaluk about some of the things happening in the City of Scottville. The Scoop is presented by Safe Harbor Credit and Urka Auto Center. This story is copyrighted © 2019, all rights reserved…
Warrant, disorderly person arrests among police activity. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019: – 2 a.m., (Michigan State Police), malicious destruction of property to a vehicle, 5000 block of Progress Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 5:02 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 57-year-old Ludington man was arrested for disorderly person – disturbing the peace, 400…
History: The Stearns tractor, made in Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory There was a short time, in the early 20th century, when tractors were manufactured in Ludington. Eight tractors and two crawlers, actually. They were built by the Gile Tractor and Engine Company, later called the Stearns Motor Company. One of those tractors made its way to the Buckley…
State Police seeking identity of suspect in hit-and-run crash. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post are investigating a hit and run crash that occurred on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Ludington Walmart store around 6:22 p.m. Preliminary investigation showed that a newer model Toyota Highlander, or similar type SUV vehicle, maroon in color,…
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,…
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