DWLS arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017: – 2:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 57-year-old Manistee man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 10-31, Amber Township. – 2:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Stiles and Hansen roads, Amber Township. – 7:26…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 22, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Robert Herman Bailey, 79, of Custer, died Sunday, November 19, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths.
West Shore Bank begins Spirit of Giving community challenge. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, is teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s ninth year to team up with local…
Locomotive arrives at White Pine Village. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The railroad has come back to Buttersville Peninsula; at least in the form of an exhibit at Historic White Pine Village. Volunteers have spent the past couple of weeks preparing the western boundary of the village for its latest display, a steam locomotive, tender car,…
Scottville couple adopts son during state ceremony. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Today, Art and Bobbiann Wallager, stood in the chambers of the Michigan Supreme Court, where they, along with several other families from across Michigan, took place in the state’s National Adoption Day ceremony. As part of the ceremony, Honorable Jeff Nellis, Mason County’s probate court judge, presided…
ProAct Services to invest $18.6 million, create 30 jobs in PM Township PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — ProAct Services Corporation is expanding in Pere Marquette Charter Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The expansion is expected to generate $18.6 million in investment and create 30 jobs. “ProAct Services’ expansion here rather than…
Scottville, Amber boards hear about marijuana facility options. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Marijuana was a topic for both the Amber Township Board of Trustees and Scottville City Commission at their respective board meetings Monday afternoon. The Scottville City Commission was scheduled to hear a presentation by Tom Reis of the Michigan Marijuana Law Experts. Reis serves as a…
Trespassing signs removed by alleged trespasser(s). #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An unknown person or persons removed “no trespassing” signs from property on West Dewey Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received the trespassing complaint Monday, Nov. 20, at 3:19 p.m. Other MCSO activity Monday includes: – 4 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain…
College board appoints Ward as president. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees has appointed Scott Ward as the fifth president of the college. The board took action at its November 20 meeting and will review a contract at the December meeting. Ward served as acting/interim president from September 2014 to July 2015, following the retirement…
Stolen trailer recovered. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Manistee Police Department with the recovery of a stolen 5-by-8 trailer in the 2000 block of Reek Road Sunday, Nov. 19, at 10:27 a.m. The trailer had reportedly been stolen out of Manistee, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason County…
Obituary: Lewellyn Schwikert, 86, Baldwin. Lewellyn “Lu” Frances Schwikert of Baldwin passed away in her loving home on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the age of 86. Lewellyn was born on December 15, 1930 to William and Mildred (Helbig) Knifke in Squirrel Hollow, Penn. On February 12, 1972, she married the love of her life Richard “Dick” Schwikert in Kalamazoo and celebrated…
Obituary: Stella Bardos Storrs, 91, Custer. Stella O. Bardos Storrs, 91, of Custer passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Stella was born on January 3, 1926 in Custer, the daughter of John and Beatrice (Jankowski) Thompson. She attended McClellan School before graduating from Custer High School with the class of 1943. Stella moved to Detroit and worked for Michigan Bell and…
MCP looking for student reporters. Mason County Press is looking for high school students who are interested in reporting on topics from their schools (and other community topics). This is an opportunity to gain experience from professional journalists on how to write news stories and document events with videography and photography. Compensation is available. Those interested should send an inquiry…
American Legion sending out Christmas care packages to troops. LUDINGTON — The Troop Appreciation Committee of the American Legion Auxiliary – Post 76, is in the process of preparing Christmas care packages to send to troops that are deployed. Please contact Jane Beebe at juniebeebe@gmail.com or Nancy Keller at nancyk@boremahammins.com if interested in having a care package sent to someone serving in the military overseas.…
Saranac man kills 19-point buck in Mason County. Fox 17 News is reporting that Eric Hysell of Saranac, shot a 19-point buck at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, on Manistee National Forest land in Mason County. Hysell shot from 193 yards away using a .30-378 high-powered rifle. The deer hasn’t been scored yet to see if it qualifies for any records.
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Angela M. Alter, 68, of Branch died Thursday, November 16, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville Lewellyn Schwikert, 86, of Baldwin died Friday, November 17, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville Judith Barton Winn,…
Turkey Trot 5k is Thanksgiving morning. LUDINGTON — The annual Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Win with Wellness Turkey Trot 5k is Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 8 a.m. at Cartier Park in Ludington (Meet at the Rath/Bryant Parking Area). Walkers and runners of all ages and ability are invited to participate. There is no cost to participate. Participants are encouraged to dress festive for the event.
Recent births, reported Nov. 17, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Piper Evelyn Riggs, the daughter of Mary and Matthew Riggs of Irons, was born November 16, 2017. Emilee Michelle Herevia, the daughter of Erica Diaz and Victoriano Herevia of Hart, was born November 16, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…
Shop with a Cop benefit auction is Wednesday. #ShopWithACop. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The third annual Shop with a Cop Pie Auction will take place Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. The auction will be held live on Facebook and also on WMOM FM 102.7 from the council chambers at Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison…
2 days after heroin dealing sentencing, woman overdoses, arrested. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman who was sentenced to jail earlier this week for selling heroin overdosed on Thursday evening at her home. Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, along with medical personnel from Life EMS and Hamlin Twp. Fire Dept., were called to 1852 N. Lincoln…
Ludington man arraigned for Kalamazoo bicyclist’s death. KALAMAZOO — Joshua Christian Najacht, 22, of Ludington was arraigned Thursday, Nov. 16, for the death of a Kalamazoo Township bicyclist. Najacht appeared in Kalamazoo County’s Eighth District Court where he was charged with a misdemeanor of moving violation causing death in the Aug. 7 crash that killed Jeremy David Smith, 20. He…
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