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Shaken, Not Stirred: The hug #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond It was such a simple gesture. Immediately forgotten by him, but one which will remain with me until my last breath. I’ve had such moments with all my children; so have you. I hope my older children will save this blog to share with Nelson in future years. He’s…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Robert Arthur Nielsen, 89, of Branch, Michigan, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, January 5, 2016. There will be a full obituary in the Muskegon Chronical on Saturday, January 21, 2016. A service will be held on January 28, 2016 at noon at Oak…
Nashville, Michigan takes away world record from Ludington. #WorldRecord LUDINGTON — Another ice cream shop in another Michigan town has broken the Guinness World Record for longest ice cream dessert, which had been set in June by House of Flavors Restaurant in Ludington. Nashville Business Distirct was officially named the world record holder in December, just a month after House…
79th District Court arraignments, dismissals. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Jason Michael Perrone, 33, of 580 W. Marrison Rd., Riverton Township; Dec. 28; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); domestic violence. Pretrial: Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Bail: $2,500 personal. -Preston Jesus Lara, 19, of 554 W.…
Theft, DWLS arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017: – 9:51 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, Pere Marquette Highway and Iris Road, Pere Marquette Township. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017: – 1:15 a.m., (Michigan State…
Recent births, reported Jan. 5, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexa Emeli Rodriguez, the daughter of Maria Beltran Flores and Victor Rodriguez of New Era, was born December 30, 2016. Jayson Wayne Ogan, the son of Loretta and Jason Ogan of…
It’s time radio stations stop stealing our news, pictures. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Today, I was going to post an editorial about Mason County Press celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. I was going to reflect on the past five years and praise the small team that works so hard to bring you the news of our area, at…
City plow truck crashes into car, minor injuries. #MasonCountyNews SCOTTVILLE — A City of Scottville Department of Public Works plow truck t-boned a car Thursday morning, causing minor injuries to the car’s driver, and extensive damage to the car. The crash occurred about 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of State Street (US 10) and Reinberg Avenue. According to the Mason County…
House of Flavors to celebrate Elvis’s birthday this weekend. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors restaurants are celebrating the 82nd birthday of Elvis Presley this weekend. Three Elvis impersonators will be hanging out at the Ludington and Manistee locations of the restaurants. The weekend will also include prizes, free ice cream with any meal, and ‘50s costume contests. Elvis impersonators: Elvis…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Roger Neil Remondino, 70, of Walhalla, Michigan, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, January 1, 2016. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
Fountain couple gives birth to first 2017 baby in Mason County. #NewYearsBaby LUDINGTON — Jayson Wayne Ogan became the Ludington area’s 2017 New Year Baby on January 4, arriving at 12:23 p.m. First-time parents Loretta and Jason Ogan welcomed Jayson in The Family Birthing Center at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The couple chose a slightly different spelling of the dad’s…
Port Huron boy begins to miraculously heal after horrific crash. #OceanaCountyNews #US31crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PORT HURON — Connor Weston, 5, is finally home after being hospitalized for six months following a horrific crash that almost took his life, July 5, on US 31 near New Era. Connor and his family were traveling between summer vacation destinations when their…
Hastings man receives 120 day sentence for vehicular death of Wesley Skinner of Scottville. #MasonCountyNews #ManisteeCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — Every day, since September 4, Tiffany Christmas Skinner has broke down and cried, mourning the loss of her fiancé, the love of her life, the father of her young boys. In a split second, the actions of a…
College offers free bus service again. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Throughout the upcoming winter semester, riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus will be offered to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over transportation…
Ludington man admits to taking mother’s car on a joy ride. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 3, to a high-court misdemeanor of unlawful use of a motor vehicle or “joyriding” and a misdemeanor charge of operating while intoxicated. Gary Allen Nickleson, 58, of 813 N.…
Man pleads guilty to CSC. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 49-year-old Ludington man faces jail time after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 3, to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and fourth-offense habitual offender. Steven John Ziemkowski, of 607 Seventh St., was arrested last November by the Ludington Police Department.…
Man admits to driving under the influence of heroin. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Grant Township man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Tuesday, Jan. 3, to possession of heroin under 25 grams; operating a vehicle in a parking lot while under the influence of drugs; second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI); and probation violation.…
Vehicle stolen, recovered.
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BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 2007 dark blue Chevy Tahoe was stolen out of a driveway in the 5900 block of East Hansen Road some time after 1:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.
The vehicle was located approximately five hours later, sitting roadside at LaSalle and Sugar Grove roads, the sheriff said. The case remains under investigation.
Other recent police activity includes:
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016:
– 2:07 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 north of Free Soil Road, Grant Township.
– 5:05 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer and Millerton roads, Sherman Township.
– 5:30 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Hawley Road east of Scottville Road, Eden Township.
– 6:24 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Jagger Road, Hamlin Township.
– 11:38 p.m., (MCSO), a 56-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) following a traffic stop, Hansen and LaSalle road, Amber Township.
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016:
– 4:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 and Tuttle Road, Custer Township.
– 5:45 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Deren Road west of Brye Road, Riverton Township.
– 7:19 p.m., (MCSO) a 37-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested on an outstanding probation violation warrant out of Mason County following a 911 call from a residence reporting a “disturbance,” 800 block of North Benson Road, Branch Township.
– 8:16 p.m., (MCSO), a 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested for marijuana possession following a traffic stop, US 10-31 and Gordon Road, Amber Township.
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016:
– 10 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Schoenherr and Johnson roads, Custer Township.
– 3:03 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 Freeway near Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township.
– 6:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Chauvez and Hoganson roads, Riverton Township.
– 7:05 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Jebavy Drive and Dewey Road, Hamlin Township.
– 8:20 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Hansen and Amber roads, Amber Township.
– 8:45 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Campbell and Dewey roads, Sheridan Township.
– 9:06 p.m., (MCSO), a 46-year-old Baldwin man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, State Street and Reinberg Road, City of Scottville.
– 10:09 p.m., (MCSO), a 33-year-old Mears man was arrested for open intoxicants following a traffic stop, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.
– 10:20 p.m., (MSP), a 23-year-old Bronson, Michigan man was arrested on fugitive warrant, US 10 and Jebavy Drive.
– 11:23 p.m., a 34-year-old Hart woman was arrested on an outstanding Friend of the Court warrant out of Oceana County and possession of marijuana following a traffic stop, and her passenger, a 33 year-old Ludington man was arrested for possession of open intoxicants, Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road, Pere Marquette Township.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017:
– 2:31 a.m., (MCSO), a 23-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for OWI and resisting arrest following a traffic stop, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.
– 6:59 a.m., (MCSO), a 23-year-old Fountain woman was arrested for second-offense DWLS following a traffic stop, Washington Avenue and Loomis Street, City of Ludington.
– 8:28 a.m., (MCSO), a 21-year-old Baldwin man was arrested for OWI with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) following a traffic stop, Ludington Avenue and Madison Street, City of Ludington.
– 6:38 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 and Landon Road, Branch Township.
– 8:20 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 and Johnson Road, Custer Township.
– 1:19 p.m, (MCSO), a wallet was reportedly stolen from a vehicle, 1600 block of North Benson Road, Branch Township.
– 6:10 p.m, (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette Township.
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#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Leatha “Lea” Jane Smiertelny, 77, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 22, 2016 at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Dewyer, 82, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Saturday December 31, 2016 at Tendercare of…
Cops & Doughnuts invites students to show their patriotism. LUDINGTON — Cops & Doughnuts McDonald’s Preinct, 103 E. Dowland St., is invited youth ages 18 and under to come to the bakery for Pledge with Pride Day, Saturday, Jan. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. to show their patriotism. Youth who are able to recite the Pledge of Allegiance from…
“Rogue One”, “Sing”, “Finding Dory” featured at Scottville Band Shell this summer. SCOTTVILLE — Here is a warm thought on these cold winter nights: Imagine sitting on a warm summer evening, the stars shining over your head and you are watching a free movie on the Charles Thompson Memorial Green at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. The 2017 free movie season has…
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