Editor’s Note: Recently, it seems law enforcement has gotten some bad publicity in the national media. Here in Mason County, Michigan, there’s a different story that most likely won’t make headlines anywhere else. We think it’s worth sharing: John Mickevich of Ludington was driving on U.S. 10 when he got pulled over by a Mason County sheriff deputy for a…
VIDEO. A review by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Jean Sheperd’s classic tale “A Christmas Story” is being presented this weekend on the stage by West Shore Community College and the Lakeshore Civic Players on the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. For those who lived in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the film adaption of this story was hard to…
Shirley M. Thompson aged 82 of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at her home. Shirley was born on May 19, 1932, the daughter of Harry E. and Lydia (Schimke) Feldhak of Onekema, and graduated from Onekema High School with the class of 1950. On August 15, 1953, she married Charles Thompson in Onekema, and they celebrated 44…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Sunrise: 8:16 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014: A chance of flurries before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of snow after 8 a.m. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 27 by 3 p.m. North wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Henley Lyn Smith, the daughter of Courtney Jorissen and Kody Smith of Ludington, was born Dec. 15, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Hunter Christian Lara, the son of Erin Langfeldt and Jesus Lara of Fountain, was born Dec. 16,…
SHERMAN TWP. — A 27-year-old Fountain man was injured after the vehicle he was driving rolled over on Sugar Grove Road about a half mile east of Custer Road Wednesday just before 4 p.m. The Jeep Wrangler was traveling east when it apparently lost control on the icy road. It crossed the centerline and left the north side of the roadway.…
LANSING — A bill to name a section of M-116 in Mason County in honor of Michigan State Trooper Paul Butterfield is now being considered by the governor, Rep. Ray Franz announced today. Trooper Butterfield, a Grant Township resident, was murdered during a traffic stop on North Custer Road in Free Soil Township on Sept. 9, 2013 by Eric Knyzs…
LUDINGTON — Dayvin Flickenger, 21, of 406 E. Foster St., appeared in 79th District Court this afternoon and was arraigned on charges of making a bomb threat to Tendercare of Ludington, 1000 E. Tinkham Ave. Ludington Police Department was called to Tendercare at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday for a threats complaint related to a domestic dispute. According to LPD Chief Mark Barnett, the…
Survivor Story. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544; www.all-access-care.com. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – For 25 year-old Ludington resident, Scarlette “Sky” Franklin, finding success hasn’t been an easy road. Moving to Ludington from Las Vegas at the age of 9, Sky has met a lot of adversities while…
LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County has raised 66.23% of its $370,000.00 goal, with pledges totaling $245,053.40. Over 98% of the dollars raised will stay in Mason County. According to Lynne Russell, executive director, the employees of Metalworks wrapped-up their workplace campaign raising a combined total of $50,250.00. “I was in complete amazement when their workplace campaign chair told…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the addition of Thomas Rinness as vice president, credit officer. In this role Rinness will oversee and manage the commercial loan processing, credit department, retail credit administration and collection departments. “Tom’s experience and industry knowledge make him a valuable addition to the West Shore Bank team,” said Raymond Biggs, president and CEO. Rinness’…
HAMLIN TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a snowblower larceny reported Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 12:10 p.m. in the 2000 block of North Lena Drive. MSP also responded to a gas drive-off Tuesday at 7:25 p.m. in the 5000 block of West US-10. Fuel valued at $33 was stolen. The MSP Report…
LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested Tuesday for making a bomb threat to a nursing home. Ludington Police Department was called to Tendercare of Ludington, 1000 E. Tinkham Ave. at 10:45 a.m. for a threats complaint related to a domestic dispute. According to LPD Chief Mark Barnett, the officer determined the suspect made threats to come to the…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a retail fraud complaint at Walmart, at 4854 W. US-10, Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 5:13 p.m. Warrants are being requested for three subjects in Tuesday’s incident who were identified during the investigation, police said. It is the third time in a week that police have been called to Walmart. Deputies…
LUDINGTON — Judge Richard I. Cooper held his last day in court as the 51st Circuit Court judge Tuesday. He has servd on the bench in Mason County since 1979. Typically, the day is split between civil and criminal cases. Today’s docket was limited to criminal cases, mostly sentencings. Those sentencings were reported here on Mason County Press. Following adjournment,…
Ralph G. Zwiesler, aged 85 of Frees Soil passed away on December 15, 2014 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. Ralph was born on October 15, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Winnie) Zwiesler, attended Milford High School in Detroit, and served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Ralph worked 38…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Free Soil man was sentenced to one year in jail for having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Joseph Michael Cook, of 8010 N. Custer Rd., appeared in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday. Cook was arrested Aug. 20 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charge with three counts of criminal sexual conduct…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man who broke into several Amber Township businesses, sold drugs and jumped bail, will serve the next 6 to 30 years in prison. Raymond Allen Anthony, 37, of 202 W. Fitch St. was sentenced today in 51st Circuit Court for the October 2013 breaking and entering of Amber Township businesses Alway’s…
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