Police News, posted Aug. 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

The police news is sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported to Mason County Press: Wednesday, Aug. 7 – 2:27 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. Thursday, Aug. 8 – 1:05 a.m., MCSO: A 31-year-old…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 32, pleaded guilty on August 7 to a reduced charge of disorderly person disturbing the peace and was sentenced to seven days in jail, no drugs/alcohol, subject to random PBTs, and must have substance abuse evaluation. In exchange for…

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Obituary: Robert Jabrocki, 60, of Ludington

August 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lawrence Jabrocki, 60, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Bob was born August 12, 1963, the son of Larry and Betty (Sanford) Jabrocki. Bob graduated from Ludington High School in 1981. He worked for Pallet Recycle for many years. While his actual title was pallet sorter, it really should have been pallet MACHINE. He was an…

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Obituary: James Clymer, 76, of Ludington

August 9, 2024

James Clyde Clymer, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Dyersburg, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Jim was born on October 14, 1947, the son of the late James Monroe and Viva Oleta (McDaniel) Clymer. He graduated from Evertt High School and started working as a pre-press operator at Michigan State University shortly after graduation. While working, he had…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

Emanuel Israel Reyes, the son of Ana Ortiz Rivera and Manuel Reyes Dela Cruz of Hart, was born on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Obituary: Daniel ‘Dapper Dan’ McCarthy, 72, of Scottville

August 9, 2024

Daniel “Dapper Dan” Joseph McCarthy, 72, of Scottville, formerly of Rockville, Md., passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Dan was born November 15, 1951, the son Leo Ambrose and Mary (Land) McCarthy. After Dan graduated high school from Mason County Central with the class of 1969, he went to West Shore Community College then on to Michigan Tech in…

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Recent death: Mary Jo Stewart, 86, of Ludington

August 9, 2024

Mary Jo Stewart, 86, of Ludington, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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A special day at the fair

August 8, 2024

Photos and story by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The midway at the Mason County Fairgrounds opened early on Thursday for the annual Western Michigan Fair Special Kids Day — which featured young and old alike enjoying rides and getting an up close look at the animals and 4H displays.  “We feel it is important for them…

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Photo Feature: Rodeo fun at Western Michigan Fair

August 8, 2024

Photos by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Super Kicker Rodeo entertained a full grandstand Thursday evening at the 85th Western Michigan Fair. The fair continues through Saturday, Aug. 10. To view the complete fair schedule visit the Western Michigan Fair Association’s website: masoncountyfairgrounds.com. Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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Photo Feature: Big Sable Point Lighthouse

August 8, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — On July 28, 1866, Congress appropriated $35,000 ($674,608 adjusted for inflation, 2024) for a new lighthouse at Big Sable Point. The State of Michigan had deeded about 933 acres to the United States,…

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Photo Feature: Barrel racin’ at the fair

August 8, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —Wednesday evening’s Western Michigan Fair featured grandstand event was the TNT Barrel Racing & Figure 8. The event featured a segment of racers from local law enforcement and fire departments. To view the complete fair schedule visit the Western Michigan Fair Association’s website: masoncountyfairgrounds.com.   __________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…

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Four injured in Scottville Road crash

August 8, 2024

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Scottville Road north of Conrad Road. The crash involved a Ford Expedition SUV and a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was towing a pontoon boat. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the Expedition had one occupant, the driver, and the F-150 pickup contained three total…

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Community Foundation accepting applications

August 8, 2024

The Community Foundation for Mason County is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. This year, the Community Foundation has $20,000 available during its fall competitive grant cycle to support projects that align with its strategic goal of education. Grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. The application deadline is September 26, 2024.…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle Crash, 5100 block US 10

August 8, 2024

Traffic Alert: Vehicle Crash, 5100 block US 10 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, 12:27 p.m. — Report of a vehicle crash, with injuries, in the 5100 block of US 10 in front of the Wendy’s restaurant.

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Traffic Alert: 2 vehicle crash on Scottville Road near Conrad Road

August 8, 2024

Traffic Alert: 2 vehicle crash on Scottville Road near Conrad Road  

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Scottville PD news

August 8, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Friday, July 26, 2024: 2 p.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of West Third Street, City of Scottville. 5 p.m., found property, 100 block of North Main Street, City of Scottville. 5:09…

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Obituary: Charles “Brian” Phillips, 48, of Ludington

August 8, 2024

Charles “Brian” Phillips, 48, of Ludington passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, due to heart complications.  He was born December 16, 1975, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Richard “Dennis” and Linda (Chazelle) Philllips. Brian is survived by: his children, Dallas Lindenau of Chicago, Devon Phillips of Mount Pleasant, and Sawyer Phillips of Ludington; Jodie Lindenau-Phillips, mother of Dallas…

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Memorial Service: Sandra Sue James

August 8, 2024

A memorial service will be held for Sandra “Sandy” Sue James, who passed away on December 11, 2023. The service will be held on Sunday, August 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Memorial Tree Park in Pere Marquette Township. Read Sandy’s obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.

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