Man arrested with machete outside Ludington library LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for carrying a concealed weapon — a machete — and resisting arrest outside the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library on Ludington Avenue Tuesday, July 18, shortly before 11:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. Ludington police officers responded…
Two local healthcare offices now offering laser treatment By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief There is a new option to treat patients who suffer from chronic pain or are recovering from injuries. Two local healthcare providers are now offering laser treatment. Squires Chiropractic, located on US 10 in Amber Township, just west of Scottville, and West Michigan Foot and Ankle, located on…
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Driver cited for 7th suspended license charge BRANCH TOWNSHIP —A 56-year-old Branch man was cited for his seventh driving while license suspended charge Monday, July 17, shortly before 8:30 p.m. on US 10 near Walhalla Road following a traffic stop, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, July 17, 2023:…
Good Samaritans rescue 2 boys, mother from drowning in Lake Michigan One of the rescuers is an off-duty police officer LUDINGTON — Two boys, ages 7 and 10, and their mother were struggling in the rough Lake Michigan waters by the north Ludington breakwater Monday, July 17, and four people walking on the breakwater — one of whom was an…
Iteen challenging Bleau for PM Township treasurer’s position PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Voters in Pere Marquette Charter Township will decide the fate of the current treasurer and supervisor during a recall election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Karie Bleau was elected as treasurer in November 2020 and began serving on Jan. 1, 2021. A recall petition filed by township resident Tim…
Weekend police news, posted July 17, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 14, 2023: 9:37 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Logan Township. 3 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Lakeshore Drive and Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:19 p.m., (MCSO), a warrant is being requested for a…
VIDEO: Cherry harvest 2023 at VanNortwick Farms Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The members of the VanNortwick family have been busy harvesting their 120 acres of tart cherry this week. Tom and Janice VanNortwick have been farming on the land since 1967. They raised four children in their small Anthony Road house and today each of those…
USS LST 393 offers unique glimpse at WWII history MI Travelogue is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Story and Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — For 75 years, an important piece of U.S. Navy history has called Muskegon home. The USS LST 393, which for most of its existence…
Historic military ship museum conflicted with host city Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — The organization that operates the USS LST 393 military museum (read more here), along with the ship’s owners is in conflict with the City of Muskegon. For 75 years, the West Michigan Dock & Market Corp. (also known as the Mart Dock), located…
Man involved in high speed chase arraigned VIDEO: Chase on Main Street in Scottville LUDINGTON — The 18-year-old Ludington man who was involved in a high speed chase Thursday morning was arraigned today in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Owen Joseph Horrigan faces seven charges in relation to the incident that began 10:27 a.m. July 13. Those charges include two…
Library book sale continues Saturday, Sunday LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library’s annual Friends of the Library Book Sale began Friday, July 14, and will continue Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the sale go toward children’s programming at the Ludington and Scottville libraries.…
Police chase reaches speeds of 120 mph Suspect fights with deputies, damages patrol car SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Ludington man remains lodged in the Mason County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, domestic violence, damage to police property and resisting and opposing a deputy following a high-speed chase with speeds reaching 120 mph Thursday morning, July 13, according…
Fake $100 bill reportedly surfaces during ATM withdrawal PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wesco Eastgate on West US 10 Thursday, July 13, shortly before 8 a.m. for a “fake money” complaint, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported that a customer had attempted to pay for a coffee with a fake…
Obituary: Jay Sherman, 64, of Ludington Jay Arthur Sherman, 64, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born August 30, 1958 to Lux and Norma (Genter) Sherman of Ludington. He was the loving husband of Denise (Swathwood) Sherman; devoted dad to Courtney Sherman, Justin Sherman, Meghann (Sherman) Austin, and son-in-law Tyson Austin; adoring…
Tickets on sale for new WSCC Performing Arts Series. WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced the lineup for its 2023-2024 Performing Arts Series. The series kicks off on Friday, Sept. 8 with Joscho Stephan and special guest band, locally based Third Coast…
49th annual Old Engine & Tractor Show will take place Aug. 3-5 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 49th annual Old Engine & Tractor Show, presented by the Western Michigan Old Engine Club, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 3. This year’s highlighted equipment will include Massey Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractors, McCormick-Deering stationary engines, and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 13, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ronald Dale Gerhardstein, 37; third-offense domestic violence, interfering with an electronic communications device, and third-offense habitual offender; arrested June 2 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 6; probable cause hearing: July 19;…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Eric Edward Williams, 43, pleaded guilty June 1, 2023 to possession of a controlled substance and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced July 11, 2023 to concurrent prison terms of 18…
Police news, posted July 13, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, July 12, 2023: 6:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Pere Marquette Highway, Summit Township. 9:35 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Reek Road, Custer Township. 10:38 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 13-year-old…
Trekking the North Country Trail: How’d That Work Out for You? By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. On Dec. 1, 2021 Amber Township resident Joan Young began her journey to hike the entire North Country Trail continuously. Young, 74, was the first woman to completely hike the NCT, completing 20 years of segmented hikes in 2010. She began her trek at…
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