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Obituary: Gregory Purple, Sr., 62, of Whitehall Gregory Lee Purple, Sr., 62, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after a short, but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born December 29, 1960, to Robert and Loreen (Morrison) Purple, in Manistique. He was raised in Mason County, graduating from Mason County Eastern High School…
Obituary: Norman ‘Zeke’ Littlefield, 82, of Ludington Norman “Zeke” Ray Littlefield, 82, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home. He was born December 6, 1940, in Newton, North Carolina. Zeke worked in hazardous waste remediation, serving as a project manager and superintendent. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 324. In his spare time, Zeke…
History: The beginning of Mason County and Ludington Part 1 This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Before the area now known as Mason County…
MCC Forensics team kicks off season Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s state-ranked forensics team begins its season Saturday, Feb. 11 at an invitational at Birch Run High School. Forensics competition is a contest between individuals and ensembles…
Community Foundation awards over $850,000 in grants in 2022 LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County awarded $880,021 in grants in 2022, which included $145,494 through the foundation’s competitive grant process and $734,527 from donor-advised, scholarship, community project and organization endowments. “Looking back, we can see how donations through the Foundation have made an impressive impact on Mason County,”…
Eagles gambling case resolved, charges reduced or dismissed LUDINGTON — A group of four people who had been charged with various gambling charges that allegedly took place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 108 S. Harrison St., recently appeared in 79th District Court. Originally, each person was charged with three felonies including gambling, gambling house permitting for gain and gambling…
Slushy roads cause crashes The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported numerous traffic crashes on slushy roads Thursday, Feb. 9. No injuries were reported. The following is MCSO activity Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023: 9:21 a.m., a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department, 2300 block of East US 10, Custer…
Court sentencings, posted Feb. 10, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced to jail or prison in Mason County. 51st Circuit Court Felonies – David Gene Newman, 49. Offense date, Aug. 1, 2019. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Larceny of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000. Plea, no contest. Sentenced on Feb. 7, 2023 (delayed),…
COVID clinic closed Feb. 14, 21 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The COVID-19 testing clinic, located at Safe Harbor Credit Union, 5511 W. US 10, will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Tuesday, Feb. 21. The clinic, operated by District Health Department #10, will continue to run as scheduled after those dates. DHD#10 supplies COVID-19 at-home tests; however, supplies are…
Closings and Cancellations, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Feb. 10. This post may be updated. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Schools: Covenant Christian School Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central School…
Free Soil Area Senior Center: Holding the community together Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — Every Tuesday and Thursday a group of neighbors gather at the Free Soil Area Senior Center, located at the Free Soil Community Center and Gymnasium…
Family of murdered man thankful for US Congressman’s apology Rep. Matt Gaetz sends flag in son’s honor By Allison Scarbrough, Editor A Mears family was outraged after a former Mason County man who was charged with murdering a family member four years ago was honored recently by the House Judiciary Committee. However, a flag honoring their slain son and a…
Closings and Cancellations, Thursday, Feb. 9, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Thursday, Feb. 9 and Friday, Feb. 10. This post may be updated. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Thursday, Feb. 9: Letha Fulton School of Dance West Shore Community College Main Campus (due to water issue)…
WSCC closes due to lack of water VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has closed its main campus due to lack of water. A vehicle struck a fire hydrant on Stiles Road near Decker Road about 2:30 p.m. The damaged fire hydrant caused a reduction in water service to the college and also damage to Stiles Road. Personnel from…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crashes, Stiles Road and Sugar Grove VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are currently on the scenes of two separate single vehicle crashes within a few miles of each other. Stiles Road near Decker Road has been closed due to a a vehicle that has struck a fire hydrant on Stiles Road. Personnel from Scottville Fire Department are…
Driver in deadly US 10-31 crash criminally charged LUDINGTON — The driver involved in a deadly crash on US 10-31 in Amber Township last October — Zachary Scott Martinsen, 29, of Ludington — has been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on a 10-year felony of reckless driving causing death, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Kathy Ann…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash US 31 freeway AMBER TOWNSHIP — 2:18 p.m.: Emergency crews have been dispatched to US 31 south of US 10 for a rollover crash. Unknown information about injuries. UPDATE: No injuries.
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