Man arrested after threatening his roommate with a knife. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on a charge of felonious domestic assault after threatening his roommate with a knife Monday, Oct. 17, shortly before 3 a.m. in the 400 block of South Emily Street, according to Cpt. Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. The…
Loaded handgun found in drunk driving suspect’s vehicle. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A loaded 9mm handgun was found found under the driver’s seat by Mason County sheriff’s deputies during a drunk driving traffic stop on US 10 west of the US…
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Locally made film holds premiere in Hollywood By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES — A movie that was filmed almost exclusively in Mason and Oceana counties had its world premiere this last week at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. “Deer Camp ’86” was one of the first three films shown at Screamfest film festival on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The…
Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Leland Township, Leelanau County MI Travelogue by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LELAND TOWNSHIP (Leelanau County) — Just under 3 miles north of Leland on M-22 (Manitou Highway) is Clay Cliffs Natural Area. The 104 acre preserve was established in 2013 by the Leelanau Conservancy; the land is owned by Leland Township. There is a small parking lot…
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Scottville reader urges no vote on Proposal 3 Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy.…
Reader thanks governor for road repairs Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor:…
Threats with folding knife lead to felonious assault arrest. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested for felonious assault following an argument in the 200 block of West Ludington Avenue Thursday, Oct. 13, shortly after 8:30 p.m., according to…
Shed fire spreads to two other structures LUDINGTON — Firefighters were on scene of a multi-structure fire for nearly six hours overnight. The original fire was reported as a shed fire near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Melendy Street. Emergency crews were called to the scene about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival of the first Ludington Fire Department unit,…
Crown & Cork offering Crown & Coffin dining experience LUDINGTON — This Halloween season Crown and Cork restaurant, 502 W. Loomis St., is offering a spook-tacular family-friendly dining experience. From October 17 -29 guests can have the option of dining in Crown and Coffin, a dark and haunting room with flickering lights, misty smoke, roaming objects and plenty of fright and…
Inmate dies at Mason County Jail. LUDINGTON — A 59-year-old male inmate at the Mason County Jail was found unresponsive in his cell during a cell check/meal service Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. and was later pronounced dead, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Corrections deputies with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office immediately started life saving measures on…
Felonious assault charge sought against Lake County woman. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office seeking charges against a 25-year-old Lake County woman following a felonious assault in the 100 block of South Walhalla Road Wednesday, Oct. 12, shortly after 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
Prayer event scheduled for Saturday LUDINGTON — A Stand & Pray for Life event will be held at the Mason County Courthouse on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held to protest Proposal 3. The event is being hosted by Right to Life of Michigan.
Nagle to release book on Great Lakes millionaire Eber Ward Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features local entrepreneurs and businesses. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College history professor Michael Nagle has recently completed his second biography on historical figures who impacted the Great Lakes. “The Forgotten Iron King…
Hamlin Twp. couple offers support for Barnett in Ludington mayor race Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to…
Police news, Oct. 12, 2022. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022: 3:33 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Dewey Road, Hamlin Township. 2:21 p.m., a 27-year-old Ludington man was…
Obituary: Nancy Wymer, 79, of Ludington Nancy Lou Wymer of Ludington was a caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world at age 79 on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Nancy went to be with the Lord after complications of stroke and heart failure. She was born to Claude and Florence Wymer on October 22, 1942. Nancy…
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