LPD honored for achieving MLEAC accreditation. LUDINGTON — Members of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police attended the Ludington City Council meeting Monday night, July 25, to present the Ludington Police Department with a plaque celebrating the LPD’s achievement of accreditation through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. “The LPD has undergone a voluntary self-review of its policies, directives,…
Prayer & Praise church holding thank you event at 10 Spot. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Prayer & Praise Assembly of God Church is holding its second annual thank you event for area first responders, educators and service volunteers on Wednesday, July 27 at the 10 Spot near the intersection of US 10 and Nelson Road. The event will take place…
Grown Locally: Wilderplay, a nature-based pre-school. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Katie Provenzano, MCP Correspondent VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Wilderplay founder and owner Lisa Cooper combined Native American practices along with European models of forest kindergarten to create a nature-based pre-school experience. Students learn in three types of areas: indoor, outdoor,…
Recent births, posted July 26, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Grayson…
Obituary: Gerald Storm, 70, of Scottville. Gerald Storm, 70, of Scottville, passed away Saturday July 23 2022. He was born May 13, 1952 in Ludington to Paul and Lois (Lemire) Storm Sr. Gerald spent many years operating and owning Storms Excavating from his home. In his later years Gerald enjoyed selling campfire wood in the summer months. Some of his hobbies were deer…
Murder/arson case bound over to circuit court. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Today, in Mason County’s 79th District Court, Judge John Middlebrook bound over a murder/arson case to circuit court, where the case could end up in trial. A preliminary examination was held Monday, July 25, 2022 in Mason County’s 79th District Court, in the case against Hope Lynn…
Teens face assault charges for shooting Orbeez water beads at restaurant customers, beach goers. LUDINGTON — A pair of teens were arrested and charged with assault and battery after allegedly shooting Orbeez water beads from their moving vehicle into a crowd of people on the sidewalk outside the House of Flavors Restaurant and others at Stearns Beach Thursday, July 21,…
Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries after hitting vehicle head-on. 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. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Scottville man riding a motorcycle received minor injuries after after crashing head-on with a vehicle on Lakeshore Drive south of Birchwood Drive Saturday, July 23, shortly before…
Driver arrested for OWI after speeding past police helping motorist. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated Sunday, July 24, shortly after 2:30 a.m. after not slowing down or moving over for police helping a semi truck driver whose vehicle was broken down roadside on US 10 near Benson Road, said Mason County Sheriff…
Obituary: Donald Weavers, 87, of Ruby Creek. Donald Gene Weavers, 87, of Ruby Creek, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born February 25, 1935, in Grand Haven, the son of Bernard and Hazel (Hayden) Weavers. Don lived in Grand Haven where he was a residential builder and business owner. He owned and operated…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 25, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
Six rescued from PM River. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Six people were rescued by first responders from the Pere Marquette River Saturday, July 23, 2022, during a thunderstorm. Emergency personnel were dispatched to Indian Bridge at 9:47 p.m. for, what was initially reported as five people, in the river about 1.5 miles east of that location. Apparently the victims, who were…
East Lake man arrested following motorcycle chase. SCOTTVILLE — Ryan Lee Pratte, 33, of East Lake was arrested by the Scottville Police Department after a motorcycle chase that began at 2:02 a.m. on Saturday July 23, 2022. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies encountered a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on US-31 and attempted to stop the motorcycle…
Obituary: Michael Companion, 79, of Scottville. Michael Allen Companion, 79, of Scottville, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Michael was born on May 26, 1943 in Bridgman, the son of Carl and Lodine (Yeske) Companion. He graduated from Bridgman High School with the class of 1961. Michael married the love of his life, Joan Schoenfeldt, on…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 23, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Damien Charles Dietz, 30; assault, resisting/obstructing/assaulting a police officer (two counts); fleeing a police officer fourth degree (two counts); operating an unregistered vehicle; offense date: July 14, 2022; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned on July 15,…
2 arrested for shooting ‘water bullets’ at people. LUDINGTON — Two people were arrested today by Ludington Police Department in connection to several incidences Thursday night involving people being shot at by “water bullets.” Arrested were a 19-year-old Ludington woman and a 17-year-old Ludington teen (gender not specified by LPD0. LPD received complaints Friday about “water bullets” being fired from…
Obituary: Edwin Dean Raven, 97, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville. Edwin Dean Raven, 97, of Ludington and longtime Scottville resident, died early Sunday morning, July 17, 2022 at the Village Manor of Ludington. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Dean was born on July 9, 1925 in Cadillac, the son of Christian and Gladys (Dunbar) Raven…
Scottville to consider hiring community development director. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. SCOTTVILLE — On Monday, July 25, the Scottville City Commission is going to consider creating a community development director position. This is…
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