‘Water bullets’ fired at ice cream parlor customers, beach goers. LUDINGTON — Ludington police are investigating a bizarre case of “water bullets” that were fired from a Jeep at House of Flavors customers and beach goers at Stearns Beach Thursday evening, July 21, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. Police are asking that anyone who was…
K-9 leads police to woman who fell 75 feet into ravine. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — K-9 Diego made a heroic discovery Thursday evening, July 21, when he led police to a 58-year-old Custer woman who had been trapped for nearly 24 hours after falling 75 feet into a ravine, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was reported missing…
Police news, July 22, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, July 20, 2022: 2:23 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 34-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for illegal entry of a residence, 600 block of East Dowland…
Obituary: James “Nasty” Nastold, 79, of Ludington. James “Nasty” Phillip Nastold, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1942, to Felix and Margaret (Panter) Nastold. Jim attended Bentley High School in Livonia, graduating in 1960. He then went on to attend Western Michigan University earning a bachelor of science degree in…
Recent births, posted July 22, 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: Malachi…
Obituary: William Copeland, 73, of Scottville. William Michael Copeland, 73, of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Bill was born on May 29, 1949 in Peru, Indiana, the son of William and Betty (Fontain) Copeland. He graduated from Peru High School with the class of 1968 then enlisted in the United States Army. Bill worked as a conductor…
Obituary: Raymond Cummins, 83, of Ludington. Raymond “Ray” Lance Cummins, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Ray was born July 22, 1938 to Willis and Helen Cummins in Bluffton, Ohio. He attended Bluffton High School, graduating in 1956, then attended Ohio University where he earned a bachelor of science degree in broadcast journalism in 1960. Ray…
Dean Raven left a legacy in the Mason County farming community. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Six years ago, I got a phone call from former Mason County MSU Extension Officer Dave Peterson. He was wondering if he and Dean Raven, another former MSU extension officer, could come out to our family’s farm to tour our hop yard. Naturally, I brought…
Murder of Ludington police officer took place July 20, 1958. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief with contributions by Lisa Cooper. Only two police officers have been murdered in the line of duty in Mason County. The most recent was the shooting of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield II on Sept. 9, 2013 on Custer Road in Free Soil Township. The…
Woman allegedly invades home and just sits on couch. 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 42-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for home invasion Tuesday, July 19, shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the 3200 block of West Hansen Road after she entered a…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 20, 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…
VIDEO: WSCC Muddy Fox Trot race is Saturday. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly 5K mud run with a boot camp style…
Judge sets bond at $1 million for man accused of criminal sexual conduct with child. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Late Monday evening, Mason County’s 79th District Court Judge John Middlebrook set bond at $1 million for Michael James Walworth. The 49-year-old Scottville man has been arraigned on 10 charges in connection to a criminal sexual conduct case, involving a…
Obituary: Dennis Winiecke, 70, of Ludington. Dennis Edward Winiecke, 70, of Ludington, died Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born October 26, 1951 in Ludington to Vernon and Mary Jane (Ruschkewicz) Winiecki. Dennis graduated from Ludington High School. He married, the late, LuAnne Henrickson on August 6, 1976. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family…
Assault, probation violation arrests top police activity. 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 police activity in Mason County Monday, July 18, 2022: 1:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation and domestic violence following a 911…
Obituary: Peter Roberts, 63, of Pentwater. Peter “Pete” Andrew Roberts, 63, of Pentwater, passed away on July 17, 2022. Peter was born on January 17, 1959, to Thomas and Ida Jean (Cory) Roberts. He married Beverly (Hooker) Roberts on April 2, 1977. He graduated from Pentwater High School with the class of 1977 and attended West Shore Community College. Pete…
Recent births, posted July 19, 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: Lana…
Ludington Area Senior Center to hold ice cream social. LUDINGTON — Ludington Senior Center will host an ice cream social on Thursday, July 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center, 308 S. Rowe St. The event is a fundraiser for the center and includes ice cream donated by House of Flavors, Inc. and cherries from Hackert Farms. Suggested donation…
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