Peggy Sue Lohse, 72, of Ludington, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In honor of Veterans Day, we present this story of one of a Mason County veteran who played a pivotal role in the end of the Civil War. On April 9, 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee of the Confederate States of America surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to U.S. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver who died following a single vehicle crash Friday evening. John Duiven, 87, of Hudsonville, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that occurred on Fountain Road east of Larson Road near Ford Lake. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:21 p.m. after Mason-Oceana 911 received…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024: 6:36 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 6:45 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Walhalla Road south of Federal Forest Road…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rob Roger Smith, 31; two counts of second-degree home invasion; arrested Aug. 16 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Oct. 31; preliminary hearing: Nov. 20; bail: $100,000 cash. -Donald Glenn Fitch, Jr., 42; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Sept. 29…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Branch man was arrested Saturday following a county-long vehicle chase. The situation began when the man allegedly assault his ex-girlfriend while driving on US 10 near Nelson Road in Pere Marquette Township Friday morning. At 10:27 a.m., the woman entered the Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Ave. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole,…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — An 87-year-old Hudsonville man died Friday evening following a single vehicle crash on Fountain Road east of Larson Road near Ford Lake. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:21 p.m. after Mason-Oceana 911 received an On Star notification of a crash in that location. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, upon arrival first responders…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP (8:28 p.m.) — Emergency personnel have been called to a single vehicle crash on Fountain Road near Larson Road. Expect the road in that area to be closed for the next couple of hours due to the seriousness of injuries.
LUDINGTON — The woman who is accused of assaulting a township clerk and then resisting arrest at a polling place on Election Day has a criminal history of assault. Muzette Elizabeth Phippen-O’Connell, 52, of Hamlin Township, is facing two felony charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer along with misdemeanor charges for an election law polling place violation and assault and…
Foul play not suspected THIS ARTICLE WAS UPDATED AT 1:49 P.M. FRIDAY WITH FURTHER INFORMATION FROM MSP By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Detectives and troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, are investigating the grisly discovery of a dead body that washed up on the shore of Lake Michigan Friday, Nov. 8, according to Sgt. Dan…
LUDINGTON — A town hall-style meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13 to discuss proposed rules to alleviate safety concerns in the Ludington channel and Pere Marquette Lake. The meeting, hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard, will take place at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. In late summer and early fall of this year,…
LUDINGTON — Bruce Lowing, former president and CEO of Hardman Construction, Inc. of Amber Township, has been named chairman of West Shore Bank Board of Directors. Lowing replaces Dennis B. McCarthy who retired from the board on Oct. 15 after 23 years of service to the bank board. McCarthy has served as chairman for nine years. He is president of…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Ludington man was captured by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after running away from them in the Tallman Lake area Thursday, Nov. 7, shortly after 10 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies were patrolling the area for a man wanted on a parole violation warrant who also was a person of interest in…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Stacey Lynn Black, 60, pleaded guilty on Nov. 6 to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), must not buy/have/use alcohol or controlled substances, subject to random PBTs…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024: 6:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road west of Schwass Road, Riverton Township. 10:56 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, 200 block of North Jebavy Drive,…
LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event offers invites participants to stroll through downtown Ludington, gathering cookies and shopping at local businesses along the way. A limited number of tickets are on sale now for $20 online via EventBrite. Participants will venture to over two dozen…
Ollie Lee Goforth, 65, of Scottville, died on Friday, November 8, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
Employment: Coaching Positions, Mason County Central Schools Mason County Central Schools has openings for the following coaching positions: Middle School Wrestling Coach (Job ID# 605) Varsity Baseball Coach (Job ID #606) Director of Youth Development, Wrestling Program (Job ID #607) For details and to apply, visit: www.mccschools.org. Application deadline is Nov. 14, 2024 at 4 p.m. This is a paid…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday, Nov. 12, a Free Soil-area institution will open, new and improved and slightly re-branded. Doc’s on the River, formerly Doc’s Sauble River Inn, 9121 N. US 31, is now owned by Dr. Andy Riemer. Over the past several months, the 80-plus-year-old restaurant and bar has undergone some major updates inside and…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club will present Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. “Fahrenheit 451 degrees is the temperature at which paper ignites,” said Christine Plummer,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in to a residence in the 2300 block of North 28th Street reported Wednesday, Nov. 6, around 12:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The sheriff’s office also investigated a…
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