102nd House candidate profile: Andrew Sebolt. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Andrew Sebolt, 40, of Hart, is seeking his party’s nomination for state representative for the second time. In 2020, Sebolt challenged incumbent Scott VanSingel of Grant for the Republican nomination of the 100st House District seat. Since re-districting has occurred, Sebolt is now seeking the nomination for the newly formed…
102nd House candidate profile: Curt VanderWall. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Curt VanderWall, 60, of Ludington, is hoping to return to the Michigan House of Representatives after serving one four-year term as a state senator and a previous two-year term as a representative. VanderWall currently represents the 35th senate district, which has been changed due to re-districting. He previously was the…
Man leads police on car chase that ends at dead end of two track. The suspect fought with deputies and had to be tased. 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Mason County man faces charges of fleeing and eluding police and…
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Resident safely escapes home as burglar breaks in. Anyone who was traveling on US 31 between Scottville and Manistee Wednesday afternoon, July 13, who witnessed a shirtless man in the area shooting a gun at passing cars or has damage to their vehicle consistent with a gunshot, should contact the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A male resident…
Ludington man arrested for meth possession, suspended license, warrant. 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 by Ludington police officers for possession of methamphetamine, driving while license suspended and on an outstanding warrant issued in Manistee County Tuesday, July 12,…
Rape case reduced to child abuse, defendant receives probation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Branch Township man received two years of probation in 51st Circuit Court today after he pleaded no contest to child abuse fourth degree. Chriselle Renard English of 1617 S. Landon Road was initially charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree and child abuse…
Branch Township man pleads to animal killing charge. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Branch Township man accused of shooting a cat pleaded no contest in 51st Circuit Court today on the charge of second degree killing/torturing an animal. Brandon Matthew Jablonski was initially charged with second degree killing/torturing an animal and reckless use of firearms after he was arrested on March…
WSCC hosting College For Kids Aug. 1-5. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids, August 1 – 5. The five-day College for Kids is a hands-on career exploration day camp on the college campus that is packed with…
Ludington man arrested for stabbing man last September. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder after allegedly stabbing a 39-year-old Ludington man last September. The suspect was arrested by Ludington police officers Tuesday, July 12, shortly before 1:30 a.m. in the 300 block…
County planning commission seeks input on zoning ordinance. The Mason County Planning Commission is in the process of reviewing and updating the county’s zoning ordinance. The ordinance is updated every five years following the update of the county’s master plan, which was completed in 2021. The planning commission is looking at areas within the ordinance that need updates based on…
Woman arrested for breaking into ex’s home. 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 19-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for illegal entry following a 911 call reporting a person had broken into the caller’s home Monday, July 11,…
Obituary: Wayne DeBoer, 81, of Ludington. Wayne T. DeBoer, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home. Wayne was born March 6, 1941, in Holland, Michigan to Willis and Juliet (Pol) DeBoer. He married Gladys (Drost) DeBoer on June 6, 1961, at Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland. Wayne had many driving jobs throughout the years…
Obituary: Nicholas Matiash, 87, of Scottville. Nicholas “Nick” Matiash, 87, of Scottville passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 in Grand Rapids. Nick was born on June 28, 1935 in Laona, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Agnes (Zborowska) Matiash. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1953 and went on to study civil engineering at Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. …
VIDEO: Ludington Offshore Classic begins Tuesday. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. LUDINGTON — The annual Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament begins Tuesday. Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with tournament participants Jeff Mount and Adam Knudsen about the tournament. Mount is also a member of the…
Ludington asking for help in designing sesquicentennial logo. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is asking the public to design a logo for the city’s sesquicentennial celebration, which will be held in 2023. The logo will be used for the official event marketing promotions. Logo Design Contest Rules • Logo must include the words “150th or 150 years” and “City…
Deputies recover stolen 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. FOUNTAIN — Mason County sheriff’s deputies, following up on a tip, recovered a stolen 1999 GMC Suburban that was reported stolen in the City of Muskegon. The vehicle was recovered Friday, July 8, shortly before 7…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 11, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jeffrey J. Medina, 25; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police office (two counts); trespassing; arrested on June 30, 2022 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 1, 2022; bond, $250, 10%; preliminary examination, July 20, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. – Jesse Jacob…
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