Chamber, local media to host candidates’ forum

July 8, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County, along with local news media, will host a candidates’ forum on Thursday, July 11 at Waterfront Park, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will include local and state candidates who are running in the Aug. 6 primary election. The event is being co-hosted by chamber media members Mason County Press, Ludington Daily…

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Suspect captured after ‘lengthy K-9 track and foot chase’

July 8, 2024

RIVERTON AND SUMMIT TOWNSHIPS — A 52-year-old Pentwater man who ran from police was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies with the assistance of a police dog Saturday, July 6, shortly before 8 p.m. “He was captured following a lengthy K-9 track and foot chase,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The pursuit began when “he passed a stationary Mason…

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Police news, posted July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, July 4, 2024: 5:20 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 47-year-old Niles woman was arrested for larceny after a report of a stolen bicycle at Stearns Park, City of Ludington. She was lodged in…

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Obituary: Mathew Mazeika, 84, of Ludington

July 8, 2024

Mathew John Mazeika, 84, of Ludington, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Monday, July 1, 2024.  Matt was born in February 12, 1940, in Detroit, to Veronica and Matthew Mazeika, the oldest of five boys. Except for a brief time in Texas and two years in the Army, Matt lived in Mason County nearly his entire life. He worked…

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Obituary: William Montgomery, 76, of Ludington

July 8, 2024

William “Bill” Frederick Montgomery, 76, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Bill was born on October 13, 1947, the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (Sellers) Montgomery. He was a proud graduate of Spring Lake High School and later earned an associate degree in criminal justice from West Shore Community College. On August 19, 1978, Bill married the…

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Memorial Service: Dr. Robert L. Eisenlohr, 92, of Bear Lake

July 8, 2024

Dr. Robert L. Eisenlohr, 92, died on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1931. He is a former business manager for Mason County Central Schools. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Bear Lake Community Church, 7861 Main Street in Bear Lake. The family will receive friends from…

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Recent death: Donald Verne Miller, 93, of Ludington

July 8, 2024

Donald Verne Miller, 93, of Ludington, died on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Village Manor of Ludington. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for…

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Recent births, posted July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

William Patrick Standish, the son of Elizabeth and Shawn Standish of Ludington, was born on Monday, July 8, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…

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Badger in port for electrical repairs

July 7, 2024

LUDINGTON — The SS Badger is currently in port while repairs are being made to its electrical system. After departing Manitowoc Saturday afternoon, an electrical issue arose while the ship was underway to Ludington. The problem was quickly identified allowing the ship to safely continue its cross-lake operation. “To provide safe and reliable service in the future, the ship remains…

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Young Eagles event postponed until Sunday

July 6, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Young Eagles free airplane rides event scheduled for today at Mason County Airport has been postponed until Sunday, July 7, due to weather. The event, sponsored by Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed…

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VIDEO: Ludington fireworks, July 4, 2024

July 5, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Some highlights of the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks show, July 4, 2024.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news.  The easiest way…

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Scottville woman may face charges after calling 911 multiple times

July 5, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — A 57-year-old Scottville woman may face misdemeanor charges of misuse of 911 after she called 911 multiple times on July 4. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the sheriff’s office has requested a warrant against the woman after she reportedly made several calls to Mason-Oceana 911. According to reports, the woman was intoxicated and stated she needed…

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Sheriff’s report, posted July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent law enforcement activity has been reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 6:26 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez Road west of Tuttle Road, Eden Township. 9:06 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, northbound US 31 off…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

79th District Court sentencings, posted July 5, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., 25, pleaded guilty on July 3 to third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to three days in jail and $605 in fines/costs. -Kathleen Mary Moran, 65, pleaded guilty on July 3 to…

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Obituary: Herbert Jason Golnick, Jr., 61, of Ludington

July 5, 2024

Herbert Jason Golnick, Jr, affectionately known as Jason, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Ludington, at the age of 61. Born on February 7, 1963, in Ludington, Jason spent his life in the community he loved. Jason was a skilled handyman and a passionate cook. He dedicated many years to his craft, working at Sun Rise Café and…

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Recent death: William Frederick Montgomery, 76, of Ludington

July 5, 2024

  William Frederick Montgomery, 76, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Support Local News Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading…

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Thunderstorm warning

July 5, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a thunderstorm warning for areas that include Mason and Oceana counties until 12:15 p.m. Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm offshore of Mears State Park moving northeast at 15 mph.

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Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2024

The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…

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