Semi truck driver injured following freeway crash.

October 20, 2021

Semi truck driver injured following freeway crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Chicago man was injured following a single vehicle crash on US 31. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 1:01 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene, the man was driving southbound on US 31 between Marrison and Washington roads.…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 20, 2021.

October 20, 2021

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 20, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in 51st Circuit Court recently: – Kelsey Joe Whitehead, 43, of 407 E. Foster St., Ludington, was found guilty July 15 of third-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced Oct. 7 to two days in jail with credit for two day…

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Obituary: Clarence “Stub” Willick, 84, of Ludington

October 20, 2021

Obituary: Clarence “Stub” Willick, 84, of Ludington Clarence William “Stub” Willick, 84, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born June 25, 1937 in Muskegon to Clarence and Hazel (Bearss) Willick. Stub graduated from Muskegon High School in 1955. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy with a couple of his buddies. Stub proudly…

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WSCC Humankind hosts Claire Ashley Exhibit

October 20, 2021

WSCC Humankind hosts Claire Ashley Exhibit WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Humankind Series is hosting an exhibition of artist Claire Ashley’s work at five locations throughout the college’s campus and at Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA), beginning Friday, Oct.22.…

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Mental Health Matters: Who to call during a mental health crisis

October 20, 2021

Mental Health Matters: Who to call during a mental health crisis By Alan Neushwander, West Michigan Community Mental Health.  It can be difficult to experience a mental health crisis or to watch someone you love go through it. It may feel like there aren’t any solutions and you may not know what to do during a crisis. It’s important for…

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Ludington man arrested on meth charge.

October 20, 2021

Ludington man arrested on meth charge. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued by Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine Monday, Oct. 18, shortly after ​5…

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Obituary: Mark Best, 48, of Ludington.

October 20, 2021

Obituary: Mark Best, 48, of Ludington. Mark A. Best (Chellis), 48, of Ludington passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born December 30, 1972 in Hart to Harry Chellis and Sandra Foster.  Mark was self-employed, working in construction. He was a member of the Ludington Men’s Pool League and he loved hunting and fishing. He was a huge Red…

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Rain expected next few days.

October 20, 2021

Rain expected next few days. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with periods of rain, thunder and lightning; 80% chance of precipitation. Low temperature of 54 degrees with winds southeast at 4 mph. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 Rain during the day. Cloudy in the evening. High 58;…

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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on Oct. 10.

October 19, 2021

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on Oct. 10. LUDINGTON — One of the three pedestrians who were struck by a vehicle on South James Street on Sunday, Oct. 10 has died from injuries sustained in the incident. Gloria Trent, 57, of Grand Rapids, passed away, according to Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal. The three pedestrians were struck by…

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ESD offers free hearing tests to school age children

October 19, 2021

ESD offers free hearing tests to school age children West Shore School News is a service of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kim Beardslee, MCP/OCP Correspondent.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hearing loss in children can lead to speech and language delays which can affect school performance. Each year the West…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash involving motorized scooter.

October 19, 2021

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash involving motorized scooter. AMBER TOWNSHIP — 12:13 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash involving a motorized scooter in front of Acres Co-Op, 700 block of West US 10-31.

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John Deere tractor reported stolen.

October 19, 2021

John Deere tractor reported stolen. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The owner of a John Deere D100 tractor on Iris Road reported it stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 18, shortly before 3 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff…

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LASD, MCC change mask policies. 

October 19, 2021

LASD, MCC change mask policies.  Board of eduction at Ludington Area School District and Mason County Central took action Monday, Oct. 18, to change each school’s mask policies. The MCC Board of Education voted 4-2, with one member absent, to rescind the school’s mask policy. LASD board of education voted 5-2 to allow parents to sign non-medical waivers from the…

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Obituary: Jeffrey Huggard, 57, of Ludington.

October 19, 2021

Obituary: Jeffrey Huggard, 57, of Ludington. Jeffrey Scott Huggard, 57, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021.  Jeffrey was born on June 5, 1964, in Northport to John and Genevieve (Gilland) Huggard. He graduated from Mason County Central with the class of 1982.  Jeffrey met his lifelong companion Lisa Lee Vineyard in 1984 shortly after high school.  He…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 19, 2021

October 19, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 19, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Mark Best (Chellis), 48, of Ludington, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths

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Man arrested for allegedly trying to enter vehicles.

October 18, 2021

Man arrested for allegedly trying to enter vehicles. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Manistee man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for disorderly conduct Saturday, Oct. 16, shortly before 11  p.m. on Pere Marquette Highway near Wallace Road, according…

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Obituary: Alden Petersen, 96, of Ludington.

October 18, 2021

Obituary: Alden Petersen, 96, of Ludington. Alden Russell Petersen, 96, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at home.  He was born June 27, 1925, in Ludington, the son of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. Alden was a graduate of Ludington High School, class of 1944, after which he immediately entered the U.S. Navy where he served in the…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 18, 2021

October 18, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 18, 2021 The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Patrick Joseph Grieve, 32, of Ludington, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Clarence “Stub” Willick, 84, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 16, 2021.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington,…

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