79th District Court news, posted Oct. 8, 2021.

October 8, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Oct. 8, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanor Arraignments -Ashley Rose Forbes, 31, of 606 E. Foster St., Ludington; Oct. 5; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .17 or higher. Pretrial: Nov.…

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Police news, Oct. 8, 2021.

October 8, 2021

Police news, Oct. 8, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: 8 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Gordon Road, Amber Township. 8:27 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Johnson Road west of Stephens Road,…

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WSCC to present “Clue” 

October 8, 2021

WSCC to present “Clue”  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The stage adaptation of the 1985 cult film “Clue” is coming to West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater.  Performances will run October 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and October 24 at 2 p.m. Based on the Paramount film and the Hasbro board game, the show is described as a “murder-mystery…

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Funnel clouds possible tonight. 

October 8, 2021

Funnel clouds possible tonight.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: According to the National Weather Service, funnel clouds are possible this afternoon and evening. Atmospheric conditions are favorable today for the development of funnel clouds. These funnel clouds normally protrude a few 100 feet downward from the base of…

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Custer Road closure.

October 8, 2021

Custer Road closure. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Custer Road, between Townline and Gajeski roads, will be closed from Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Thursday, Oct. 14, for culverts replacement. The road will be closed completely. Motorists should seek alternative routes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the…

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Education Spotlight: Ron Tyndall, helping 6th graders figure out who they want to be. 

October 7, 2021

Education Spotlight: Ron Tyndall, helping 6th graders figure out who they want to be.  Education Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  SCOTTVILLE — Many teachers are inspired by a mentor. For Mason County Central Middle School teacher Ron Tyndall, that mentor was his…

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VIDEO: Spartan News: Teaching about anti-bullying. 

October 7, 2021

VIDEO: Spartan News: Teaching about anti-bullying.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes is passionate about teaching his students the value of standing up to bullies. Every year Kimes, and other members of the Upper Elementary staff, hold an assembly for…

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Resident defrauded $800 in social media scam.

October 7, 2021

Resident defrauded $800 in social media scam. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A Mason County resident was defrauded $800 after responding to a post on social media that reported the victim won a large sum of money, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 7, 2021

October 7, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 7, 2021 Jason Russell Quick, 34, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Lonnie Collins Pratt, 66, of Branch, died on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. The…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 7, 2021.

October 7, 2021

Recent births, posted Oct. 7, 2021. The following births have been reported: Greyson Henry Morgan, the son of Kasey and Justin Morgan, was born on Monday, October 4, 2021. Nataviana Guadalupe Ramirez, the daughter of Jalaney Bumford and Armando Ramirez, Jr., of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital).…

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Occasional rain expected tonight; rain Friday.

October 7, 2021

Occasional rain expected tonight; rain Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Remainder of this afternoon expect cloudy skies with occasional rain showers. Thunder is possible. High temperature of 69 degrees. Tonight, showers becoming a steady light rain. Low temperature of 61 degrees. Friday, Oct. 8,2021 Showers early becoming…

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Scottville police arrest man for concealed weapon; drug charges possible.

October 6, 2021

Scottville police arrest man for concealed weapon; drug charges possible. SCOTTVILLE — A 45-year-old Pere Marquette Township man was arrested by Scottville Police Department on Monday, Oct. 4. “The Scottville Police Department responded to a well being call at a residence well know for drug use,” Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy said. “After making contact with two subjects, one of…

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Outdoors: Trails connect people and places

October 6, 2021

Outdoors: Trails connect people and places By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer. I recently did some hiking in New York State. I’ve been on a mission to hike the six major branch trails of the Finger Lakes Trail System. Of course I’ll get an embroidered patch for that accomplishment. These branches all run either north or south from the main…

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Brye Road at US 10-31 closed beginning Thursday.

October 6, 2021

Brye Road at US 10-31 closed beginning Thursday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Brye Road south of US 10-31 will be closed beginning Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7 a.m. The closure is part of the right turn lane construction taking place in that vicinity. The road is expected to remain close until Tuesday, Oct. 12. The work is part of a $700,000…

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Eric McLearon, M.D., WSCC’s newest biology professor. 

October 6, 2021

Eric McLearon, M.D., WSCC’s newest biology professor.  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s newest professor of biology, Dr. Eric McLearon, offers a unique perspective to his students. McLearon is a medical doctor (MD) who has extensive experience as an…

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Scottville man dies in motorcycle crash.

October 6, 2021

Scottville man dies in motorcycle crash. FILER TOWNSHIP, (Manistee County) — A 34-year-old Scottville man was killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday, Oct. 5, shortly before 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Nelson Street and Stronach Road, according to Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowksi. Jason Quick was pronounced dead at the scene, said Sheriff Gutowski.  “The caller advised Manistee County…

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Woman sentenced to prison for meth.

October 6, 2021

Woman sentenced to prison for meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old woman was sentenced to 14 months to 20 years in prison for convictions of methamphetamine possession and third-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 5. Brittney Jane Printiss (no address listed) has “a long history” of criminal activity, said Judge Susan K. Sniegowski. “We’re…

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Man sentenced to time served for assaulting pregnant wife.

October 6, 2021

Man sentenced to time served for assaulting pregnant wife. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Pere Marquette Township man was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for 10 days served for a third-offense domestic violence conviction in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 5. Gregory Alexander Jolly, of 5728 W. Johnson Rd., pleaded “no contest” to third-offense…

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