Recent births, posted Sept. 20, 2021.

September 20, 2021

Recent births, posted Sept. 20, 2021. The following births have been reported: Rayden Heath Wahr, the son of Amber and James Wahr of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Hazel Mae Edwards, the daughter of Lauren Totten and Skyler Edwards of Ludington, was born on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Haevyn Lee Boerema, the daughter of Stephanie Sadler and Dustin…

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MCC homecoming spirit week begins Monday.

September 17, 2021

MCC homecoming spirit week begins Monday. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s homecoming spirit week kicks off Monday, Sept. 20. Some of the events include: Powderpuff football game, junior girls vs. senior girls, on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Spartan Community Field, $1…

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Warrant arrests top police activity.

September 17, 2021

Warrant arrests top police activity. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021: 12:10 a.m., a 33-year-old Lansing woman was arrested on two outstanding warrants following a traffic stop, Columbia south of US 10, City of Scottville.…

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Ludington resident defrauded ‘significant amount of money’ by someone posing as a police officer.

September 17, 2021

Ludington resident defrauded ‘significant amount of money’ by someone posing as a police officer.  LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department received a complaint Thursday, Sept. 16, from a Ludington resident who was “defrauded a significant amount of money from someone posing as a law enforcement official,” according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “This is a reminder: no law enforcement agency will…

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Obituary: Elizabeth “Betsy” Beldock, 43, of Ludington.

September 17, 2021

Obituary: Elizabeth “Betsy” Beldock, 43, of Ludington. Elizabeth “Betsy” Beldock, 43, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, after a lengthy illness.  She was born in 1978 to Robert and Mary (Masters) Zimmerman.  In 1988, Betsy moved with her mother and sister to Ludington.  She graduated from Ludington High School in 1996, and then went on to earn a bachelor’s…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 17, 2021

September 17, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 17, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: John Earl Harper, 64, of Custer, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…

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79th District Court news, posted Sept. 16, 2021. 

September 16, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Sept. 16, 2021.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Jenna Dianne Myers, 27, of 1245 N. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, was arrested Sept. 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled…

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Police news, Sept. 16, 2021.

September 16, 2021

Police news, Sept. 16, 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 Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021: 2:38 pm., damaged property, 1900 block of West US 10, Amber Township. The complainant reported several outdoor flood lights broken. 2:58 p.m.,…

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WSCC presents Le Cirque Esprit

September 16, 2021

WSCC presents Le Cirque Esprit MANISTEE – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series kicks off its 2021-2022 season with two performances by Le Cirque Esprit, “Spirit of the Machine” on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St. Le Cirque Esprit has established a unique identity in…

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Smith & Eddy to host Medicare educational event.

September 16, 2021

Smith & Eddy to host Medicare educational event. LUDINGTON — Smith & Eddy Insurance will host a Medicare educational event on Monday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Ludington Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St. Jim Hart, senior sales representative from Priority Health will share his knowledge on Medicare and Medicare Advantages, Part D Presciption coverage and Medicare supplements.…

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VIDEO: Around the County: Old Engine Club Education Day. 

September 15, 2021

VIDEO: Around the County: Old Engine Club Education Day.  Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its traditional Education Day on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at its grounds at Riverside Park. The event has been held for over two decades,…

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Oriole Academy gave Tre Wenzel motivation to finish high school.

September 15, 2021

Oriole Academy gave Tre Wenzel motivation to finish high school. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Kate Goodman, MCP correspondant.  LUDINGTON — Trevon (Tre) Wenzel, has been described as a success story for the Oriole Work Based Learning Academy. The program was created in 2019 and puts an emphasis…

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911 board votes to return medical dispatching to local center.

September 15, 2021

911 board votes to return medical dispatching to local center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — During its regular monthly meeting today, Mason-Oceana 911 voted 8-1, with two absences, to rescind its medical dispatch trial with Life EMS. Read related story here. Voting to end the trial were Chairman Craig Mast, Oceana County sheriff; Craig Hardy of Oceana…

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Education Spotlight: Andrea Herrema enters 25th year at MCE. 

September 15, 2021

Education Spotlight: Andrea Herrema enters 25th year at MCE.  Education Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Andrea Herrema is in her 25th year teaching at Mason County Eastern, her alma mater. “I have always loved learning new…

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Reek, Quarterline, Hoague roads under construction.

September 15, 2021

Reek, Quarterline, Hoague roads under construction. The following road construction projects are taking place in Mason County: GRANT TOWNSHIP — Resurfacing will take place on Hoague Road, between US 31 and Quarterline Road and Quarterline Road from Hoague Road to Countyline Road beginning Thursday, Sept. 16.  The project is anticipated to be completed in about two weeks.  Traffic will be reduced…

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Police news, Sept. 15, 2021.

September 15, 2021

Police news, Sept. 15, 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 Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021: 10:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles and Manales roads, Victory Township. 10:44 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of…

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Churches to hold Serve Ludington Day Oct. 3.

September 15, 2021

Churches to hold Serve Ludington Day Oct. 3. LUDINGTON — Four area churches will come together on Sunday, Oct. 3 and hold Serve Ludington Day. The event takes place beginning at 9 a.m. at Oriole Field. The churches will hold a short worship service and then attendees will divide into groups and go out and serve the community. Churches participating…

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Notice of Public Hearing: Matter of Ryker James Skaggs.

September 15, 2021
Notice of Public Hearing: Matter of Ryker James Skaggs.

Notice of Public Hearing: Matter of Ryker James Skaggs. This is a paid posting, paid for by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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