New 911 medical dispatching raises concerns among first responders. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Since May 1 Mason-Oceana 911 has been conducting a joint dispatch trial with Life EMS, allowing the Grand Rapids based company to screen medical emergency calls and dispatch EMS personnel appropriately. The procedure has met with mixed reviews, mostly unfavorable, from local…
Todd Reed’s photography on display at WSCC art gallery. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Manierre Dawson Gallery is displaying the work of local award-winning photographer WSCC photography instructor Todd Reed. The exhibit is running now until Oct. 10. A reception will be…
Western Michigan ENT moves to new location. LUDINGTON — Western Michigan ENT, currently located at 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 305 in the Medical Office Building at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, will move to a new location effective September 15, 2021. The new address will be 250 N. Nelson Road, Suite 1, in Pere Marquette Township, the former Gentry Medical Building.…
Stalking arrest tops 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. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding felony stalking warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department Monday, Sept. 13, shortly after 8 a.m. in the City…
Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program candidates. LUDINGTON — Six contestants will compete for the title of Miss Ludington Area during the Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program competition on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Candidates will be judged by five local judges and will compete in fiveareas of…
Obituary: Ken Cooper, 68, of Branch. Ken Maynard Cooper, 68, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Ken was born on October 24, 1952, in Detroit to George Maynard and Jacqueline (Pelton) Cooper. Ken graduated from Clarkston High School and went on to attend Ferris State College, where he was a part of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. …
Recent births, posted Sept. 14, 2021. The following births have been reported: Azalea Marie Larson, the daughter of Mackenzie Larson and Anthony Gilchrist of Branch, was born on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Makenna Jean Brasil, the daughter of Alyssa McGlauflin and Shane Brasil of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Beckett Dane Gilchrist, the son of Aurelia Stone and Lorenz…
Celebration of Life: Lucille Copenhaver. Lucille J. Copenhaver, 95, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 19, 2020. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at noon. Read obituary here. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak…
Video: Full Court Press: State Park kayak launch opens. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Ludington State Park recently helped fund a kayak launch on the Hamlin Lake side of the Ludington State Park. Today, MCP’s Toni Swinehart spoke with Friends members Bob Sasin…
MCE athletic boosters to hold auction Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters will hold a silent auction on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the MCE back to school open house. Traditionally, the boosters hold an auction in the spring. However, that event hasn’t taken place the last two years due to…
Car spray painted, tires punctured. 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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a damaged property complaint Sunday, Sept. 12, shortly before 11:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of West Countyline Road. “The complainant reported someone had spray painted her…
Memorial Service: James Hepworth of Pentwater. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. for James Randolph Hepworth, who died on Aug. 1, 2016 at the age of 37 (born Aug. 30, 1978) at Bachelor Cemetery in Sheridan Township.
Chamber names awards nominees, Future Five recipients. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce announced its annual awards nominees along with the 2021 Future Five recipients. Each year, the chamber recognizes some of the individuals and organizations who make a difference in Mason County, both in business and in the greater community. Nominations were sought…
Strong thunderstorms possible. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement until 3:45 p.m. today, Sunday, Sept. 12. Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Mason, Oceana, Newaygo and Lake counties. At 2:40 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms located 15…
Scottville celebrates the fall, remembers 9/11. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I’m pretty darn proud of my hometown, Scottville. Today, we held our first Fall Celebration and it was a success. Our hope was to create a modern version of the old Harvest Festival: A street fair with lots of activities and entertainment. And, it was great. Seeing Main Street filled…
Do you remember 9/11/01? Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news on Sept. 11, 2001? Twenty years ago tomorrow? I remember seeing the news report of a plane that had crashed into one of the towers of the World Trade Center. My eyes were glued to the news when shortly later…
79th District Court news, posted Sept. 10, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bret David Zacharda, 51, of PO Box 735, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 25 by SSCENT on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy). Probable cause hearing: Sept. 22 at…
Man with 18 priors arrested for driving with suspended license. 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 44-year-old Manistee man with 18 prior criminal convictions was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Thursday, Sept. 9, shortly after 8 a.m. for…
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