Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 29, 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: Edith V. Long, 93, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Medilodge of Ludington.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral &…

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MCC to hold second community forum Tuesday. 

June 28, 2021

MCC to hold second community forum Tuesday.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold its second community forum on Tuesday, June 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The forum will be an informal discussion about school facilities, with a focus on past, present and future visioning. During a March board of education meeting, Superintendent…

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Freedom Festival kicks off this week.

June 28, 2021

Freedom Festival kicks off this week. LUDINGTON — The 2021 Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival kicks off this week with the theme “Making History Together!” Highlights of the festival include the grand parade on Sunday, July 4 at 1 p.m. and the fireworks over Lake Michigan later that evening.  Though the parade and fireworks were cancelled in 2020, a home…

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Teen suffers ankle injury in bike/car crash.

June 28, 2021

Teen suffers ankle injury in bike/car crash. LUDINGTON — ​A 15-year-old Ludington girl suffered an ankle injury in a bike vs. car crash Sunday, June 27, shortly before ​7 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Avenue and First Street, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski​ of the Ludington Police Department. The girl was riding her bike south on Washington Avenue in…

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Woman allegedly punches husband in the face, puts him in headlock.

June 28, 2021

Woman allegedly punches husband in the face, puts him in headlock. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington Police for domestic assault and battery after allegedly punching her husband — a 33-year-old Ludington man — in the face and putting him into a headlock during an argument Saturday, June 26​, shortly before 1:30 a.m. in the ​600…

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Drivers receive minor injuries in 2-vehicle crash on US 31.

June 28, 2021

Drivers receive minor injuries in 2-vehicle crash on US 31. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Kalava man and a 45-year-old Scottville woman both sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Friday, June 25, shortly after 2:30 p.m. on US 31 at…

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$91 in gas stolen.

June 28, 2021

$91 in gas stolen. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves drove away with over $91 in gas from the Ludington Express Mart located in the 5500 block of West US 10 Saturday, June 26, shortly before 6 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…

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Funeral service notice: Mary V. Wilson, 89, of Ludington

June 28, 2021

Funeral service notice: Mary V. Wilson, 89, of Ludington Mary V. Wilson, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away on May 1, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 3 with visitation at 11 a.m., and service at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions in memory of Mary may be directed to the Scottville Clown Band…

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Obituary: William Buss, 88, of Ludington.

June 28, 2021

Obituary: William Buss, 88, of Ludington. William Robert Buss, 88, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Bill was born on February 24, 1938 to William and Carrie (Fulmerhouser) Buss. He was raised in Reed City and worked many jobs from the age of 14. On May 7, 1960, he married Violet (Stager) Buss.…

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Obituary: Gerald O’Brien, 87, of Ludington.

June 28, 2021

Obituary: Gerald O’Brien, 87, of Ludington. Gerald Robert O’Brien, 87, of Ludington, passed away on June 24, 2021. Jerry was born on March 27, 1934 in Fern, the son of Edward and Mary “Lena” (Reamer) O’Brien. He graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1952 and was later drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War…

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Let us help with your help wanted ads

June 28, 2021

Let us help with your help wanted ads.  It seems that every business is short of help right now. If you are a business owner, you understand the struggle of finding employees. How do you let people know you are hiring? Mason County Press and Oceana County Press offer Help Wanted Ads. MCP has over 13,000 page views per day…

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Thunderstorms possible tonight, Tuesday.

June 28, 2021

Thunderstorms possible tonight, Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight followed by thunderstorms late. Low temperature near 65 degrees. Winds southwest at 1 mph. Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Rain showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. Rain in the evening. High 77; low…

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Clown Band to hold first local performance since 2019. 

June 27, 2021

Clown Band to hold first local performance since 2019.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will be on its home stage Tuesday, June 29, for its first local public performance since August 2019. The band will perform its traditional Patriotic Concert at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, 105 W. Green St., beginning at 7 p.m.  The band did not perform…

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Full Court Press: Grip N Rip Disc Golf

June 26, 2021

Full Court Press: Grip N Rip Disc Golf Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Tyler Martinsen and Katyleen Moffitt of Grip N Rip Disc Golf, located at 5770 W. US 10. …

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Repeat offender faces multiple charges following police chase in Mason, Lake counties. 

June 25, 2021

Repeat offender faces multiple charges following police chase in Mason, Lake counties.  LUDINGTON — Jeromy Richard Sobers, 44, of 4309 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, was arraigned Thursday, June 24, 2021, on three felony charges in connection to an incident where he fled from a Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputy during a traffic stop. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 25, 2021.

June 25, 2021

79th District Court arraignments, posted June 25, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Lori Ann Holden, 42, of 7065 N. Dennis Rd., Grant Township, was arrested June 20 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…

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Obituary: Robert Savage, 77, of Ludington.

June 25, 2021

Obituary: Robert Savage, 77, of Ludington. Robert Lee Savage, 77, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, peacefully in his home. He was born May 12, 1944, in Muskegon to Clarence and Beatrice Pearl (Cook) Savage. His interests included exploring sandy beaches, dunes, vacant land or any other place that he might discover some history or that special treasure.…

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Suspect allegedly rear-ends patrol car during police chase.

June 25, 2021

Suspect allegedly rear-ends patrol car during police chase. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police Friday, June 25, shortly before ​3:30 a.m. for fleeing from police and drug possession after leading police on a chase and rear ending a patrol car, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. ​The officer attempted to stop the man who was driving…

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