Obituary: David DeGood, 61, of Manistee. David Lee DeGood, 61, of Manistee passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was born November 6, 1959 in Durand to Henry and Delores (Shears) DeGood. David graduated from Corunna High School in 1977 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy after school. He proudly served his country for seven years. He was stationed aboard…
Obituary: Rebecca Taylor, 56, of Ludington. Rebecca L. Taylor, 56, of Ludington, passed away in her home Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was born October 23, 1964 in Ludington to Edward and Loretta (Quast) Wanderer. She graduated from Ludington High School. Rebecca enjoyed spending over 15 years as the “Lunch Lady” at Mason County Central. She also enjoyed spending time…
Hospital offering COVID-19 vaccinations for 12- to 15-year-olds. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12- to-15-year-olds now that it has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Appointments can be made by…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 19, 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: Debra Kay Kirkland, 68, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Lorraine Mary…
Temps in upper ’70s Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly cloudy tonight. Low temperature of 62 degrees with winds south at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, May 20, 2021 Cloudy. High 79; low 64. Precipitation: 7% day; 17% evening. Wind: S 16 mph day; S 12 mph…
Teacher Spotlight: WSCC’s Connie Schwass. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. VICTORY TWP – Following the advice that her mother gave her, West Shore Community College professor, Connie Schwass decided to go into education, even though she…
Toddler in critical condition after falling in pool. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition at DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids after falling into a swimming pool Monday, May 17, shortly after 6:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. When Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene, the child was not breathing, said…
Boy, 7, injured after being hit by car. LUDINGTON — A 7-year-old Grand Haven boy was transported by Life EMS to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Monday, May 17, shortly before 5 p.m. after he was hit by a car on Stearns Outer Drive, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. The driver, who is an 87-year-old Ludington…
Obituary: Richard ‘Rick’ Gancarz, 71, of Free Soil. Richard “Rick” Gancarz, 71, of Free Soil, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home. Rick was born on September 11, 1949 in Muskegon, the son of Joseph and Virginia (Feliczak) Gancarz and graduated from Free Soil High School with the class of 1968. On October 1, 1977, he married…
LHS graduation information video. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Click on the video for information about Ludington High School graduation.
Ludington man arrested for punching woman in the nose. LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for aggravated domestic assault and battery, bond violation, and interfering with a 911 call Thursday, May 13, shortly before 10:30 p.m. in the 400 block of South Harrison Street, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. “The man…
Kaleva man arrested for attempted CSC, other charges. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Kalava man found hiding in the bathroom at a residence in the 1500 block of West Countyline Road by Mason County sheriff’s deputies was arrested on charges of attempted criminal sexual conduct (CSC), domestic violence and interfering with a telecommunication device Saturday, May 15, shortly after 4…
Mental Health Matters: May is Mental Health Awareness Month By Alan Neushwander. This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result. Throughout the pandemic, many people who…
Weekend police news. 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 14, 2021: 8:02 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 34-year-old Branch man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US…
Obituary: Genevieve Alma Karl, 99, of Ludington. Genevieve Alma Karl, 99, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Genevieve was born on December 21, 1921 in Victory Township, the daughter of William and Alma (Lahaye) Olk. She married George Karl on October 26, 1955. Genevieve was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church and the Little River Band…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 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: Richard “Rick” Gancarz, 71, of Free Soil, died at his home on Monday, May 17, 2021. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated…
Warm temps this week. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 44 degrees. Winds light and variable, east at 3 mph. Monday, May 17, 2021 Partly cloudy during the day. Mostly clear at night. High 72; low 48. Precipitation: 7% day;…
Obituary: Sondra ‘Suzy’ Vander Wall, 68, of Grand Haven. Sondra “Suzy” Leigh Vander Wall, 68, of Grand Haven passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Mercy Health Partners – Mercy Campus in Muskegon. Suzy was born on October 16, 1952 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry F. and Mary A. (Wing) Whitaker and graduated from Mason County Eastern High…
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