Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 96 mph.

April 20, 2021

Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 96 mph. 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 — A 50 year-old Ludington woman was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy following a “be on the lookout” for a high speed-reckless driver eastbound on US 10 coming from Scottville…

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Obituary: Frank Sagan, 83, of Ludington.

April 20, 2021

Obituary: Frank Sagan, 83, of Ludington. Frank Adam Sagan, 83, of Ludington, died Saturday, April 17, 2021.  He was born February 24, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Lillian (Malec) Sagan. Frank served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post 76 in Ludington. Frank earned his bachelor’s degree in…

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Obituary: Kasandra McKay, 74, of Scottville. 

April 20, 2021

Obituary: Kasandra McKay, 74, of Scottville.  Kasandra McKay, 74, of Scottville passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born February 10, 1947 in Ludington to Norbert and Florabelle (Leavitt) Ray.  She graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1965. Kasandra married Howard McKay on November 11, 2007. She owned and operated a daycare…

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Recent deaths, posted April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

Recent deaths, posted April 20, 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: Roger Hansen, 79, of Cherry Hill Farm, Amber Township, died on Monday, April 19, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington,…

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Frost warning through Thursday.

April 20, 2021

Frost warning through Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A frost warning is in effect until 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 22. Clear skies expected tonight with a low temperature of 21 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 4 mph. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Mostly sunny during the day. Partly…

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Scottville commission selects Newkirk as next city manager. 

April 19, 2021

Scottville commission selects Newkirk as next city manager.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission voted unanimously tonight, Monday, April 19, during its regular meeting, to hire O’Neil James (Jim) Newkirk III as the next city manager. Newkirk, 46, who lives in Oscoda, grew up in Scottville and graduate from Mason County Central High School in 1993. He has a bachelor’s degree…

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LHS plans graduation at Oriole Field, other spring activities. 

April 19, 2021

LHS plans graduation at Oriole Field, other spring activities.  Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spring is often a time of many ceremonies and special events for high schoolers, especially graduating seniors. In 2020, many of those events were cancelled or altered. The staff…

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Obituary: Carolyn Beeker, 85, of Ludington.

April 19, 2021

Obituary: Carolyn Beeker, 85, of Ludington. Carolyn Beeker, 85, died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Mancelona to Clyde and Louise (Michaels) Gibson, she moved at the age of 4 to Ludington when her father accepted a position as a pharmacist at Lewis Drug Store. After graduation from Ludington High School, class…

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Recent deaths, posted April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

Recent deaths/service notification, posted April 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: Lisa M. Vasquez, 58, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  A memorial service will be held…

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Weekend police news, April 19, 2021.

April 19, 2021

Weekend police news, April 19, 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 police activity over the weekend in Mason County: Friday, April 16, 2021: 5:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Beyer Road, Sherman Township. 6:57 a.m.,…

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Obituary: Billie Miller, 74, of Ludington.

April 19, 2021

Obituary: Billie Miller, 74, of Ludington. Billie Bernece Miller, 74, of Ludington went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021.  Billie loved going to church, praising her Lord and Savior and enjoyed spending time crocheting.  She spent the last 58 years married to the love of her life Donald Miller Sr. Along with her beloved Donald, she…

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Reader urges yes vote on ESD millage renewal. 

April 19, 2021

Reader urges yes vote on ESD millage renewal.  Dear Editor, For 35 years my career was in service to others, specifically to those young individuals and their families who had communication disabilities and/or broader educational challenges. My experiences over the years evoke so many wonderful memories and emotions; seeing the joy on the face of a toddler (and their parents)…

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Recent births, posted April 19, 2021.

April 19, 2021

Recent births, posted April 19, 2021. The following births have been reported: Eliam Theodore Curtis, the son of Sarah and Jorden Curtis of Ludington, was born Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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Frost warning tonight. 

April 19, 2021

Frost warning tonight.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A frost warning is in effect from 1 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 20. Partly cloudy. Low temperature of 29 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Cloudy. High 41 low 22. Precipitation: 1% day;…

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MCE closed Monday, April 19.

April 19, 2021

MCE closed Monday, April 19. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern will be closed Monday, April 19, 2021, due to a shortage of staff and lack of substitute teachers. The district made the announcement on its Facebook page. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support…

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Schedule a tour of the Sports Hall of Fame.

April 18, 2021

Schedule a tour of the Sports Hall of Fame. By Vic Burwell, President, Mason County Sports Hall of Fame In July of 2020, the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame introduced the rebranding of their vision for the Hall of Fame with the $141,000 renovation at Historic White Pine Village, of “Beyond the game:  The Value of Sports.” Since its inception…

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The Scoop: 366 days of photos.

April 18, 2021

The Scoop: 366 days of photos. The Scoop webcast is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — Today, on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks to Brad Reed and Rachel Gaudette of Todd and Brad Reed Photography, about their recent project where they spent every day in 2020, 366 days, photographing. The photographs will…

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Recent deaths, posted April 18, 2021

April 18, 2021

Recent deaths, posted April 18, 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 Ruis, 71, of Ludington, formerly of Petoskey, died on Friday, April 16, 2021.  Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Billie…

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