SCOTTVILLE — The annual Family AfFAIR takes place today from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Mason County Central Middle School parking lot. This year’s event is drive-thru style. Enter from Johnson Road to the north of the middle school. Read more Here
Recent arraignments include CSC charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Bryan Shick, 52, of 2841 Wilson St., Conklin, was arrested March 4 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Probable…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 12, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Eleasar Esparza, Jr., 29, of 5634 W. Johnson Rd., Pere Marquette Township, pleaded guilty March 9 to prohibited use of chemical agents and was sentenced to 22 days in jail with credit for 22…
The Scoop: Strive 4 a Safer Driver campaign. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Mason County Central seniors Sean Paris and Aron Rosales who are students in the Career and Technical Education criminal justice program. The students in that…
Family AfFAIR takes place Saturday. SCOTTVILLE — This year’s Family AfFAIR will be a little different than past years. Last year, the event was one of the first major local events to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally the event takes place in the halls and classrooms of Mason County Central High School. This year, the event will take…
Ludington man arrested for fleeing officer. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279. LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington Police Department near the intersection of Lavinia and Filer streets Thursday, March 11 and charged with driving while license suspended, fleeing and eluding, and resisting arrest. …
Hospice looking for volunteers. Hospice of Michigan is looking for volunteers to help patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses in communities throughout west Michigan. Residents interested in donating their time can virtually attend a new volunteer orientation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 26. Hospice of Michigan has a specific need for volunteers in Ludington, Holland,…
Home weatherizing offered through FiveCAP SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc., is accepting applications for home weatherizing. Low-income households all too often can have added expenses if their homes are not energy-efficient. Weatherizing homes resolves these issues, ultimately cutting down on utility costs. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, there are no costs for weatherizing households at or below the 200…
Recent deaths, posted March 12, 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: Alan Peters, 73, of Ludington, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of…
West Shore ESD board seat petitions available. Nominating petitions for positions on the West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education are available at the Mason County Clerk’s office, 304 East Ludington Avenue in Ludington- 231-843-8202. Candidates seeking election to the board must file petitions or pay a $100.00 non-refundable filing fee and file an Affidavit of Identity with the…
Youth Advisory Council grant applications being accepted. The Community Foundation for Mason County spring Youth Advisory Council grant application is open. The Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council awards grants to 501(c)(3) non profit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving young people in the greater Mason County area. Funding priorities are based on the findings of the YAC’s needs assessment of…
Full Court Press: MCC Cheer Coach Stibitz. Full Court Press is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics and House of Flavors, Inc. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. SCOTTVILLE — Today on Full Court Press , Toni Swinehart speaks with Mason County Central Competitive Cheer Coach Cheri Stibitz about the current season. Please consider helping…
Obituary: Thomas Parks, 77, Ludington. Thomas E. Parks, 77, of Ludington passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born July 22, 1943 in Benton Harbor to James and Mary (Clauss) Parks. At the age of 17 Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served during the Vietnam War where he was missing in action for six months. He also…
Obituary: Mary Lemke, 87, of Ludington. Mary M. Lemke, 87, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born August 27, 1933 in Pine Knot, Ky. to Edward and Ethel (Gilreath) Smith. On October 12, 1953 Mary married a handsome military man, Russell E. Lemke in Ludington. She followed him…
Multiple fire departments on scene of massive wood chip fire. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Multiple fire departments are currently on scene of a massive wood chip fire at the corner of Decker and Morse roads. Farmer Jake Zwagerman said the chips were created after clearing farm fields. He said the wood chips caught on fire through spontaneous combustion last week when…
College’s water system project wins award. Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V), the civil engineering firm which designed and constructed West Shore Community College’s new water system, has received an Engineering Merit Award in the 2021 American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) annual Engineering & Surveying Excellence competition. The award recognizes outstanding Michigan engineering and surveying projects from the past…
Ludington man arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting police. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested early this morning, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and for having two outstanding arrest warrants. Police responded to a complaint in the 300…
Ludington man arrested on rape charges from Charlevoix Co. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested Tuesday, March 9, 2021 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of a criminal sexual conduct (rape) warrant out of East Jordan Police…