Recent deaths, posted Feb. 21, 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: James E. Allison, 85, of Custer, died on Friday, February 19, 2021. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Friday, February…
Mason County’s pioneering French families: Chauvez and Courtot. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. It’s very likely that the most mis-pronounced road name in Mason County is Chauvez Road, which stretches from the lakeshore to nearly the eastern county line. While looking at…
Homeowner burned attempting to extinguish garage fire. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A homeowner received multiple burns while attempting to extinguish a fire in an unattached garage Saturday morning. The fire occurred at 6292 W. Russel St. Sheriff’s deputies, fire department first responders and EMS personnel tended to the male victim while firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The patient was transported…
Fire destroys Walhalla home. WALHALLA, Branch Township — Fire destroyed a home at 7079 E. Sandra Kay Rd. Friday afternoon. Firefighters were initially dispatched to the house, located between Campbell Road and Stephen Avenue, at 2:50 p.m. According to firefighters on scene, none of the home occupants were injured. Initial dispatch information stated there was fire in the walls. The…
Online CommUNITY Auction to begin March 1. SCOTTVILLE — The 26th annual Spring CommUNITY Auction will look a little different this year. As the COVID pandemic continues to mean no social gathering, this year’s event will be held online from March 1 through 6. The auction is a major fundraiser for the Mason County Central Educational Foundation and the Ludington…
CTE Month: Agriscience pheasants project. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — February is CTE (career and technical education) month. MCP/OCP recently visited the agriscience class located on the campus of West Shore Community College and interviewed Hart High…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 19, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Jesus Marie Chavez, 21, of 605 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 16, 2020 of seduction and was sentenced Jan. 5, 2021 to 14 months to five years in prison with credit for 431…
Multiple people arraigned on felony drug charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Editor’s Note: A person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Felonies -Tina Ann Rose, 40, of 5405 Rasmussen Rd., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested Dec. 8 by the…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 19, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Thomas Richard Massey, 34, of 410 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty Feb. 9 to public intoxication and was sentenced to 45 days in jail; outpatient treatment; 90 days discretionary jail for one year;…
Obituary: Sue McCumber, 73, of Custer. Sue Ann McCumber, 73, of Custer died peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Ludington Woods Living Center. Sue was born on October 26, 1947 in Big Rapids, the daughter of John and Genevieve (Wilson) Bowman, and graduated from Carmi-White County (Illinois) High School with the class of 1964. On July 30, 1966, she…
2 drivers cited following separate crashes. 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021: 11:19 a.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 near Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. One of the…
Mostly cloudy skies with some flurries on Saturday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Occasional snow showers tonight. Low temperature of 18 degrees. Winds light and variable, west at 6 mph. Chance of snow, 40%; about one inch accumulation possible. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 Mostly cloudy. A few flurries…
Rep. O’Malley: Testimony from small business owners shows damage done by strict COVID-19 orders House Oversight Committee hears from hospitality industry, restaurant owners State Rep. Jack O’Malley (R, Lake Ann) today called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Health and Human Services to revise their current 25-percent capacity limits for indoor dining, citing the dire position the restaurant…
Portion of PM Highway to close for bridge construction. PERE MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin construction of the bridge on Pere Marquette Highway over the railroad tracks beginning March 1, resulting in the bridge being closed until about July 6. The $1.3 million project will see replacement of the bridge deck, painting,…
Man arrested for ‘huffing’ at Dollar General. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of retail fraud, bond violation and ‘huffing’ at the Dollar General store in the 5000 block of West US…
Recent births, posted Feb. 18, 2021. The following births have been reported: Wells Daniel Givens, the son of Sarah and Justin Givens of Pentwater, was born Sunday, February 14, 2021. Maverick Thomas Wilbur, the son of Megan Wright and Sean Wilbur of East Lake, was born Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mason James Chafee, the son of Megan and Joseph Chafee of Custer, was…
The Scoop: Community auction goes virtual. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. This interview initial streamed on Jan. 25. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Spring CommUNITY Auction is a major fundraiser for the Mason County Central Education Foundation and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event draws hundreds of…
Snow showers possible tonight, Friday morning. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight. Snow showers developing late. Low temperature of 14 degrees. Chance of snow, 50%. Winds southeast at 3 mph. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 Mainly cloudy with snow showers in the morning. A few flurries or snow…
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