OWI, meth possession arrests top police activity. 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 12, 2021: 7:09 p.m., a 40-year-old Montague man was arrested following a traffic stop for second-offense operating while intoxicated,…
Obituary: Clinton Cogle, 80, of Ludington. Clinton Lee Cogle, 80, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 with his family by his side. Clinton was born at his home in Victory Township on May 26, 1940 at 6:20 p.m., the son of A. Willis and Zola W. Cogle. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the…
MCC to observe mid-winter break. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools students will have an extra long weekend this week as the school observes its mid-winter break. There will be no school on Friday, Feb. 19 or on Monday, Feb. 22. Staff will be participating in professional development on Friday. School will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Obituary: Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Oceana Medical Care Facility. She was born July 11, 1927, in Crystal Valley, the daughter of Clarence and Bessie (Davis) Ruggles. Leolah graduated from Hart High School with the Class of 1945. She was a very talented seamstress…
Single digit low temps continue Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, snow showers with a low temperature of 6 degrees. Winds northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 19; low 7. Precipitation: 19% day; 24% evening. Wind: NNE 8…
Fountain man arrested in connection with carjacking, stolen truck, robbery. JASPER COUNTY, Ind. – Carl A. Reinhold, 26, of Fountain was arrested in Indiana Friday morning after stealing a vehicle in Michigan and threatening to harm himself with a knife on I-65. Reinhold is a suspect in a spree of incidences that took place on Thursday, including stealing a truck…
Temperatures dropping to single digits overnight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, occasional snow showers with a low temperature of 5 degree. Winds, north at 7 mph. Chance of snow, 50%. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 (Presidents Day) Cloudy. High 13; low 5 Precipitation: 17% day; 13% evening. Wind:…
Recent births, posted Feb. 13, 2021. The following births have been reported: Maci Leigh McIntosh and Quinn Kelly McIntosh, twin daughters of Landon and Jessica McIntosh of Kentwood, were born on Monday, February 8, 2021. They join their 2-year-old sister, Ellie Ann. Maternal grandparents are David and Lori Stanulis of Custer. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Rise McIntosh of Ludington. Dakota Marie Busch,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 13, 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: Sue Ann McCumber, 73, of Custer, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. John A. Reinberg, 82,…
WSCC Humankind series to feature Scottish folklorist VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Humankind Series will present, “Tales from Scotland with Margaret Bennett,” on Wednesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. The event will take place via Zoom which may be accessed at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94368021064?pwd=emt3amVRZU5Rb3Z4WlR0RENmc3Iwdz09 This year, the arts and culture series is focused on the British Isles…
Recent arraignments include assaulting/resisting police officer charges. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tyler Austin Hendrickson, 26, of 1039 S. 44th St., Wyoming, was arrested Feb. 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault/resisting/obstructing police.…
Truck stolen in Mason County may be part of multi-county crime spree. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stolen vehicle case which involves a suspect who reportedly stole another vehicle in a carjacking in Huron County…
Consumers Energy Foundation announces $50k of support for small towns. JACKSON — The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back a competition to provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns. The Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition provides dollars for three projects that build strong communities. Communities with a population of up to 10,000 have through Feb.…
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Drablowski, 78, of Ludington. William “Bill” Drablowski, 78, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Bill was born on December 26, 1942 in Ada, Oklahoma, the son of Joanne and John Drablowski. He graduated from Benzonia High School with the class of 1961. On November 22, 1961, Bill married Donna Rayner. He was tool…
Obituary: Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Simmons, 76, of Whitehall, formerly of Custer. Rosemary “Rosie” Simmons, 76, of Whitehall, formerly of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Rosie Kobetich was born on January 27, 1945, the daughter of Tony and Maxine Kobetich. During her working years, Rosie was a cook at Baywood Nursing Home and was a member of St.…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 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: Billie Marble, 82, of Hamlin Township, died on Friday, February 12, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of…
Masks distributed to local residential home providers. SCOTTVILLE — West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) recently assisted the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in the distribution of 8,400 masks to 32 residential home providers in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties as part of the Mask Up, Mask Right. Pictured is Deb Davis, left, manager of the Samaratis group…
AgScience students learn about threats to trees. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Students in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program’s AgScience class visited the Ludington State Park earlier this week to learn about diseases and invasive species that have impacted trees at the park…
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