State extends restrictions LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. According to health officials, the additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. Under…
Stuff the Blue Goose Friday. LUDINGTON — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police will conduct an event, Stuff a Blue Goose for Christmas, Friday, Dec. 11, from 3-7 p.m. to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart and Ludington areas. “We have long referred to our patrol car as a ‘Blue Goose,’ and we hope to stuff the…
Weekend police news, posted Dec. 7, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime 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, Dec. 4, 2020: – 4:03 p.m., fraud, 8700 block of North US 31, Grant Township. The complainant reported fraudulent…
Man on dollar store roof in hours-long standoff with police. MANISTEE — A man on the Family Dollar store’s roof was in a standoff police “throughout most of the night” Sunday, Dec. 6, said Manistee Police Chief Josh Glass. The suspect was a parole absconder and was possibly armed with a knife, said Chief Glass. He threatened to kill law…
Cloudy skies expected Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Winds southwest at 2 mph. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Cloudy. High 38; low 34 Precipitation: 12% day; 7% evening. Wind: WSW 10 mph day; WSW 10 mph evening. Humidity: 77%…
Scottville, MCC, WSCC, launch school resource officer partnership. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Steve Case has been hired by Scottville Police Department as the department’s new school resource officer (SRO). Case will serve as a liaison between Scottville Police Department and Mason County Central Schools. He will also patrol West Shore Community College in a partnership agreement recently signed…
The Land: On The Farm, the art of farming. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Bradley Youngstrom loves this time of year. He says winter is his favorite season, the colder, the snowier the better. Leading up to…
Recent births, posted Dec. 6, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Mateo Alexander Walsworth Mayorquin, the son of Maria Walsworth Mayorquin and Matthew Walsworth of Hart, was born Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Snow possible tonight; cloudy Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, snow showers possible, becoming more scattered later; 50 percent chance of precipitation. Low temperature of 26 degrees. Winds southeast at 1 mph. Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 (Pearl Harbor Day) Partly cloudy. High 39; low 29 Precipitation: 9%…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 6, 2020 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: Kristina M. Fuller (Fournier), 55, of Scottville, died on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
Sheriff’s office searching for missing/runaway juvenile. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating a missing/runaway juvenile. Amelia Larson, 16, was last seen Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Hamlin Township. Anyone with information should contact Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 231-843-3475 or call Mason-Oceana 911’s non-emergency phone number at 231-869-5858.
Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Revitalization helps local veteran. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville couple recently received help from Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Thanks to the program, Darlene and Carl Roedig received new windows in their West State Street home. Due to COVID-19, this year’s Neighborhood Revitalization projects have had to be completely contracted out and the timeline has required…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 5, 2020 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: Paul Spencer Peterson, 87, of Ludington, died Saturday, December 5, 2020. Bernard “Barney” Barnett, 95, of Branch, died Saturday, December 5, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths.…
Dangerous weapons charges top recent arraignments. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Andrew Joseph Falbe, 36, of 2124 Lakeshore Dr., Twin Lake, was arrested Sept. 6 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of dangerous weapons miscellaneous. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 16 at 1:15 p.m.…
Meth possession arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers on charges of methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended Thursday, Dec. 3, shortly after 2 p.m. on Benson Road…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2020 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: Peggy Ann House, 90, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 4, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
LHS principal updates on remote learning. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has been in complete remote learning since the beginning of November. Today, in a special video edition of Oriole News, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar about how…
Scottville man charged with 3 counts of rape. #MasonCountyCrime. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville man has been arrested by Scottville Police Department and charged with three counts of rape. Tommy Bruce Lemire, 61, of 125 W. Broadway Ave., was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. He was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on two counts of criminal sexual conduct first…
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