Weekend police news.

November 16, 2020

Weekend police news. 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 in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 13, 2020: – 5:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Mavis Road, Sherman Township. – 4:45 p.m., (MCSO),…

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MSU Extension program to offer guidance to understanding property values

November 16, 2020

MSU Extension program to offer guidance to understanding property values Michigan State University Extension will offer a program meant to explain property values on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. David Rowley will explain terms such as property classification, transfer or ownership, principal residence exemption, inflation rate multiplier, equalization factor, and March board of review appeal Information.  Participants…

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Ludington city buildings, senior center, closed to public. 

November 16, 2020

Ludington city buildings, senior center, closed to public.  LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will close all its buildings to the public beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in compliance with the latest emergency orders from the state. Buildings will remain closed until at least Dec. 7. Anyone needing city services or who have a previously scheduled appointment…

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Lakeshore Food Club, Meijer offering free drive-up flu clinic.

November 16, 2020

Lakeshore Food Club, Meijer offering free drive-up flu clinic. LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club has recently partnered with Ludington Meijer Pharmacy to set-up a drive-up flu shot clinic on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Lakeshore Food Club, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. “We are very excited for this collaboration with Meijer to make getting a flu shot easier and more accessible…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 16, 2020

November 16, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 16, 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: Sophie Papes, 91, of Free Soil, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 16, 2020

November 16, 2020

Recent births, posted Nov. 16, 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). Peyton Maria Crystal, the daughter of Logan Brower and Christopher Crystal of Ludington, was born Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Jaxon Steven Darling, the son of Kelsey and Levi…

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Sunshine expected Tuesday.

November 16, 2020

Sunshine expected Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, rain and snow ending early then remaining mainly cloudy. Low temperature of 28 degrees with winds northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain, 90%. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 Intervals of clouds and…

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Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues.

November 15, 2020

Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced tonight new restrictions for in an response to recent surges in COVID-19 cases. Whitmer is using a law that allows the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to issue certain epidemic-related emergency orders, Whitmer  Under three week order, which takes effect Wednesday, Nov.…

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The Scoop: COVID’s impact on a local restaurant.

November 15, 2020

The Scoop: COVID’s impact on a local restaurant. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank.  LUDINGTON — Today, we get the Scoop on House of Flavors Restaurant and how COVID-19 has impacted the local iconic restaurant. Alan Neushwander speaks with owner Barry Neal.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Scottville commission to take action to abate blighted property.

November 15, 2020

Scottville commission to take action to abate blighted property. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission will consider passing a resolution to abate a blighted property at 404 S. Main St. when it meets Monday, Nov. 16. The property has been on the city’s blight list for the past several years and was recently ordered by District Health Department No. 10 as…

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Rain continues today, snow possible tonight, Monday.

November 15, 2020

Rain continues today, snow possible tonight, Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy and windy today with periods of rain, 70% chance of precipitation. High temperature of 38 degrees. Winds west at 27 mph. Tonight, windy with snow showers during the evening, 40%…

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Embezzlement charges top recent arraignments.

November 14, 2020

Embezzlement charges top recent arraignments. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jessica Michelle Englebrecht, 33, of 305 E. Broadway Ave., Scottville, was arrested April 1 by MSP on a felony charge of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult between $1,000 to $20,000. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 25…

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Man accused of pointing gun at cops charged with assaulting police.

November 14, 2020

Man accused of pointing gun at cops charged with assaulting police. LUDINGTON — Kevin Matthew Wulff, 42, of 6812 W. Decker Rd., Hamlin Township was arraigned earlier this week in 79th District Court on felony charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer following an incident on Nov. 9 at his home. The incident happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 6800…

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Grant intended to keep individuals with mental illness out of jail.

November 14, 2020

Grant intended to keep individuals with mental illness out of jail. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will use a $750,000 federal grant to create programs that will help keep individuals with mental illness out of jail and get them the appropriate mental health supports. The three-year grant from the Department of Justice stems from an initial planning grant…

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The Scoop: Community update on COVID-19.

November 13, 2020

The Scoop: Community update on COVID-19. This edition of The Scoop is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with officials from Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and State Sen. Curt VanderWall about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.    Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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Full Court Press: Lakeside Links awards special memberships.

November 13, 2020

Full Court Press: Lakeside Links awards special memberships. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Scott Ashley, owner of Lakeside Links about some special lifetime memberships that were recently awarded to two men who have spent several decades supporting the golf course.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings.

November 13, 2020

51st Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 51st Circuit Court: – David Jon Dupree, 58, of 62 N. Walhalla Rd., Walhalla, was found guilty Sept. 1 of a felony of fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police and a misdemeanor of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) and was sentenced Oct. 20…

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Fire damages Summit Township home. 

November 13, 2020

Fire damages Summit Township home.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A fire severely damaged a mobile home at Heritage Hills Mobile Home Estates, 3677 S. Pere Marquette Highway, Friday morning. Riverton Township Fire Department and Pere Marquette Township Fire Department were initially dispatched to the scene at 8:40 a.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said nobody was home…

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