Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s super ‘sup’ Jeff Mount. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. SCOTTVILLE – Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Mount has basically lived and breathed “school” his entire life, with 47 years in education and 28 of those as an educator. “Both of my parents were teachers,” he said. “I…
LPD officer tests positive for COVID-19. 4 city employees in ‘direct contact with COVID-19 positive person.’ LUDINGTON — A Ludington police officer has tested positive for COVID-19, said City Manager Mitchell Foster in a press release Tuesday Oct. 27, and city officials were informed over the weekend that four other city employees were in direct contact with a COVID-19 positive…
Manistee police investigate shooting. No injuries reported. MANISTEE — Manistee police are investigating a shooting with a handgun following a “physical altercation involving multiple subjects” that occurred Monday, Oct. 26, shortly after 9 p.m. at a Taylor Street home, according to Manistee Police Chief Joshua Glass. There is no indication that anyone was injured, Glass said. “… officers from the…
Domestic violence 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. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Branch man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence Monday, Oct. 26, at 11:20 p.m. in the 3400 block of Masten Road…
Guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo to perform for WSCC’s virtual series VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo will perform on Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m., as a part of West Shore Community College’s virtual Living Room Performing Arts Series. With more than 1,000 engagements in the five years they’ve been performing as a duo, acoustic…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 27, 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: Charles “Butch” Koeller, 71, of Branch, died on Monday, October 26, 2020. Memorial contributions may be made at www.OakGroveLudington.com. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of…
51st Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in 51st Circuit Court: – Christian Robert Walden, 27, of 6168 44th Ave., Kenneth, Florida, pleaded “no contest” to second-degree home invasion, interfering with electronic communications, two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, aggravated domestic violence and fourth-offense habitual offender and was sentenced to eight to 40 years…
Mason County Rural Fire Authority Representative A representative on the Mason County Rural Fire Authority Board is being sought to represent Summit, Riverton, Eden and Custer townships, along with the Village of Custer. Requirements are: permanent resident of the area represented interest in the fire authority administration interest in serving in local government, able to attend and participate in meetings. …
LPD looking for stolen van. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is looking for a white Ford E-150 van that was stolen from the parking lot at Birch Lake Apartments in the 900 block of East Tinkham Avenue Friday, Oct. 23, around 9 a.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The van has an Indiana plate with the number 956BUK. LPD…
Weekend police news. #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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 23, 2020: – 3:18 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for third-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a…
Obituary: Cynthia Purchase, 73, of Scottville. Cynthia Ann Purchase (Jensen), 73, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 while under the care of her oldest grandson, Travis Woodring and Stephanie Flood. Although she had began to decline from the symptoms of dementia, it is because of Travis’s selfless commitment to her daily care that we all were given these…
Raymond Lemke, 66, of Ludington. Raymond Eugene Lemke, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born September 10, 1954 in Colorado Springs to Russell and Mary (Smith) Lemke. Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and National Guard. He spent time in Germany, Paris, and California. In…
Cloudy Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2020 Cloudy skies followed by partial clearing. Slight chance of a rain shower. Mostly cloudy in the evening. High 41; low 32 Precipitation:…
Community Cats TNR neuters 1,100th cat. Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit group of volunteers, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, P.C. and Animal Hospital of Ludington, has Trap-Neuter-Returned (TNRd) 1,100 Community Cats as of October 14, 2020. Cat number 1,100 is a large male tabby. He was neutered by Dr. Crystal McConnell of Country Veterinary Clinic. During the past…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 25, 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: Donna Louise Doty Bogus Wicklund, 79, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to…
Some rain possible Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a few showers developing late. Low temperature of 40 degrees with winds north-northeast at 3 mph. Monday, Oct. 25, 2020 Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 41; low 30. Precipitation:…
The Scoop: Ludington Area Jaycees The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Angela Rickett, president of the Ludington Area Jaycees. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous…
West Shore ESD reminds motorists about school bus safety West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. By Alan Neushwander, MCP/OCP Staff Writer. October 19-23 is National School Bus Safety Week. The theme of this year’s recognition week is “Red Lights Mean Stop.” Local school officials are…
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