Recent deaths, posted Oct. 19, 2020

October 19, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 19, 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: William E. Carpenter, 78, of Ludington, died on Saturday, October 17, 2020.  Services times are pending.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing…

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Mason County Rural Fire Authority Representative 

October 19, 2020

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.    …

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Former MCC superintendent, Dick Weaver, passes away at 92.

October 18, 2020

Obituary: Richard ‘Dick’ Weaver, 92, of Scottville. Richard C. “Dick” Weaver, 92, of Scottville passed away on October 16, 2020. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 67 years, Marie; his daughter Melanie (Kevin); and his grandsons Nicholas (Kelli) and Nathaniel. He was preceded in death by his eight brothers, Ken, Bob Dale, Dean, Sylvester, Rexford, Willard (called…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 18, 2020

October 18, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 18, 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: Richard C. “Dick” Weaver, 92, of Scottville, died on Friday, October 16, 2020. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville Julie Ann Hannah, 58,…

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Below freezing tonight, some sun Monday.

October 18, 2020

Below freezing tonight, some sun Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds tonight with a low temperature of 28 degrees. Winds, west-northwest at 1 mph. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies…

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Around the County: Cages of Carnage. 

October 17, 2020

Around the County: Cages of Carnage.  Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Camp Sauble Cages of Carnage wrapped up its second weekend Saturday and will be held one more weekend, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Located at the former Camp Sauble…

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The Scoop: Update on City of Ludington.

October 17, 2020

The Scoop: Update on City of Ludington. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank.  LUDINGTON — Today, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster about some current happenings in the city, including updates on street construction.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are…

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79th District Court news, posted Oct. 17, 2020.

October 17, 2020

79th District Court news, posted Oct. 17, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanor arraignments:  -Angelo Devin Mendez, 22, of 6509 W. Decker Rd., Hamlin Township; Oct. 13; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Pretrial: Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. Bail:…

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Couple that went on crime spree arraigned on felony charges.

October 17, 2020

Couple that went on crime spree arraigned on felony charges. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Belding, Michigan man and a 33-year-old Fenwick, Michigan woman who were arrested earlier this week by Michigan State Police troopers for a crime spree that included the alleged theft of a truck and trailer and building supplies from local stores were arraigned in 79th…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 17, 2020

October 17, 2020

Recent births, posted Oct. 17, 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). August Collin Holder, the son of Madison Brewster and Lige Holder of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. Carter Grant Newton, the son of Alexa…

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Police news.

October 16, 2020

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 Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020: – 2:34 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injuries, Stiles Road near Sugar Grove Road, Victory Township. – 4 p.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise.

October 15, 2020

Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCounty 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 Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020: 7:37 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Sherman Road near Dewey Road, Hamlin Township. 7:42 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Angling Road…

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Couple on crime spree arrested by state troopers.

October 15, 2020

Couple on crime spree arrested by state troopers. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Belding, Michigan man and a 33-year-old Fenwick, Michigan woman were arrested Monday, Oct. 12, shortly before 3 a.m. on multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a truck and trailer and then stealing building supplies from local stores that they loaded onto the trailer, according to Michigan…

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Hey movie lovers/deer hunters, do you have any of these items?

October 15, 2020

Hey movie lovers/deer hunters, do you have any of these items? #DeerCamp86Movie SCOTTVILLE — An upcoming film production being made in Mason County is looking for some items:   Looking for 70s and early 80s era hunting hats, trucker hats, baseball hats, Stormy Kromers, etc. For loan or donation.   Also looking for hunting patches from era of 1978 to…

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King CPL offering weekend classes, private classes.

October 15, 2020

King CPL offering weekend classes, private classes. SCOTTVILLE — King CPL Instruction, LLC is offering concealed pistol license classes on weekends or privately arranged dates at the McMaster Professional Center, 101 N. Main St. The classes are being taught by mother and son team, Susan McCray-King and Trinity King. Susan is a lifelong educator and Trinity is an avid firearms…

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Obituary: Norma Jean Wilson, 83, of Scottville.

October 15, 2020

Obituary: Norma Jean Wilson, 83, of Scottville. Norma Jean Wilson, 83, of Scottville passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Holland on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Norma was known by her grandchildren as their dancing grandma. She loved to play games and listen to music with them. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. To know her was…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 15, 2020

October 15, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 15, 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: Amanda Rashelle Lambrix, 28, of Branch and Hart, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville Listing of 2020…

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Rain possible Friday.

October 15, 2020

Rain possible Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, cloudy with occasional rain. Low temperature of 43 degrees. Winds, west at 17 mph. Friday, Oct. 15, 2020 Partly to mostly cloudy. Rain possible later in the day and into evening. High 51; low…

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