Obituary: Teresa Louise “Terry Lou, Tess” Rasmussen, 74, of Ludington. Teresa Louise “Terry Lou, Tess” Rasmussen of Ludington passed away peacefully at home with her husband Paul at her side on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was 74-years-old. She was born to George and Marcella (Hilliard) Wigren August 10, 1946 in Manistee. Terry and Paul were married on October 7,…
Obituary: Billie J. Handshoe, 53, of Ludington Billie J. Handshoe, 53, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born September 28, 1966 in Kalamazoo. Billie will be greatly missed by his wife, Dawn; his mother, Garnette Laube; his sister, Virginia Barton; his brothers, Wendell Barton and Jason Laporte; his sons, Adam (Amanda)…
Obituary: Michael Grejewski, 69, of Branch. Michael Alan Grajewski, 69, of Branch passed away at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2020, in the presence of his family. Mike was born on June 1, 1951 in Detroit, the son of Raymond and Irene (Setera) Grajewski and graduated from Harper Woods Norte Dame Catholic High School with the class of 1969. Mike served…
Middlebrook, Jackson running for district court judge. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in Mason and Lake counties will select a new judge to preside over the 79th District Court. Two men are running for the position. Glenn Jackson, 38, is currently the district court’s attorney magistrate. John Middlebrook, 59, is an assistant prosecutor for the…
Recent arraignments include felony assault. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Stewart Albert Rickert III, 33, of 1334 Drent Rd., Muskegon, was arrested May 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than…
Spartan News: MCP to livestream MCC football game Friday night. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Press will livestream the Mason County Central Varsity Football game Friday, Sept. 25 against Ravenna on the MCP Facebook page. The game begins at 7 p.m. Live coverage will also begin about that time. Coverage of the game is presented by Mason County Central Schools.
The Scoop: Habitat for Humanity Census event. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jamie Healy, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. Habitat will hold a Census event on Friday, Sept. 25 at its Restore, located 1916 W. US 10/31, between Quarterline and Amber roads. Citizens will have an opportunity to fill…
Around the County: Sit & Be Fit. SCOTTVILLE — On Tuesday mornings the Scottville Area Senior Center holds Sit & Be Fit exercise program. Due to the restrictions of the governor, the program has been held at Riverside Park during the summer. To learn more about the program and other activities at the senior center, visit its Facebook page. Around…
Cocaine possession arrest among 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. The following is recent law enforcement activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: – 3:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Pere Marquette Highway near Conrad Road, Pere Marquette Township. Wednesday, Sept. 23,…
Obituary: H. James ‘Jim’ Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville. H. James “Jim” Fitch, 87, of Ludington, formerly a longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jim was born on March 4, 1933 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Harold O. and Frances M. (Conrad) Fitch and…
Obituary: Ronald A. Parisza, 73, of Scottville Ronald A. Parisza, 73, of Scottville passed away March 26, 2020. He was born October 28, 1946 in Detroit to Arthur and Marie (Navarre) Parisza. He graduated from Grosse Ilse High School. After high school Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country from 1967 to 1987. Some of his…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 24, 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 A. Chavalia, 81, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Teresa Louise Rasmussen, 74, of Ludington,…
Slight chance of rain Friday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, a few clouds with a slight chance of rain showers, 20% chance of rain. Low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds south at 4 mph. Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 Sunny skies during…
2 injured in ATV/motorcycle crash. #MasonCountyNews. WALHALLA (Branch Township) — Two people were injured following an ATV/motorcycle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Gibson Road Wednesday, Sept. 23. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 12:20 p.m. According to Michigan State Police troopers on scene, the crash occurred when a Honda side-by-side UTV driven by a 72-year-old…
Sheriff’s report. #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 Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: – 10 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Campbell Road south of Millerton Road, Sheridan Township. – 11:46 a.m., a 35-year-old Grand Rapids man was…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, Sept. 23, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit…
Full Court Press: Sports Hall of Fame Renovations. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Vic Burwell, president of Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. The two talk about the renovations at the hall of fame’s facility located at Historic White Pine Village. Full Court Press is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington…
Veggie Van visiting Mason, Lake counties Thursday. The Veggie Van will be in Mason and Lake counties on Thursday, Sept. 24. The goal of The Veggie Van program is to ensure that fruit and vegetables are available to people who otherwise have limited access to fresh produce. The Veggie Van, a mobile farmer’s market featuring regionally grown, top-quality fruit and…
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