Obituary: Gordon Groth, 81, Ludington. Gordon Glenn Groth, 81, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home in Ludington. Gordon was born May 4, 1938 in Ludington, the son of William and Floramae Groth. He graduated from Scottville High School in 1957 and then attended Michigan State University. He married his high school sweetheart, Janet Jablonski, on July…
Scottville residents can swim at Riverside Park pool Sunday afternoons. SCOTTVILLE — Beginning Sunday, July 7, residents of the city will be able to swim at Riverside Park pool. On Monday, July 1, City Commission approved allowing residents to use Riverside Park during the park season on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. The cost will $1 per person. All…
Scottville commission to consider public swimming at Riverside Park pool. SCOTTVILLE — City Commission will discuss a proposal by Riverside Park personnel to allow city residents to swim at the park pool on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer. The city’s finance committee approved recommending the request be placed on the commission’s agenda today. Under the proposal, city residents would be…
Blessing of the Boats raises funds for sailing school. LUDINGTON — The recent inaugural Blessing of the Boats raised over $4,000 for Ludington Youth Sailing School. The event, which was hosted by Safe Harbor Credit Union and Ludington Bay Brewing Co. “Ludington Youth Sailing School is going into our sixth season as a local not-for-profit sailing experience for youth between…
Mason County PAWS to hold art auction, to feature youth artists. LUDINGTON — Mason County PAWS will hold an art auction on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel ballroom, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Proceeds from the auction will be used to help purchase/build a no kill animal shelter in Mason County that is owned…
Jail visitor turns into jail inmate. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Grand Rapids man who came to the Mason County Jail to visit an inmate Sunday morning, June 30, became a jail inmate himself after he was arrested on a warrant by Mason County sheriff’s deputies, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. During the routine check, deputies learned of…
Man on suspected heroin found unconscious behind the wheel of a running vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – A 30-year-old Vermontville, Michigan man was arrested on felony charges of heroin and methamphetamine possession after Mason County sheriff’s deputies found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running vehicle, Saturday, June 29, at 5:40 p.m. at US 10 and Bean Road, according…
Recent deaths, posted July 1, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Gordon Glenn Groth, 81, of Ludington, died on Monday, July 1, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Victory Trinity Lutheran Church, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington,…
FiveCAP offices closed in observance of Independence Day. All FiveCAP offices and centers will be closed on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, and on Friday, July 5.
Rain and thunderstorms likely throughout the week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service is reporting that a line of thunderstorms that swept across Wisconsin is pushing gusty winds pushing into western lower Michigan. Thunderstorms are possible tonight until about midnight. Monday, July 1, 2019 Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day.…
The Makers: Mike Coleman, bringing order to chaos. The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. By Kate Krieger, MCP Correspondent. “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” Mason County Press is looking around the local…
Fireworks water safety plan announced. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has announced the water safety plan for Pere Marquette Lake and Lake Michigan during the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks display. The sheriff’s office has worked in cooperation with U.S. Coast Guard Station Ludington, Ludington Police Department, and Lake Michigan Carferry Service. The following is a specific…
Graveside services, Rodriguez A graveside service for Joseph and Mary Rodriguez will be held Monday, July 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in in Ludington, Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr., officiating. The family wishes to welcome all who would like to join them. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Mary Rodriguez, 98,…
Graveside services, Raskey A graveside service for Philip and Gloria (Rodriguez) Raskey and will be held Monday, July 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington, Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr., officiating. The family wishes to welcome all who would like to join them. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Gloria Raskey,…
Mason County bus tech, driver receive top state awards. Two Mason County school transportation technicians were recently recognized by the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation. Rich Page of Ludington Area School District was named Technician of the Year and Bob McClure of West Shore Educational Service District was named Driver of the Year during the 54th annual MAPT conference held…
Police busy with car/deer crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, June 25, 2019: 9:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Grant Township. 12:21 p.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Stephens Road, Custer Township. 11:41 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Amber Road, Victory Township. Wednesday,…
Recent deaths, posted June 28, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Theresa Curtis, 76, of Scottville, died on Friday, June 28, 2019. Memorial contributions may me made to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington to assist with funeral costs. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Thunderstorms possible tonight, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service is reporting that a line of thunderstorms that swept across Wisconsin is pushing gusty winds pushing into western lower Michigan. Thunderstorms are possible tonight until about midnight. Friday, June 28, 2019 Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms, a little something for everyone. High 78; low 50…
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