VanderWall plan allowing carry-out licenses for smaller towns passes Senate LANSING — The Michigan Senate Tuesday unanimously approved state Rep. Curt VanderWall’s (R-Ludington) plan to allow carry-out beer and wine licenses to be issued in towns with populations below 1,000 people.VanderWall is the current representative of the 101st House District and is senator-elect, who will represent the state 35th Senate District. VanderWall…
West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving to provide 697 meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, Family Fare in Manistee, and Shop-N-Save in Benzonia, will distribute 697 Christmas meals to food banks in Oceana, Mason, Manistee…
Driver who died in Free Soil Road crash identified. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the driver who died in a single vehicle crash on Free Soil Road Tuesday afternoon. Joey Dean Vanderpool, 63, of Sheridan Township,…
Smith & Eddy expands ag division, acquires Central Michigan Crop Insurance. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance Ag Division, headed by Vice President Joe Knowles, has purchased Central Michigan Crop…
Obituary: Dr. Jerry Gilley, 67, Scottville. Dr. Jerry W. Gilley passed away December 10, 2018 after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, and he…
Recent births, reported Dec. 12, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ellie Ann McIntosh, the daughter of Landon and Jessica McIntosh of Grand Rapids, was…
Snow showers possible today, less than an inch. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 Variable cloudy with snow showers possible; accumulations less than an inch. Flurries possible…
Driver dead following single vehicle Free Soil Rd. crash. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Sheridan Township man died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 11, following a single vehicle crash on Free…
An explanation of Ludington’s marijuana opt out ordinance. By Steve Miller, mayor elect. The issue to allow/not allow marijuana dispensaries to operate with the city limits was discussed at a…
Ludington man sent to jail for 3rd-offense domestic violence. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a…
MCC Middle School honor roll. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students made the honor roll for first trimester: Sixth grade Andres Andeverde Brady Anes Carter Armstrong…
MCC to dismiss early Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will dismiss early on Friday, Dec. 14. Teachers will be participating in afternoon district wide professional development activities. Scottville…
Cloudy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 Cloudy. High 31; low 25 Precipitation: 20% Wind: NW 6 mph day; ESE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 81% Sunrise:…
Obituary: Dorothy Thomas, 69, Ludington. Dorothy M. Thomas, 69, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was born May 9, 1949 in Grand Rapids…
Fair Association requesting loan from county for improvements. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association is asking the Mason County Board of Commissioners to approve a loan of…
