WSCC president receives favorable review. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider renewing President Scott Ward’s contract during its regular meeting, scheduled for Monday, June 21 at 4 p.m. A budget hearing will be held at 3:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in the college’s MBT Room in the…
79th District Court arraignments, posted June 18, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dustin Ried Southern, 34, of 926 S. Dennis Rd., Amber Township, was arrested June 15 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and…
State park summer music, program series begins Wednesday. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park has announced its 2021 Summer Music & Adventure Programs season following a year off due to the pandemic. This year’s lineup features many returning artists and a few new ones including Rupert Wates who opens the season Wednesday, June 23, 7 p.m. at the…
Hospital foundation donates freezers to help with vaccine storage. LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation recently donated five ultra-low-temperature freezers to District Health Department #10. The freezers, which cost $23,250, will store large amounts of COVID-19 vaccine and keep the vaccine viable for a longer period of time. Each freezer is set to minus 86 degrees Celsius (-186.8…
Obituary: Sandra Cross, 88, of Missoula, Mont., Pentwater Remembering Sandra B. Cross – A Life Well Lived A woman in full, Sandra Cross loved life through her passions, friends, family, and husband. It was a life filled to the brim each day; a life of purposeful, humble service; a life lived in genuine love and compassion for others. With an…
Obituary: Charles Pitcher III, 74, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain. Charles L. Pitcher III, 74, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Charles was born on October 27, 1946 in Sheridan Township, the son of C. Lyle and Dorothy June (Mahn) Pitcher. He worked many years for Ludington Concrete Products. Charles will be greatly missed…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 18, 2021 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: Sandra Rogers, 75, of Ludington, died on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Marleen…
Free farm pesticide jug recycling event Tuesday, June 22. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for area farms on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon at Acres Co-op, 709 W. US 10-31. Recycling is free of charge. Jugs must be triple-rinsed and dry with caps and…
Obituary: Loreen Purple, 86, of Custer. Loreen E. Purple, 86, of Custer, devoted wife and mother, earned her wings on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Just days before her passing, Loreen was baptized as she accepted the Lord into her heart. She was born July 24, 1934 in Gould City to Roy and Mable (Sidelinker) Morrison. Loreen married the late Robert…
Obituary: Nancy Everhart Rossi, 88, of Ludington. Nancy Everhart Rossi, 88, of Ludington, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on May 30, 2021. Nancy was born on September 10, 1932, in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. John Everhart and Gladys Hayden Everhart. Nancy graduated from Columbus North High School in 1949 and the Ohio State University…
Recent births, posted June 18, 2021. The following births have been reported: Leo Luray Lee Delano, the son of Ashley and Timmy Delano, Jr., of Fountain, was born on Friday, June 11, 2021. Faryn LeeAnn Weiler, the daughter of Jozie and Kyle Weiler of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Lucas Allen Stever, the son of Elida Arias and Ryan…
Full Court Press: Talking T-Ball with Tuka Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on FCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks about t-ball with volunteer coach Jeff Tuka. Tuka’s day job is principal of Mason County Central High School and he spent…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital sponsors Lakestride Family Fun Run. LUDINGTON — One hundred runners and walkers participated in the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Lakestride Family Fun Run on Friday, June 11 in downtown Ludington. Two local youths were first male and first female finishers. The first female to finish was Maylan Sanders of Scottville, with a time of 6 minutes,…
Golf outing to raise scholarship funds in memory of Rick Chapman. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Rick Chapman Legacy Golf Outing, which is sponsored in part by Safe Harbor Credit Union, will take place Aug. 14 at Hemlock Golf Club. The event will honor Rick Chapman, who died on July 19, 2020 at the age of 56. Chapman owned Chuck Wagon…
Police news, June 17, 2021. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, June 16, 2021: 3 a.m., a 29-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber…
MCC Upper Elementary annual awards. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Last week, Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes presented end of the year awards. Awards included best behavior, perfect attendance, parent volunteer of the year, and the Courage of Gabe award. The Courage of Gabe…
Survey will ask US 10 corridor businesses about public busing. A transportation survey conducted by Emma White Research based out of Ann Arbor, will be sent out to the business and property owners along the US-10 corridor between Ludington and Scottville. The survey will gather information for Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) regarding the level of interest those businesses and…
79th District Court sentencings, posted June 17, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Taylor Alexandra Guevara, 25, of 13 N. Hancock St., Pentwater, pleaded guilty June 15 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to six days in jail with credit for six days…
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