Obituary: Otto Allison, 75, of Ludington.

March 21, 2021

Obituary: Otto Allison, 75, of Ludington. Otto Gene Allison, 75, of Ludington, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 19, 2021. Otto was born December 12, 1945, in Ludington, the son of Otto and Sue (Metzger) Allison. Otto graduated from Ludington High School in 1964 and was a proud graduate of Michigan State University. Otto began working for West Shore Builders…

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Gary W. VanAlstine, 79, of Irons

March 21, 2021

Gary W. VanAlstine, 79, of Irons Gary W. VanAlstine, 79, of Irons, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 with his wife of 45 years by his side. Gary was born on June 21, 1941 in Lansing to Albert and Jean (Krapf) VanAlstine.  Gary was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School. He was employed at Diamond…

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Obituary: James R. Scherer, 69, of Ludington

March 21, 2021

Obituary: James R. Scherer, 69, of Ludington James R. Scherer, 69, of Ludington, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born January 28, 1952 in Toledo to Jerry and Margaret (Whiteman) Scherer. Jim married Karen Boetscher on May 21, 1987 in Las Vegas. Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, NASCAR, fishing, boating, hunting, and hockey.  Jim will be greatly missed by…

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Some rain possible Monday evening, Tuesday evening.

March 21, 2021

Some rain possible Monday evening, Tuesday evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 44 degrees. Winds south at 10 mph. Monday, March 22, 2021 Mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies in the afternoon. Slight chance…

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News Alert: Report of a possible house fire, Free Soil.

March 20, 2021

News Alert: Report of a possible house fire, Free Soil. FREE SOIL — Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department have been dispatched to the 8300 block of North Manistee Street in the village.

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Health department opens vaccines to anyone age 16 and older.

March 19, 2021

Health department opens vaccines to anyone age 16 and older. District Health Department No. 10 announced today that all currently eligible priority groups can now schedule directly online to receive a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at www.dhd10.org/schedule. Those currently eligible include adults ages 50 and older, healthcare workers, frontline essential workers, and caregivers of individuals with special needs.…

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News Alert: Grass fire on Stiles Road.

March 19, 2021

VICTORY TWP. — Hamlin Township Fire Department has been dispatched to a grass fire in the 4900 block of North Stiles Road, 4:34 p.m. Scottville Fire Department has been called to assist.

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Recent arraignments include felony drug charges, March 19, 2021.

March 19, 2021

Recent arraignments include felony drug charges, March 19, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dustin James Horn, 26, of 405 E. Fifth St., Ludington, was arrested March 10 by the State’s, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine),…

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Recent births, posted March 19, 2021.

March 19, 2021

Recent births, posted March 19, 2021. The following births have been reported: Genesis Adalie Flores, the daughter of Valeria Barrios and Christopher Flores of New Era, was born Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Kamila Susanna Solis, the daughter of Veronica and Basilio Solis of Ludington, was born Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Carter Michael Robke, the son of Felicity Flores and Blake…

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Gus Macker tourney cancelled again.

March 19, 2021

Gus Macker tourney cancelled again. The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced it has cancelled, for the second year in a row, the Ludington Gus Macker Charity 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, which was scheduled for June 19-20. While crowd-size restrictions currently allow for 300 people to gather outdoors, it is anticipated coronavirus restrictions will not allow for a…

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Right to Life oratorical winners.

March 19, 2021

Right to Life oratorical winners. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — On March 13 high school students from around the area competed in the annual local Right to Life of Michigan Educational Oratorical contest. Students are required to write and speak on the topics of abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, and stem cell research or cloning. The event was held at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Winners…

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MCC Middle School student council offering to ‘Egg’ your house.

March 19, 2021

MCC Middle School student council offering to ‘Egg’ your house. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Staff Writer. SCOTTVILLE – The Mason County Central Middle School Student Council is holding an Easter egg drop fundraising event called Egg My House, where people purchase eggs and then…

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Vaccinations being offered at WSCC Monday.

March 19, 2021

Vaccinations being offered at WSCC Monday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is collaborating with West Shore Community College to provide free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone over the age of 18 in the community on Monday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and second doses administered on Monday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Anyone…

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Meth possession arrest tops sheriff’s office activity.

March 19, 2021

Meth possession arrest tops sheriff’s office activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Hart man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended Thursday, March 18, shortly before 8:30 p.m. at US 10 and Brye…

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Obituary: Kathleen Jabrocki, 63, of Ludington.

March 19, 2021

Obituary: Kathleen Jabrocki, 63, of Ludington. Kathleen Ann Jabrocki of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was 63-years-old. Kathleen was born in Ludington on December 9, 1957 to Ralph and Bernadine (Regina) Jabrocki. She graduated from Mason County Central High School, class of 1976.  Kathleen enjoyed playing basketball, spending…

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Amber Township postpones clean-up day until September.

March 19, 2021

Amber Township postpones clean-up day until September. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees recently decided to postpone its annual clean up day to Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 8 a.m. to noon at the town hall on South Amber Road. Clean up day is normally in May but due to concerns about COVID-19, the change was made…

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Obituary: Arnold D. Burke, 82, of Scottville

March 19, 2021

Obituary: Arnold D. Burke, 82, of Scottville Arnold D. Burke, 82, of Scottville passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 after a three month battle with cancer. He was born July 15, 1938 in Lynn, Mass. to Dennis and Gladys (Rankin) Burke. He graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1955 and went on to attend Worchester State College, graduating in…

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Recent deaths, posted March 19, 2021

March 19, 2021

Recent deaths, posted March 19, 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: Emilia “Lani” Bott, 69, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Arnold D. Burke, 82, of…

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