Library to begin curbside service. The Mason County District Library will begin curbside service on Monday, June 15 with other services beginning as soon as safety permits. The library has branches in Ludington and Scottville. To take advantage of Curbside Service, library staff asks that requests be made through the library’s online catalog at www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us. Go to the My Account…
79th District Court news, posted June 12, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felony arraignments – Nicholas James Piehl, 26, no address listed, was arrested June 4, 2020 by Ludington Police Department and charged with assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, habitual offender. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.…
County buildings to re-open with limited access June 15, fully on June 22. LUDINGTON — Mason County governmental buildings will begin opening next week. Buildings will be open by appointment only starting Monday, June 15. Buildings will be open without appointments beginning June 22. Anyone entering the Mason County Courthouse must wear a face covering and/or mask at all times…
Assault investigations top 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 police activity in Mason County: Thursday, June 11, 2020: – 4:28 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Fountain man was arrested for a parole absconder warrant, 600 block of Danaher Street,…
Obituary: Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born July 13, 1921 in Falmouth to Thys and Clara (Hansen) Talsma. Joan was the third of 13 children. After schooling, Joan left the area for beauty school at Alba University in Grand Rapids during the Great Depression. After…
Recent deaths, posted June 12, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: John Jodko, 62, of Custer, died on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Johanna “Joan” Irish, 98, of Scottville died on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. This post is a…
GOP to meet June 18. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The next meeting of the Mason County Republican Executive Committee is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 at the Mason County Airport, 5300 W. US 10 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at Suttons Landing but was postponed due to weather.
Driver injured after hitting tree in road. #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. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Manistee woman received non-life-threatening injuries after the vehicle she was driving struck a tree that had fallen in the roadway on Free Soil Road east of Ordway…
Auto parts stolen from car lot. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — Car parts were stolen off vehicles parked in the Northern Classic Auto Sales car lot in the 440 block of US 10, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. Five car batteries were stolen, and a grill and headlights were taken from a Chevrolet Silverado pickup…
Lake Jump raises over $72k for Lakeshore Food 4 Kids. LUDINGTON — The 21st annual Ludington Lake Jump looked a lot different than the previous 20 lake jumps, which normally take place in early spring with a group of people jumping into Lake Michigan at Stearns Park. Due to the pandemic, the 2020 jump was reimagined with the theme “Jump…
Severe thunderstorms expected Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A line of thunderstorms with gusty winds and small hail is moving into west central Michigan. At 5:11 p.m. radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Manistee southwest across Lake Michigan near Sheboygan, Wis. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and small…
Farm Bureau Insurance to issue credits on auto insurance. LANSING — Michigan Farm Bureau announced that it will give back $8 million in premium credits to its personal auto policyholders. “Our company has maintained our dedication and commitment for putting members, including our auto insureds, and Michigan’s first responders, communities, and children, first during this pandemic,” said Farm Bureau Insurance…
Fourth of July parade decision tabled. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — During its regular meeting Monday, City Council tabled a request from the Ludington Area Jaycees to create an alternative parade route for the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival grand parade on July 4. The Jaycees are proposing a route that begins on Nelson Road, heads north to Tinkham…
Hand 2 Hand program continued to serve children during school shut down. AMBER TOWNSHIP –Mason County Reform Church’s Hand 2 Hand program provides weekend meals for children at Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern schools. Up until the school shut-down in March, the program had been serving 95 children. When the schools were forced to close on March 13,…
Breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater is closed until further notice due to current weather conditions.
Obituary: Clive Andrew Sutherland, 83, of Ludington. Clive Andrew Sutherland of Ludington, formerly of Okemos, passed away on June 8, 2020 in the comfort of his summer home at Laman’s Landing. He had just turned 83 years young. And young, he always was! Clive was born on June 5, 1937 to Mabel and James Sutherland in Leroy. On November 24,…
Obituary: Dora Shaffer, 82, Ludington. Dora Shaffer, 82, of Ludington passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 4, 1937 in Muskegon to Kenneth and Helena (Kopplow) Petersen. Dora graduated from Ludington and married her high school sweetheart, Jim Shaffer, on December 3, 1955. She enjoyed watching her Tigers and Redwings,…
Severe thunderstorms possible. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon with an 80% chance of rain. High temperatures at 75 degrees, wind south-southwest at 11 mph. Thursday, June 11, 2020 Mostly sunny. High 70; low 48 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: WSW 14 mph day; WNW 10 mph evening. Humidity: 69% day; 78% evening. Sunrise:…
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