Ed Beyer: Living a life of music. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. This regular column features a story from our county’s past. Today, we feature the story of Ed Beyer, one of Mason County’s music makers. Ed is a resident of Ludington Woods. By…
Recent births, reported Dec. 31, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Loralei June Carpenter, the daughter of Melanie and Nathan Carpenter of Ludington, was born December 30, 2019. Audry Ruth Hills, the daughter of Emily and Zackariah Hills of Ludington, was born December 30, 2019. List of 2019 births.
Partly cloudy skies expected to ring in the New Year. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. A few flurries or snow showers are possible. Low temperature tonight of 28 degrees. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 (New Year’s Day) Partly cloudy. High 36; low 33. Precipitation: 10% Wind: SSW 12 mph day; SSW…
Mason County Farm Bureau, Michigan dairy farmers donate to food club. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Farm Bureau, along with United Dairy Industry of Michigan donated several items of food to the Lakeshore Food Club today which will feed over 100 families. The donation included 48 hams, 180 pounds of butter and 96 blocks of cheese. Donations also included various…
Effort underway for 2020 Community Prayer and Fasting. LUDINGTON — An effort is underway to begin 21 days of Community Prayer and Fasting for 2020 with the hope of joining together local church-goers. “We are so excited for this,” said Pastor Henrik Lidman of Prayer & Praise Assembly of God. “In 2020, rather than organizing various prayer meetings and locations…
Ludington woman arrested ninth time for shoplifting. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Ludington woman with eight prior shoplifting convictions was once again arrested for retail fraud by Mason County sheriff’s deputies at Walmart on West US 10 Saturday, Dec. 28, shortly before 2 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…
Scottville man arrested after allegedly making threats with knife. #MasonCountyCrime VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Scottville man was arrested after allegedly making threats with a knife and fleeing from Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Dec. 29, shortly before noon in the 3900 block of North Stiles Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to the scene following a…
Car fire sparks drunk driving arrest. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – A 59-year-old Ypsilanti man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers for operating with a high blood alcohol content Sunday, Dec. 29, shortly after 9 p.m. after the vehicle he was driving caught fire due to a mechanical issue on Jebavy Drive near Jagger Road, according to MSP Trooper Conner…
Snow, blowing snow to continue into Tuesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Snow and blowing snow is expected from tonight into Tuesday. Heaviest snow will occur late this evening into Tuesday morning, widespread 3 to 6 inches expected with some areas towards 8 inches possible.…
Home Tips: Creative and quick dining room updates. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. With so many dining rooms being converted into part of the living room or kitchen these days, dining room design has kind of fallen by the wayside. But if you’re one of the lucky homeowners to have hung on to a formal dining space,…
Recent births, reported Dec. 29, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jameson Michael Rittenhouse, the son of Hunter Rittenhouse of Irons, was born December 27, 2019. Norah Louise Obrinski, the daughter of Brenda and David Obrinski, Jr., of Branch, was born December 26, 2019. Aleiandro Santos Millan, the son of Yadira Millan Flores and Javier Santos Morante…
Snow expected to begin overnight, 4-7 inches expected by Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 until 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are possible with winds gusting as high as 40 mph away from Lake Michigan…
Obituary: Marshall Joseph Wisniewski, 73, of Irons. Marshall Joseph Wisniewski, 73, of Irons passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home. Marshall was born on September 28, 1946 in Detroit, the son of Clarence and Yvonne (Michael) Wisniewski and graduated from St. Thomas the Apostle High School in Detroit with the class of 1964. On July 8, 1972…
Rain expected Saturday night, Sunday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 26 degrees. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. Cloudy with occasional rain after midnight. High 43; low 36. Precipitation: 20% day; 100% evening. Wind: ESE 6 mph day; ESE…
Free rides again being offered on New Year’s Eve. LUDINGTON — New Year’s Eve revelers will have the option of participating in the annual Drive Safe, Drive Sober Campaign with free rides and free towing services. The campaign is presented by Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police Hart Post, Abrahamson’s Towing, Quinn’s Tires…
Recent arraignments include felony fleeing from police. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Wayne Hansen, 59, of 6717 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township, was arrested Dec. 22 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of fourth degree fleeing a police officer in a vehicle. Probable…
Assault arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Dec. 23, 2019: – 10:54 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 17-year-old Scottville man was arrested for assault, Atkinson Drive, City of Ludington. – 10:18 p.m., (LPD), a 53-year-old Ludington woman was cited for improper plate, North Washington Avenue and East Court Street, City of…
Recent births, reported Dec. 26, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Kensley Nicole Conklin, the daughter of Crystal Paprocki and Michael Conklin of Manistee, was born December 17, 2019. Natalie Rose Standish, the daughter of Elizabeth and Shawn Standish of Ludington, was born December 17, 2019. Abigail Virginia Armstrong, the daughter of Trisha and Joshua…
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