Dump truck tangled in power lines causes US 10 closure. CUSTER — A dump truck that apparently backed into utility lines has caused US 10 to close between Reek and Stephens roads. Detour is Westbound traffic south on Stephens to First Street. Eastbound traffic is north to Schoenherr Road. Custer Fire Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office are on scene.
Fire damages Custer garage. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Fire damaged an unattached garage Monday afternoon at 2353 E. Second Street. When firefighters arrived on scene flames were coming out of front and back ends of the garage which sites on the southeast corner of Madison and Second streets in the village. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames inside…
The Scoop: Save the Ta-Tas at Safari Sun. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Kristina Thompson and Sharon Brown about today’s Save the Ta-Tas event, which takes place at the salon, 3843 W. US 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. The event includes $10 haircuts, eyebrow, lip, or chin wax, and express manicure blowouts. It…
Baldwin man seriously injured following US 31 rollover crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Baldwin man is in serious condition following a single vehicle rollover vehicle crash that took place late Sunday evening, Oct. 27, 2019. The crash occurred on southbound US 31 near the Pere Marquette Highway overpass, north of the Mason-Oceana counties line.…
Tips for selling a house in the winter. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Selling a house in the winter time, especially in Michigan, can often mean there is less competition. However, there are some tips that sellers should follow in order to be successful. “The seller should always keep in mind that less is more,” says Kevin…
Congress recognizes Squires for achievements. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Congressman Bill Huizenga, R-Holland, recently honored Dr. Lewis Squires for being named the Michigan Chiropractor of the Year. See related story here. Huizenga congratulated Squires, owner of Squires Family Chiropractic of Scottville, officially on Sept. 24 by entering a Congressional Record during a session of the House of Representatives. “Madame Speaker, I…
Blessing of the Hunt is Nov. 9. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Blessing of the Hunt event on Saturday November 9, 2019 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the church located 2 ½ miles south and ½ mile west of Custer on Wilson Road. The annual event is…
Phones, Internet out at LASD. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District is reporting an Internet and phone outage. Parents with a change in their child’s transportation home are asked to email their buildings’ principal: Franklin keisinger@lasd.net Foster bdotson@lasd.net Lakeview jmackey@lasd.net High School dmesyar@lasd.net Middle School mhart@lasd.net If you need to contact the bus garage to make a change the concerns…
Citizen on moped stops homeless man from breaking into disc golf cash box. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A citizen on a moped stopped a 53-year-old homeless man from breaking into a cash box at the Leviathan disc golf course on North Jebavy Drive Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect left the area…
Slight chance of rain Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy with occasional rain late tonight. Low temperature of 35 degrees. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 Overcast with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 42; low 33 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNE 7 mph day; N 3 mph evening. Humidity: 84% day; 82% evening. Sunrise: 8:17 a.m.;…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 28, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Beverly Jean Marble, 73, of Ludington died on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Patricia J. Taylor, 84, of Walhalla died on Sunday, October 27, 2019. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 at 5:30…
Rain expected most of the week; snow on Halloween. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 41 degrees. Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 Mainly cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower. Rain expected in the evening and overnight. High 48; low 38 Precipitation: 20% day; 90% evening. Wind: WNW 5…
The Makers: A place to create and teach art. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” LUDINGTON — Mary Case is a second-generation art teacher. She studied…
The Scoop: Ludrock’s Night of Fright LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks to Ed Santarelli about Ludrock’s Night of Fright 7, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Admission is $5 for the art center fundraiser. The Scoop is a presentation of Safe Harbor Credit…
Lynda and Brian Matson to lead 2019 United Way campaign. LUDINGTON — Brian and Lynda Matson of Pere Marquette Township have been selected as this year’s United Way of Mason County Fundraising Campaign co-chairs. “We are honored to have the Matsons serve in this capacity. They are extremely passionate about Mason County and their energy and enthusiasm will make for…
Obituary: Walter James Parnacott Jr, 93, of Ludington Walter James Parnacott Jr, 93, of Ludington, formerly of Detroit and St. Paul, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Walter was born on May 22, 1926 in Detroit, the son of Walter and Emma (Betcher) Parnacott Sr. He graduated from Detroit Public Schools and attended…
Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019: – 12:09 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 38-year-old Free Soil man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), Stephens and Hasenbank roads, Free Soil Township. – 3 p.m., (MSP), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Nelson and Limouze roads, Pere Marquette Township. – 4:30…
WSCC Humankind presenter to discuss Cuban art VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Humankind series on Cuba continues with political scientist Yvon Grenier on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at WSCC’s Center Stage Theater. He will discuss the environment artists and intellectuals in Cuba have faced in recent years. Grenier, a professor at St. Francis…
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