Rain possible tonight; sunny Thursday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Rain is likely tonight with a low temperature of 39 degrees. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon. High 47; low 34 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 8 mph day; WNW 1 mph evening. Humidity: 71% day; 74% evening.…
Obituary: Onabelle “Onie” Mae Pehrson, 96, Ludington Onabelle “Onie” Mae Pehrson, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility where she had resided for the last two years. Onie was born on May 17, 1923 in Ludington to Claude and Matilda Rathbun. She grew up in Ludington graduating from Ludington High School with the…
Recent births, reported Oct. 23, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Carter Dolph Kemper, the son of Annastasia Kemper of Manistee, was born October 16, 2019. Andre Leon Gaitan, Jr., the son of Shelbi Ripley and Andre Gaitan, Sr., of Scottville, was born October 21, 2019. Mia Kay Hartman, the daughter of Katelyn and Kyle…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 23, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Onabelle Mae Pehrson, 96, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 21, 2019. A funeral will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. A full obituary will run later. Arrangements…
3 departments respond to Logan Twp. fire. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 6319 W. Outer Loop Dr., near Whiskey Creek Resort, Tuesday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke was coming from the single-wide house trailer’s eaves. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Initial dispatch information stated that a candle in a bedroom…
Third-offense drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Oct. 21, 2019: – 2:21 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 34-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, southbound US 31 near Conrad Road, Amber Township. – 8:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive…
High winds and waves expected to continue on Lake Michigan tonight, Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The Lake Michigan shoreline continues to be under a flood warning until 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph are expected tonight, Tuesday, and Tuesday night. Waves 6 to 10 feet are expected to build to 10 to 14…
Chicago man arrested for breaking into camper, assaulting owner. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – A 35-year-old Chicago man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for allegedly breaking into a camper at the Ludington State Park Campground Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3 a.m. and assaulting the owner who was inside the camper, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect…
‘Frankenstein’ to be performed for one weekend only at WSCC theater. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College theater department will present a stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 novel, “Frankenstein,” October 24-26 at 7:30 p.m., and October 27, at 2 p.m., in the college’s Center Stage Theater. Director Michelle Kiessel said the play is very much different…
Man with long criminal history arrested on drug charges while squatting in house. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested on drug charges Friday, Oct. 18 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. At 11:26 a.m. deputies were called to that location for a report of a subject in a home that did not belong to him. Deputies located…
Gale force winds expected today, Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The Lake Michigan shoreline is under a flood warning from 8 p.m. this evening until 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Southeast gale force offshore winds up to 35 mph will shift to an offshore direction out of the southwest this evening. Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph are…
Woman seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP – A 52-year-old Amber Township woman received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, after the vehicle she was operating struck a vehicle that had failed to yield at the stop sign at intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads Friday, Oct. 18, at 5:20 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Amber Township…
Obituary: Donald George Miller, 90, of Ludington Donald George Miller, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Donald was born on June 6, 1929, in Custer, the son of Emery and Margaret (Ott) Miller. He enlisted in the United States Army, where he became pen-pals with Elizabeth Shunk. Their letters prompted an engagement and they were married in December…
Taco dinner to benefit Branch Township heart attack victim. FOUNTAIN — A taco dinner benefit will be held for Branch Township resident Ron Jensen on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. On August 3, Jensen, 48, suffered a heart attack while attending Shea’s Benefit Mud Run. He was transferred to Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon…
The Scoop: WSCC presents ‘Frankenstein.’ VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Michelle Kiessel, West Shore Community College’s director of theater, about next week’s presentation of the classic novel “Frankenstein.” The play will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 24, Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets…
Celebrating Riverton’s heritage By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Dozens of people attended Riverton Township Heritage Day today at the Riverton Township Hall on Hawley Road. The event celebrated the $40,000-plus renovations of the hall. During the event a bench was dedicated to the memory of the late Rita Johnson, who served as township clerk for over 30 years.…
MCC achieves MI Heart Safety School designation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools was presented with the MI Heart Safe Schools designation Friday evening during half-time of the varsity football game for its efforts to train staff district-wide on responding to sudden cardiac death. Officials from MI Heart Safe Schools will present an award to the…
Sheriff’s report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019: 4:34 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Township. 3:02 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Hoague Road, Free Soil Township. 7:12 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Breckenridge Road, Hamlin Township.…
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