Waterfront concert will celebrate churches’ 70th anniversaries Sunday. LUDINGTON — Redeemer Lutheran Church of Scottville and Our Savior Lutheran Church of Hart are both observing their 70th anniversaries this year. In celebration, the two churches will host a concert by the band Koiné Saturday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park in Ludington. The performance is free…
Nationally recognized Christian singers John Waller, Ayiesha Woods to perform locally Saturday. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — CrossRoads Church is presenting a free concert by Christian recording artist John Waller Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the church’s amphitheater at 1463 E. US 10, between Scottville and Custer. John Waller has a number of recognizable songs, including “While I’m Waiting” from…
Stratford on the Avenue will feature Shakespeare classics. LUDINGTON — The second annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival will be held Aug. 25, 26, 27, and Sept. 1, 2, and 3 at the Rotary Park band shell. The two-weekend event will feature local actors in outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Romeo & Juliet” (abridged version).…
Scottville man arrested for super drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, Aug. 21, at 3:28 p.m. for operating with a high blood alcohol content/super drunk driving, at US 10 and Nelson Road following a traffic stop, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other…
Recent births, reported Aug. 23, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Roxanne Alexandria Hitts, the daughter of Rebecca Kanouff and Jacob Hitts of Shelby, was born August 10, 2017. Ezequiel Alan Hawkins, the son of Dasha Hawkins of Hart, was born August 14, 2017. Hudson Joseph Stakenas, the son of Kyle and Haley Stakenas of Free Soil, was…
Stearns Park beach and north breakwater remain closed today. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has announced that the north breakwater and Stearns Park beach will remain closed today due to weather conditions. People may be on the beach at Stearns Park but swimming is not allowed. Police Chief Mark Barnett said the decision will be re-evaluated Thursday morning.
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Lester G. Peterson, 91, of Branch died Monday, August 21, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. A. John Barber, 77, of Ludington died on August 16, 2017. Bruce L. Schneider, 83, of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Obituary: Mary Tracy, 101, of Scottville. Mary Margaret Tracy, 101, of Scottville, passed from this life August 21 at Porter Hills Health Center in Grand Rapids. Mary was born June 17, 1916 in Virginia, Minnesota to George and Anna (Brandstetter) Despres. She grew up in Manistee, going to St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduating from Manistee High School in 1932. Mary attended…
Ludington/state continue to study 3 lane Ludington Avenue. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation recently studied traffic on Ludington Avenue between Jackson road and Robert Street, which consists of US 10 from the city limits (Jackson Road) to James Street, then M-116 from James Street west. The study was conducted by MDOT to determine…
Erwin named president/CMO of FloraCraft. LUDINGTON — Eric J. Erwin has been promoted to president and chief marketing officer of FloraCraft, according to Lee Schoenherr, CEO and chairman of the board of the FloraCraft Corporation. Erwin joined FloraCraft a year ago in the position of senior vice president of marketing and product development. He is a 25-year craft industry veteran…
North breakwater and Stearns Park beach closed today. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has announced that the north breakwater and Stearns Park beach (swimming) are closed today due to weather and water conditions. Conditions will be re-evaluated on Wednesday morning.
Clown Band to honor 70th year members during band shell concert. #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Tonight, the Scottville Clown Band will honor three men who played with the band when it was re-organized after World War II in 1947: Butch Claveau, Barney Barnett, and Ed Stakenas. At the time, the three were just teen-agers. Legend has it,…
Victory Twp. man arraigned following Friday chase. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Michael Thomas Fargo, 40, 694 W. Sugar Grove Road, Victory Township, could face up to five years in prison for leading police on a 21 minute chase across three townships last Friday. He was arraigned recently and charged with fleeing a police officer third degree, carrying a…
Umrans honored by hospital foundation for community stewardship. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Dr. Nizar and Zelal Umran were honored with the Justus and Paulina Stears Legacy Award at the Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital Angel Ball Friday, August 18. The Umrans were selected by the Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital board of directors as this year’s community stewardship award recipients because…
New surgeon joins Spectrum Multispecialty Clinic. LUDINGTON — Dr. KellyAnn Vandendool, has joined the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Multispeciality Clinic as a general surgeon. She will begin August 21, 2017 and will start seeing patients Monday, August 28, following orientation to her new office and the Spectrum Health system. Dr. Vandendool joins doctors Bret Autrey, Nizar Umran, and Daniel Reum, in the Multispecialty…
MSU and WSCC partner to develop and retain homegrown ag talent VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College (WSCC) has partnered with the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to offer two-year agricultural technology certificates at WSCC’s Mason County campus. Certificates are available in agricultural operations and fruit and vegetable crop management. These certificate programs allow students…
Top five finalists picked for $50k Momentum Business Plan competition. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Momentum Business Plan Competition board has selected the finalists for the 2017 Momentum Competition. Administered by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Momentum Business Plan Competition is in its third year of offering a $50,000 cash prize to an eligible independent for-profit or non-profit venture with…
‘Highly intoxicated’ man arrested after staggering in traffic. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old homeless man was arrested for disorderly person by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Aug. 18, at 5:28 p.m. “following several 911 calls reporting a man staggering in traffic on US 10 east of Nelson Road,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was found…
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