Overnight patients can now consult a doctor via telemedicine. #SpectrumHealth. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is expanding use of telemedicine, in which patients interact with a physician via a mobile computer web connection, to its hospitalist program. The hospitalists, doctors who specialize in care for patients in the hospital, will begin using the new technology during the overnight hours this…
Obituary: Kathleen Silvis, 64, Custer. #MasonCountyDeaths. Kathleen Rae Silvis, 64, of Custer passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital with her family at her side. Kathleen was born in Ludington on May 18, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Lorna (Stewart) Matthews, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1970. On April…
WSCC Student Named to all Michigan academic team. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College student Rayma Burgett has been named to the All Michigan Academic Team, a recognition for students engaged in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) academic honors program. She will receive her award in Lansing on Wednesday, March 15. The Michigan Community College Association hosts the annual…
Crashes keep police busy over weekend. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Thursday, March 9, 2017: – 2:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 44-year-old Holton man was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI), Stiles Road and US 10-31, Amber Township. Friday, March 10, 2017: – 8:03 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle crash, no injuries,…
Mom 2 Mom Sale scheduled for April 22. #Mom2MomSale. LUDINGTON — MOPS/MOMSnext of Ludington is gearing up for the 12th Mom 2 Mom Sale to be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church , 121 Nelson Rd. from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Admission is a $2 per person donation; kids under 12 are free and strollers are welcome. This popular event…
MCC Middle School parent/teacher conferences scheduled. #MasonCountyCentral. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School parent/teacher conferences will be held Thursday, March 16 for students with the last name beginning with A-L and Tuesday, March 21 for students with the last name starting with M-Z from 4 to 7 p.m. Those unable to make their scheduled night, may come to the other evening. …
Recent births, reported March 13, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Erick Aguirre, the son of Nidia Beltran and Luis Aguirre of Hart, was born March 4, 2017. Kelby Nicole Melchert, the daughter of Ashley and Justin Melchert of Ludington, was born March…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Willard G. Smith, 85, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Richard “Dick” Ivan Thurow, Sr., 95, died on Friday, March 10, 2017 at his home in Scottville. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Ludington. See full…
WSCC inducts mentor society members, cornerstone society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Nine individuals were inducted into the West Shore Community College Mentors Society Friday evening in celebration of the college’s 50th anniversary. In addition, three inaugural members of the WSCC Cornerstone Society were also inducted. The Founders Day dinner is held in early March to commemorate March 6, 1967,…
Former Mason Co. man charged with sexual relations with minor in Wexford Co. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — A former Mason County man was charged with five counts of sexual misconduct with a minor today in Wexford County. Timothy Morton, of Boon, was arraigned in 84th District Court with criminal sexual conduct first degree, CSC second degree, aggravated indecent…
The Land: Kistlercrest Farm, 5 generations of making maple syrup. #TheLand. The Land is a monthly series that appears on Mason County Press featuring local agriculture. If you have a suggestion for a Land story, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The roots of Kistlercrest Farms grow pretty deep and the trees grow pretty tall. The…
Florida man arrested on gun, drug charges following hotel OD. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Florida man faces nine drug and gun charges after law enforcement and emergency medical personnel responded to a drug overdose of a 35-year-old man, also from Florida, at the Holiday Inn Express at the intersection of US 10-31 and Brye Road Wednesday, March 8,…
Obituary: Marilyn Bannon, 75, Ludington. #MasonCountyDeaths. Marilyn Ardeth Bannon, 75, of Ludington passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, Saturday March 4, 2017. Marilyn was born January 2, 1942 in Muskegon. Marilyn and C Dale Bannon were married June 8, 1963. Together they traveled the world. Settling in Ludington, they raised their three children: Cliff, Bill, and…
Break-in, crashes among recent police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Tuesday, March 7, 2017: – 12:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating a vehicle without insurance and violating a restricted license following a two-vehicle crash on US 10 near the Walmart parking lot in Pere Marquette Township. No injuries were…
Obituary: Arthur Walunas, 85, Utah, formerly of Custer. Arthur Charles Walunas, 85, of Utah, formerly of Custer, died on March 5, 2017. Art was born Nov. 14, 1931 in Ludington, the son of Art and Anna (Donnora) Walunas, and grew up in Custer. He graduated from Custer High School in 1950. He was a man of many talents. Always ready…
WSCC Hosts 19th Annual High School Art Competition. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 19th annual Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. Student artwork will be displayed through March 22, and a reception for the artists will be held on March 12, at 2:30 p.m.,…
Hospital cardiac rehab celebrates 25 years. The cardiac rehabilitation staff at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is celebrating the program’s 25th anniversary this month. What began with four patients in March, 1992 has expanded to 150 current patients, ranging in age from 46 to 94 years. Not only has the program expanded in terms of patients cared for, but the scope…
Scottville Planning Commission recommending rental inspection ordinance. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Planning Commission, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, recommended the City Commission adopt a residential rental inspection ordinance. The proposed ordinance, as presented by the Planning Commission, would be identical to the City of Ludington’s residential rental ordinance, which has been in effect there for just over a…
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