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Law enforcement, school officials discuss school threats. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Officials representing local law enforcement and schools held a press conference today to discuss the recent pattern of threats against schools across the state in the wake of the Oxford High School shootings. However, they stopped short getting into specifics about any threats to schools in Mason…
Obituary: Dorothy Overholt, 89, of Ludington. Dorothy Ruth Overholt, “Dort”, 89, of Ludington, formerly Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Dorothy was born on August 8, 1932, in Traverse City to Ralph and Alice (Sturgis) Samuelson. She attended Traverse City Central High School and graduated in the top five of her class in 1950- which was a…
Recent births, posted Dec. 9, 2021. The following births have been reported: Zoe Cathryn Jane Verbeke, the daughter of Danielle and Justin Verbeke of Custer, was born on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Zaelah Mae Shepard, the daughter of Alexis Solis and Jacob Shepard of Manistee, was born on Thursday, December 9, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 9, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Douglas K. Vruggink, 56, of Irons, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. David E. Lasley, 74, of Desert Hot Springs, Cali., formerly of Custer, died on Thursday, December…
MCC to seek 1.95 mill request in May election. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools is officially seeking a bond request from the voters to approve a 1.95 mills increase to repair facilities, build a performing arts center and put artificial turf at Spartan Community Field. If passed, the bond will raise $33.6 million. The Board…
