Blog Archives

Winter weather advisory continues through Christmas Day.

December 24, 2020

Winter weather advisory continues through Christmas Day. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). The affected area includes Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches…

Read more »

Local health care professionals receive COVID-19 vaccines. 

December 23, 2020

Local health care professionals receive COVID-19 vaccines.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital held its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, Dec. 23, vaccinating hospital personnel, as recommended by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and District Health Department No. 10 guidelines.  “I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time,” said nurse practitioner Madeline…

Read more »

Full Court Press: Coach Mike Hankwitz

December 23, 2020

Full Court Press: Coach Mike Hankwitz Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Scottville native Mike Hankwitz, who is set to retire as the defensive coordinator for Northwestern University football team. Hankwitz, 73, will retire following the current season after…

Read more »

Sexual assault against child tops District Court arraignments

December 23, 2020

Sexual assault against child tops District Court arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Alexander Cole Mayse, 21, of 7015 N. 120th Ave., Hart, was arrested Dec. 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim between 13-16…

Read more »

Fire destroys Sherman Township house. 

December 23, 2020

Fire destroys Sherman Township house.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — An early morning fire destroyed an unoccupied house at 6059 N. Custer Road today, Monday, Dec. 23, 2020. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 4 a.m. Upon arrival, the house flames were coming out of the roof, near the chimney, according to Fountain Area Fire Department Assistant…

Read more »

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks