Blog Archives

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 14, 2019

November 14, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 14, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Edward “Duke” Stakenas, 93, of Free Soil died Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Emmet Louis Reimer, 84, of Ludington, died on November 12, 2019.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Beads &…

Read more »

Arts center receives state grant.

November 14, 2019

Arts center receives state grant. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) recently received a grant of $4,000 from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The grant was awarded through a peer review process. The grant funds will be used for daily operations at the center. Organizations receiving a grant from MCACA are required to match…

Read more »

Habitat names Volunteer of the Year.

November 13, 2019

Habitat names Volunteer of the Year. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County recently recognized Mary Besson of Ludington as its Volunteer of the Year. “Mary is always inquiring with our office about when the next project is and how she can help,” said Jamie Healy, executive director. “She takes the initiative to sort the tool trailer and has…

Read more »

O’Malley announces November local office hours. 

November 13, 2019

O’Malley announces November local office hours.  LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann, announced where he will meet with area residents during office hours later this month. Monday, Nov. 18: ·       10 to 11 a.m. in room 209 of the Benzie County Government Center, 448 Court Place in Beulah ·       12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Leelanau County Government Center, 8527…

Read more »

Senate passes deer baiting ban reversal; heads back to House.

November 13, 2019

Senate passes deer baiting ban reversal; heads back to House. LANSING — The state Senate today approved House Bill 4687, which would reverse the Natural Resources Commission ban on baiting and feeding deer in the entire Lower Peninsula. Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, was one of the senators who voted in favor of the bill that was sponsored by Rep. Michele Hoitenga. The bill…

Read more »

Subscribe to MCP