Medical mandate protest planned for Saturday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A local rally, coinciding with a national rally, is being planned on Saturday, Aug. 28 protesting medical mandates in relation to COVID-19. The rally will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Mason County Courthouse (note, this location was changed). Event organizer Jennie Wilson said…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued. Some storms may contain locally heavy rain, especially this evening. Several downed utility wires and trees have already been reported throughout the county as of 4:20 p.m. Use caution while outside. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee:
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP— Report of a possible water emergency on Lake Michigan near Nordhouse Dunes.
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP— Report of a possible water emergency on Lake Michigan near Nordhouse Dunes. UPDATE: swimmers were about 300 yards off shore. They are now safe on shore.
US 31 ramps north of Pentwater to close Wednesday, Thursday. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The US 31 on-ramp and off-ramp at US 31 Business Route/Oceana Drive are scheduled to close Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 25 and 26, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The work is weather dependent. Please consider helping…
Meth arrest, bike theft top police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Aug. 23, 2021: 9:25 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), failure to return a motor vehicle, which was later returned, 700 block of North Rowe Avenue, City…
Veggie Van to visit Fountain, Hart. Families in the northern portion of Mason County and mid-Oceana County are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when the Veggie Van makes stops in Fountain and in Hart over the next several weeks. The schedule is as follows: Friday, August 27, 2021: Sherman Township Hall at 3854 E Main…
Thunderstorms expected this afternoon. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Thunderstorms are expected to hit land later this afternoon, possibly by 4 p.m., and continue into evening. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Chance of rain, 80%. Winds southwest 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. Scattered…
Notice of Public Hearing, City of Scottville. The Scottville City Commission will hold a public hearing as part of the Regular City Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at the Scottville City Hall, 105 North Main Street, Scottville, Mich. for the purpose of the second reading and hearing all interested persons concerning proposed change to Section 153.045…
Public Notice: City of Scottville, Committee Appointments. The City of Scottville is seeking Residents to serve on the following committees: Planning Commission Board of Review Residents interested in either of the two committees should send a letter of intent to the attention of the City Manager by mail, in person or email: 105 North Main Street, Scottville, MI 49454, Monday…
Obituary: Thomas Skridulis, 79, of Scottville. Thomas “Tom” Skridulis, 79, of Scottville passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home under Hospice care following a long battle with prostate cancer. Tom was born on April 28, 1942 on Filer Street in Ludington, the son of John S. and Ella G. (Shimke) Skridulis. He grew up in Ludington attending St.…
LPD busy with OWI arrests over the weekend. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 20, 2021: 10:50 a.m., alarm, interior secure, 900 block of East Tinkham Avenue, City of Ludington. 6:15 p.m., a 43-year-old woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI), Stearns Park, City of Ludington. She was lodged in…
Victim hospitalized following domestic assault. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The victim of an aggravated domestic assault on Barnhart Road was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for facial injuries Sunday, Aug. 22, shortly before 10 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A…
Police seek public’s help identifying break-in suspects. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance identifying two suspects involved in a breaking and entering of the Sunoco Gas Station/Pioneer Party Store at 6117 East US 10 Sunday morning, Aug. 22, shortly before 2 a.m. The store was broken into and merchandise was stolen, said Mason…
Obituary: William Briggs, 67, of Pentwater. William “Bill” Leland Briggs, 67, passed away on August 22, 2021 at his home in Pentwater. Bill was born on November 26, 1953, one of six children of Wendell and Donna (Wise) Briggs. He graduated from Northview High School with the class of 1972. On April 22, 1978, he married his partner for life,…
Recent births, posted Aug. 22, 2021. The following births have been reported: Jaxon Ryan Miston, the son of Sequoia and Ryan Miston of Custer, was born on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Adriana Kau Tyler, the daughter of Ariana Bayer and John Tyler III of Ludington, was born on Friday, August 20, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health…
Obituary: Evelyn Fearnow, 93, of Ludington. Evelyn Ebba Fearnow (Johnson, Gleason), 93, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Evelyn, also known as “Evie” to her close friends and family, was born on November 17, 1927, in a little sod house in Dix, Nebraska, the daughter of Oscar Edwin Johnson and…
Fin & Feather offering Basic Pistol Class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a basic pistol class on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the club grounds, 3276 N. Darr Road. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20. Contact instructor Jim Glover at 231-907-8330. The class teaches the proper way…
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