Video: The Scoop: Back to School Safety with Sheriff Cole. The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole about back to school safety. See video for more. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
Man arrested for OWI after crashing into parked car. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for operating while intoxicated (OWI) Thursday, Aug. 26, shortly after 12:30 a.m. after his Chevrolet Malibu crashed into the back of…
Beyond the game: Nominating sports hall of fame candidates. By Vic Burwell, president, Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. Recently the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2020-2021. Unfortunately, instead of a sold-out banquet to honor this wonderful class of amazing athletes and enshrine them into the hall, the hall board conducted these induction events virtually,…
Scottville Senior Center fundraising sale on Saturday SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center will hold a fundraising sale on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the former Scottville Optimist Building, 105 W. Green St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be tables full of clothing, books, antiques, household items, furniture, CDs and DVDs, and more. Many items were donated…
Recent births, posted Aug. 26, 2021. The following births have been reported: Samantha Lynn Hesse, the daughter of Ashley Wise and SamEric Hesse of Scottville, was born on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Addison Jean Papes, the daughter of Kerri and Justin Papes of Free Soil, was born on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Hope Noelle Wood, the daughter of Sarah and Matthew Wood of…
Obituary: Freda Ellsworth, 84, of Ludington. Freda G. Maclean Ellsworth, 84, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Monday, August 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Freda was born December 1, 1936 in Fremont to Harry and Edith (McNutt) Maclean. She attended Fremont High School. Freda was very proud of her career as a Restaurant manager/owner. Freda was…
Thunderstorms possible throughout weekend. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with late night showers or thunderstorms possible. Low temperature around 65 degrees. Winds east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain, 60%. Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 82; low 69. Precipitation: 58%…
MCC, MCE adopted back to school COVID-19 plans. MCC, MCE adopted back to school COVID-19 plans. The boards of education of two of the county public school districts have recently adopted their back-to-school plans in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern districts have approved their 2021-2022 return to learning plans. Ludington Area School…
Police news, Aug. 25, 2021. 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 Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021: 8:26 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), civil complaint, 900 block of North Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. 9:28 a.m., (LPD), verbal domestic, 200 block of…
Obituary: David Croff, Sr., 70, of Howard City, formerly of Scottville. David Leroy Croff, Sr., 70, of Howard City passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Dave was born June, 18, 1951 in the Hart the son of Gordon and Leona (Frost) Croff. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1969. He spent most of his life as…
Amber Twp. clean up day. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township will hold a clean up day on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon at Amber Township Hall, 171 S. Amber Rd. Items will need to be bagged, bundled or boxed. No chemicals, oils or paints allowed. Persons will be responsible for unloading their own items. Township volunteers will…
Letter to the editor: Thanking our utility workers in a busy summer season Dear Editor: Rough weather hasn’t strictly been a winter event in our area of the state this year. Waves of severe thunderstorms and flooding have done a number on numerous places in Michigan during the summer months and those storms have impacted northern Michigan too. Just recently,…
Teacher Spotlight: Teaching gymnastics, ChalkHeadZ style. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. PERE MARQUETTE TWP – Kathy Bootz and her team of instructors at ChalkHeadZ Gymnastics, 5042 W. First St., have all had a love for the…
New doctor joins Spectrum Family Medicine clinic. LUDINGTON — Dr. Ryan Rodd has recently started practicing at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Family Medicine clinic located at 922 Lawndale Street in Ludington. He is now accepting new patients. Rodd is a board-certified family medicine physician. He earned his undergraduate degree in athletic training/sports medicine from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant…
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.
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