Thunderstorms possible throughout weekend.

August 26, 2021

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%…

Read more »

MCC, MCE adopt back to school COVID-19 plans.

August 25, 2021

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…

Read more »

Police news, Aug. 25, 2021.

August 25, 2021

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…

Read more »

Obituary: David Croff, Sr., 70, of Howard City, formerly of Scottville.

August 25, 2021

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…

Read more »

Amber Twp. clean up day.

August 25, 2021

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…

Read more »

Thanking our utility workers in a busy summer season

August 24, 2021

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,…

Read more »

Teacher Spotlight: Teaching gymnastics, ChalkHeadZ style.

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

New doctor joins Spectrum Family Medicine clinic. 

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

Medical mandate protest planned for Saturday.

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

Severe thunderstorm warning issued.

August 24, 2021

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:

Read more »

News Alert: water emergency, Nordhouse Dunes

August 24, 2021

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP— Report of a possible water emergency on Lake Michigan near Nordhouse Dunes.

Read more »

News Alert: water emergency, Nordhouse Dunes

August 24, 2021

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.

Read more »

US 31 ramps north of Pentwater to close Wednesday, Thursday.

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

Meth arrest, bike theft top police activity.

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

Veggie Van to visit Fountain, Hart. 

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

Thunderstorms expected this afternoon.

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

Notice of Public Hearing, City of Scottville.

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

Public Notice: City of Scottville, Committee Appointments.

August 24, 2021

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…

Read more »

Area Churches

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks