Scottville to offer swim lessons. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will be offering swimming lessons to children this summer at its Riverside Park swimming pool. The city is partnering with swim instructor Tess Hallead-Versluis. Hallead-Versluis is a certified swimming instructor who has has been a lifeguard and participated in swimming competitions. Classes are limited to eight kids per session…
Man arrested for domestic assault in Walmart parking lot. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Scottville man was arrested for domestic assault following several 911 calls reporting a male allegedly assaulting a female in the Walmart parking lot Friday, April 23, shortly before 7:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The man was arrested and lodged in the Mason…
Turkey crashes through windshield, injuring woman and child. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old South Haven woman and a 5-year-old South Haven child received minor injuries after a turkey flew into the windshield of the vehicle they were traveling in, shattering the windshield and causing cuts to both of them Friday, April 23, shortly after 6:30 p.m. on US 31 south…
Funeral service notice: Lavonne Garrett, 84, of Ludington. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Lavonne P. Garrett, 84, of Ludington, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. A graveside service will…
Alleged drunk driver arrested after going over 100 mph. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Custer man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on charges of operating while intoxicated and reckless driving Sunday, April 25, shortly before 3 a.m. after the vehicle he was driving was witnessed by the deputy traveling over 100 mph on Sugar Grove Road, said…
Six security cameras stolen. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Six security cameras were reportedly stolen in the 5000 block of South Schwass Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported Friday, April 23, shortly before 10:30 a.m. The following is…
Madison Street to close for construction. LUDINGTON — Due to resurfacing, Madison Street between Ludington Avenue and First Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning Wednesday, May 5. Residents who live or own property within the construction area will have limited access to the Madison Street side of their property. The project will consist of the removal of the…
Obituary: Kim Lamb, 59, of Ludington. Kim Kelly Lamb, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born February 19, 1962, in Hart, the son of Donald and Verna (Daggett) Lamb. Kim was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, volunteer with the American Red Cross, and former member of the Pentwater Fire Department. He enjoyed…
Warmer temps ahead… with rain. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Did you like those cold temperatures, a little snow and the wind? Well, tonight, you’re going you may get scattered thunderstorms. Low temperature of 52 degrees with winds southeast at 15 mph. Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Cloudy. A…
Crown & Cork, a new look and name to a longtime Ludington restaurant. Set to open in May. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Lynda Matson has been involved in the Mason County business and education community for nearly 20 years. Her latest venture will begin in May when she opens the door to Crown & Cork, a waterfront kitchen…
Obituary: Susan (Klemm) Miller, 63, of Hart. Susan Kae (Klemm) Klemm, 63, of Hart, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. Susan loved the Lord. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother, and a friend to all. Family was everything to Sue and her love didn’t stop there; It reached so deep into the community around her. Our lives…
Parents planning LHS prom at Lakeside Links. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A group of parents of Ludington High School students are working on giving their children a sense of normalcy during these times of government-mandated restrictions on society. While Ludington High School has scheduled many traditional spring activities, such as honors awards ceremonies and commencement, it…
SHERMAN TWP — Fountain Area Fire Dept. and Custer Fire Dept. have been dispatched to the 4300 block of North Reek Road for a report of a pellet stove on fire inside a residence.
Mental Health Matters: How tele-health is expanding mental health access By Lily Winston and Alan Neushwander We live in a turbulent time where mental health is concerned. On the one hand, there’s an argument to be made that there are more stress factors on people today than at any other time in recent history. The age of social media is…
The Scoop: ESD Special Education Millage Renewal. The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today, on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Dr. Jason Jeffrey, superintendent of West Shore Educational Service District, about the upcoming vote on renewing the ESD’s special education bond of 1 mill for…
79th District Court news, posted April 23, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal case activity took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Brody Christopher Woods, 20, of 676 N. Stiles Rd., Amber Township, was arrested April 15 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of malicious destruction of personal…
Sheriff’s office warns of scammer calling, claiming to be detective. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has received a call from a citizen reporting that someone has been calling individuals in the area, claiming to be a deputy from the sheriff’s office in order to obtain financial information. A MCSO detective is not doing this, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Library receives grant to help fund summer program. Mason County District Library is a recipient of a $2,398 Public Library Services grant from the Library of Michigan. Various amounts of the grants have been awarded to 139 public libraries to purchase supplies and materials for increased programming opportunities in their communities this year. The grants can be for improved or…
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