Power outages planned at WSCC for maintenance. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Due to a planned power outage for equipment repairs to West Shore Community College’s power grid, the college’s maintenance department has announced several of the main campus buildings will be without power beginning at 9 a.m., on Tuesday, March 30. Initially, the Tech Center will be without power at 9…
Domestic violence arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime 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 Thursday, March 25, 2021: 9:07 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 37-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for domestic assault, 100 block of West Melendy Street, City of…
Recent births, posted March 26, 2021. The following births have been reported: Liam Merlin McWilliams, the son of Amy and Daniel McWilliams of Scottville, was born on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Ronen James Ford, the son of Stacy and Zachary Ford of Ludington, was born on Friday, March 26, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List…
Death Notice: Rita Jones, 75, of Ludington. Rita C. Jones, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Taylorville Ill., passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.
Road weight and speed restrictions to be lifted. The Mason County Road Commission is announcing that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted effect Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 6 a.m. Weight and speed restrictions are enforced to minimize the damage caused during Michigan’s seasonal thaw. For additional information, contact the Mason County Road Commission office Monday…
Recent arraignments include strangulation charges. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies – Brent Daniel Clampitt, 29, of 411 N. Thomas St., Scottville, was arrested on Marcy 18, 2021 by Scottville Police Department, and charged with assault by strangulation, interfering with an electronic communication device, domestic violence. A probable cause hearing was scheduled…
Police news, March 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 23, 2021: 12:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Benson Road north of Marshall Road, Branch Township. 3:05 p.m., (MCSO), a 20-year-old…
Recent deaths, posted March 25, 2021 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: Joseph William Mickevich, 78, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at Oak…
4-year-old boy with autism dies after found in drainage ditch. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 4-year-old boy with autism died Tuesday afternoon, March 23, after he was found in a water-filled drainage ditch in the 4000 block of West Kinney Road, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. “On March 23, 2021 at approximately…
Teacher Spotlight: Leta Bowman, early childhood. 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. LUDINGTON – Thousands of children attend early childhood education classes at daycare facilities across the country. Leta’s Educational Childcare and Learning Center in Ludington is…
Scottville area summer ball leagues forming. SCOTTVILLE — Registration for Scottville area summer t-ball, baseball and softball has been scheduled. Registration will take place at the Mason County Central Spartan Community Field (football field) concession stand: T-ball/baseball: Monday, April 5, 6-7 p.m. Softball: Wednesday, April 7, 6-7 p.m. T-ball/baseball/softball: Saturday, April 10, 9-10:30 a.m. Participants may register at the round-up…
AFFEW will observe Earth Day throughout April. AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of this World) is planning to hold a month-long celebration of Earth Day beginning with a five week Zoom presentation series starting Tuesday, April 6. Registration required for all events. Go here for more information. Tuesday, April 6, 7 to 8 p.m.: Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians…
Rasmussen Road to close for construction. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A portion of Rasmussen Road will be closed for construction beginning Thursday, March 25. The $1 million project will include reconstruction of the road beginning at Jebavy Drive east .6 mile. It will include tree removal, removal of pavement, earthwork, culvert replacements, widening of the roadway, installation of curb and…
Obituary: Abraham ‘Joe’ Wheaton, 36, of Ludington. Abraham Joseph “Joe” Wheaton, 36, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born June 6, 1984 in Ludington to Dennis Wheaton and Sherri (Frechette) Reeds. He graduated from Ludington High School in 2003. Joe married Tara Padron in September of 2016 but they had been together for 16 years. He was a…
Rain and snow possible Thursday night. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly cloudy skies tonight. Low temperature of 36 degrees. Winds west-southwest at 10 to 25 mph. Thursday, March 25, 2021 Overcast during the day. Rain showers in the evening with possibility of rain and snow mixed. High…
Ludington street namesakes tell history of town. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On March 22, 1873, Ludington was established as a city. The names of many of those people who were influential in making that happen still exist in the town today,…
Police news, March 23, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, March 20, 2021: 9:23 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Masten Road near Hawley Road, Logan Township. Monday, March 22, 2021: 4:46 p.m., (Ludington Police Department),…
Health department opening back up to public. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) has announced that all 10 of its offices will be open to the public for all services beginning Wednesday, March 24. Masks and social distancing will be required (masks will be provided for those who do not have one). Those who are sick are asked not to enter.…
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