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West Shore Bank raises funds to provide 640 families with Christmas meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently distributed 640 Christmas meals in Benzie, Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties as a result of this year’s Spirit of Giving meal fundraiser. Throughout November, West Shore Bank collected funds from employees, community members and businesses. West Shore Bank proudly…
Grown Locally: Scottville native publishes first book. Grown Locally is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and features locally owned businesses and locally produced products. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Scottville native George C. Wilson recently published his first novel, Owen 9, a story about a small town high school football team that facing an inevitable winless season. The…
Firefighters quickly stop Sixth Street house fire. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday, Dec. 16 at 405 E. Sixth St. The department was called at 8:04 p.m. to what was dispatched as a house filling up with smoke with an electrical smell. Firefighters were able to contain the fire within 15 minutes of arrival but…
Vidak appointed to Promise Zone board. Joan Vidak has been appointed to the Mason County Promise Zone Authority board, replacing Jason Kennedy. Vidak is the counselor at Mason County Central High School. “Before the Promise there were often students who struggled to attend college due to financial stresses, and those who could not go on to a university after an associate…
Obituary: Thomas Thompson, 97, of Ludington. Thomas Talbot Thompson passed away in Ludington on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. For 97 years Tom shared his love of life, his business savvy, and his sense of humor with his family and friends. Tom was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 20, 1924 to Cyril Chartres Thompson and Louise Hessert Thompson. He grew…
Conservation District seeks board candidates. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking candidates to run for its board of directors. The conservation district serves as the natural resource stewardship hub for residents of Mason and Lake counties. The district works on programs dealing with groundwater and surface water protection, river restoration, forestry, invasive species management, and promotes farming best…
Recent births, posted Dec. 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Hayzel Lynne Fix, the daughter of Amber Stanaway and Zachery Fix of Ludington, was born on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Eyla Jean Knight, the daughter of Elizabeth Ashley and Adam Knight of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Adalynn Ann Michelle Pianto, the daughter of Kaitlyn and…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 17, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Richard J. Puffer, 90, of Ludington, died on Monday, December 13, 2021. Gerald A. Johnson, 63, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2021 deaths.…
Obituary: Sarah ‘Sally’ Collins, 78, Ludington. Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Collins, 78, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born July 26, 1943 in Chicago to Forrest G. and Elizabeth L. (Freeman) Collins. She graduated from Hyde Park High School in Chicago in 1961. Sally went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and library science…
Obituary: Robert ‘R.E.’ Smith, 87, of Ludington. Robert E Smith, better known as “R.E.” of Ludington, passed away on December 10, 2021 at his home. He was 87 years old. R.E. was born on January 2, 1934 in Lansing to Delbert and Ruth (Cameron) Smith. He married Carol Moore on September 4, 1954 in St. Johns; she survives him. He…
News Alert: Possible house fire, Ludington LUDINGTON, 8:04 p.m. — Ludington Fire Department has been dispatched to the 400 block of Sixth Street for a possible house fire. Dispatch reporting possibly electrical in origin.
79th District Court news, posted Dec. 16, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Sentencings -Amanda Nichole Stefaniak, 40, of 6224 E. Free Soil Rd., Meade Township, pleaded guilty Dec. 7 to fourth-degree child abuse and was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for 19…
Police news, Dec. 16, 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. Recent police activity in Mason County includes: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021: 7:44 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road west of Scottville Road, Riverton Township. 8:30 a.m., (MCSO), a 43-year-old Luther,…
Hart man sentenced to 2 days in jail for CSC. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Hart man was sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court to two days in jail with credit for two days served for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Francisco Lujano Paniagua, of 2274 W. Jackson Rd., pleaded guilty July 6, according to court records. Paniagua…
Winds knock down power lines, trees. MASON COUNTY — There are several reports of power lines and trees down throughout the county due to strong winds. Please drive with caution as crews are on scene, working to secure the areas.
Victory Early Childhood Center closed today. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center will be closed today due to a power outage. The rest of MCC Schools will remain open.
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 16, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Ann Marie Mujica, 68, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 10, 2021. Ethel M. Hemmer, 63, of Branch, died on Monday, December 13, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Darlene J. French, 80, of Ludington, died on…
Convicted sex offender faces prison for re-offending. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart man, who is a registered sex offender, faces a prison term of 29-57 months after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim between 13-16 years old — and second-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Alexander Cole Mayse, of…
Human skull found on beach in Filer Township. FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — A human skull was found on the Lake Michigan shoreline on Sunday, Dec. 12, according to Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowski. In a press release, Gutowski said deputies were dispatched to a beach where a person had found the skull. “Preliminary examination of the skull by the…
Veteran who pointed rifle at cops pleads to reduced charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A military veteran who has taken major steps to address mental issues pleaded to reduced charges Tuesday, Dec. 14, in 51st Circuit Court. Kevin Matthew Wulff, 43, of of 6812 W. Decker Rd., Hamlin Township, was initially charged with two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police…
High wind warning issued. A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service from 7 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, until 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected. High temperatures today expected to reach 55 degrees with lows at 43 degrees. Please…
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