Teacher Tuesday: LASD’s Mrs. Kanine. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – Needing to be flexible is not a foreign concept for Ludington Area Schools teacher, Emily Kanine. An art teacher at Lakeview and Franklin elementary schools, Kanine knows what it’s like to juggle between buildings and curriculum levels.…
Road maintenance will result in US 10 lane reduction Wednesday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission reported that US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Maintenance is scheduled to reduce the bump in the roadway where asphalt meets concrete in…
Obituary: Ryan Crawford, 17, of Custer. Ryan John Crawford, 17, of Custer passed away from a rare aggressive cancer on his spinal cord on August 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his friends and family. He was born January 30, 2003 in Ludington to Nolan Crawford and Jolene Babbin. Ryan would have been a senior this year at Mason…
Whitehall man faces prison term for drunk driving death. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Whitehall man faces two to 15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 1, to operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death in connection to the vehicular death of Christopher Patrick Kapala, 40, of Scottville. Nicholas…
Counterfeit bill used at local business. #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. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A $50 counterfeit bill was passed at the Upper Hamlin Grocery store located on West Nurnberg Road Monday, Aug. 31, around 3 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case…
Census extended deadline changed to Sept. 30. The U. S. Census Bureau has announced that the extended census deadline will be September 30, instead of October 31. The new deadline was set to ensure that census data can be completed before the end of the year, as required by law. The new date is still an extension of the normal…
Heavy rain expected overnight; sunny Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Rain showers this evening becoming steadier and heavier overnight. Low temperature of 60 degrees. Chance of rain, 90%. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 Mostly clear skies. High 74; low 60 Precipitation: 10% day;…
New doctor joins Spectrum multi-speciality/orthopedics clinic. LUDINGTON — Dr. Brett Martin has recently been hired to work at the Spectrum Health multi-specialty clinics at both Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial hospital in Fremont. Martin is certified in sports medicine and family medicine and has specific interest and expertise in sports medicine. In Ludington, he joins Dr. R.…
Muskegon man arrested for felony domestic violence, child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Friday, Aug. 28, at 9 p.m. on charges of third-offense domestic violence and child abuse in the 4000 block of West Deren Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich of…
Spartan River Races continuing as virtual events. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in cooperation with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation’s annual Spartan River Races are still happening this year. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the races are being run in a virtual format. Proceeds from this year’s events…
McDonald’s customers, owner help raise nearly $2,000 for fair association. PERE MARQUETTE TOWSHIP — The Ludington McDonald’s created a special drive-thru lane on Saturday, Aug. 29 and helped raise nearly $2,000 to support the Western Michigan Fair Association’s operational budget and help with efforts toward the fair’s return in 2021. In addition to hosting the drive-thru lane, Ludington McDonald’s owner/operator…
Obituary: Donna Morton, 62, of Scottville. Donna Maye (Morris) Morton, loving wife and mother, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 62. Donna was born on July 1, 1958 in Roxboro, NC to Dorothy (Trammell) and Marshall Morris. She graduated from Person Senior High School in Roxboro, NC in 1976. On December 18, 1992, she married the…
Slight chance of rain, thunderstorm overnight, Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy early tonight with some clearing expected late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low temperature of 51 degrees. Wind north at 3 mph. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 A mix…
Death notice: Ryan Crawford, 17, of Custer. Ryan John Crawford, 17, of Custer, passed away on August 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Custer. Please be sure to bring a lawn chair. A celebration will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 5 to 8…
Clear skies tonight; slight chance of rain Monday night. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mainly clear tonight. Low temperature of 53 degrees. Wind east at 4 mph. Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 Mostly sunny skies during the day. Chance of showers in the evening,…
Obituary: Margaret Dahlberg, 84, of Ludington Margaret Dahlberg, 84, of Ludington passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 surrounded by the love and support of her family. Marg was born on September 26, 1935 in Chicago to two English immigrants, Arthur and Alice Bird. She graduated from Chicago’s South Shore High School, where she was varsity swim team captain. After…
Drug charges top recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Thomas Wieand, 20, of 3846 Maple Dr., Wellston, was arrested Aug. 21 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy). Probable cause hearing: Sept. 2 at…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 28, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Richard Joseph Byrne, 58, of 12983 Noling Woods Dr., South Lyon, pleaded guilty Aug. 17 to illegally taking deer/bear and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year; hunting privileges…
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