Free farm pesticide jug recycling event Tuesday, June 22. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for area farms on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon at Acres Co-op, 709 W. US 10-31. Recycling is free of charge. Jugs must be triple-rinsed and dry with caps and…
Obituary: Loreen Purple, 86, of Custer. Loreen E. Purple, 86, of Custer, devoted wife and mother, earned her wings on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Just days before her passing, Loreen was baptized as she accepted the Lord into her heart. She was born July 24, 1934 in Gould City to Roy and Mable (Sidelinker) Morrison. Loreen married the late Robert…
Obituary: Nancy Everhart Rossi, 88, of Ludington. Nancy Everhart Rossi, 88, of Ludington, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on May 30, 2021. Nancy was born on September 10, 1932, in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. John Everhart and Gladys Hayden Everhart. Nancy graduated from Columbus North High School in 1949 and the Ohio State University…
Recent births, posted June 18, 2021. The following births have been reported: Leo Luray Lee Delano, the son of Ashley and Timmy Delano, Jr., of Fountain, was born on Friday, June 11, 2021. Faryn LeeAnn Weiler, the daughter of Jozie and Kyle Weiler of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Lucas Allen Stever, the son of Elida Arias and Ryan…
Full Court Press: Talking T-Ball with Tuka Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on FCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks about t-ball with volunteer coach Jeff Tuka. Tuka’s day job is principal of Mason County Central High School and he spent…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital sponsors Lakestride Family Fun Run. LUDINGTON — One hundred runners and walkers participated in the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Lakestride Family Fun Run on Friday, June 11 in downtown Ludington. Two local youths were first male and first female finishers. The first female to finish was Maylan Sanders of Scottville, with a time of 6 minutes,…
Golf outing to raise scholarship funds in memory of Rick Chapman. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Rick Chapman Legacy Golf Outing, which is sponsored in part by Safe Harbor Credit Union, will take place Aug. 14 at Hemlock Golf Club. The event will honor Rick Chapman, who died on July 19, 2020 at the age of 56. Chapman owned Chuck Wagon…
Police news, June 17, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, June 16, 2021: 3 a.m., a 29-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber…
MCC Upper Elementary annual awards. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Last week, Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes presented end of the year awards. Awards included best behavior, perfect attendance, parent volunteer of the year, and the Courage of Gabe award. The Courage of Gabe…
Survey will ask US 10 corridor businesses about public busing. A transportation survey conducted by Emma White Research based out of Ann Arbor, will be sent out to the business and property owners along the US-10 corridor between Ludington and Scottville. The survey will gather information for Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) regarding the level of interest those businesses and…
79th District Court sentencings, posted June 17, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Taylor Alexandra Guevara, 25, of 13 N. Hancock St., Pentwater, pleaded guilty June 15 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to six days in jail with credit for six days…
Thunderstorms possible tonight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Rain showers are possible tonight with numerous thunderstorms developing overnight. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Low temperature of 64 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 10 mph. Friday, June 18, 2021. Clear skies. High 83; low 59. Precipitation: 24% day; 38%…
Hospital changes COVID-19 visitor policy. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, along with all Spectrum Health facilities, has changed its COVID-19 visitor policy. Under the new policy, patients will be allowed up to two visitors who may be present between the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors will be screened for signs of COVID-19 and will be required to…
LAC adds four new board members. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic School board of education recently added four new members. The new members will join the current members in assisting principal Jan Bigalke, and pastor, Rev. Wayne Wheeler in making decisions, reviewing the strategic plan, creating policy, and assisting in the school’s vision for future planning and progress. “I am very…
Branch man suffers serious injuries after motorcycle hits deer. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Branch man received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries after the motorcycle he was operating struck a deer Tuesday, June 15, shortly before 4 p.m. on Walhalla Road south of South Avenue, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by…
Brass knuckles, meth found during traffic stop. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed weapon Tuesday, June 15, shortly before 3 a.m. following a traffic stop at US 10…
Big Sable Bus Days announced. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers has announced its Bus Days schedule for the 2021 season at Big Sable Point Lighthouse. “We are certainly happy to be open for the 2021 season and starting to get back to a more normal operation,” said Executive Director Peter Manting. “Our mission is to preserve, promote…
Obituary: Thomas Edwards, 80, of Scottville. Thomas Eugene Edwards, 80, of Scottville, passed away on June 14, 2021. Thomas was born on November 10, 1940, the son of the late Edwin and Linda Edwards. He married Diane Miller on August 20, 1960 and retired from Great Lakes Castings. Thomas is survived by his wife of nearly 61 years, Diane Edwards;…
LAC honor roll LUDINGTON — The following students made the fourth quarter marking period honor roll at Ludington Area Catholic School. Fourth grade: – All A Honor Roll: Noah Inabinet Bradey Lawler Eliza Schwass – A/B Honor Roll: Andrew Bauer Aubrey Klein Fifth grade: – All A Honor Roll: Alexis Kriesel Malissa Le Sierra Surd – A/B Honor Roll: …
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 16, 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: Thomas Eugene Edwards, 80, of Scottville, died on June 14, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Kathleen Marie Hogendyk,…
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