Scottville farmers market to return. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Downtown Development Authority is bringing back the city’s farmers market this summer. The farmers market will take place on Saturdays and will be held on the downtown sidewalks. Market days will run May 15 through September 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors wishing to sign up, at $150 per season,…
Obituary: Ella Olmstead, 97, of Ludington. Ella Marie Olmstead, 97, of Ludington passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home. She was born December 7, 1923 in Fountain to Paul and Martha (Groth) Schoenherr. Ella married the late William N. Olmstead on December 8, 1944 at the Lutheran church in Ludington. Family meant so much to Ella. She will…
Grant funds will help fight invasive plant species. SCOTTVILLE — The North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) has been awarded two new grants to continue its work to stop the spread of invasive species in northern Michigan. A grant for $50,000 of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, awarded by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), will be held by…
Recent births, posted May 4, 2021. The following births have been reported: Addison Marie Hillier, the daughter of Whitney and Tyler Hillier of Ludington, was born Monday, May 3, 2021. Anthony John Simpson III, the son of Allyssa Landis and Anthony Simpson, Jr., of Rothbury, was born Monday, May 3, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital).…
Mostly sunny Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Some clouds tonight. Low temperature of 36 degrees. Winds north at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Some clouds in the morning then mostly sunny skies. Cloudy in the evening with rain showers after midnight. High 55; low…
Recent deaths, posted May 4, 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: Alice (Genson) Wallace, 83, of Ludington, died on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Winter Haven, Fla. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services…
New Scottville police officer graduates from academy with top honors. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville Police Department’s newest police officer, Steve Case, received his badge tonight during the City Commission meeting. Case recently graduated as the top cadet from the West Shore Community College police academy. His primary duty will be to serve as school resource officer for Mason County Central Schools…
Ludington students encouraged to ride bikes to school Wednesday. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Students, grades three and above, from Ludington Area School District are encouraged to ride their bicycles to school on Wednesday, May 5, in observation of National Bike Month. Children and adults interested, are…
The Scoop: Local employment crisis. The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Pat Patterson, owner of Hungry Howie’s Pizza of Ludington, about the current employment. Patterson talks about how his company, and most local businesses, are unable to…
DWLS arrests top police activity over the weekend. 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 over the weekend: Friday, April 30, 2021: 8:08 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 20-year-old Oceana County man was arrested for third-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), Ludington…
Obituary: John “Jack” Jones, 82, of Harrisville, Punta Gorda, Fla. John (Jack) Raymond Jones, 82, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away in his sleep on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Jack was born September 6, 1938, in Detroit and traveled the world during his 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. Jack was married for 60 years to the former…
Recent deaths, posted May 3, 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: Ella Olmstead, 97, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com Listing of 2021…
Obituary: Sherry Seward, 70, of Ludington. Sherry E. Seward, 70, of Ludington passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home. She was born April 5, 1951 in Ludington to Henry and Catherine Smith. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1970. Sherry married Don Seward in 1986. In her spare time, Sherry enjoyed painting and making jewelry. She is…
Rain tonight, possibly Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Showers and thunderstorms this evening, then cloudy with rain likely overnight; 83% chance of rain. Low temperature of 55 degrees. Winds southeast at 10 to 15 mph. Monday, May 3, 2021 Overcast with showers at times. Rain in the…
Recent deaths, posted May 2, 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: Mary V. Wilson, 89, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Stephen Didur, 85, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021.…
Recent deaths, posted May 1, 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: Karan Nash, 65, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 30, 2021. A celebration of life will be held Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11 a.m. at…
History: A tragedy on Pentwater Lake. 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. I find cemeteries to be fascinating places. There is a certain calm of walking through a cemetery. As a historian, I also find cemeteries to be a place of inspiration. Every…
Full Court Press: Hiking with Joan Young. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with avid hiker and author Joan Young. Joan was the first woman to hike the entire North Country Trail, a 4,600-mile…
Superintendents ask for support on ESD millage renewal. Dear Community Members, As the superintendents of Hart Public Schools and the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD), we ask you and every voter in our community to give the WSESD’s special education millage renewal request on the May 4 ballot your full consideration. The special education millage renewal levy has been in place for…
79th District Court news, posted April 30, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal case activity took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Donald Leroy Petroski, 33, of 1377 Peck St., Apt. 3, Muskegon, was arrested March 3 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of first degree retail fraud and…
Recent births, posted April 30, 2021. The following births have been reported: Clayton Bryant Hasenbank, the son of April and Bryant Hasenbank of Free Soil, was born on Friday, April 23, 2021. Onyx Rowan Schimke, the son of Lisa Edington and Kyle Schimke of Manistee, was born on Friday, April 30, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…
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