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.…
Fin & Feather offering CPL class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license class on Friday, April 9 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 10, all day with live range shooting in the afternoon. Class size is limited. Cost is $50 for Fin & Feather Club members,…
Rain showers expected tonight, Wednesday morning. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Showers this evening, becoming a steady rain overnight. Low temperature of 51 degrees. Winds southeast at 11 mph. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Rain showers in the morning the cloudy in the afternoon and evening. High 51; low…
The Scoop: Health department vaccine, COVID update. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. Editor’s Note: This edition of The Scoop was recorded on Friday, March 19. Since that time, the health department has opened up vaccines to anyone ages 16 and over. The information in the video stated ages 50 and…
Hansen Road closure. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road between Amber and Stiles roads will be closed to through traffic from Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to stumping for upcoming road construction. Residents, buses, and emergency vehicles will be allowed to drive through.
LASD employees announce retirements. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education recently learned of several staff retirements effective June 30. As part of the agreements the district has with its employee unions, employees qualify for a retirement incentive if they notify the district of their retirement prior to the start of the last trimester of the school…
‘Unruly’ hotel guest arrested after setting off fire alarm, attempting to fight police. 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 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. on charges of disorderly person and resisting arrest…
Rain possible tonight, Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Rain showers tonight. Low temperature of 45 degrees. Winds south-southeast at 10 mph. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Cloudy during the day with a slight chance of rain. Rain possible in the evening. High 64; low 50. Precipitation: 15% day;…
Man cited for violating burning ban. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Branch man was cited by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for violating the burning ban Sunday, March 21, around 7:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Landon Road after Branch Township Fire Department responded to a fire that burned approximately half an acre of land, according to Mason County…
News Alert: Grass fire in Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Scottville Fire Department has been dispatched to a grass fire in the 1900 block of West Dewey Road, between Stiles and Amber roads, for a grass fire that started from a burn barrel, 1:42 p.m. There is currently a burn ban. UPDATE: SFD Chief Dale Larr reports fire is out,…
Full Court Press: LHS coach Ransom. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. This video was recorded on Thursday, March 18, 2021. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Ludington High School wrestling coach Jon Ransom. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Obituary: Otto Allison, 75, of Ludington. Otto Gene Allison, 75, of Ludington, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 19, 2021. Otto was born December 12, 1945, in Ludington, the son of Otto and Sue (Metzger) Allison. Otto graduated from Ludington High School in 1964 and was a proud graduate of Michigan State University. Otto began working for West Shore Builders…
Gary W. VanAlstine, 79, of Irons Gary W. VanAlstine, 79, of Irons, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 with his wife of 45 years by his side. Gary was born on June 21, 1941 in Lansing to Albert and Jean (Krapf) VanAlstine. Gary was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School. He was employed at Diamond…
Obituary: James R. Scherer, 69, of Ludington James R. Scherer, 69, of Ludington, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born January 28, 1952 in Toledo to Jerry and Margaret (Whiteman) Scherer. Jim married Karen Boetscher on May 21, 1987 in Las Vegas. Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, NASCAR, fishing, boating, hunting, and hockey. Jim will be greatly missed by…
Some rain possible Monday evening, Tuesday evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 44 degrees. Winds south at 10 mph. Monday, March 22, 2021 Mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies in the afternoon. Slight chance…
News Alert: Report of a possible house fire, Free Soil. FREE SOIL — Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department have been dispatched to the 8300 block of North Manistee Street in the village.
Health department opens vaccines to anyone age 16 and older. District Health Department No. 10 announced today that all currently eligible priority groups can now schedule directly online to receive a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at www.dhd10.org/schedule. Those currently eligible include adults ages 50 and older, healthcare workers, frontline essential workers, and caregivers of individuals with special needs.…
VICTORY TWP. — Hamlin Township Fire Department has been dispatched to a grass fire in the 4900 block of North Stiles Road, 4:34 p.m. Scottville Fire Department has been called to assist.
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