Closings and cancellations, posted March 13, 2020 Mason County Press has received the following cancellations or closings in response the coronavirus threat. This list may be updated. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, please email it to editor@mediagroup31.com. Any closings or cancellations placed in our social media comment sections will be removed. The Fin and Feather Club…
Ludington government announces closures, cancellations. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is limiting certain operations to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “There is no intention on our part to overreact to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), said City Manager Mitch Foster. “However, it’s incumbent upon your local officials to plan for the potential community transmission of COVID-19 and to take the…
Senate approves bill that would keep 79th District Court open. LANSING — The Michigan Senate on Thursday, March 12, unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) that would restore Mason County’s 79th District Court, which is slated for elimination. Senate Bill 754 would reverse the decision in the 2018 Judicial Resources Recommendations (JRR) report to eliminate the 79th District Court effective upon…
Schools working on cancellation plans. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Officials from Mason County’s three public school districts have been meeting this morning to discuss a course of action over the next two weeks, in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closing all K-12 schools in the state effective March 16 through April 5. Whitmer closed the schools in response to reported…
Recent deaths, posted March 13, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: James A. Carey, 75, of Ludington, died on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com Darrell “Toby” Zwick, 81, of Ludington died on Friday, March 13, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com Grace Ellen Yeager,…
Statement from Wyman Funeral Home Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press. From Randy Wyman, owner of Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services, Scottville. Dear Editor, Given the recent concerns over the Coronovirus (COVID-19) and the recommendation to limit gatherings, at…
Gus Macker charity funding apps being accepted. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting charity funding applications for the 2020 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, scheduled for June 20 and 21 at Stearns Park in Ludington. Applications are due Tuesday, April 21 and can be downloaded from www.ludington.org or picked up from the…
Governor orders all K-12 schools close beginning next week. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all K-12 schools in the state of Michigan to be closed beginning Monday, March 16 though April 5 in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. “This is a necessary step to protect our kids, our families, and our…
Recent arraignments, posted March 12, 2020. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Paula Sue Forner-Lundberg, 56, of 6413 Stiles Rd., Riverton Township, was arrested March 6 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Probable cause hearing: March 18…
WSCC transitioning many classes to online, cancels several events. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College officials are taking steps to move many of its classes online for the remainder of the semester and is postponing or canceling some events scheduled in the next several weeks due to the developing coronavirus situation. On Wednesday, President Scott Ward appointed a task…
Oakview closes to visitors. LUDINGTON — Oakview Medical Care Facility has announced that it will now be closed to visitors. Visitors are limited to those who are medically necessary. If situations indicates an absolute need to visit, visitors must undergo screening prior to being approved for entry, according to Oakview’s Facebook page. Those with questions or concerns should contact Mandy…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 12, 2020. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Brooke LeeAnn Avery, 27, of 920 N. Harrison St., Ludington, pleaded guilty March 10 to third degree retail fraud and driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
Mason County’s longest unsolved murder. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Mason County’s oldest unsolved murder centers around the namesake of Ludington Area School District’s Foster Elementary School. Luther H. Foster was born in East Machias, Maine on May 31, 1827,…
Full Court Press: Free Group Exercise Class. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Kelsey Britton who runs a free group exercise class three days a week at O.J. DeJonge Middle School. The classes are open to all age groups. Find out more by checking out the video. Full Court Press is a presentation of…
Oakview limiting visiting hours. LUDINGTON — As a precaution to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) Oakview Medical Care Facility has restricted its visiting hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The visitor entrance to Sutter Living Center has been temporarily closed. There will be an employee stationed in the front lobby during visiting hours to assist…
Health concerns cause Family AfFAIR cancellation. SCOTTVILLE — The Family AfFAIR event scheduled for Saturday, March 14 has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus). Booth participants will be contacted via email according to their application later this morning. Businesses that made donations for door prizes will be held over until next year or arrangements can be made by…
LAC cancels Lenten Fish Fries. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic School has cancelled its Lenten Fish Fries “until further notice” due to the recommendations of Gov. Whitmer and the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. The event was a major fundraiser for the school.
Domestic violence cases top police activity. #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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: – 1:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 19-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop, US 10 and…
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