West Shore Bank helps raise funds for MCC nature center. SCOTTVILLE — Employees of West Shore Bank’s Scottville branch recently raised funds to help with the Mason County Central Ed Malkowski Nature Center, located near the MCC Middle School. The car wash fund raiser, held in Scottville, included 36 vehicles, whose drivers donated $594. The bank matched that amount for…
Custer man seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash. CUSTER — A 22-year-old Custer man received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle driven by a 35-year-old Custer man pulled off of Madison Street into the path of his eastbound vehicle on US 10 Thursday, June 17, shortly after 8 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Custer Fire Department and…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 21, 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: Robert L. Savage, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.…
Cold temps tonight; partially sunny Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few clouds tonight. Low temperature of 41 degrees. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 68; low 50. Precipitation: 15% day; 24% evening. Wind: WSW 11 mph day; S 8 mph evening. Humidity: 56%…
Mental Health Matters: Mental health issues of LGBTQ+ community. By Alan Neushwander. An estimated 373,000 Michigan residents identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+). As a state, we have made progress to expand equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and for the first time in history, Governor Whitmer recently signed a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month…
Thunderstorms possible tonight, cooler temps tomorrow. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies early tonight and thunderstorms developing late. Low temperature of 61 degrees. Monday, June 21, 2021. A few showers early with overcast skies later in the day. High 62; low 41. Precipitation: 31% day; 4% evening.…
Obituary: Sandra Rogers, 75, of Ludington. Sandra “Sandy” Kaye Rogers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the age of 75. Sandy was born on February 28, 1946 in Ludington. She and her twin sister, Dorothy (Dot), were the youngest of six children born to James and Alice (Sample) Hansen. Sandy…
Obituary: Marleen Alden, 68, of Ludington. Marleen Rae Alden, 68, of Ludington passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born February 17, 1953 in Lansing to George and Reva (Westcott) Alden. Marleen was a homemaker but she spent some time working at Papa’s Pizza and as a CNA at Baywood. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and…
WSCC president receives favorable review. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider renewing President Scott Ward’s contract during its regular meeting, scheduled for Monday, June 21 at 4 p.m. A budget hearing will be held at 3:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in the college’s MBT Room in the…
79th District Court arraignments, posted June 18, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dustin Ried Southern, 34, of 926 S. Dennis Rd., Amber Township, was arrested June 15 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and…
State park summer music, program series begins Wednesday. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park has announced its 2021 Summer Music & Adventure Programs season following a year off due to the pandemic. This year’s lineup features many returning artists and a few new ones including Rupert Wates who opens the season Wednesday, June 23, 7 p.m. at the…
Hospital foundation donates freezers to help with vaccine storage. LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation recently donated five ultra-low-temperature freezers to District Health Department #10. The freezers, which cost $23,250, will store large amounts of COVID-19 vaccine and keep the vaccine viable for a longer period of time. Each freezer is set to minus 86 degrees Celsius (-186.8…
Obituary: Sandra Cross, 88, of Missoula, Mont., Pentwater Remembering Sandra B. Cross – A Life Well Lived A woman in full, Sandra Cross loved life through her passions, friends, family, and husband. It was a life filled to the brim each day; a life of purposeful, humble service; a life lived in genuine love and compassion for others. With an…
Obituary: Charles Pitcher III, 74, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain. Charles L. Pitcher III, 74, of Ludington, formerly of Fountain, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Charles was born on October 27, 1946 in Sheridan Township, the son of C. Lyle and Dorothy June (Mahn) Pitcher. He worked many years for Ludington Concrete Products. Charles will be greatly missed…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 18, 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: Sandra Rogers, 75, of Ludington, died on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Marleen…
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,…
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