Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Drablowski, 78, of Ludington. William “Bill” Drablowski, 78, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Bill was born on December 26, 1942 in Ada, Oklahoma, the son of Joanne and John Drablowski. He graduated from Benzonia High School with the class of 1961. On November 22, 1961, Bill married Donna Rayner. He was tool…
Obituary: Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Simmons, 76, of Whitehall, formerly of Custer. Rosemary “Rosie” Simmons, 76, of Whitehall, formerly of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Rosie Kobetich was born on January 27, 1945, the daughter of Tony and Maxine Kobetich. During her working years, Rosie was a cook at Baywood Nursing Home and was a member of St.…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 12, 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: Billie Marble, 82, of Hamlin Township, died on Friday, February 12, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of…
Masks distributed to local residential home providers. SCOTTVILLE — West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) recently assisted the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in the distribution of 8,400 masks to 32 residential home providers in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties as part of the Mask Up, Mask Right. Pictured is Deb Davis, left, manager of the Samaratis group…
AgScience students learn about threats to trees. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Students in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program’s AgScience class visited the Ludington State Park earlier this week to learn about diseases and invasive species that have impacted trees at the park…
Obituary: Victoriia Kelly, 83, of Ludington. Victoria Kennon Kelly, 83, of Ludington, passed away Monday February 8, 2021 in her home and surrounded by family after a long struggle with cancer. Born Dec. 17, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Dorothy Rutka Kennon and Jack Eccleston Kennon. She later attended Depauw University where she met her first husband, Robert…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 11, 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: Victoria Kennon Kelly, 83, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 8, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Rosie Simmons, 76, of Whitehall, formerly…
Smith & Eddy Insurance offering ag scholarships. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance along with Fremont Insurance is offering two $1,000 scholarships to Mason County seniors who plan on studying for a career in agriculture. Students must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. “Smith & Eddy is committed to supporting our agricultural community,” said Smith…
Snow expected overnight, Friday, Saturday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, snow showers with a low temperature of 11 degrees. Winds east at 3 mph. Chance of snow, 60% with around 1 inch accumulation. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 Occasional snow showers. High 21; low 12 Precipitation: 57% day;…
The Scoop: Edgar Struble talks about Kenny Rogers Band performance. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Edgar Struble about Thursday evening’s performance of the Kenny Rogers Band as part of the West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Living Room Series. Please consider…
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LHS alumnus, turned professor, to publish second book. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, Staff Writer. GRAND RAPIDS – Ludington native Bethany (Tanis) Kilcrease has recently authored a book that is set to be released this spring. A tenured professor at Aquinas College, her new book “Fact…
Teacher Spotlight: MCC’s Dumas retires after 3 decades. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. SCOTTVILLE – After 31 years in education, Mason County Central teacher Scott Dumas, has retired. Dumas, a native of Scottville, said school…
Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2021. The following births have been reported: Emma Lynn Malphurs, the daughter of Julia Mainville and Joshua Malphurs of Ludington, was born on Monday, February 8, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Police report, Feb. 9, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Feb. 8, 2021: 7:01 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Scott Street south of 2nd Street, City of Scottville. 11:20 a.m., three-vehicle crash, no injury, US…
WSCC virtual concert series to present Kenny Rogers Band. On Thursday, Feb. 11, West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Living Room Series will feature The Kenny Rogers Band, an event organized by former Kenny Rogers Band director and Scottville native Edgar Struble. The performance will feature guests Rudy Gatlin and Linda Davis. Performed by the band that backed Rogers for…
Mason County’s original Ford dealers: Kobe & Smith. 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. The names T.D. Smith and E.E. Kobe were well known in Scottville for many years beginning in the early 20th century. Smith, who owned a stately home at 209…
Ludington council to consider establishing ‘social district’ By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Update: This item was removed from the Council’s Feb. 8 agenda for further consideration. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will consider the establishment of a “social district” when it meets in regular session tonight, Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. State legislation passed in summer of 2020 established the…
Ludington, Scottville considering sharing rental inspector. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Correction: This story initially stated that Ludington City Council would take action on this item tonight. It’s building and licensing committee has given the approval for the proposal but the item has not yet been placed on the council’s agenda. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington may provide residential rental…
2 vehicles stolen Saturday. 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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate stolen vehicle incidents that occurred Saturday, Feb. 6. One of the vehicles was recovered, and one is still missing, according to Mason…
Recent births, posted Feb. 8, 2021. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Barren Douglas Brunke, the son of Karlee Hendrickson and Ryan Brunke of Custer, was born on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Enoch Rutledge Rinehart, the son of Lisa Burns and Paul Rinehart of Mears, was born on Saturday, February 6,…
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