Scottville releases investigative report that led to manager’s resignation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SCOTTVILLE — On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 the Scottville City Commission accepted the resignation of City Manager Courtney Magaluk, following an investigation of why the city’s state revenue sharing application deadline was nearly missed. See related story here. Magaluk’s resignation was accepted retroactively to Jan. 18. The…
The Scoop: CMH’s MyStrength app. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Diane Salters of West Michigan Community Mental Health about the agency’s new app, MyStrength, an online tool to help people work through stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and more. Please consider…
Mason County enters partnership with Manistee Co. Child Advocacy Center Several Mason County agencies recently entered into a partnership with the Manistee County Child Advocacy Center in order to protect and serve vulnerable children. At the end of January, representatives from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, Michigan State Police, Department of Health and Human…
Teacher Spotlight: LASD’s Kristin Pomorski. 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. LUDINGTON – Ludington Area School District teacher Kristin Pomorski has spent her entire teacher career, 32 years, at Ludington Area Schools. A graduate of Ludington…
Obituary: Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington. Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Saturday January 30, 2021. Arie was born October 23rd 1943 in Weesp, The Netherlands to Albert and Minnie Vree. Arie graduated from Western Michigan University. He taught foreign language for Hemlock Public Schools for 25 years before…
Obituary: James Parrinello, 38, of Sterling Heights. James Michael Parrinello, 38, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. He was born May 7, 1982, the son of James and Michele Parrinello, of Scottville. James was a 2000 graduate of Mason County Central and a United States Navy veteran, Golden Gloves Boxing champion, and a dedicated artist who enjoyed helping others.…
Police news, Feb. 2, 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 police activity in Mason County Monday, Feb. 1, 2021: 2:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Stephens Road, Custer…
Partly cloudy Wednesday, snow expected Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Generally clear skies tonight. Low temperature of 15 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 7 mph. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Partly cloudy. High 35; low 23 Precipitation: 7% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 4 mph day; S 8 mph…
Initiative encourages students to complete financial aid apps. February launches a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) frenzy across the county, when high school seniors complete their FAFSA application before the state March 1 deadline for Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Mason County high schools are participating in an initiative, which seniors can win prizes by completing the Free Application for…
Scottville commission accepts city manager’s resignation following revenue sharing filing mishap. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SCOTTVILLE — After deliberating in closed session during a regular meeting Monday evening, Feb. 1, the Scottville City Commission voted unanimously to accept City Manager Courtney Magaluk’s resignation in exchange for a $15,000 lump sum severance payment. Magaluk’s resignation was accepted retroactively by the commission…
Local superintendents request governor, MDHHS allow students to play sports. To Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS Director: Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our state during this trying time. As the superintendents of the public schools in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties, we are unified in our commitment to assure that the safety of our students…
Man arrested for allegedly assaulting 2 women. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Jan. 31, shortly after 7 p.m. on charges of domestic assault and assault by strangulation after allegedly assaulting two…
LAC honor roll. LUDINGTON — The following students made the Ludington Area Catholic School second quarter marketing period honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. Fourth grade: All A Honor Roll: Eliza Schwass A/B Honor Roll: Noah Inabinet Aubrey Klein Bradey Lawler Fifth grade All A Honor Roll: Alexis Kriesel Sierra Surd A/B Honor Roll: Malissa Le…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 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: Arie Vree, 77, of Ludington, died on Saturday, January 30, 2021. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home…
Pentwater woman injured following rollover crash. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Pentwater woman was injured following a single vehicle crash on South Scottville Road Sunday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 3:13 p.m. The woman was driving a Ford Escape SUV northbound on Scottville Road when she apparently hit a stretch of snow drifted across the road…
Obituary: Barbara LaDere, 55, of Ludington. Barbara “Barb” “Barbie” Jean LaDere, 55, of Ludington, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born December 14, 1965, in Reed City, the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte (Hegerty) Spencer. On February 23, 2006, Barb married Robert “Bob” LaDere. They…
Cloudy skies for first day of February. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mainly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 16 degrees. Wind north-northeast at 6 mph. Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 Cloudy. High 30; low 18 Precipitation: 6% day; 12% evening. Wind: NNE 9 mph day; NNE 6…
Memorial service notice: Robert Clarke, 64, of Ludington. Robert A. Clarke, 64, of Ludington, died on January 22, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from noon to 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Sea Grant through Michigan State University: https://www.michiganseagrant.org/about/donate/
MCC homecoming ceremonies announced. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School will hold its homecoming celebration at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 in the parking lot of the high school. The ceremony will be live streamed on MCP’s Facebook page. Principal Jeff Tuka said homecoming didn’t take place in the fall, which is tradition, due to the uncertainty of…
Recent arraignments include strangulation charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Vaughn Anthony Andrus, 34, of 802 N. Rowe St., Apt. 3, Ludington, was arrested Jan. 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault by strangulation. Probable cause hearing: Feb. 3 at…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 29, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Aaron Eugene Estes, 48, of 11641 N. Hamilton Rd., Irons, pleaded guilty Jan. 26 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for…
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