LAC fish fries begin Friday.

February 27, 2020

LAC fish fries begin Friday. LUDINGTON — The season of lent has arrived, which also means the annual Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Fry. Fish fries are Fridays Feb. 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3 and 10 at LAC, 700 Bryant Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The menu includes choice of perch,…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital announces community classes, wellness and safety screenings

February 27, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital announces community classes, wellness and safety screenings LUDINGTON — Spectrum Heath Ludington Hospital will kick off seven months of community classes and screenings designed to promote health and safety. The classes begin March 13 and run through Oct. 27 at various locations within the Ludington Hospital at 1 N. Atkinson Dr., Ludington. The events are designed to…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 27, 2020

February 27, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 27, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Dr. Gerry L. Mayer, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Listing of 2020 deaths.…

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Overcast skies Friday.

February 27, 2020

Overcast skies Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Overcast tonight with a low temperature of 19 degrees. Winds, northwest at 13 mph. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 Overcast. A few flurries or snow showers possible in the evening. High 26; low 21 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: NW 15 mph day; NW 14 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 64% evening.…

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Library eliminating late fees.

February 26, 2020

Library eliminating late fees. The Mason County District Library has announced that it will eliminate overdue fines on all library materials beginning March 1, 2020. Children’s items are already exempt. “We are delighted to remove this barrier to access,” said Thomas Trahey, head of circulation at Mason County District Library. “There is a shame element to late fees which is counter-productive…

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Nekola retiring after 40 years at CMH

February 26, 2020

Nekola retiring after 40 years at CMH Faith Nekola, deputy director of clinical services at West Michigan Community Mental Health,  is retiring after a 40-year career at the agency. Nekola started her career at CMH on June 5, 1979 as a group home manager. Over the course of four decades, she held numerous positions within the agency including the past…

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Police news, Feb. 26, 2020.

February 26, 2020

Police news, Feb. 26, 2020. #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 police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020: – 1:26 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 36-year-old Walkerville woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop,…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 26, 2020. 

February 26, 2020

Recent births, posted Feb. 26, 2020.  The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Ryker James Brynelsen, the son of Shayna and James Brynelson of Custer, was born Friday, February 21, 2020. Colter Jude Steiger, the son of Kada and Jason Steiger…

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Snow expected Thursday.

February 26, 2020

Snow expected Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies this evening. A few snow showers developing late. Low temperature of 20 degrees with northwest winds at 14 mph. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 Occasional snow showers. High 23; low 18. Precipitation: 60% day; 50% evening. Wind: NW 16 mph day; NW 14 mph evening. Humidity: 65% day; 67% evening. Sunrise:…

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CTE class helps ESD social workers in joint “Operation.”

February 25, 2020

CTE class helps ESD social workers in joint “Operation.” West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in coordination with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Graphic arts is one of the most popular courses offered by the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technical Education program. Recently, teacher Brian Lacombe received…

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Seasonal road weight and speed restrictions to begin Monday.

February 25, 2020
Seasonal road weight and speed restrictions to begin Monday.

Seasonal road weight and speed restrictions to begin Monday. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will go into effect Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7 a.m. until further notice.  All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph.…

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Shelby State Bank announces promotions.

February 25, 2020

Shelby State Bank announces promotions. SHELBY — Several officers at Shelby State Bank have recently been promoted. Shelby State Bank has offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, Newaygo and Muskegon counties.  Ken Adamski, promoted to senior vice president and senior lender.  Adamski has been with Shelby State Bank since September 2018 and has over 23 years in credit and lending experience,…

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Second annual MCC Hot Cocoa Shuffle scheduled for Friday.

February 25, 2020

Second annual MCC Hot Cocoa Shuffle scheduled for Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold its second annual Hot Cocoa Shuffle on Friday, Feb. 28. The event includes the “shuffle” fun walk/run, free hot cocoa and popcorn, prizes for MCC students and a free movie. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. in the high school lobby. The 1.5 mile…

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Empty Bowls auction and event to raise money for Lakeshore Food Club.

February 25, 2020

Empty Bowls auction and event to raise money for Lakeshore Food Club. LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club has launched an online auction to help raise funds. The auction will end on Wednesday, March 4 and then there will be a special Empty Bowls event on Saturday, March 7 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison…

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Police news, Feb. 25, 2020.

February 25, 2020

Police news, Feb. 25, 2020. #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: Monday, Feb. 24, 2020: – 12:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and for two bench…

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Smith & Eddy designated “Best of Best” Fremont Insurance agency.

February 24, 2020

Smith & Eddy designated “Best of Best” Fremont Insurance agency. FREMONT — Smith and Eddy Insurance was recently designated a “Best of the Best” agency by Fremont Insurance for 2020. Smith and Eddy, which has offices in Scottville, Ludington and Manistee, is one of five agencies, in the top three percent of the company’s agency force, to earn this distinction.…

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Ludington Schools to break ground on new elementary.

February 24, 2020

Ludington Schools to break ground on new elementary. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the start of construction on the district’s new elementary school, part of the $100 million bond issue passed by the community in May of 2019. The…

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DWLS arrests top weekend police activity.

February 24, 2020

DWLS arrests top weekend 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 21, 2020: – 12:25 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, US 10 at Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 1:43…

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