Full Court Press: MCC football coach John Chalko and player Sarah Houston. Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. SCOTTVILLE — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press sports/recreation webcast, Toni Swinehart speaks with Mason County Central junior varsity football coach John Chalko and sophomore female football player Sarah Houston. Houston…
DHD #10 reaches capacity for COVID-19 vaccines due to shortage. District Health Department #10 announced Friday, Jan. 8, that it is currently at capacity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics due to a shortage of the vaccine. “The registration link on our website is currently removed and will be replaced once we are able to schedule appointments,” states a press release. “Unfortunately,…
Recent arraignments include felony drug charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Felonies -Andrew Robert Bates, 30, of 1761 E. 56th St., Chase, was arrested Nov. 13 by State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of manufacturing a controlled…
New Ludington treasurer begins duties. LUDINGTON — Mari Jo Lange has assumed the duties of Ludington city treasurer, taking over for Tom Ezdebski, who retired at the end of 2020. Lange was elected to the office, running on a write-in campaign. There were no other formal candidates. She said she grew up in Zeeland, Michigan and has lived in Ludington…
Hansen Road closure. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission will close Hansen Road between Stiles and Amber roads beginning Monday, Jan. 11. During that time, road commission crews will be removing trees for the upcoming Hansen Road reconstruction project. Residents, emergency vehicles, and school buses will have access but should anticipate delays. Barricades will be placed on Hansen…
Obituary: Rose Marie Sutton, 81, of Scottville. Rose Marie (Layton) Sutton, 81, died December 30, 2020 at home with her family. She was born July 3, 1939 in Bismarck, Missouri, the daughter of Earl W. Layton and Rose M. Layton. She graduated from Ironton High School in Ironton, Missouri in 1957, and worked at Brown Shoe Company in the bookkeeping department after…
Obituary: Peggy Ann Schramm, 65, of Ludington. Peggy Ann Schramm, 65, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born October 7, 1955 in Hart to Richard and Marilyn (Isley) Schramm. Peggy worked as a cook at Juron’s Restaurant, now Brenda’s Harbor Café. In her spare time, Peggy was an avid reader. She liked music (She knew and…
Obituary: Gene Morehouse, 86, Walkerville. Gene Leroy Morehouse, 86, of Walkerville, passed away on January 6, 2021. Gene was born on February 10, 1934, the son of Leroy and Alzina (Derby) Morehouse. As a teenager, he ventured to Alaska to work on the boats. When he moved to Muskegon, he was hired into the maintenance department at SD Warren, where…
Police news, Jan. 8, 2021. #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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2021: 7:27 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Angling Road south of Beaune Road, Hamlin Township. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2021: 7:17 a.m.,…
Recent births, posted Jan. 8, 2021. 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). Elizabeth Mae-Rose Presley, the daughter of Cassandra and Daniel Presley Jr. of Free Soil, was born Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Annaline Rose Eng, the daughter of Autumn Collins…
Henderson appointed Ludington fire chief. 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. John Henderson has been appointed the new chief of Ludington Fire Department. Henderson, 53, succeeds Jerry Funk, who retired Wednesday after serving the fire department for over 50 years. Henderson has served…
Sunshine and clouds mixed Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few clouds tonight with a low temperature of 22 degrees. Winds northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 32; low 17 Precipitation: 7% Wind: NNE 7 mph Humidity: 80%…
Health department temporarily closes COVID hotline. Due to the enormous volume of calls from those asking to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) had to temporarily deactivate the COVID hotline. In her press conference today, Governor Whitmer announced opening the COVID-19 vaccine up to Phase 1B beginning January 11. Whitmer also changed the age…
Sen. VanderWall calling on Michigan health director to do better job with vaccines. LANSING — Michigan is currently ranked 45th by the Centers for Disease Control in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, is calling on Dr. Robert Gordon, director of Michigan Health and Human Services, to focus on distributing the vaccine rather than serving on the Biden…
Health department preparing for next phase of vaccinations. District Health Department #10 continues to vaccinate individuals in Phase 1A of the priority group. In a press release issued today, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, the health department reported that to date it has vaccinated approximately 604 individuals including DHD#10 staff, EMS, medical first responders, and people in medical care facilities. “As…
Teacher Spotlight: LAC’s Melissa Anderson 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 – Who knew checking out a book about becoming an educator in second grade could set the stage for Melissa Anderson’s life-long career? Anderson,…
FiveCAP Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens distributes Christmas gifts to more than 814 children SCOTTVILLE — Christmas morning was brighter for hundreds of children in Manistee and Mason counties, thanks to the 48th Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens, and the generosity of area businesses and community members. The Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program, spearheaded by FiveCAP, Inc. made sure…
Ludington hospital names new chief operating officer. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital officials today announced Jeremy Vronko as its new chief operating officer effective January 24, 2021. Vronko will oversee operations at Ludington Hospital. In his new role, Vronko has oversight of all Ludington outpatient clinical operations including laboratory, medical imaging, rehabilitation services, cancer center, and emergency services, as…
Recent births, posted Jan. 6, 2021. 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). Amari Jake Roberts, the son of Ruth and Ryan Roberts of Hart, was born Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Layla Rose Pranger, the daughter of Hannah and Timothy Pranger…
Community Foundation opens spring grant round. The Community Foundation for Mason County has announced that its 2021 spring grant round is now open and it is accepting applications. The foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. The deadline for the application is February 28, 2021. Click here or visit…
Scottville commission to address revenue sharing mishap; keeps manager on leave. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission learned Monday, during its regular meeting, that the investigation into why the city nearly missed the state revenue sharing filing deadline had been complete and presented to the employee in question. That employee has sent a response to City Attorney Carlos Alvarado and has…
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