Spartan News: Heart monitors get kids pumped about PE. Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in coordination with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central elementary physical education teacher Brooks Johnson has a problem in her physical education classes, she can’t get the students to sit still! That’s actually a good…
Obituary: Richard Bettison, 85, Ludington. Richard Ray Bettison, 85, of Ludington went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020. Richard was born on June 29, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Aloa (Moore) Bettison and was a graduate of Michigan State University. He lived in Archbold, Ohio for 25 years with previous wife Beverly…
Outdoor Report: He couldn’t color and I couldn’t tie my shoes By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. The outdoors brings people…
The Scoop: Hoops for Hope. LUDINGTON- On Friday, Feb. 28, the Ludington High School varsity boys and girls basketball teams will be hosting a “Hoops for Hope” benefit when they take on the Orchard View Cardinals at the Hawley Gymnasium. All donations will be used to assist families locally who are fighting cancer. The teams have been raising funds and…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Richard Bettison, 85, of Ludington died on Friday, February 28. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beth I. Riffle, 76, of Scottville died on Friday, February 28. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beads & Blooms Florist,…
Drunk driving arrests top 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020: – 8:14 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 58-year-old Ludington woman was cited for improper license plate, West Tinkham Avenue, City of…
Obituary: Dr. Gerry Mayer, 85, Ludington. Dr. Gerry L. Mayer, age 85, died on February 25, 2020 from a progressive heart disease. Gerry was born in 1935 in Alma. He attended Alma College for two years where he played on their MIAA championship gold team. After that, he transferred to Michigan State University and received a 4-year degree in Biology,…
Spartan News: Special readers at Victory Early Childhood Center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in coordination with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The children of Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center were visited Thursday by three representatives of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Undersheriff Derrek Wilson, along with Chief Road…
MCE Quiz Bowl team wins league competition. MANISTEE — The Mason County Eastern Quiz Bowl team recently won the West Michigan D League Competition held Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Manistee Catholic Central. The win was a major accomplishment for the team. “Our team has come a long way from where we began three years ago,” said Coach Seth Pratt. “We…
Full Court Press: Spartans vs. Orioles. Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart talks about the cross-county boys basketball rivalry between the Mason County Central Spartans and the Ludington Orioles. Toni talks to MCC Coach Tim Genson and LHS Coach Thad Shank. She also talks to MCC senior Jeffery Carrier, who earlier this week broke the school’s all time…
Auto theft charge tops recent 79th District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Geni Brandy Martinez, 43, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 5, Pere Marquette Township, was arrested Feb. 20 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and driving…
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,…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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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