Effort underway to organize Christmas Eve luminary display in Ludington. LUDINGTON – As COVID-19 has taken away much of this year’s festivities, a few Ludington locals all shared a similar idea, which was not to let the pandemic steal the little joys of the holiday season. Barbara Cooley, along with Ludington City counilor Angela Serna, both had an idea about…
Police news, Dec. 15, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Dec. 14, 2020: – 1:30 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Reek Road north of Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Township. – 5:28 a.m., car/deer crash,…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 15, 2020 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: Betty Lou Ford, 84, of Ludington, died Sunday, December 13, 2020. Janie Lou Troost, 69, of Fountain, died on Monday December 14, 2020. Shelley Jean Smith,…
High temps continue to hover around freezing Wednesday, Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 19 degrees. Winds east-southeast at 5 mph. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 Cloudy during the day, clearing in the evening. High 33; low 17 Precipitation: 7% day;…
Todd Reed: 50 years Seeing Michigan Through A Lens. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — For 50 years Todd Reed has captured the beauty of Michigan through his photographs. That half century is being offered in a coffee style, limited edition book, “Todd Reed: 50 Years Seeing Michigan Through a Lens” (available for pre-orders). Ironically, though Todd has published several…
Griswold appointed to MCC board. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education selected Steve Griswold as its newest board member during its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 14. Four candidates initially applied to be considered for the board position left vacant after the resignation of long-time member Jeff Barnett: Steven Griswold, Tom McLouth, Oscar Davila, and Rebecca Frederick.…
Deputies respond to a dozen crashes Saturday. #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. Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to 12 crashes and slide-offs Saturday, Dec. 12, after heavy, wet snow fell in the area, creating slick roads. One minor injury was reported. The following is police…
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). Rudy Wayne Fink, the son of Alexa and Tyler Fink of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Luka Emerson Adams, the son of Kaitlyn Witkowski and Michael Adams, Jr. of Manistee, was…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The employees and customers of NAPA of Ludington recently raised over $1,000 worth of toys for Toys for Tots. For anyone who would like to continue to donate, the donations may be dropped off at the Scottville or Manistee FiveCAP offices, by appointment. The phone number for the Scottville office, located at 302 N. Main St., is…
Obituary: Laura Mary Sorensen, 94, of Ludington Laura Mary Sorensen, 94, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Laura was born on February 16, 1926 in Eden Township, the daughter of the late Myron and Abbie (Eversen) Gray. She graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1943. Laura married Earl Martin Sorensen, who passed away on…
Cloudy skies Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 19 degrees. Winds north at 3 mph. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 Mostly cloudy. High 29; low 20 Precipitation: 4% day; 6% evening. Wind: SE 2 mph day; ESE 4 mph evening. Humidity:…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 14, 2020 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: Genevieve “Gen” Leone Kruska, 101, of Ludington, died on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to fund…
The Scoop: United Way 2020-2021 campaign. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Lynne Russell, executive director of United Way of Mason County and Lynda Matson, UWMC fundraising chair, about the 2020-2021 fundraising campaign. To read more, visit the previously posted…
Flurries possible tonight; cloudy Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight. Flurries or snow showers possible late. Low temperature of 26 degrees. Winds west at 10 to 15 mph. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 Cloudy early then partly cloudy later in the day. High 28; low 18 Precipitation:…
The Benows and Schoenbergers: Jewish legacies of downtown Scottville. 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. Hanukkah 2020 began Thursday evening and continues until evening of Friday, Dec. 18. While Mason County has seen some increase in ethnic and racial diversity over the past…
MCC board to appoint new board member Monday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is expected to appoint a new board member when it meets Monday, Dec. 14. Four people have requested consideration for the board seat left vacant upon the recent resignation of Jeff Barnett. Those candidates include Steven Griswold, Tom McLouth,…
Bentz earns basic historian qualification aboard oldest commissioned warship afloat. By SN Mastrolia, USS Constitution Public Affairs. BOSTON – Ludington native, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Blake Bentz, earned his basic interpretive historian qualification aboard USS Constitution Thursday, Dec 10. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crew members must meet a high standard…
Recent arraignments include domestic violence. By Alan Neushwander, staff writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arranged in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Terryn Dewayne Borgh, 23, of 311 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 4 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of interfering with an electronic communications device and domestic violence. Probable cause hearing:…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Dec. 11, 2020. By Alan Neushwander, staff writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Bernard Joe Bovee, Jr., 47, of 1380 Victory Corner Rd., Amber Township, pleaded no contest Dec. 8 to fourth degree child abuse and was sentenced to 36 days in jail with credit…
Obituary: Betty Jean Reynolds, 92, Ludington. Betty Jean Reynolds, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Betty Stoner was born on January 9, 1928. After graduating from high school in Flint, she met and married Jack Reynolds on March 26, 1949. Betty loved being with and caring for her family. She enjoyed spending time at her…
SSCENT arrest among 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 Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020: – 7:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Meisenheimer Road, Eden Township. – 3:13 p.m., (Ludington…
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