Winter storm warning issued.

December 11, 2020

Winter storm warning issued. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter storm warning will take effect from 10 p.m. tonight until Sunday at 3 a.m. Heavy mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Tonight, rain…

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Churches offering combined on-line Christmas Eve service.

December 11, 2020

Churches offering combined on-line Christmas Eve service. Several Mason County churches are partnering together to present a live-streamed Christmas Eve special, “Home For The Holidays.”  The broadcast will includes memorable songs, stories, and interactive activities for the entire family, and most importantly, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.  Watch live at 6 p.m. on www.homefortheholidays.info, local cable TV…

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West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving distributes over 1,000 meals.

December 10, 2020

West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving distributes over 1,000 meals. LUDINGTON —  West Shore Bank’s 12th annual Spirit of Giving fundraiser recently raised enough funds to distribute 1,046 Christmas meals to food pantries in Mason, Oceana, Manistee, and Benzie counties.  Throughout the month of November, West Shore Bank collected funds from employees and the local community totaling $13,383.25. The bank’s…

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Police news, Dec. 10, 2020.

December 10, 2020

Police news, Dec. 10, 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: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020: – 12:02 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, King and Oakwood roads, Pere Marquette Township. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020:…

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MCC Middle School honor roll

December 10, 2020

MCC Middle School honor roll Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students made the honor roll for the first trimester of the 2020-2021 school year:  Sixth Grade Nathan Adams Trinniti Arnold Noah Austin Jose Bautista Kyle Bee Bethany Beemer Pierce Bladzik…

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Winter storm possible beginning Friday evening.

December 10, 2020

Winter storm possible beginning Friday evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter storm watch will be in effect beginning Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. Heavy wet snow is possible with total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Tonight,…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 10, 2020

December 10, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 10, 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: Roy F. Smith, 85, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…

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Consumers Energy grant helps double downtown shoppers’ money.

December 10, 2020

Consumers Energy grant helps double downtown shoppers’ money. LUDINGTON — In an effort to assist in this challenging time, Consumers Energy is helping Michigan communities stretch their dollars to support small businesses and their employees through a buy-one-get-one gift certificate program. The Our Town promotion will double the amount shoppers can spend in downtowns across 56 communities and Ludington is…

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The Scoop: Todd Reed: 50 years of photography.

December 9, 2020

The Scoop: Todd Reed: 50 years of photography. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank.  LUDINGTON — For 50 years Todd Reed has told the story of west Michigan and beyond through the lens of his camera. His latest book: “Todd Reed: 50 Years Seeing Michigan Through a Lens” is now being…

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Funk retiring as Ludington fire chief, after serving 50 years.

December 9, 2020

Funk retiring as Ludington fire chief, after serving 50 years. LUDINGTON — Jerry Funk has announced that he will retire as the Ludington fire chief after serving on the department for 50 years, including 26 years as chief.  “During my time on the fire department I have met some wonderful people, many of whom are my friends,” Funk said in…

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Police news, Dec. 9, 2020.

December 9, 2020

Police news, Dec. 9, 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: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020: – 4:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 near North Scottville Road, Amber Township. – 7:50 a.m.,…

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Obituary: Bernard ‘Barney’ Barnett, 95, of Branch.

December 9, 2020

Obituary: Bernard ‘Barney’ Barnett, 95, of Branch. Bernard H. “Barney” Barnett, 95, of Branch, passed away peacefully at home Saturday Dec. 5, 2020. Barney was born Nov. 10, 1925 in Scottville, the son of Harry and Carrie (Locke) Barnett. He was a 1943 graduate of Scottville High School. Barney enlisted in the Naval Reserve and began flight training before being drafted by the…

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Claveau appointed to Scottville commission.

December 9, 2020

Claveau appointed to Scottville commission. SCOTTVILLE — Bruce Claveau was appointed to City Commission during the commission’s regular meeting Monday, Dec. 7. Claveau fills the vacancy left by commissioner/mayor Bruce Krieger after he chose to not run for re-election; nobody chose to run for election for the at-large seat. Claveau was one of two citizens who asked to be considered…

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Ludington council considering raising water rates.

December 9, 2020

Ludington council considering raising water rates. LUDINGTON — City Council is considering raising water rates 7.5 percent over the next two years. During the regular meeting of the council on Monday, Dec. 7, the proposed water rate ordinance was read for the first time. Ordinances are read twice before they are passed into law. A public hearing will be scheduled…

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Cloudy Thursday; accumulating snow likely this weekend.

December 9, 2020

Cloudy Thursday; accumulating snow likely this weekend. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, some passing clouds with a low temperature of 28 degrees. Winds light and variable. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Intervals of clouds and sunshine during the day. Partly cloudy will become overcast later in the evening.…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 9, 2020

December 9, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 9, 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 J. Boulton, 96, of Ludington, died on Monday, December 7, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of…

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Willis brings a love of science and ag to CTE agriscience program.

December 8, 2020

Willis brings a love of science and ag to CTE agriscience program. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TWP – Teaching during a pandemic has been a challenge for most educators, especially those who teach hands-on classes.…

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Homeless man sentenced to year in jail for attempted third-degree CSC.

December 8, 2020

Homeless man sentenced to year in jail for attempted third-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old homeless man was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 8, for a conviction of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Ricky Todd Wilson received credit for 398 days served in jail, so he has already…

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Homeless man sentenced to jail for threatening to blow up Walmart.

December 8, 2020

Homeless man sentenced to jail for threatening to blow up Walmart. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old homeless man who threatened to blow up the Ludington-area Walmart in October of 2019 was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 8. Richard William Kuehler pleaded guilty to attempted false report/threat of terrorism. Kuehler was…

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Teacher Tuesday: Brian Dotson named Principal of the Year.

December 8, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: Brian Dotson named Principal of the Year. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Tuesday 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 – Unbeknownst to him, Ludington Area School District’s Foster Elementary School principal, Brian Dotson wasn’t in on a little secret…

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Full Court Press: Winter at Ludington State Park.

December 8, 2020

Full Court Press: Winter at Ludington State Park. Full Court Press is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics and House of Flavors, Inc.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press sports and recreation webcast, Toni Swinehart speaks with Alan Wernette, park interpreter at Ludington State Park. The two discuss the many programs the park has to…

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