The Scoop: Catholic Schools week at LAC. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks with Ludington Area Catholic School teacher Liz Allard and Principal Collin Thompson about Catholic Schools Week. The Scoop is presented by Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and Safe Harbor Credit Union.
ESD bus, semi involved in Lake County crash, no injuries. WEBBER TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — No students were injured after a West Shore Educational Service district bus was involved in a crash with a semi-truck this morning on US 10 near Peacock Trail, according to a memorandum from ESD Superintendent Jason Jeffrey, submitted to MCP from Katrina Morris, ESD transportation…
RN Kimberly Septrion receives DAISY Award at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. LUDINGTON — Kim Septrion, a radiology department registered nurse at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The announcement was made at a ceremony in her honor at which the former patient who nominated her, Holly Peeraer, of…
Obituary: Daniel Stevenson, 52, Ludington. The world lost a warm, bright, and loving spirit when Daniel Eric Stevenson, of Ludington, passed away in his sleep on January 24, 2020 in Exton, Pennsylvania, where he was traveling on business. He was 52 years old. Dan was born on September 22, 1967 in Detroit to Gene and Patricia (Willemin) Stevenson. The family…
Felonious assault tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rudy Lee Walkley, 30, of 5277 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township, was arrested Jan. 20 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 29…
Obituary: Elizabeth Jeanne Lucas, 89, Ludington. Elizabeth Jeanne Lucas, 89, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Medilodge of Ludington. She was born March 14, 1930, in Ludington, the daughter of Wilfred and Mary (Meyer) Fortier. Jeanne worked as a bookkeeper for many years at the Old Hamlin and Kuntry Kubbard restaurants. She was a devoted member of…
FiveCAP scheduling appointments for free tax preparation & e-filing SCOTTVILLE — Five CAP, Inc. is again offering free tax preparation to low income residents of Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. “We want to remind people that they should still file a tax return, even if they don’t have to,” said FiveCAP Executive Director Mary Trucks. “Many people who aren’t…
Pentwater schools closed Friday due to illness. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 31, due to illness. Athletic events scheduled for Thursday evening, Jan. 30, have also been canceled. This story is copyrighted © 2020, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this story or images…
Full Court Press: Ludington Recreation. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Marla Zatarga talks with Brent Gillett, director of the Ludington Recreation program. In July 2019, Ludington Area Schools took over operations of the recreation program from the City of Ludington. Gillett talks about the various programs offered. Full Court Press is presented by House of Flavors, Inc.…
LASD, Kennedy honored for supporting National Guard, reserve employees. The United States Department of Defense and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve have recognized Superintendent Jason Kennedy and the Ludington Area School District with the Patriot Award. The award recognizes supervisors nominated by a National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces reservist employee for support provided directly to the…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 30, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Justin Michael Hamilton, 31, of 4705 E. Fisher Rd., Sherman Township, pleaded no contest Jan. 22 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 67…
Student art exhibit inspired by Cuba. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting an exhibition of student works at the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery titled “Inspired by Cuba: Student Works.” Students participating in the exhibition are students from the college, ASM Tech Early College High School, Mason County Central High School, and Pentwater High School. The student works…
WSCC hosts college access network director. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, West Shore Community College hosted Michigan College Access Network Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss and representatives from local area college access networks to discuss collaboration and strategies to increase college readiness among students who will attend the college. Local college access networks are aligned with the Michigan College Access Network…
Deputies busy with crashes on slippery roads. #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. 28, 2020: – 12:03 a.m., a 37-year-old Fountain woman was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic…
Obituary: Amy (Amarylis Jean Loomis) Kistler, 85, of Ludington Amy (Amarylis Jean Loomis) Kistler, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020 at home. She was born in Cadillac on March 1, 1934. Amy lived most of her full life at Kistlercrest Farms, where she was a strong partner in the fields, garden, orchards, and sugar bush with…
Walk for Warmth scheduled for Feb. 15. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Walk for Warmth event will take place on Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning at Community Church, 109 N. Harrison St. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and lunch will follow the walk. Funds raised by pledges during Walk for Warmth stay in the county that…
Snow possible tonight, Friday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies this evening with a few snow showers developing late. Low temperature of 27 degrees. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. Snow showers also likely after midnight. High 34; low 31 Precipitation: 40% day; 40% evening. Wind: S 6 mph day; SW 8…
Tuesday crash victims identified. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The victims of two separate crashes that occurred on Mason County highways Tuesday have been identified. Michael Molina, 48, of Branch was seriously injured after the Buick LaSbre he was driving lost control and collided with a Ford F-150 driven by Holly Lafleur, 49, of Manistee. The crash occurred about 9…
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