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…
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.,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Free flu clinic offered Friday morning. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic is being offered on Friday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Mason-Oceana 911, 9160 N. Oceana Dr. The clinic is sponsored by Northwest Michigan Health Services. The clinic is being offered to adults ages 19 and older. The 911 center is…
Temps in 40s Wednesday; partly cloudy. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, cloudy skies followed by a partial clearing. Low temperature of 34 degrees. Winds west-southwest at 11 mph. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Partly cloudy. High 43; low 29 Precipitation: 7% day; 8% evening. Wind: WNW 7 mph…
Scottville commission calls for investigation following revenue sharing mishap. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission took action Monday during its regular meeting to open an investigation into why the city nearly missed the 2020 state revenue sharing reporting deadline. Acting City Manager Matt Murphy, who also serves as the police chief, reported to the commission that the city received a communication…
Ludington Area Schools K-8 students to return to in-person learning. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District announced today that its kindergarten through eighth grade students, who had chosen in-person instruction will return to that format on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Per order of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, students grades 9 through 12 will continue to study…
State extends restrictions LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. According to health officials, the additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. Under…
Stuff the Blue Goose Friday. LUDINGTON — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police will conduct an event, Stuff a Blue Goose for Christmas, Friday, Dec. 11, from 3-7 p.m. to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart and Ludington areas. “We have long referred to our patrol car as a ‘Blue Goose,’ and we hope to stuff the…
Weekend police news, posted Dec. 7, 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 over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 4, 2020: – 4:03 p.m., fraud, 8700 block of North US 31, Grant Township. The complainant reported fraudulent…
Man on dollar store roof in hours-long standoff with police. MANISTEE — A man on the Family Dollar store’s roof was in a standoff police “throughout most of the night” Sunday, Dec. 6, said Manistee Police Chief Josh Glass. The suspect was a parole absconder and was possibly armed with a knife, said Chief Glass. He threatened to kill law…
Cloudy skies expected Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Winds southwest at 2 mph. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Cloudy. High 38; low 34 Precipitation: 12% day; 7% evening. Wind: WSW 10 mph day; WSW 10 mph evening. Humidity: 77%…
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