Recent births, posted Jan. 21, 2020. 

January 21, 2020

Recent births, posted Jan. 21, 2020.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Austin Paul Thomas, the son of Emily and Nathan Thomas of Ludington, was born January 19, 2020. Kole Daniel Plasterer, the son of Danielle Kalis and Kyle Plasterer of Fountain, was born January 19, 2020. Tureze Monroe Gulledge,…

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Obituary: Barbara Lois Johnson Wagner, 96, of Ludington

January 21, 2020

Obituary: Barbara Lois Johnson Wagner, 96, of Ludington Barbara Lois Johnson Wagner, 96, of Ludington, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Ludington Woods Living Center.  Barbara, known best by friends and family as Lois, was born on March 18, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Hjalmer “Harry” and Judith (Erickson) Peterson.  She graduated from Grand Rapids Creston…

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Homeschooling information night scheduled.

January 21, 2020

Homeschooling information night scheduled. LUDINGTON — Two area homeschool groups will host an informational session about homeschooling in Michigan on Monday, Jan. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rotary Room at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The event is being held in conjunction with National School Choice Week. Current homeschooled students will be present and there…

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Lakeshore flood advisory tonight, Wednesday.

January 21, 2020

Lakeshore flood advisory tonight, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A lakeshore flood advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Minor beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected. Mostly cloudy skies are expected tonight with winds south-southwest at 17 mph. Low temperature of 27 degrees. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 Cloudy. Occasional…

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MCC board to consider solar panels agreement.

January 20, 2020

MCC board to consider solar panels agreement. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools is taking further steps to “go green.” The board of education is expected to approve an agreement with Sunlarge Industries Group for the installation of two ground mounted solar arrays on school district property. The arrays will supplement electricity to the high school and upper elementary buildings.…

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Snowmobiler injured in Walhalla Sunday.

January 20, 2020

Snowmobiler injured in Walhalla Sunday. #MasonCountyNews. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old man was injured Sunday afternoon after a snowmobile crash on Walhalla Road south of US 10. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency responders were called to the scene at 12:54 p.m. The snowmobile was being operated alongside the roadway and struck a post. The man was transported…

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Police busy with crashes over the snowy weekend.

January 20, 2020

Police busy with crashes over the snowy weekend. #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 over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 17, 2020: – 7:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Meisenheimer Road east of Stiles Road,…

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Home Tips: 10 bedroom tips that may improve your sleep.

January 20, 2020

Home Tips: 10 bedroom tips that may improve your sleep. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Are you up all night after being up all day? You’re not alone. You may have tried counting sheep, but have you thought about changing your environment? These simple changes may improve your quality of sleep and help you recharge for the…

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Sunshine likely Tuesday.

January 20, 2020

Sunshine likely Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies possible later tonight. Low temperature of 14 degrees. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 28; low 27 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: WSW 12 mph day; SW 14 mph evening. Humidity: 79% day; 77% evening. Sunrise: 8:13 a.m.; sunset: 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 Cloudy.…

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Men’s recovery house dedicated.

January 19, 2020

Men’s recovery house dedicated. LUDINGTON — The Boon House, recovery home for men, was dedicated Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. The house is located at 309 N. Rowe St. and is operated by Connexion Point, Inc. The house offers self help groups along with treatment and recovery programs. The house was dedicated to community advocate Mark Boon. For more information, contact…

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The Makers: Marie Marfia, a Bone-ified artist.

January 19, 2020

The Makers: Marie Marfia, a Bone-ified artist. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant LUDINGTON —Marie Marfia’s Bonafide Gallery and studio is located at 307 S. James St. Marie’s chalk pastel artwork is a mix of unique landscapes, portraits, and skeletonized replicas of famous paintings.  She credits her 30 years of using color…

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Cancellations and closings, Jan. 19

January 19, 2020

Cancellations and closings, Jan. 19, 2020. Victory Baptist Church morning service, cancelled due to drifting snow.

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Light snow possible tonight, Monday; mostly cloudy.

January 19, 2020

Light snow possible tonight, Monday; mostly cloudy. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A few snow showers are possible this evening after midnight. Low temperature of 19 degrees. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 Considerable cloudiness. A few flurries are possible. High 27; low 21 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNW 6 mph day; WNW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 76% day; 80%…

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Cancellations and closings, Jan. 18, 2020

January 18, 2020

The following closings and cancellations have been announced for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020: Mason County Central third/fourth grade basketball, cancelled. Pentwater Township Library, closing at noon.

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Recent births, posted Jan. 17, 2020. 

January 17, 2020

Recent births, posted Jan. 17, 2020.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Lilleigh Ann Willard, the daughter of Ashleigh and Taylor Willard of Free Soil, was born January 8, 2020. Raegan Harley Bayle, the daughter of Chase Leonard and Robert Bayle of Hart, was born January 9, 2020. Luke Daniel Renwick, the…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 17, 2020

January 17, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 17, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Barbara Johnson Wagner, 96, of Ludington died on Tuesday, January 14 at Ludington Woods Living Center.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Barbara Ellen Potter, 87, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020. James “Jim” Arthur Gabel, 87,…

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Full Court Press: Manistee Chippewas hockey.

January 16, 2020

Full Court Press: Manistee Chippewas hockey. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Marla Zatarga speaks with some of the members of the Manistee Chippewas co-op hockey team including Coach Jim Foley and players Jake Lamm, Jonah Lundberg and Sawyer Smith. The team includes members from several local schools. #FullCourtPress is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Shelby State…

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Oriole News: Trailblazers learn wood shop skills at LHS.

January 16, 2020

Oriole News: Trailblazers learn wood shop skills at LHS. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District, powered by Mason County Press. Today, we feature a special partnership offered by LASD and West Shore Educational Service District. During the current trimester, industrial arts teacher Dan LaDuke spends six weeks teaching wood shop to the members of the ESD’s…

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