Scottville commission selects Newkirk as next city manager. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission voted unanimously tonight, Monday, April 19, during its regular meeting, to hire O’Neil James (Jim) Newkirk III as the next city manager. Newkirk, 46, who lives in Oscoda, grew up in Scottville and graduate from Mason County Central High School in 1993. He has a bachelor’s degree…
LHS plans graduation at Oriole Field, other spring activities. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spring is often a time of many ceremonies and special events for high schoolers, especially graduating seniors. In 2020, many of those events were cancelled or altered. The staff…
Obituary: Carolyn Beeker, 85, of Ludington. Carolyn Beeker, 85, died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Mancelona to Clyde and Louise (Michaels) Gibson, she moved at the age of 4 to Ludington when her father accepted a position as a pharmacist at Lewis Drug Store. After graduation from Ludington High School, class…
Recent deaths/service notification, posted April 19, 2021 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: Lisa M. Vasquez, 58, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held…
Weekend police news, April 19, 2021. 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 over the weekend in Mason County: Friday, April 16, 2021: 5:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Beyer Road, Sherman Township. 6:57 a.m.,…
Obituary: Billie Miller, 74, of Ludington. Billie Bernece Miller, 74, of Ludington went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021. Billie loved going to church, praising her Lord and Savior and enjoyed spending time crocheting. She spent the last 58 years married to the love of her life Donald Miller Sr. Along with her beloved Donald, she…
Reader urges yes vote on ESD millage renewal. Dear Editor, For 35 years my career was in service to others, specifically to those young individuals and their families who had communication disabilities and/or broader educational challenges. My experiences over the years evoke so many wonderful memories and emotions; seeing the joy on the face of a toddler (and their parents)…
Recent births, posted April 19, 2021. The following births have been reported: Eliam Theodore Curtis, the son of Sarah and Jorden Curtis of Ludington, was born Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
Frost warning tonight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A frost warning is in effect from 1 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 20. Partly cloudy. Low temperature of 29 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Cloudy. High 41 low 22. Precipitation: 1% day;…
MCE closed Monday, April 19. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern will be closed Monday, April 19, 2021, due to a shortage of staff and lack of substitute teachers. The district made the announcement on its Facebook page. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support…
Schedule a tour of the Sports Hall of Fame. By Vic Burwell, President, Mason County Sports Hall of Fame In July of 2020, the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame introduced the rebranding of their vision for the Hall of Fame with the $141,000 renovation at Historic White Pine Village, of “Beyond the game: The Value of Sports.” Since its inception…
The Scoop: 366 days of photos. The Scoop webcast is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — Today, on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks to Brad Reed and Rachel Gaudette of Todd and Brad Reed Photography, about their recent project where they spent every day in 2020, 366 days, photographing. The photographs will…
Recent deaths, posted April 18, 2021 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: Richard Ruis, 71, of Ludington, formerly of Petoskey, died on Friday, April 16, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Billie…
Recent deaths, posted April 17, 2021 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: William “Bill” Dorman, 84, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington. Listing of 2021…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department dispatched to a garage fire, 600 block North St. Catherine St.
Scottville commission interviews manager candidates. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission interviewed three candidates for the city manager position Thursday, April 15, during a special meeting at the former Scottville Optimist Center. O’Neil James (Jim) Newkirk III of Oscoda, Jessica LaPointe of Branch, and Christopher Frazer of Cass City, each spent about 45 minutes answering questions asked by Mayor Marcy Spencer…
79th District Court news, posted April 16, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Lori Ann Holden, 42, of 7065 N. Dennis Rd., #2, Grant Township, was arrested April 9 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance…
Hospital bi-weekly update. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit www.spectrumhealth.org/covid. For COVID-19 vaccine information, visit…
Custer sculpture fundraiser nearing goal. CUSTER — The Custer sculpture committee is asking for help from the public to reach its $70,000 goal to build a sculpture honoring Johnny’s Bandstand. The committee has raised $60,000 to date but is short $10,000. It is looking for donations, especially asking those who used to patronize or work at Johnny’s to consider donating. …
Suspended license citations top police activity. 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 Thursday, April 15, 2021: 8:22 a.m., alarm activation, Branch Township. 10:23 a.m., a 26-year-old Baldwin man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a…
News Alert: Wires down on Ludington Ave. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department has been dispatched to a report of wires down at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Delia Street, caused by a truck; 2:11 p.m. Fire Chief John Henderson, on scene, reporting wires are cable wires.
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