Recent births, posted April 13, 2021. The following births have been reported: Rylee Paige Garcia, the daughter of Kortni and Austin Garcia of Ludington, was born on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Brantley Gregory Guss, the son of Noelle Plasterer and Neal Guss of Fountain, was born Monday, April 12, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…
Letter to the Editor: Reader asks for support of ESD millage. Dear Editor, On May 4, 2021, there will be a special education millage renewal for the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD). This millage renewal will not increase taxes for local taxpayers. We’ve been fortunate to have this millage passed repeatedly since 1990. Annually more than 1,400 students with…
Ludington schools to switch to remote learning for a week; extracurricular to continue. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education voted 6-1, during a special meeting Monday, April 12, to suspend in-person learning from Tuesday, April 13 through Monday, April 19, returning Tuesday, April 20, unless the board of education decides differently during…
Local law enforcement to increase texting/driving enforcement. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Local law enforcement agencies, including Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, and Michigan State Police, Hart Post have partnered in the “U Drive, U text, U Pay” enforcement campaign to bring awareness to the…
Full Court Press: Local gymnast signs with CMU. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews high school senior Avah Anthes, who has just signed up to participate on the Central Michigan University gymnastics…
Amber Township to discuss formation of planning commission. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss the formation of a planning commission. For the past year the township board has been exploring adopting its own zoning ordinance, which is overseen by a planning…
Woman found unconscious in vehicle arrested for meth. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to the Walmart parking lot for a reported female unconscious in a vehicle, said Mason…
Obituary: Carol Herrick, 83, of Ludington. Carol Jean Herrick, 83, of Ludington passed away peacefully Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Oakview Medical Care facility. She was born November 18, 1937 in Ludington to Robert and Eleanora (Johnson) Rasmussen. Carol graduated from Ludington High School in 1955. She married the late Hiram F. Herrick on October 13, 1956. Together they raised…
Obituary: Christopher Abbott, 63, of Scottville. Christopher Michael Abbott, 63, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Chris was born on May 1, 1957, the son of Arthur and Esther (Lassa) Abbott. He graduated from South Dade High School, class of 1976. Chris could often be found outdoors swimming, bike riding, stargazing with his telescope, or watching the…
Parent of former ESD student supports upcoming millage. Dear Editor, I am glad tp have this opportunity to speak up and endorse the West Shore Educational Service District’s special education millage renewal proposal that will be up for a vote on May 4, 2021. As a parent of a student who received services from and attending school at the now…
Recent deaths, posted April 12, 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: Carol Jean Herrick, 83, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Donald Thomas “Duck”…
Some rain possible tonight; mostly cloudy Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A rain shower is possible early this evening. Low temperature of 40 degrees. Winds west-southwest at 10 mph. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Cloudy. High 52; low 35. Precipitation: 7% day; 24% evening. Wind: WSW 11 mph…
Ludington school board to consider moving to remote learning temporarily. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the possibility to switching from in-person classes to remote classes effective Tuesday, April 13 through Monday, April 19. The board is expected…
MCC to host Kindergarten Round Up. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Public Schools will host Kindergarten Round Up on Monday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the MCC High School cafeteria. Only one adult per child will be…
Some sun mixed with clouds Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with some clearing expected later. Low temperature of 41 degrees. Winds north at 2 mph. Monday, April 12, 2021 Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon. Slight chance of a rain…
MCC superintendent says school will remain open. SCOTTVILLE — Following a press conference from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calling on high schools to voluntarily close due to an increase in statewide COVID-19 cases, Mason County Central Schools Superintendent Jeff Mount said MCC will remain open. Mount addressed the residents of the school district on its website this afternoon: “Dear MCC…
MCC student completes WSCC corrections academy, begins new job in June. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central High School senior Nick Parker isn’t waiting around to start his post-high school career. Parker is the first student enrolled in West Shore…
Governor asks Michiganders to voluntarily suspend indoor dining, youth sports for 2 weeks. LANSING – In a change of direction from past practices, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, at a press conference, asked Michiganders to voluntarily suspend in-person activities for high schools, indoor dining, and youth sports for the next two weeks, in response to increased COVID-19 cases in the state. While many…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District, in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Design from local student wins statewide safe driving awareness competition. TROY — Design work by Mason County Eastern 11th grade student Leah Howell, was recently selected as the winning entry in a state-wide distracted driver awareness campaign. …
Recent arraignments include felony drunk driving. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Justin Lawrence Wenzel, 31, of 195 S. Second St., Rogers City, was arrested April 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence…
Scottville Senior Center planning to resume in-center activities. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center (SASC), 140 S. Main St., is expected to resume in-center activities on Monday, May 3. The center’s county-wide in-home services and medical transportation program have been in operation for more than a month. “Now that our core external services to the county’s seniors are restored…
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