Grant workshop scheduled. LUDINGTON — Nonprofit charitable organizations serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County. To learn more about the application process, the foundation is hosting a free Grant Seekers Workshop, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. (note that time was initially reported as 10 a.m.) at the Lakeshore…
WSCC walk-in advising, registration begin Jan. 14. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Walk- in advising and registration for West Shore Community College’s winter semester classes that begin on Monday, Jan. 14, is open to both returning and new students. The advising sessions are available from January 7 – 11, in the Student Services office in the Schoenherr Campus Center from 8 a.m.…
Obituary: Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born January 3, 1941 in Ludington to Eigil and Doris (Nelson) Knudsen. Richard graduated from Mason County Central High School. Richard was a master carpenter working for West Shore Builders and Major Produce until his retirement.…
Obituary: Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington passed away on Friday Dec. 20, 2019. Robert was born Oct. 1, 1925 to Clay Sr. and Ada (Smith) Olmstead. He graduated from Ludington High School in June 1944, and immediately enlisted in the US Army to serve in World War II. He was sent to Germany,…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 6, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Richard “Dick” Wendell Morphy, 82, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 3, 2020. Marilyn Kay (Baker) Simms, 79, of Ludington and Fort Myers, Florida, died on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Robert Vest, 95, of Ludington died on Monday, January 6, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted…
Home Tips: What you need to know about vacation home sharing. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Do you dream of owning a beach house or ski chalet? Perhaps you love Disney World but hate staying in a crowded hotel? Wouldn’t you rather relax in your own vacation home? A vacation home offers luxury, privacy and convenience. But…
State of Community breakfast scheduled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual State of the Community breakfast, Tuesday, January 28 at The Lake House Venue, 704 Maritime Drive. Chuck Marohn, president and founder of the group Strong Towns, will be the keynote speaker. Important updates from Mason County organizations will also be…
Sunny skies expected Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area continues to be under a lakeshore flood advisory until 1 p.m. Monday. Beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected. Cloudy tonight with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Low temperature of 28 degrees. Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Sunny. High 35; low 31 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind:…
Obituary: Thelma J. Matiash, 86, of Scottville Thelma J. Matiash, 86, of Scottville passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Thelma was born on September 4, 1933 in Richmond, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Stella (Cosby) Parke and was one of 10 children. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, Thelma moved north to teach home economics…
Republican committee January meeting. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Republican Executive Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday January 9, 2020, 6:30 p.m. at the Mason County Airport/Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce complex, 5300 W. US 10. Use the west entrance. Meetings are open to the public.
Fire destroys Victory Township house. #MasonCountyNews VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a home at 3680 N. Amber Road Saturday afternoon. The house was located north of Dewey Road. Scottville Fire Department Chief Dale Larr said nobody was home at the time of the fire. Larr, who lives in the vicinity, was the first firefighter to arrive on scene. Larr said…
Obituary: Athanasios ‘Tom’ Papadakos, 89, of Ludington. Athanasios “Tom” Papadakos, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, with his family by his side. Tom was born on November 19, 1930 in Stefania, Lakonia, Greece, the son of Panagiotis and Stavroula Papadakos. He grew up with five siblings, Toula (Stanley) Lekkas, Anthony (Athena), Steve (Maria), George, and Chris…
Lakeshore flooding possible Sunday, Monday; snow Sunday afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A lakeshore flood advisory will take effect from 1 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Monday. Beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected. Mostly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 27 degrees. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. Cloudy with snow showers developing during the afternoon and into…
Shop with a Cop/Hero raised over $23,000, served 70 families. LUDINGTON — The 2019 Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero campaign raised $23,534.48, allowing 60 children to shop for Christmas presents at Walmart or Meijer, each receiving $250 (depending on the number of children from the same family). Ludington Police Department Officer Chad Skiba said the program was a…
Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Gancarz, 83, Free Soil. Robert W. “Bob” Gancarz, 83, longtime resident of the Fountain and Free Soil area and loving husband of Deanne (Mathews) Gancarz, died peacefully with family members present while in Hospice care at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on January 3, 2020. He had been experiencing significant health complications since late 2017. Bob was born…
First baby of 2020 born Thursday. LUDINGTON — The first baby born in 2020 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was Lucy Paul Chavalia, born on Jan. 2, at 7:57 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. Lucy is the daughter of Lacie Sroka and Chris Chavalia of Ludington, who also have a 2-year-old daughter, Claire. “Claire is…
Man making threats with knife tops recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert Leslie Dewey, 44, of 3925 N. Stiles Rd., Victory Township, was arrested Dec. 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 8 at…
Domestic violence, warrant arrests top police activity. #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: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020: – 1:01 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. – 7:19 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Decker…
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