Scottville senior center closes again. SCOTTVILLE — After being open only two weeks, the Scottville Area Senior Center is closing for visitors again due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. “Reports of serious Covid outbreaks in west Michigan have caused us to reluctantly suspend in-center activities again,” said Bill Kerans, senior center director. “Our guests have done…
Farm Bureau Insurance donates to Hand 2 Hand program. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance recently donated $2,500 to Mason County Reformed Church’s Hand 2 Hand program. The program currently provides weekly packages of food and supplies to 51 children at Mason County Central Schools. The donation was made through the Matt Knizacky Agency of Manistee and came through…
Drunk driving arrest, car/deer crashes 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: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020: – 12:10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Angling and Fountain roads, Hamlin Township. – 4:46 p.m,.…
Dr. and Dr. Squires: Returning home to serve their communities. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Alexus and Weston Squires have spent the past 11 years preparing for their respective health care careers. Their education and training has taken them many places away from Mason County,…
Hospital increases patient visitor restrictions. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health has announced that it is increasing its patient visitor restrictions, as a result of an increase in cases and positivity rates of COVID-19, along with increase in COVID-related admissions. According to a press release from Spectrum Health, the revisions are intended to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and…
LASD virtual salute to veterans. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Today is Veterans Day. Normally, Ludington Area School District hosts a veterans celebration at L.F. Peterson Auditorium and then a breakfast at the high school library. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s salute is being done virtually.…
Domestic assault investigation tops 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: Monday, Nov. 9, 2020: - 6:51 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), police are seeking a domestic assault and battery warrant for a 30-year-old Ludington man in…
No school for MCC on Monday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will not hold classes on Monday, Nov. 16, due to a scheduled all-day staff professional development session. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Smith & Eddy Insurance offering ag scholarships. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance along with Fremont Insurance is offering two $1,000 scholarships to Mason County seniors who plan on studying for a career in agriculture. Students must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. “Smith & Eddy is committed to supporting our agricultural community,” said Smith…
Public Notice: Board vacancies, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is seeking to fill the following vacancies: CITY COMMISSION – AT-LARGE The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling a vacant City Commission seat. The successful candidate will be appointed to the City Commission until the next regular City election held on…
Ludington, Scottville libraries offering Fun Family Friday Activity packets. The Mason County District Library will distribute Fun Family Friday Activity packets every Friday at both Library locations in Ludington and Scottville. The packets will be inside the west lobby at Ludington and on the clothesline outside Scottville 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday. Currently the Mason County District Library…
Teacher Tuesday: LASD music teacher Carleen Shinn. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – Never hearing of Ludington before accepting her job, Ludington Area Schools music teacher Carleen Shinn was excited for a new adventure after graduating from college. “I have been teaching for 27 years in Ludington,” she said. “I…
Ludington man pleads ‘no contest’ to aggravated stalking, strangulation and domestic violence. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man pleaded “no contest” to aggravated stalking, assault by strangulation and domestic violence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 10. Kody Michael Shriver, of 7065 N. Dennis Rd., will be sentenced to time served at the time of sentencing…
Ludington man allegedly points rifle at deputies. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a charge of felonious assault on law enforcement after allegedly pointing a rifle at Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday evening, Nov. 9, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 6800 block of West…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, effective at 6:52 until 8:15 p.m. Areas impacted include Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 Considerable clouds early. Clear…
Obituary: Larry Smith, 82, of Ludington. Larry Allan Smith, 82, of Ludington passed away on November 8, 2020. Larry will be greatly missed by his wife of 27 years Joan Smith; his three daughters Patty (Jim) Terryn, Janet (Dean) Raspotnik, Karen (Bruce) Larsen; step-daughters, Barbara (Carl) Galeana, Cindy Urban and Nancy Urban; grandchildren Jamie (Nick) Eager, Billy (Jill) Terryn, Ryan…
Obituary: Dennis Winey, 78, of Ludington. Dennis Owen Winey, 78, of Ludington passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital with his children and dedicated daughter-in-law by his side. He was born July 15, 1942 in Ludington to Garman “Peg” and Lenore (Dahringer) Winey. Dennis received his high school diploma from Mason County Central in 1959. He enlisted…
Obituary: Lisa M. Vasquez, 58, of Ludington Lisa M. Vasquez, 58, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 19, 1962 in Ludington to Robert and Elizabeth (Fortier) Lucas. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1981 and went on to work as a nurse at, the now, Medilodge…
LAC honor roll LUDINGTON — The following students made the first quarter 2020-2021 marking period honor roll at Ludington Area Catholic School: Fourth Grade All A Honor Roll Eliza Schwass A/B Honor Roll: Noah Inabinet Aubrey Klein Bradey Lawler Fifth Grade All A Honor Roll: Alexis Kriesel Malissa Le Sierra Surd A/B Honor Roll: Sawyer Bishop Middle School A Honor…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 10, 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: Richard A. Morton, 58, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Lisa M.…
Spencer elected as Scottville mayor. SCOTTVILLE — Marcy Spencer was elected by the city commission Monday, during a special post-election meeting, as mayor. Spencer has served on the commission for several years and is a lifelong resident of Scottville. She is also the second generation of her family to serve as mayor. Her father, Clayton, served on the commission from 1975…
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