Schools announce continuation plans. Following an order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to suspend high school face-to-face learning for three weeks, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern schools have announced that face-to-face learning will continue for grades kindergarten through eight. Gateway to Success Academy will continue its middle school face-to-face program.…
Scottville commission takes action to abate blighted property. SCOTTVILLE — City Commission took action Monday evening to abate a blighted property located at 404 S. Main St. The city has been working with the property occupant, Shaun Hansen, for the past two years in attempts to have the property cleaned up. Hansen does not own the property nor does he…
The Scoop: Road Commission introduces snow plow tracking program. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Mary Samuels, manager of the Mason County Road Commission about the new Snowpaths online program that allows residents to see the status of road snow clearing progress…
Thief/thieves steal liquor from Meijer. #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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — “Numerous bottles of liquor” were allegedly stolen from the Meijer store on US 10 Monday, Nov. 16, around 12:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case remains under investigation. Other…
Amber Township meetings, hall rentals cancelled. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The monthly meeting of the Amber Township Board of Trustees, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, has been cancelled due to recent COVID-19 issues. All meetings and hall rentals have been cancelled until at least Dec. 10, according to township clerk Theresa Rohde.
Road commission office closed. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has closed its office to the public. At this time, the office staff will continue to work on site, and will continue to wear masks and maintain the recommended 6-feet distance from each other. Crew members have been asked to report to their trucks and only enter the building…
Sophie Papes, 91, of Free Soil. Sophie Grace Papes, 91, of Free Soil passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Sophie was born on October 10, 1929 in Scottville, the daughter of Anton J. and Sophia (Baltusitis) Evanauski and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1947. On June 2, 1951 she married John…
James R. Ruzgis, 63, of Scottville James R. Ruzgis, 63, of Scottville passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 9, 1957 in Lansing to Paul and Phyllis (Courtland) Ruzgis. Jim graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1975. Jim worked in a wide variety of trades. He was very handy…
Obituary: Mary ‘Cynthia’ Swier, 77, Ludington. Mary “Cynthia” Swier, 77, of Ludington passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born July 28, 1943 in Ludington to Richard and Lorretta (Winchewski) Koob. Cynthia graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. She worked as a therapy aid at Memorial Medical Center and Oakview Medical Care Facility until her retirement in 2004.…
Obituary: Walter Sabodor, 78, Ludington. Walter R. Sabodor, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hazelcrest Ill., passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Walter was born on February 8, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Walter and Cecelia Sabodor. He graduated from Chicago Vocational High School with the class of 1960 and married Brenda Kent on March 25, 1972 in…
Temps slowly rising Wednesday, Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, clear to partly cloudy with a low temperature of 25 degrees. Winds north-northwest at 8 mph. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 Intervals of clouds and sunshine during the day. A few clouds in…
Ludington man, Manistee woman die after vehicle goes into river. MANISTEE — A Ludington man has been identified as one of two people who died on Nov. 12 after a vehicle he was traveling in drove into the Manistee River. Ryan David Jensen, 38, of Ludington and Charla Kay Bishop, 50, of Manistee were identified by the Manistee Police Department. …
Weekend police news. 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, Nov. 13, 2020: – 5:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Mavis Road, Sherman Township. – 4:45 p.m., (MCSO),…
MSU Extension program to offer guidance to understanding property values Michigan State University Extension will offer a program meant to explain property values on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. David Rowley will explain terms such as property classification, transfer or ownership, principal residence exemption, inflation rate multiplier, equalization factor, and March board of review appeal Information. Participants…
Ludington city buildings, senior center, closed to public. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will close all its buildings to the public beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in compliance with the latest emergency orders from the state. Buildings will remain closed until at least Dec. 7. Anyone needing city services or who have a previously scheduled appointment…
Lakeshore Food Club, Meijer offering free drive-up flu clinic. LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club has recently partnered with Ludington Meijer Pharmacy to set-up a drive-up flu shot clinic on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Lakeshore Food Club, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. “We are very excited for this collaboration with Meijer to make getting a flu shot easier and more accessible…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 16, 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: Sophie Papes, 91, of Free Soil, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of…
Recent births, posted Nov. 16, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Peyton Maria Crystal, the daughter of Logan Brower and Christopher Crystal of Ludington, was born Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Jaxon Steven Darling, the son of Kelsey and Levi…
Sunshine expected Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, rain and snow ending early then remaining mainly cloudy. Low temperature of 28 degrees with winds northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain, 90%. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 Intervals of clouds and…
Whitmer closing high schools, colleges, in-person dining, entertainment venues. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced tonight new restrictions for in an response to recent surges in COVID-19 cases. Whitmer is using a law that allows the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to issue certain epidemic-related emergency orders, Whitmer Under three week order, which takes effect Wednesday, Nov.…
The Scoop: COVID’s impact on a local restaurant. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — Today, we get the Scoop on House of Flavors Restaurant and how COVID-19 has impacted the local iconic restaurant. Alan Neushwander speaks with owner Barry Neal. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
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