Amber Township postpones clean-up day until September. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees recently decided to postpone its annual clean up day to Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 8 a.m. to noon at the town hall on South Amber Road. Clean up day is normally in May but due to concerns about COVID-19, the change was made…
Obituary: Arnold D. Burke, 82, of Scottville Arnold D. Burke, 82, of Scottville passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 after a three month battle with cancer. He was born July 15, 1938 in Lynn, Mass. to Dennis and Gladys (Rankin) Burke. He graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1955 and went on to attend Worchester State College, graduating in…
Recent deaths, posted March 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: Emilia “Lani” Bott, 69, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Arnold D. Burke, 82, of…
Success for students with hearing loss West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Sarah Hresko, West Shore ESD Imagine you have a hearing loss. You wear hearing aids or have cochlear implants to help you hear. They allow you to have conversations in a…
MCC may consider bond to address facility needs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools may consider asking voters to renew a portion of its current bond to fund some much needed building and grounds repairs, along with the possibility of building an auditorium. Superintendent Jeff Mount discussed the topic with the board of education during its…
Obituary: Jack Shriver, 83, of Scottville, former MCC basketball coach, teacher. Jack Lowell Shriver, 83, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Jack was born on March 25, 1937 in Owosso, the son of Paul and Rhoda (Wharton) Shriver. He married Nancy Lutrey on August 7, 1965. Jack graduated from Owosso High School with the class of 1955…
Bomb squad called to examine suspicious package. LUDINGTON — Officers from the Ludington Police Department were dispatched to Oxy Chem Corporation, 1600 S. Madison St., about 1:30 p.m. today for a report of a suspicious package. The Michigan State Police Bomb Squad was requested, along with with deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from Michigan State Police Hart…
Sue Brown named Michigan Professional Photographer of the Year, again. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Sue Brown, of Photography by Sue Brown, received several awards on Sat March 6, 2021 at the Professional Photographers of Michigan (PPM) annual convention. Brown was recognized as the 2021 Michigan Photographer of the Year by the PPM. She has been awarded the honor in recognition of…
Teacher Spotlight: LAC’s Heather Zwick. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbybank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – Heather Zwick has worked in early childhood education for over 20 years and wouldn’t have it any other way. She recently helped start…
WSCC Dean’s List VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Office of Student Services has released the Dean’s List for the 2020-2021 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the…
Police news, March 17, 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 in Mason County Tuesday, March 16, 2021: 7:12 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Anthony Road, Riverton Township. 10:37 a.m., (Ludington Police Department),…
Recent births, posted March 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Ellery Rose Hansen, the daughter of Madison Miller and Ryan Hansen of Manistee, was born Monday, March 8, 2021. Ford Scott Ambrose, the son of Melissa and Ethan Ambrose of Ludington, was born Monday, March 8, 2021. Kace D’Wayne Long, the son of Jameika Moore and DeMario Long of Ludington,…
Sleet possible tonight, rain ending overnight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with rain ending overnight. Some sleet may mix in early. Low temperature of 32 degrees. Winds northeast at 10 mph. Thursday, March 18, 2021 Mostly cloudy. High 48; low 23. Precipitation: 11% day; 1% evening.…
Car wash break-in tops 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies investigated a breaking and entering at the West Coast Car Wash on South Pere Marquette Highway Monday, March 14, around 1 p.m. It is unknown if anything…
News Alert: Emergency personnel respond to breakwater. LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel have been dispatched to the Loomis Street boat launch for a report of a person threatening to jump off the breakwater. Stay clear of area.
Rain showers possible Wednesday afternoon, evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 23 degrees. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Partly cloudy in the morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers later in the day and into the evening. High 43; low 32…
Drunk man barges into apartment, drinks rubbing alcohol. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — An intoxicated 41-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Ludington police officers Friday, March 12, for illegal entry after walking into an apartment without knocking and drinking the tenant’s rubbing alcohol and…
Scottville commission to consider hiring local firm to search for new manager. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is expected to take action tonight to hire Arch Staffing of Ludington to assist with the search for a new city manager. Arch Staffing was the only search service that placed a formal bid to provide services to the city. Since January…
Oriole News: Lakeview March reading bracket. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, Staff Writer. LUDINGTON — Lakeview Elementary kindergarten teacher Zack Korienek has found a creative way to motive students to read during March Reading Month. See video for details. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Obituary: Elizabeth ‘’Tina’’ Lee Caldwell-Bissell, 73, of Ludington September 6, 1947 – March 11, 2021 Elizabeth “Tina” (Bi das ga Geesis Quay) Shines Through Sun Woman, started her journey through the western door on March 11, 2021. She was at home with her husband Dan and her two fur babies when the Creator decided that her time in human form…
Ludington man tased while fighting deputies. 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 29-year-old Ludington man was tased by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after fighting with them behind the Comfort Inn Hotel on West US 10 Saturday, March 13, around 6:30 p.m., according…
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