College’s water system project wins award. Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V), the civil engineering firm which designed and constructed West Shore Community College’s new water system, has received an Engineering Merit Award in the 2021 American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) annual Engineering & Surveying Excellence competition. The award recognizes outstanding Michigan engineering and surveying projects from the past…
Ludington man arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting police. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested early this morning, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and for having two outstanding arrest warrants. Police responded to a complaint in the 300…
Ludington man arrested on rape charges from Charlevoix Co. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested Tuesday, March 9, 2021 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of a criminal sexual conduct (rape) warrant out of East Jordan Police…
Obituary: Edward Jabrocki Jr., 80, of Ludington. Edward Stanley Jabrocki Jr., 80, of Ludington passed away March 6, 2021. He was born November 2, 1940 in Chicago to Edward and Mildred (Sprague) Jabrocki Sr. Ed graduated from St. Simon Catholic School in Ludington with the class of 1958 and went on to attend Ferris State College (now Ferris State University). …
Obituary: Andrew Todd, 76, of Pentwater and Phoenix. Andrew “Andy” Todd, born June 19, 1944, in Oak Park, Illinois, was the third of five children born to Eugene and Charlotte Todd. Andrew went to Heaven to be with God on February 26, 2021, in Pentwater, at the age of 76. Andrew attended DePaul University in Chicago studying philosophy and accounting.…
Thunderstorms possible tonight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A wind advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 11. Tonight, south winds are expected to be between 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Thunderstorms are likely late tonight with a low temperature…
Library holding bookmark contest. To celebrate March is Reading Month, the Mason County District Library is sponsoring a children’s bookmark contest. This year’s theme is the Summer Reading theme, Tails and Tales. Artists may pick up an entry form at either the Ludington or the Scottville building, or print one from the website, MCDLibrary.org. Entries must be returned to the…
Teacher Spotlight: Karen Shineldecker, lifelong pursuit of science. 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 – Following in her grandmother’s footsteps, Ludington Area Schools teacher, Karen Shineldecker knew she wanted to become a teacher at a…
The Scoop: Library update: re-opening plan, March Reading Month. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Sue Carlson and Eric Smith of the Mason County District Library. They discuss the library’s plans to re-open its buildings and also about March Reading…
Ludington woman arrested on multiple warrants. 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 — A 24-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, March 8, shortly before 7 a.m. following a one-vehicle crash on Hansen Road east of Meyers Road on charges of driving while license suspended…
Obituary: Charles Monton, 87, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Pentwater. Charles Joseph Monton, 87, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021, with his wife at his side, at the Ted and Diane Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, Florida. Charles was born in Riverton Township, Michigan, the son of Paul and Bessie (Matejovitz) Monton. He grew up on the family…
Rain expected Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy this evening. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low temperature of 48 degrees. Winds south at 10 to 20 mph. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Rain. High 57; low 47 Precipitation: 80% day; 62% evening. Wind: S 17 mph…
Obituary: Michael Grams, 72, of Ludington. Michael John Grams, 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2021, at his home in Ludington. Mike was a 1966 graduate of Ludington High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College, West Shore Community College and Central Michigan University. He was employed as a custodian for Ludington Area School District for…
Man arrested for throwing rock through research library window. 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 — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for malicious destruction of property after throwing a rock through a window at the soon-to-be Mason County Historical Society Research Library, Saturday, March 6,…
Obituary: Anna Arsnoe, 76, of Ludington. Anna Arsnoe, 76, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home. Anna was born on October 26, 1944, the daughter of Bernard and Victoria (Rakoski) Edel and graduated from Mason County Central High School. Anna worked many years at Kmart in Ludington, retiring in 2008. She was preceded in death…
Recent deaths, posted March 8, 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: Michael Grams, 72, of Ludington, died on Friday, March 5, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Anna Arsnoe, 76, of Ludington, died…
Warm temps continue. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Low temperature of 28 degrees with winds southeast at 3 mph. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Cloudy. High 57; low 46. Precipitation: 10% day; 24% evening. Wind: SSE 12 mph day; S…
50 degrees possible Monday! The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few clouds with a low temperature of 32 degrees. Winds south at 10 to 15 mph. Monday, March 8, 2021 Sunshine and clouds mixed during the day. A few clouds at night. High 50; low 28 Precipitation: 7%…
Conservation District seeks input; continues tree sale. Mason-Lake Conservation District is currently seeking public input regarding the conservation needs of Mason and Lake counties. Every five years, the Mason-Lake Conservation District (MLCD) conducts a survey about natural resources and conservation issues in the District coverage area, which includes Mason County and the west half of Lake County. The survey helps…
Obituary: David Lee McLain-Williams, 24, of Scottville. David Lee McLain-Williams passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, along with his fiancé Ashley Plotts and unborn child David Jr. He was born on September 18, 1996 in Ludington, the son of Racheal McLain and David Williams and graduated from White Cloud High School after attending Mason County Central Schools. David was a…
Recent births, posted March 6, 2021. The following births have been reported: Ezekiel Loreto Martinez, the son of Angela and Leonardo Martinez of Ludington, was born Monday, March 1, 2021. Mason Steven Stickney, the son of Sarah and Michael Stickney of Custer, was born Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Emerson James Marklevitz, the son of Alexis Engwall and Nathan Marklevitz of Manistee, was born…
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