Chamber names awards nominees, Future Five recipients. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce announced its annual awards nominees along with the 2021 Future Five recipients. Each year, the chamber recognizes some of the individuals and organizations who make a difference in Mason County, both in business and in the greater community. Nominations were sought…
Strong thunderstorms possible. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement until 3:45 p.m. today, Sunday, Sept. 12. Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Mason, Oceana, Newaygo and Lake counties. At 2:40 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms located 15…
Scottville celebrates the fall, remembers 9/11. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I’m pretty darn proud of my hometown, Scottville. Today, we held our first Fall Celebration and it was a success. Our hope was to create a modern version of the old Harvest Festival: A street fair with lots of activities and entertainment. And, it was great. Seeing Main Street filled…
Do you remember 9/11/01? Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news on Sept. 11, 2001? Twenty years ago tomorrow? I remember seeing the news report of a plane that had crashed into one of the towers of the World Trade Center. My eyes were glued to the news when shortly later…
79th District Court news, posted Sept. 10, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bret David Zacharda, 51, of PO Box 735, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 25 by SSCENT on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy). Probable cause hearing: Sept. 22 at…
Man with 18 priors arrested for driving with suspended license. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Manistee man with 18 prior criminal convictions was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Thursday, Sept. 9, shortly after 8 a.m. for…
New Era man injured when motorcycle hits deer. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old New Era man was injured after the motorcycle he was operating struck a deer and crashed Thursday, Sept. 9, at 12:40 p.m. on Lakeshore Drive near Chauvez Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He was transported by Life EMS to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. …
Ludington woman injured in crash. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Ludington woman received non-life-threatening injuries after the vehicle she was operating ran off the road and overturned on Morton Road south of Marrison Road Thursday, Sept. 9, at 8:40 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. She was transported by Life EMS to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Please consider…
Obituary: Rita Yeck, 85, of Ludington. Rita Sue Yeck, 85, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She was born December 21, 1935, in Ithaca, New York, the daughter of Laurence and Dorothy (Lynch) Erne. Rita was employed as a secretary by Dow Chemical, Ludington Memorial Hospital, Stokeley Cannery, and Ludington Savings and Loan.…
Obituary: John Gilligan, 87, of Ludington. John Harvey Gilligan, 87, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born July 30, 1934, in Ludington, the son of John and Mary Emma (Grimes) Gilligan. John married his high school sweetheart, Margie Bashaw, on October 16, 1954. John started out working at the Chevrolet garage…
Obituary: Marilyn Hissong (Quigley), 84, of Fountain Marilyn Hissong (Quigley), 84, of Fountain, passed away at home on September 7, 2021. Marilyn Jean Follett was born February 20, 1937, in Muskegon to Linda (Rahrig) and Robert Follett. She graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1955 and married John Robert Quigley and together they raised their six children. Those busy…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 10, 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: Ken Cooper, age 68, of Branch, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of…
Remembering Trooper Butterfield. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Sept. 9, 2013. Eight years ago today, Trooper Paul Butterfield of the Michigan State Police, was murdered alongside Custer Road, just north of Townline Road. Since Sept. 9, 2014, Shirley and Jerry Chancellor of the Fountain Area Fire Department, organized a memorial service at the site, where a roadside…
LASD hires interim superintendent. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools Board of Education hired Peg Mathis as its interim superintendent during a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 8. Mathis served 10 years as superintendent of Newaygo Public Schools, retiring in June. She had also served as assistant principal at Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. The resignation of Superintendent Jason Kennedy…
Man arrested for 6th DWLS, meth possession. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop for sixth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and methamphetamine possession Wednesday, Sept. 8, shortly after…
Last Big Sable Point Lighthouse bus day is Saturday. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association is hosting bus service to Big Sable Point Lighthouse on Saturday, September 11 from noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children under the age of 12 for round trip transportation, which leaves from the building next to…
Obituary: Jean Vandervest, 93, of Ludington. Jean Margaret Vandervest, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Blaine Township in Benzie County on January 13, 1928, to Simon and Margaret (Cutler) Fredrickson. Jean moved to Ludington in 1944 and met the love of her life George (John) Vandervest in 1946. Jean…
Obituary: Doris Schaner, 85, of Free Soil. Doris Jean Schaner joined her son Charles in heaven on Sept 5, 2021. Doris was born on Oct 11, 1936 to Edna (Schreck) and August Ohse in Custer. Nicknamed “Dodie” by her family, she grew up on the family farm and attended Custer School. She graduated in 1956 from Custer High School. Doris…
Celebration of Life Service: Larry Smith of Ludington A celebration of life service will be held for Larry Smith of Ludington, who passed away at the age of 82 on November 8, 2020. The celebration will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Larsen’s Landscaping Garden Deck, 3091 N. US 31, Scottville (Victory Township). See…
Public Notice: Commissioner-at-Large opening. City of Scottville The City of Scottville is seeking to fill the following vacancy: CITY COMMISSION – AT LARGE The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling an At Large City Commission seat. The successful candidate will be appointed to the City Commission until the next regular City election…
Hospital changes visitor policy. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, along with all Spectrum Health facilities, is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites, as a result of increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19 and the increase in community positivity rates. Effective today, Wednesday, Sept.…
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