Teacher Spotlight: Keri Hansen, preparing special students for life. 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 – Keri (Cole) Hansen always knew she wanted to work with kids and to help make a difference in their…
Community Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants in 2020 The Community Foundation for Mason County awarded $1,246,772 in grants in 2020. That included $135,708 through the Community Foundation’s competitive grant process, as well as $1,111,064 granted from donor-advised, scholarship, community project and organization endowment funds. Grants out of Community Foundation funds provided support to a wide variety of nonprofit…
Police news, March 4, 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 recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, March 2, 2021: 9:32 a.m., assault, 2400 block of North 21st Street, Sheridan Township. A report is being forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office for…
Obituary: Henry J. Niemiec, 87, of Ludington Henry J. Niemiec, 87, of Ludington passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born April 6, 1933 in Free Soil to James and Mary (Jaqulski) Niemiec. Henry enlisted in the US Army and served his country during the Korean War. Henry was a local farmer and a long time employee of Harrington…
Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicants being accepted. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area for the spring grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by April 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by…
Manton man faces homicide charges in relation to US 10 fatal crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — David Allen Wellington, 27, of 7119 E. 12 Road, Manton, was arraigned in 79th District Court today, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, and faces seven criminal counts including two counts of second degree murder, two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing…
Scottville man arrested for carrying a concealed knife, 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. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested by a Ludington police officer for carrying a concealed knife and possession of methamphetamine Tuesday, March 2, shortly after 10 p.m. at the intersection…
More sunshine Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few passing clouds tonight. Low temperature of 23 degrees. Winds, north-northeast at 6 mph. Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mostly clear. High 34; low 18 Precipitation: 8% day; 5% evening. Wind:N 9 mph day; NNE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 62%…
DHD#10 hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for residents 65+ Friday. District Health Department #10 is hosting a First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for residents 65 and older this Friday, March 5, at all 10 DHD#10 offices. The local DHD#10 office is located at 916 Diana St. in Ludington. Sign up for the clinic is online and vaccine supply is limited, so eligible…
State increases capacity allowances. LANSING — Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated two of its epidemic orders, allowing for increased capacity limits at various venues, larger residential and nonresidential gatherings and expanded visitation opportunities at residential care facilities. Changes are designed to balance reopening while controlling the spread of COVID-19.\ “As we continue our vaccine rollout…
Sheriff’s Office looking for witnesses of Monday’s deadly crash. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who witnessed Monday’s triple fatality traffic crash on US 10 in Walhalla to contact Det. Steve Hansen at 231-843-3475. This includes anyone who may have witnessed the crash or seen the vehicles driving in the area prior to the crash. Vehicles…
MCE food service receives $5,000 grant. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools was recently was awarded a $5,000 grant to help support and enhance its school meal program to reach more students. The grant comes from the Kellogg Company and No Kid Hungry program. The grant has been awarded to help offset additional costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
CTE welding students help Ludington Area Jaycees. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s welding program have been working on refurbishing the obstacles for the Ludington Area Jaycees Stearns Park mini golf. Teacher…
Names of crash victims released; other driver arrested. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WALHALLA (Branch Township) — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the victims involved in Monday’s triple-fatality crash on US 10. The two-vehicle crash took place about 1:40 p.m. on US 10 between Walhalla and Wever roads, in front of the Branch Township Fire Department. …
Recent arraignments include home invasion. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Mitchell Sidney Fuller, 31, of 1068 N. Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested Feb. 25 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion and two counts of assault and…
Obituary: James Johnson, 74, of Pentwater James E. Johnson, 74, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Jim was born on October 8, 1946 in Ludington, the son of D. Kermit and Roselyn (Sneigowski) Johnson. He graduated from St. Simon High School in 1964, then attended Michigan State University. In 1967, Jim married the love of his life,…
Obituary: James Sorensen, 74, of Ludington. James L. Sorensen, 74, of Ludington, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born July 8, 1946 in Muskegon to Ludwig and Elaine (Douglas) Sorensen. After high school, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for two years as an electrician. When he returned home, he continued to work in…
Partly cloudy Wednesday, less wind. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few passing clouds tonight. Low temperature of 30 degrees. Winds, west-southwest at 10 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Partly cloudy. High 42; low 24. Precipitation: 19% day; 6% evening. Wind: NNW…
3 dead following Walhalla crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WALHALLA (Branch Township) — A two vehicle crash Monday afternoon on US 10 between Walhalla and Wever roads has resulted in three dead. Emergency personnel were initially dispatched to the scene at 1:42p.m. The crash involved a Buick Terraza that was struck by a Jeep Patriot. Impact took place several 100…
Several suspended drivers charged over the weekend. 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, Feb. 26, 2021: 5:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Amber Road, Amber Township. 6:57 a.m.,…
Obituary: Patricia J. Hanson, 81, of Fountain Patricia J. Hanson, 81, of Fountain, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born March 21, 1939 in Lansing to Buford and Margaret (Hutchins) Millner. Patricia graduated from Sexton High School in 1957. She went on to receive her associate degree in the culinary arts from Washtenaw Community College. Patricia married Lyle…
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