WSCC music department offering several holiday concerts. 

December 2, 2019

WSCC music department offering several holiday concerts.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Throughout December, the West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in several holiday performances throughout the area. On Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., the swinging sounds of the Jazz Ensemble will fill the Center Stage Theater with an energy packed show featuring a wide variety of jazz styles.…

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Obituary: Charles Williams, 87, Ludington

December 2, 2019

Obituary: Charles Williams, 87, Ludington Charles Wesley Williams, 87, of Ludington, passed away on November 30, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, who he was married to for 52 years and a sister, Lois Williams Stewart.  He is survived by his five children: Paula (Mark) St. John, Patti (Charles)…

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Obituary: Irene Leah Reimann, 99, of Muskegon

December 2, 2019

Obituary: Irene Leah Reimann, 99, of Muskegon Irene Leah Reimann, 99, of Muskegon, went to her eternal home on December 1, 2019. Irene was born on December 7, 1919 in Pinconning, the daughter of the late Otto and Ernestine Neumann.  She attended and graduated from Pinconning High School. She married her childhood sweetheart, Fredrick Reimann, on July 11, 1943 at…

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Service Notice: Kurtis Malzahn, 50, Scottville. 

December 2, 2019

Service Notice: Kurtis Malzahn, 50, Scottville.  Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.  A funeral will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m.  Visitation will also be held on Thursday, December 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 2, 2019

December 2, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 2, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: June E. Sharp, 95, of Ludington and longtime resident of Irons, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…

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Cloudy skies expected the rest of the week, temps near freezing.

December 2, 2019

Cloudy skies expected the rest of the week, temps near freezing. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Expect cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 22 degrees. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 Cloudy skies High 35; low 29 Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: SW 10 mph day; WNW 9 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 86% evening. Sunrise: 8:01 a.m.; sunset:…

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MCC presents “Arsenic & Old Lace”

December 1, 2019

MCC presents “Arsenic & Old Lace” SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School will present “Arsenic & Old Lace”, written by Joseph Kesselring, on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at A.O. Carlson Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students, $6 for seniors, and $8 for adults. The play is…

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Closings and cancellations, Dec. 2, 2019

December 1, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Dec. 2, 2019 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, please email that information to editor@mediagroup31.com. Please do not comment a closing or cancellation on our Facebook page. This list may be updated. Baldwin Community School Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy…

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Closings and cancellations, Dec. 1, 2019.

December 1, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Dec. 1, 2019. The following closings and cancellations have been reported due to the weather. This list may be updated. If you have a cancellation, please do not place it as a comment but email us at editor@masoncountypress.com. Our Savior Lutheran Church of Scottville, worship services. CrossRoads Church, worship services. Open Heart Fellowship, worship services. Sugar Ridge…

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Partly cloudy skies Monday

December 1, 2019

Partly cloudy skies Monday Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partial clearing of skies expected later tonight with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Low temperature near 25 degrees. Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 Partly cloudy. High 33; low 24 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: N 6 mph day; WSW 5 mph evening Humidity: 77% day; 85% evening. Sunrise: 8…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 1, 2019

December 1, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 1, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Charles Wesley Williams, 87, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 30, 2019.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Victory Baptist Church, with visitation starting at 10 a.m.  Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington,…

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What a difference a month makes

November 30, 2019

What a difference a month makes. LUDINGTON — In less than a month, the sidewalk near the Loomis Street boat ramps has been completely destroyed by erosion caused by waves in the Ludington channel. The picture on the left was taken on Nov. 2 and the picture on the right was taken today, Nov. 30. The City of Ludington is…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2019

November 30, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Edward Scott Iteen, 72, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 29, 2019.  Services are pending.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville, died on November 29, 2019.  Services are pending.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home, www.OakGroveLudington.com.…

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Ludington water plant supervisor, Kurt Malzahn, dies from accident injuries.

November 29, 2019

Ludington water plant supervisor, Kurt Malzahn, dies from accident injuries. GRAND RAPIDS — Kurt Malzahn, the City of Ludington water plant supervisor, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 29, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident on Nov. 22, according to Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster. “His family was by his side as he passed,” Foster stated. “The city…

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Winter weather advisory issued for Saturday evening.

November 29, 2019

Winter weather advisory issued for Saturday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 to 1 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2. Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of less than an inch. Isolated snow amounts towards 6 inches are possible…

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Stuff the Blue Goose.

November 29, 2019

Stuff the Blue Goose. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police will conduct an event to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart and Ludington areas — Stuff the Blue Goose for Christmas. The event is set for Friday, Dec. 13, from 3-7 p.m. at the Ludington-area Walmart on US 10. “We have long referred…

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Consider a holiday gift in a child’s education.

November 29, 2019

Consider a holiday gift in a child’s education. Guest column by Andrea Large Executive Director of Community Foundation for Mason County This week signals the start of the holiday shopping season as we transition from Thanksgiving to Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. While shopping and giving is on everyone’s minds, I challenge you to give an alternative…

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Sports Hall of Fame announces 2020 inductees.

November 29, 2019

Sports Hall of Fame announces 2020 inductees. The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 16th induction class today, and it includes standouts in fastpitch softball, soccer, tennis, basketball, motocross and volleyball. The hall of fame’s Class of 2020 will induct Robert Ayers, Adam Johnson, Dave Killips, Kelly Smith, Annie (Tewel) Sadosty and the 2006-07 Mason County Central volleyball…

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