Scottville Senior Center planning to resume in-center activities. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center (SASC), 140 S. Main St., is expected to resume in-center activities on Monday, May 3. The center’s county-wide in-home services and medical transportation program have been in operation for more than a month. “Now that our core external services to the county’s seniors are restored…
News alert: Crash in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — Report of a vehicle crash, with minor injuries, in 100 block of West State Street in front of West Shore Bank. Scottville Police Department, Scottville Fire Department, Custer Fire Department, and Life EMS dispatched, 3:15 p.m. Command on scene disregarding all other units.
WSCC High School Art Exhibit begins April 12. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Art Department will host the 23rd annual Regional High School Art Exhibit beginning April 12, in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. Student artwork will be displayed through April 30. Sponsored by the West Shore Community College Foundation and the WSCC Art Department, the exhibition,…
Ludington Schools considering canceling classes Friday, Monday. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District officials are considering options as COVID-19 cases have increased throughout the district’s buildings. According to the district’s COVID-19 Communication, posted on the school’s website, district officials are considering canceling school on Friday, April 9 and Monday, April 12. The two days would count toward the district’s allowable…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted April 8, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Marjorie Ann Anderson, 69, of 619 E. Melendy St., Ludington, pleaded guilty April 6 to second offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with…
Clown Band to award performing arts camp scholarships. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is again offering scholarships to middle school and high school students who will be attending summer performing arts camps. In 2020, the band suspended its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship Program due to the pandemic. The band suffered severe financial losses due to not performing in 2020,…
Scottville man arrested on 3 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. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Ludington police Thursday, April 8, at 2:50 a.m. at the intersection of Harrison and Filer streets for three outstanding failure-to-appear warrants issued by Mason County’s 79th…
Obituary: Joann Frances Peplinski Tolles, 87, of Ludington Joann Frances Peplinski Tolles, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Joann was born on November 12, 1933 in Traverse City, the daughter of Thomas and Martha (Herman) Peplinski. She moved to Ludington at a young age and graduated with the St. Simon High School class of 1951. …
Obituary: Robert Neil Soneral Sr., 97, of Ludington. Robert Neil Soneral Sr., 97, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at Oakview Medical Care Facility on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was born May 18, 1923 in Ludington to Edwin and Alma (Berndt) Soneral. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. When he returned home, he…
Rain expected to continue into weekend. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy and damp tonight with rain early, then becoming partly cloudy. Low temperature of 47 degrees. Winds south-southeast at 11 mph. Friday, April 9, 2021 Cloudy with showers during the day. Partial clearing expected in the evening.…
12th WSCC Corrections Academy class graduates. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College has graduated its 12th Corrections Academy class. The corrections officers, from Mason, Grand Traverse, Alcona, Newaygo, Muskegon, Berrien, Manistee, and Crawford counties, completed the Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails. The four-week academy program focuses…
Wrong way driver arrested for 3rd-offense OWI. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Rogers City, Michigan man was arrested by Ludington police for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) Tuesday, April 6, at 10:42 a.m. at Stearns Outer Drive and Lakeshore Drive, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. “Prior to the arrest, a citizen called into Central Dispatch to report the man driving in…
Fountain man arrested on 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Fountain man was arrested on two warrants by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Tuesday, April 6, around 1:30 a.m. at Campbell and Bockstanz roads, said Mason County Sheriff…
MDHHS recommending 14 day quarantine for COVID-19 exposures, again. Due to the increasing rates of COVID-19 and the spread of COVID-19 variants, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has reinstituted a standard 14-day quarantine for all close contacts to a positive COVID-19 case. The Center Disease Control (CDC) has continued to endorse a 14-day quarantine throughout the…
Rain, thunderstorms expected Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Slight chance of a rain shower tonight; mostly cloudy skies. Low temperature of 60 degrees with winds southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, April 8, 2021 Rain showers in the morning then thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rain early…
Recent deaths, posted April 7, 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: Laura McCumber, 84, of Branch, died on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville…
Recent births, posted April 7, 2021. The following births have been reported: Violet Jean Rowe, the daughter of Anna Simonds and Isaac Rowe of Ludington, was born on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Wyatt Mitchell Shoop, the son of Shannon and Cody Shoop of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 5, 2021. Macy Grace Evans, the daughter of Nicole Ware and Benjamin Seely-Evans…
Teacher Spotlight: Katie Tyndall, Covenant Christian School By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – Following in her grandmother’s footsteps, Covenant Christian School, pre-k teacher and director of early childhood programs, Katie Tyndall always knew she wanted…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Report of a grass fire, 300 block of West Millerton Road. Fountain Area Fire Department dispatched, 5:20 p.m.
Ludington man sent back to prison for heroin, cocaine delivery. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was recently sent back to prison for heroin and cocaine delivery convictions in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Trenton Joseph Espinola, of 807 W. Loomis St., was found guilty Feb. 12, 2021 of second-offense controlled substance delivery of 50 grams…
Man allegedly assaults 2 women, sending 1 to the hospital. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a 911 call reporting an active assault Monday, April 5, shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the…
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