Ludington offices to close Friday during funeral

December 3, 2019

Ludington offices to close Friday during funeral LUDINGTON — City of Ludington offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow city employees to attend the funeral of Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Kurt Malzahn. The closure will be throughout all departments unless an emergency occurs. Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville, passed away…

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Snow showers possible tonight, Wednesday morning.

December 3, 2019

Snow showers possible tonight, Wednesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with snow shower developing late. Low temperature of 31 degrees. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 Main cloudy with snow showers in the morning. A few flurries or snow showers possible in the evening. High 34; low 27 Precipitation: 40% day; 20% evening. Wind: WNW 13 mph day;…

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PM Township man faces prison for home invasion.

December 2, 2019

PM Township man faces prison for home invasion. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old Ludington man faces serving 16 months in prison after pleading “no contest” Monday, Dec. 2, in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court to second-degree home invasion. Joshua Mark Bassett-Lynch, of 5813 Iris Rd., Pere Marquette Township, was initially charged with first-degree home invasion which…

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Scottville commission to consider full time patrolling police chief position.

December 2, 2019

Scottville commission to consider full time patrolling police chief position. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission will consider re-structuring its police department when it meets today in regular session. The city’s public safety committee has recommended that the police chief position again be a full-time position that includes patrolling. Since 2013, the city’s police chief has been a part-time administrative position,…

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Manistee men arrested for disorderly conduct in Fountain.

December 2, 2019

Manistee men arrested for disorderly conduct in Fountain. #MasonCountyCrime FOUNTAIN — Two Manistee men, ages 17 and 21, were arrested Friday evening, Nov. 29, for being disorderly. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies were initially called to the 5100 block of William Street at 9:27 p.m. for a “civil standby”. Deputies were then called again to the area…

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Obituary: Edward Iteen, 72, Ludington.

December 2, 2019

Obituary: Edward Iteen, 72, Ludington. Edward Scott Iteen, 72, of Ludington passed away at Mercy Health Campus in Muskegon, after surgical complications.  Ed was born March 21, 1947, son of Warren and Harriet (Ames) Iteen. He grew up in Ludington, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing all sports.  He graduated from Ludington High School in 1965. Ed was married…

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Home Tips: 5 tips to selling commercial property.

December 2, 2019

Home Tips: 5 tips to selling commercial property. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. When homeowners get ready to sell their property, they often spruce it up to improve curb appeal to make the home more marketable. Improvements vary widely and may not be right for every property. But here are five that might help yield the highest…

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Police busy with crashes, warrants over the holiday weekend.

December 2, 2019

Police busy with crashes, warrants over the holiday weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the Thanksgiving weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019: – 3:44 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, with injuries, US 10 east of Stiles Road, Amber Township. Both drivers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. – 10:16 a.m., (MCSO), breaking and entering, 3000…

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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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