Snow expected overnight, Friday, Saturday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, snow showers with a low temperature of 11 degrees. Winds east at 3 mph. Chance of snow, 60% with around 1 inch accumulation. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 Occasional snow showers. High 21; low 12 Precipitation: 57% day;…
The Scoop: Edgar Struble talks about Kenny Rogers Band performance. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Edgar Struble about Thursday evening’s performance of the Kenny Rogers Band as part of the West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Living Room Series. Please consider…
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LHS alumnus, turned professor, to publish second book. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, Staff Writer. GRAND RAPIDS – Ludington native Bethany (Tanis) Kilcrease has recently authored a book that is set to be released this spring. A tenured professor at Aquinas College, her new book “Fact…
Teacher Spotlight: MCC’s Dumas retires after 3 decades. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. SCOTTVILLE – After 31 years in education, Mason County Central teacher Scott Dumas, has retired. Dumas, a native of Scottville, said school…
Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2021. The following births have been reported: Emma Lynn Malphurs, the daughter of Julia Mainville and Joshua Malphurs of Ludington, was born on Monday, February 8, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…
Police report, Feb. 9, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Feb. 8, 2021: 7:01 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Scott Street south of 2nd Street, City of Scottville. 11:20 a.m., three-vehicle crash, no injury, US…
WSCC virtual concert series to present Kenny Rogers Band. On Thursday, Feb. 11, West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Living Room Series will feature The Kenny Rogers Band, an event organized by former Kenny Rogers Band director and Scottville native Edgar Struble. The performance will feature guests Rudy Gatlin and Linda Davis. Performed by the band that backed Rogers for…
Mason County’s original Ford dealers: Kobe & Smith. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The names T.D. Smith and E.E. Kobe were well known in Scottville for many years beginning in the early 20th century. Smith, who owned a stately home at 209…
Ludington council to consider establishing ‘social district’ By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Update: This item was removed from the Council’s Feb. 8 agenda for further consideration. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will consider the establishment of a “social district” when it meets in regular session tonight, Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. State legislation passed in summer of 2020 established the…
Ludington, Scottville considering sharing rental inspector. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Correction: This story initially stated that Ludington City Council would take action on this item tonight. It’s building and licensing committee has given the approval for the proposal but the item has not yet been placed on the council’s agenda. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington may provide residential rental…
2 vehicles stolen Saturday. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate stolen vehicle incidents that occurred Saturday, Feb. 6. One of the vehicles was recovered, and one is still missing, according to Mason…
Recent births, posted Feb. 8, 2021. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Barren Douglas Brunke, the son of Karlee Hendrickson and Ryan Brunke of Custer, was born on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Enoch Rutledge Rinehart, the son of Lisa Burns and Paul Rinehart of Mears, was born on Saturday, February 6,…
Fin & Feather Club meeting cancelled. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Due to concern of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is once again cancelling its regular club meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, February 10.
Some snow tonight; partly cloudy Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, occasional snow showers. Low temperature of 8 degrees. Winds west-northwest at 4 mph. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day and into evening. High 15; low 6 Precipitation:…
Sheridan Township meeting rescheduled. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The regular monthly meeting of the Sheridan Township Board of Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 has been postponed until Tuesday, Feb. 23. The meeting will be at 8 p.m. at the Sheridan Township Hall.
MCC homecoming king and queen. #SpartanNews. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central held its 2020-2021 homecoming king and queen crowning ceremony Saturday night in the high school parking lot. Charley McCabe, daughter of John and Angela McCabe, was crowned queen and Ryand Gigante, son of Phil and Natalie Gigante, was crowned king. Typically the homecoming ceremony would have taken place during…
Winter weather advisory continues until Sunday morning. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory continues tonight until 8 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible, mostly between 7 p.m. and midnight. Low temperature tonight of 3 degrees. Sunday,…
Trooper Demny from Hart post receives outstanding achievement award. HART — Trooper Matt Demny, a graduate of the 122nd Trooper Recruit School assigned to the Michigan State Police (MSP) Hart Post, has received the Community Policing Outstanding Achievement Award. Demny received the award “for his outstanding efforts to make a positive impact in the lives of people in his community,”…
Local grants help Habitat purchase AED. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Habitat for Humanity’s Restore, 1916 W. US 10-31, recently purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) with the help of funds from House of Flavors, Inc. and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. Volunteer Mary Besson, a former paramedic, is always mindful of safety and having the appropriate resources available for emergency preparedness and was…
Recent arraignments include felony drug charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kyle Avery Michels, 25, of 6954 E. US 10, Free Soil Township, was arrested Jan. 3 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…
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