79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 5, 2021.

February 5, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 5, 2021. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Rolando Jesse Villarreal, 47, of 304 Fifth St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to second offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit…

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Police news, Feb. 5, 2021.

February 5, 2021

Police news, Feb. 5, 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 Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021: 6:07 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 and Tuttle Road, Custer Township. 7:18 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer and Powers roads,…

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Obituary: Steven Curtin, 57, of Ludington.

February 5, 2021

Obituary: Steven Curtin, 57, of Ludington. Steven Thomas Curtin, 57, of Ludington, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born February 8, 1963 in Kirkland, Washington to Thomas and Donna (Bernard) Curtin.  On August 26, 1989 Steve married Amy Webster at the family’s home in Snohomish, Washington. Steve loved spending time with his daughter. He loved his three dogs,…

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More snow expected tonight.

February 5, 2021

More snow expected tonight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory remains in effect until noon on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. An additional 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected with winds gusting over 35 mph. Low temperature tonight of 10 degrees. Saturday, Feb. 6,…

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 5, 2021.

February 4, 2021

The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Feb. 5, 2021 (This list may be updated throughout the evening): CASMAN Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central Schools Mason County…

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Adopt a Senior begins for Class of 2021.

February 4, 2021

Adopt a Senior begins for Class of 2021. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer SCOTTVILLE – No one would have expected high school seniors across the country would not have graduated in the traditional way last school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This school year doesn’t look much different. Mason County Central Middle School teacher Chandra Tacktor saw something…

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Full Court Press: Talking winter fishing tourneys. 

February 4, 2021

Full Court Press: Talking winter fishing tourneys.  Full Court Press is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics and House of Flavors, Inc.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press sports and recreation webcast, Toni Swinehart speaks with Zach Malott, one of the organizers of the upcoming fishing tournaments sponsored by Pere Marquette Expeditions, including this…

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Woman backs vehicle into patrol car during traffic stop for drunk driving.

February 4, 2021

                        Woman backs vehicle into patrol car during traffic stop for drunk driving. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) after she backed…

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Winter storm warning issued; 6-9 inches of snow expected.

February 4, 2021

Winter storm warning issued; 6-9 inches of snow expected. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 4 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 until 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Heavy snow and blowing snow is expected with…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 4, 2021

February 4, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 4, 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: David “Dave” Fedoroff, 65, of Branch Township, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 2 to 3…

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Obituary: Dave M. Fedoroff, 64, of Fountain

February 4, 2021

Obituary: Dave M. Fedoroff, 64, of Fountain Dave M. Fedoroff, 64, of Fountain, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home. He was born June 1, 1956 in Detroit to Roy and Sophie (Komorowski) Fedoroff. Dave married Micha Koenig on June 18, 1982 at St. Valerie’s in Clinton Township. Dave worked for Henry Ford Health Systems and retired…

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Counterfeit bill passed at Burger King again.

February 3, 2021

  Counterfeit bill passed at Burger King again. 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 — A counterfeit $50 bill was reportedly passed at the Burger King restaurant located in the 5100 block of West US 10 Tuesday, Feb. 2, shortly after 9 p.m., said…

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Obituary: Laura Herron, 31, of Ludington.

February 3, 2021

Obituary: Laura Herron, 31, of Ludington. Laura Ashley Herron, 31, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home Monday, February 1, 2021.  She was born October 5, 1989, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of William and Marlene (Clemons) Herron. Laura is survived by: her sister, Brittany Clemons; her brothers, Justin (Heather) Herron, and Dustin Herron; and several nieces and nephews. Laura…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 3, 2021

February 3, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 3, 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: Steven Thomas Curtin, 57, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 1, 2021.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Laura Ashley Herron, 31, of Ludington,…

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Snow accumulation possible Thursday. 

February 3, 2021

Snow accumulation possible Thursday.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 22 degrees. Winds south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Cloudy. Snow likely in the afternoon with 1 to 3 inches accumulating. Some mixed precipitation possible. One to…

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Scottville releases investigative report that led to manager’s resignation. 

February 2, 2021

Scottville releases investigative report that led to manager’s resignation.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  SCOTTVILLE — On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 the Scottville City Commission accepted the resignation of City Manager Courtney Magaluk, following an investigation of why the city’s state revenue sharing application deadline was nearly missed. See related story here. Magaluk’s resignation was accepted retroactively to Jan. 18. The…

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The Scoop: CMH’s MyStrength app. 

February 2, 2021

The Scoop: CMH’s MyStrength app.  The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Diane Salters of West Michigan Community Mental Health about the agency’s new app, MyStrength, an online tool to help people work through stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and more.  Please consider…

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Mason County enters partnership with Manistee Co. Child Advocacy Center

February 2, 2021

Mason County enters partnership with Manistee Co. Child Advocacy Center Several Mason County agencies recently entered into a partnership with the Manistee County Child Advocacy Center in order to protect and serve vulnerable children.  At the end of January, representatives from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, Michigan State Police, Department of Health and Human…

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Teacher Spotlight: LASD’s Kristin Pomorski.

February 2, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: LASD’s Kristin Pomorski. 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.  LUDINGTON – Ludington Area School District teacher Kristin Pomorski has spent her entire teacher career, 32 years, at Ludington Area Schools. A graduate of Ludington…

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Obituary: Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington.

February 2, 2021

Obituary: Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington. Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Saturday January 30, 2021. Arie was born October 23rd 1943 in Weesp, The Netherlands to Albert and Minnie Vree. Arie graduated from Western Michigan University.  He taught foreign language for Hemlock Public Schools for 25 years before…

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Obituary: James Parrinello, 38, of Sterling Heights. 

February 2, 2021

Obituary: James Parrinello, 38, of Sterling Heights.  James Michael Parrinello, 38, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. He was born May 7, 1982, the son of James and Michele Parrinello, of Scottville. James was a 2000 graduate of Mason County Central and a United States Navy veteran, Golden Gloves Boxing champion, and a dedicated artist who enjoyed helping others.…

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