FiveCAP to hold annual Walk for Warmth. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — FiveCAP, Inc. will hold its 28th annual Walk for Warmth on Saturday, Feb. 20 beginning at 10 a.m. at the agency’s warehouse, 44 E. Johnson Rd. The event raises money to help ensure funding is available for residents who are facing having their heat shut off, and who would not…
Over 1,000 boxes of food distributed today. 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. SCOTTVILLE — Several local organizations helped distribute 1,100 boxes of food to families throughout Mason County today through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families program. Last summer the…
Counterfeit bill passed at local restaurant. 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 passed Wednesday, Jan. 27, shortly after 5 a.m. at the Burger King restaurant on West US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other activity of…
Recent births, posted Jan. 28, 2021. The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Ophelia Jane Foster, the daughter of Cassie Foster of Ludington, was born Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Charles Michael-Lee Fargo, the son of Jordyn Wittkamp and Bryce…
Obituary: Carl Kronlein, 81, of Ludington. Carl A. Kronlein, 81, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born March 8, 1939 in Ludington to Albert and Clara (Johnson) Kronlein. Carl graduated from Ludington High School in 1957. He worked for C&O Railroad before being drafted into the…
The Scoop: Safe Harbor Credit Union’s Cash for the Classroom. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is giving back to local educators through its Cash for the Classroom campaign. Every Friday in February the locally owned credit union will give away $250 to a…
Around the County: Honoring Chief Funk. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 members of the Ludington Fire Department gathered at the fire station and paid tribute to Chief Jerry Funk, who retired earlier this month after 50 years of service…
Deputies respond to crashes on snowy roads. 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 Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021: 7:01 a.m., alarm activation, Grant Township. 9:58 a.m., vehicle slide-off — no damage/no injury, US 10 and…
Community Foundation spring grant scholarship deadline approaching The Community Foundation for Mason County’s 2021 scholarship application is open and accepting applications until February 1, 2021. Last year, 114 scholarships were awarded totaling $148,000 invested into students’ futures. Scholarships are awarded once per year. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Mason County and a graduate of a Mason County public or…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 27, 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: Gary Glenn Miller, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Ruby “Ruth” Patten Eversen, 90, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Arrangements…
Ludington man sent to prison for drug delivery, resisting arrest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to prison for convictions of delivery/manufacture of drugs and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police Tuesday, Jan. 26, in 51st Circuit Court. Sean Russell Daugherty, of 208 E. Filer St., Ludington, was sentenced to concurrent terms of two to 14 years and…
Teacher Spotlight: Chrysten Gregory, teaching criminal justice. 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. VICTORY TWP – Chrysten Gregory really enjoys being able to share her experience and knowledge with her students. The West Shore Educational Service…
Custer woman injured in crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Custer woman received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Monday, Jan. 25 shortly before 7:30 a.m. on US 10 east of Brye Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. She…
Obituary: Sharon VanOverbeke, 80, of Ludington. Sharon Rose VanOverbeke, 80, of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born February 13, 1940 in Detroit to Thomas and Elizabeth (Stewart) Ryan. Sharon graduated from St. Gabriel’s High School in 1958. While working in the mortgage department at the Bank of the Common Wealth, she met a handsome gentleman working…
Obituary: Laurena “Renie” Mae Lokovich, 88, of Ludington Laurena “Renie” Mae Lokovich, 88, of Ludington, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1932, in Ludington, the daughter of LeRoy and Marguerite (Brown) Sterley. Renie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who truly enjoyed taking care of her…
ESD working with partners to pilot additional bus safety measures. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) recently partnered with First Light Safety Products, Hoekstra Transportation, the Michigan State Police, and the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) to add a backlit sign…
The Scoop: Community auction goes virtual. A presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Spring CommUNITY Auction is a major fundraiser for the Mason County Central Education Foundation and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event draws hundreds of people and raises thousands of dollars. Like most other events,…
Obituary: James Shorts, 79, of Ludington. James E. Shorts, 79, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born July 3, 1941 in Ludington to Edward and Dorothy (Fischer) Shorts. Jim graduated from Ludington High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam War. Jim married the love of his…
Obituary: Richard Switon, 87. of Ludington. Richard J. Switon, 87, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born October 4, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wis. to Michael and Charlotte (Pietras) Switon. Rich attended St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School. He married the late Barbara Gaskell on June 25, 1960 in Wauwatosa, Wis. He retired from Dow Chemical as…
Teen injured in 2-car crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Irons man received non-life-threatening injuries after the vehicle he was operating failed to stop at the westbound stop sign for Sugar…
Snow showers tonight, Tuesday morning, little accumulation expected. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Occasional snow showers tonight with accumulations of less than one inch. Low temperature of 21 degrees. Wind northeast at 10 mph. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 Snow showers in the morning. Snow accumulations of less than…
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