Conservation District seeks input; continues tree sale. Mason-Lake Conservation District is currently seeking public input regarding the conservation needs of Mason and Lake counties. Every five years, the Mason-Lake Conservation District (MLCD) conducts a survey about natural resources and conservation issues in the District coverage area, which includes Mason County and the west half of Lake County. The survey helps…
Obituary: David Lee McLain-Williams, 24, of Scottville. David Lee McLain-Williams passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, along with his fiancé Ashley Plotts and unborn child David Jr. He was born on September 18, 1996 in Ludington, the son of Racheal McLain and David Williams and graduated from White Cloud High School after attending Mason County Central Schools. David was a…
Recent births, posted March 6, 2021. The following births have been reported: Ezekiel Loreto Martinez, the son of Angela and Leonardo Martinez of Ludington, was born Monday, March 1, 2021. Mason Steven Stickney, the son of Sarah and Michael Stickney of Custer, was born Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Emerson James Marklevitz, the son of Alexis Engwall and Nathan Marklevitz of Manistee, was born…
Scottville police, school respond to suspicious interaction Thursday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools reported, through its app and website, that there was a situation Thursday, March 4, involving a suspicious vehicle and an interaction with some Upper Elementary students who were walking home from school. Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy said he coordinated efforts with Mason County Sheriff Kim…
79th District Court news, posted March 4, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies -Abram Rene Hernandez, 30, of 103 S. Columbia Ave., Scottville, was arrested March 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…
State trunkline weight restrictions take effective Monday. LANSING — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective8 a.m. Monday, March 8, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways for the entire state of Michigan. State routes typically carry M, I, or US designations.…
Meth possession arrests top police activity. 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 3, 2021: 11:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 32-year-old Baldwin man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant and for possession of methamphetamine,…
DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+. Effective immediately, District Health Department #10 is opening up eligibility for all frontline essential workers, all adults aged 50 and older, and caregivers of individuals with special needs to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. DHD#10 will continue to prioritize seniors 65+ who are on its waiting list first. Frontline/essential workers…
Traffic light to be installed at Jebavy, Bryant, along with other road changes. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area Schools, in cooperation with the Mason County Road Commission, will be making improvements to Bryant Road and Jebavy Drive in conjunction with the new elementary school that is being built near the southwest corner of the intersection of Jebavy Drive…
The Scoop: Family AfFair 2021 The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — In 2020, the annual Family AfFair event was one of the first major local events to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s event will still not be an in-person event, due to continued restrictions from the…
Teacher Spotlight: Keri Hansen, preparing special students for life. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbybank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – Keri (Cole) Hansen always knew she wanted to work with kids and to help make a difference in their…
Community Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants in 2020 The Community Foundation for Mason County awarded $1,246,772 in grants in 2020. That included $135,708 through the Community Foundation’s competitive grant process, as well as $1,111,064 granted from donor-advised, scholarship, community project and organization endowment funds. Grants out of Community Foundation funds provided support to a wide variety of nonprofit…
Police news, March 4, 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 recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, March 2, 2021: 9:32 a.m., assault, 2400 block of North 21st Street, Sheridan Township. A report is being forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office for…
Obituary: Henry J. Niemiec, 87, of Ludington Henry J. Niemiec, 87, of Ludington passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born April 6, 1933 in Free Soil to James and Mary (Jaqulski) Niemiec. Henry enlisted in the US Army and served his country during the Korean War. Henry was a local farmer and a long time employee of Harrington…
Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicants being accepted. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area for the spring grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by April 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by…
Manton man faces homicide charges in relation to US 10 fatal crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — David Allen Wellington, 27, of 7119 E. 12 Road, Manton, was arraigned in 79th District Court today, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, and faces seven criminal counts including two counts of second degree murder, two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing…
Scottville man arrested for carrying a concealed knife, meth possession. 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 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested by a Ludington police officer for carrying a concealed knife and possession of methamphetamine Tuesday, March 2, shortly after 10 p.m. at the intersection…
More sunshine Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few passing clouds tonight. Low temperature of 23 degrees. Winds, north-northeast at 6 mph. Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mostly clear. High 34; low 18 Precipitation: 8% day; 5% evening. Wind:N 9 mph day; NNE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 62%…
DHD#10 hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for residents 65+ Friday. District Health Department #10 is hosting a First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for residents 65 and older this Friday, March 5, at all 10 DHD#10 offices. The local DHD#10 office is located at 916 Diana St. in Ludington. Sign up for the clinic is online and vaccine supply is limited, so eligible…
State increases capacity allowances. LANSING — Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated two of its epidemic orders, allowing for increased capacity limits at various venues, larger residential and nonresidential gatherings and expanded visitation opportunities at residential care facilities. Changes are designed to balance reopening while controlling the spread of COVID-19.\ “As we continue our vaccine rollout…
Sheriff’s Office looking for witnesses of Monday’s deadly crash. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who witnessed Monday’s triple fatality traffic crash on US 10 in Walhalla to contact Det. Steve Hansen at 231-843-3475. This includes anyone who may have witnessed the crash or seen the vehicles driving in the area prior to the crash. Vehicles…
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