The Scoop: United Way 2020-2021 campaign. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Lynne Russell, executive director of United Way of Mason County and Lynda Matson, UWMC fundraising chair, about the 2020-2021 fundraising campaign. To read more, visit the previously posted…
Flurries possible tonight; cloudy Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight. Flurries or snow showers possible late. Low temperature of 26 degrees. Winds west at 10 to 15 mph. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 Cloudy early then partly cloudy later in the day. High 28; low 18 Precipitation:…
The Benows and Schoenbergers: Jewish legacies of downtown Scottville. 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. Hanukkah 2020 began Thursday evening and continues until evening of Friday, Dec. 18. While Mason County has seen some increase in ethnic and racial diversity over the past…
MCC board to appoint new board member Monday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is expected to appoint a new board member when it meets Monday, Dec. 14. Four people have requested consideration for the board seat left vacant upon the recent resignation of Jeff Barnett. Those candidates include Steven Griswold, Tom McLouth,…
Bentz earns basic historian qualification aboard oldest commissioned warship afloat. By SN Mastrolia, USS Constitution Public Affairs. BOSTON – Ludington native, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Blake Bentz, earned his basic interpretive historian qualification aboard USS Constitution Thursday, Dec 10. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crew members must meet a high standard…
Recent arraignments include domestic violence. By Alan Neushwander, staff writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arranged in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Terryn Dewayne Borgh, 23, of 311 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 4 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of interfering with an electronic communications device and domestic violence. Probable cause hearing:…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Dec. 11, 2020. By Alan Neushwander, staff writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Bernard Joe Bovee, Jr., 47, of 1380 Victory Corner Rd., Amber Township, pleaded no contest Dec. 8 to fourth degree child abuse and was sentenced to 36 days in jail with credit…
Obituary: Betty Jean Reynolds, 92, Ludington. Betty Jean Reynolds, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Betty Stoner was born on January 9, 1928. After graduating from high school in Flint, she met and married Jack Reynolds on March 26, 1949. Betty loved being with and caring for her family. She enjoyed spending time at her…
SSCENT arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime 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 police activity in Mason County Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020: – 7:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Meisenheimer Road, Eden Township. – 3:13 p.m., (Ludington…
Winter storm warning issued. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter storm warning will take effect from 10 p.m. tonight until Sunday at 3 a.m. Heavy mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Tonight, rain…
Churches offering combined on-line Christmas Eve service. Several Mason County churches are partnering together to present a live-streamed Christmas Eve special, “Home For The Holidays.” The broadcast will includes memorable songs, stories, and interactive activities for the entire family, and most importantly, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Watch live at 6 p.m. on www.homefortheholidays.info, local cable TV…
West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving distributes over 1,000 meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s 12th annual Spirit of Giving fundraiser recently raised enough funds to distribute 1,046 Christmas meals to food pantries in Mason, Oceana, Manistee, and Benzie counties. Throughout the month of November, West Shore Bank collected funds from employees and the local community totaling $13,383.25. The bank’s…
Police news, Dec. 10, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime 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, Dec. 9, 2020: – 12:02 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, King and Oakwood roads, Pere Marquette Township. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020:…
MCC Middle School honor roll Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students made the honor roll for the first trimester of the 2020-2021 school year: Sixth Grade Nathan Adams Trinniti Arnold Noah Austin Jose Bautista Kyle Bee Bethany Beemer Pierce Bladzik…
Winter storm possible beginning Friday evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter storm watch will be in effect beginning Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. Heavy wet snow is possible with total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Tonight,…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 10, 2020 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: Roy F. Smith, 85, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
Consumers Energy grant helps double downtown shoppers’ money. LUDINGTON — In an effort to assist in this challenging time, Consumers Energy is helping Michigan communities stretch their dollars to support small businesses and their employees through a buy-one-get-one gift certificate program. The Our Town promotion will double the amount shoppers can spend in downtowns across 56 communities and Ludington is…
The Scoop: Todd Reed: 50 years of photography. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — For 50 years Todd Reed has told the story of west Michigan and beyond through the lens of his camera. His latest book: “Todd Reed: 50 Years Seeing Michigan Through a Lens” is now being…
Funk retiring as Ludington fire chief, after serving 50 years. LUDINGTON — Jerry Funk has announced that he will retire as the Ludington fire chief after serving on the department for 50 years, including 26 years as chief. “During my time on the fire department I have met some wonderful people, many of whom are my friends,” Funk said in…
Police news, Dec. 9, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime 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: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020: – 4:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 near North Scottville Road, Amber Township. – 7:50 a.m.,…
Obituary: Bernard ‘Barney’ Barnett, 95, of Branch. Bernard H. “Barney” Barnett, 95, of Branch, passed away peacefully at home Saturday Dec. 5, 2020. Barney was born Nov. 10, 1925 in Scottville, the son of Harry and Carrie (Locke) Barnett. He was a 1943 graduate of Scottville High School. Barney enlisted in the Naval Reserve and began flight training before being drafted by the…
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