Initiative encourages students to complete financial aid apps. February launches a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) frenzy across the county, when high school seniors complete their FAFSA application before the state March 1 deadline for Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Mason County high schools are participating in an initiative, which seniors can win prizes by completing the Free Application for…
Scottville commission accepts city manager’s resignation following revenue sharing filing mishap. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SCOTTVILLE — After deliberating in closed session during a regular meeting Monday evening, Feb. 1, the Scottville City Commission voted unanimously to accept City Manager Courtney Magaluk’s resignation in exchange for a $15,000 lump sum severance payment. Magaluk’s resignation was accepted retroactively by the commission…
Local superintendents request governor, MDHHS allow students to play sports. To Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS Director: Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our state during this trying time. As the superintendents of the public schools in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties, we are unified in our commitment to assure that the safety of our students…
Man arrested for allegedly assaulting 2 women. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Jan. 31, shortly after 7 p.m. on charges of domestic assault and assault by strangulation after allegedly assaulting two…
LAC honor roll. LUDINGTON — The following students made the Ludington Area Catholic School second quarter marketing period honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. Fourth grade: All A Honor Roll: Eliza Schwass A/B Honor Roll: Noah Inabinet Aubrey Klein Bradey Lawler Fifth grade All A Honor Roll: Alexis Kriesel Sierra Surd A/B Honor Roll: Malissa Le…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 1, 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: Arie Vree, 77, of Ludington, died on Saturday, January 30, 2021. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home…
Pentwater woman injured following rollover crash. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Pentwater woman was injured following a single vehicle crash on South Scottville Road Sunday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 3:13 p.m. The woman was driving a Ford Escape SUV northbound on Scottville Road when she apparently hit a stretch of snow drifted across the road…
Obituary: Barbara LaDere, 55, of Ludington. Barbara “Barb” “Barbie” Jean LaDere, 55, of Ludington, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born December 14, 1965, in Reed City, the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte (Hegerty) Spencer. On February 23, 2006, Barb married Robert “Bob” LaDere. They…
Cloudy skies for first day of February. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mainly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 16 degrees. Wind north-northeast at 6 mph. Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 Cloudy. High 30; low 18 Precipitation: 6% day; 12% evening. Wind: NNE 9 mph day; NNE 6…
Memorial service notice: Robert Clarke, 64, of Ludington. Robert A. Clarke, 64, of Ludington, died on January 22, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from noon to 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Sea Grant through Michigan State University: https://www.michiganseagrant.org/about/donate/
MCC homecoming ceremonies announced. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School will hold its homecoming celebration at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 in the parking lot of the high school. The ceremony will be live streamed on MCP’s Facebook page. Principal Jeff Tuka said homecoming didn’t take place in the fall, which is tradition, due to the uncertainty of…
Recent arraignments include strangulation charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Vaughn Anthony Andrus, 34, of 802 N. Rowe St., Apt. 3, Ludington, was arrested Jan. 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault by strangulation. Probable cause hearing: Feb. 3 at…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 29, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Aaron Eugene Estes, 48, of 11641 N. Hamilton Rd., Irons, pleaded guilty Jan. 26 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for…
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WSCC nursing students achieve 100% pass rate. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s licensed practical nurse (LPN) and registered nursing (RN) students have achieved a 100% first time pass rate for the 2020 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Thirty LPN and RN students, who graduated from WSCC’s nursing program, participated in the exam. The college’s Director of Nursing Shelley…
Police news, Jan. 29, 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. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a damaged property complaint Thursday, Jan. 28, shortly after 1:30 p.m. at Quarterline and Hoague roads in which the complainant reported that someone had shot out…
Weekend forecast. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy this evening then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low temperature of 15 degrees. Wind east-southeast at 6 mph. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 Cloudy during the day. Snow showers developing after midnight. High 30; low 25 Precipitation: 7% day; 42% evening.…
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…
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