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Sunny skies and warmer Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible tonight. Low temperature of 57 degrees. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Mostly sunny. High 73; low 51 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: WNW 9 mph day; WSW 6 mph evening. Humidity: 59% day; 84% evening. Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.; sunset: 9:32 p.m. Thursday, June…
Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Beverly A. Lockwood, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Lansing, died on Friday, June 13, 2020. Helen Marjorie Geil, 99, of Ludington, died on Thursday, June 18, 2020. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133.…
No Fourth of July parade in Ludington this year. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — City council took no action on a request by the Ludington Area Jaycees for an alternative route to its Freedom Festival Festival grand parade. Because of pandemic restrictions, the Jaycees had announced at the beginning of the month that it would not have a fireworks…
It’s never too late to start something new. LUDINGTON — Aebok (pronounced A-bow) Morton has lived by this motto. And in this season of graduations, it’s never been truer. Morton, 50, of Ludington, recently earned her bachelor of science in nursing, an achievement marked less by graduation pomp and more by circumstance amid this global COVID-19 pandemic. “Nursing has always…
Obituary: Edna Nelson, 87, Ludington. Edna Mae (Hansen) Nelson, 87, of Ludington, entered into rest early Sunday morning, June 21, 2020 following several months of loving care by her husband Will with support by Hospice of Michigan and her children. Edna was born February 26, 1933 at their family home on Washington Avenue in Ludington, the eighth child of Hans…
Trailer stolen. #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. MEADE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a utility trailer from the 5400 block of East Free Soil Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The complainant reported the theft Friday…
Obituary: Mary Ann Tyndall, 77, Custer. Mary Ann Tyndall, 77, of Custer, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born May 9, 1943 in Ludington, the daughter of John and Emily (Gendrolis) Zukas, and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1962. On September 29, 1962…
Public Notice: Budget Meeting, Gateway to Success Academy. Please take notice that on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 5 p.m. The Board of Education of Gateway to Success Academy will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2020-2021 Operational Budget. The Gateway to Success School board will meet electronically. Log in Link: https://zoom.us/j/93475302375 The Board may not…
The Makers: Sue Brown’s Quarantine Cats. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The governor’s stay at home orders caused photographer Sue Brown to shift her creativity to non-human subjects. The owner of Photography by Sue Brown started photographing her cats. The result is a calendar called “Quarantine Cats.” Proceeds from the $25 calendar sales go towards United Way of Mason County. Kate Krieger-Watkins…
Rain possible Monday afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible tonight. Low temperature of 57 degrees. Monday, June 22, 2020 Partly cloudy in the morning. Periods of rain later in the day. High 80; low 57 Precipitation: 70% day; 60% evening. Wind: SWW 11 mph day; W 7 mph evening. Humidity: 74% day; 94%…
No carnival, entertainment at fair PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association has announced that the 2020 fair schedule will be modified, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All entertainment, still exhibits, grandstand events, and carnival rides have been cancelled. However, livestock shows and the West Michigan Livestock Council Auction will take place. “The decision was made after many…
New Ludington police chief puts emphasis on building relationships. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal believes policing is about getting to know people and building relationships. “I am really big on what I call non-traditional contacts,” he said. “I want the police department to be out there, making contact with the public daily, not just…
Felonious assault tops recent arraignments #MasonCountCrime By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -DeShawn Erik Latimer, 33, of 2481 W. 44th St., Baldwin, was arrested June 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less…
District court sentencings, posted June 19, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Sentencings -Zachariah Paul Gerovac, 22, of 7807 US-10, Branch Township, pleaded no contest June 17 to malicious destruction of a building and attempted assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to two days in…
Police news. #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, June 18, 2020: – 12:49 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving without insurance, North Washington and East Stray avenues, City of Ludington. –…
Obituary: Russell J. Shinsky Jr., 81, of Ludington. Russell J. Shinsky Jr., 81, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born May 30, 1938 in Ludington to Russell and Marion (Fisher) Shinsky Sr. Russ graduated from St. Simon School in 1956. He married Frances Masten on June 28, 1958 in Ludington. Together they raised three children. Russ…
Obituary: Thomas Stokes, 78, Free Soil. Thomas R. Stokes, 78, of Free Soil passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home. He was born January 14, 1942 in Dearborn to Denver and Margaret (McKay) Stokes. Tom graduated from Edsel Ford High School in 1959. He married the late Catherine McIntyre in 1963. Tom went to work for the Burroughs…
Obituary: Jean Marie (James) Dancz, 76, of Scottville, Jean Marie (James) Dancz of Scottville, born March 11, 1944 to Edward (Hank) and Doris James of Ludington, passed away June 18, 2020 surrounded by loved ones in her home following a long battle with cancer at the age of 76. Dennis and Jean were married August 26, 1961 (almost 59 years…
Obituary: Michael “Mickey” Patulski, Sr., (updated) Michael “Mickey” Richard Patulski Sr, 73, of Scottville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Mickey was born in Manistee to Mary Ellen (Fearnow) and Joseph Martin Patulski. Mike was a graduate of Manistee High School and was a loyal employee to Pandrol-Jackson, for over 30 years. He loved…
Recent deaths, posted June 19, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Jean M. Dancz, 76, of Scottville, died on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Thomas R. Stokes, 78, of Free Soil, died on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Mary Ann Tyndall, 77,…
Tractor/car crash results in minor injuries. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Scottville area man received non-life-threatening injuries after his car crashed into a tractor Thursday afternoon. Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Scottville and Chauvez roads at 1:43 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kyle Boyd, on scene, a 16-year-old Riverton Township male was driving the…
