Scottville DDA offering relief funds to businesses. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Downtown Development Authority has set aside $5,000 for a COVID-19 relief fund for downtown businesses. The award may be granted to a single business or multiple businesses based on the decision of the DDA board. To be eligible, business must be located within the Scottville DDA and must have…
Warrant arrests top 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 Wednesday, June 17, 2020: – 9:23 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant for assault, 500 block of North Rath Avenue,…
Obituary: Mitchel “Mike” Harmon, 77, of Ludington Mitchel “Mike” Harmon, age 77, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 17, 2020 after a four year battle with cancer. He was born December 8, 1942 in Ludington to Averil and Hazel (Anderson) Harmon. Mike graduated from Ludington High School in 1960. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S.…
Obituary: Alyce Marie Gowell, 83, of Ludington Alyce Marie Gowell, 83, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was born September 4, 1936 in Saginaw to Anor and Gladys (Callison) Johnson. Alyce made a home for her husband and three sons. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Alyce was well known…
Obituary: John Raymond Jodko, 62, of Custer John Raymond Jodko, 62, of Custer, passed away on June 11, 2020. John was born on May 2, 1958, in Ludington to Joseph and Isabelle (Kostecki) Jodko. John attended St. Mary’s School in Custer and was a 1976 graduate of Mason County Eastern High School. In 1980, John enlisted in the United States…
Some clouds Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies tonight with a low temperature of 56 degrees. Friday, June 19, 2020 A few clouds High 86; low 60 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: SW 9 mph day; S 6 mph evening. Humidity: 53% day; 77% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:31 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020. Partly to mostly…
The Scoop: MCE graduation. CUSTER — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Dr. Mark Forner, principal of Mason County Eastern Schools. They talk about the effects of COVID-19 at local schools along with plans for MCE’s graduation ceremony, schedule for Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank. Please…
New playground featured at Mason County Picnic Area. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Picnic Area, 6501 West Chauvez Road, opened for the 2020 season Tuesday featuring a new playground next to the pavilion. The playground features a main structure designed for 5-to 12-year-olds, a small play structure for young children, swings, a balance beam, an overhead roundabout, a step-pod…
Assault arrest tops 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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, following a 911 call reporting an unwanted person who was found in a…
Connecting to College Grant awarded to Mason CAN and United Way Mason College Access Network has been awarded $9300 as part of the Michigan College Access Network COVID-19 Response Grant program. This funding will help Mason County students stay connected online as they prepare for college or transition into their first year of college at West Shore Community College. Mason…
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…
Teacher Tuesday: LHS’s Amber Nasson, destined to teach. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks, a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – Always having a passion for reading and history,…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, June 16, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is transitioning to a bi-weekly community…
Scottville police warn detour motorists to obey traffic laws. SCOTTVILLE — The US 31 detour through Scottville began today as Michigan Department of Transportation crews begin resurfacing the bypass. Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy is advising travelers to obey the speed limits in town. “We aren’t issuing warnings,” Murphy said. “We are ticketing people who violate the city’s traffic laws.”…
Road work will cause delays Wednesday. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that several roads are scheduled for repair work on Wednesday, June 17. Motorists can expect delays on the following roads beginning at 8 a.m.: Conrad Road, east of Meyers Road, Amber Township Pere Marquette Highway between Chauvez and Anthony roads, Pere Marquette and Summit townships…
Recent births, posted June 16, 2020 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). Nakalyn Dawn Borgh, the daughter of Haley and Terryn Borgh III of Ludington, was born Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Aiden Nicholas Jablonowski, the son of Stephanie…
Police report. #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 Monday, June 15, 2020: – 2 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Masten Road near Lucek Road, Logan Township. – 3:30 p.m,. (MSP), assault and battery that occurred June 12…
Temps steady in upper 70s Wednesday, Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly clear with a low temperature of 54 degrees. Wind southeast at 1 mph; 10% chance of rain. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Mostly sunny. High 79; low 57 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: SSW 8 mph day; SSE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 61% day; 76% evening. Sunrise:…
Weekend 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 over the weekend: Friday, June 12, 2020: – 12:15 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested for parole violation, 100 block of East Foster Street, City…
Obituary: Barbara Ellen Kersjes, 89, of Ludington, Barbara Ellen Kersjes, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Barbara was born on November 28, 1930 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Maurice and Edith (Hall) Sutton. She was raised with three siblings: Virginia Sutton, Norma Bifulco, and Jim Sutton. Barbara graduated from Grand Rapids Creston High School and…
Tuesday forecast: Sunny and 76 degrees. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly clear with a low temperature of 51 degrees. Wind east-southeast at 4 mph. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Mostly sunny. High 76; low 57 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: SSW 9 mph day; SSE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 64% day; 76% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:31 p.m.…
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