Funeral service announcements: Schwass, Beyer The following are presented by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Theodore Schwass, 85, of Ludington, passed away on April 5, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington. See obituary here. Rev. Robert E. Beyer, 77, of Ludington, passed away on…
Partly cloudy Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible tonight. Low temperature of 57 degrees. Thursday, June 25, 2020 Partly cloudy in the morning then clear later. High 77; low 56 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: WSW 10 mph day; SW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 63% day; 74% evening. Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.; sunset:…
Teacher Tuesday: WSESD’s Sarah Cole, supporting children who struggle with learning. 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP – West Shore Educational Service District…
Driver injured following US 10/31 rollover crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Baldwin woman was injured following a single vehicle rollover crash near the intersection of US 10/31 and Stiles Road. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 7:49 a.m. The woman was driving a Chevrolet Impala westbound on US 10/31 when the vehicle apparently lost control on the…
Nancy Nickelson Pakulak, 65, of Ludington. Nancy Nickelson Pakulak, 65, was called to heaven unexpectedly on June 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on June 25, 1954 in Ludington to William and Sylvia Nickelson. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1972 and attended Davenport College with classes in accounting and business management. Nancy…
Recent births, posted June 23, 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). Autumn Rose Winters, the daughter of Terri Steinberg and Steven Winters of Onekama, was born Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Jasmine Marie Ellsworth, the daughter of Katherine Outcalt and…
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. –…
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