Johnson hired as president of Sparrow Eaton Hospital. CHARLOTTE — Helen Johnson, former chief operating officer of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has been hired as the new president of Sparrow Eaton Hospital in Eaton County, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Johnson was at the Ludington hospital for 15 years, initially serving as a nursing supervisor, then as chief nursing officer and…
Scottville man arrested for meth, carrying a concealed handgun. #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 33-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed weapon — a handgun — following a traffic stop…
New Year’s Eve virtual event announced. LUDINGTON — This year’s Ludington New Year’s Eve ball drop was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As an alternative, the Downtown Ludington Board is holding a virtual New Year’s Eve event that will take place on Facebook. The virtual event will include a video contest titled Bye Bye 2020. “We didn’t have the…
Youth Advisory Council awards over $4,000 to local teachers. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently awarded $4,232 in teacher mini-grants. Whether the funds are for a new idea or a little extra needed to make lesson plans great, YAC Teacher mini-grants are made available annually to help Mason County public and private school…
WSCC to host COVID-19 economic impact forum. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a virtual panel discussion about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy and businesses on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. The panelists include Jamie Adam, sales and events manager of Ludington Bay Brewing Company; Stacie Bytwork, president of the Manistee…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18, 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: Helen M. Wayward, 84, of Irons, died on Wednesday, November 18. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing…
MSU program to teach about understanding property taxes. Michigan State University Extension Service will hold an online property tax program on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will learn the meaning of Tax Day and how property is valued by the local assessor. Participants will also learn the five different values for each property and the purposes…
Temps in mid-50s Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, a few clouds with a low temperature of 40 degrees. Winds south at 10 to 20 mph. Zero percent chance of precipitation. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 Some sun in the morning with increasing…
Teacher Tuesday: LASD’s Zack Korienek Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools teacher, Zack Korienek is a natural when it comes to educating children. “I have formally been teaching for four years now,” he said. “However, before getting my teaching certification, I worked as an early…
Schools announce continuation plans. Following an order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to suspend high school face-to-face learning for three weeks, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern schools have announced that face-to-face learning will continue for grades kindergarten through eight. Gateway to Success Academy will continue its middle school face-to-face program.…
Scottville commission takes action to abate blighted property. SCOTTVILLE — City Commission took action Monday evening to abate a blighted property located at 404 S. Main St. The city has been working with the property occupant, Shaun Hansen, for the past two years in attempts to have the property cleaned up. Hansen does not own the property nor does he…
The Scoop: Road Commission introduces snow plow tracking program. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Mary Samuels, manager of the Mason County Road Commission about the new Snowpaths online program that allows residents to see the status of road snow clearing progress…
Thief/thieves steal liquor from Meijer. #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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — “Numerous bottles of liquor” were allegedly stolen from the Meijer store on US 10 Monday, Nov. 16, around 12:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case remains under investigation. Other…
Amber Township meetings, hall rentals cancelled. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The monthly meeting of the Amber Township Board of Trustees, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, has been cancelled due to recent COVID-19 issues. All meetings and hall rentals have been cancelled until at least Dec. 10, according to township clerk Theresa Rohde.
Road commission office closed. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has closed its office to the public. At this time, the office staff will continue to work on site, and will continue to wear masks and maintain the recommended 6-feet distance from each other. Crew members have been asked to report to their trucks and only enter the building…
Sophie Papes, 91, of Free Soil. Sophie Grace Papes, 91, of Free Soil passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Sophie was born on October 10, 1929 in Scottville, the daughter of Anton J. and Sophia (Baltusitis) Evanauski and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1947. On June 2, 1951 she married John…
James R. Ruzgis, 63, of Scottville James R. Ruzgis, 63, of Scottville passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 9, 1957 in Lansing to Paul and Phyllis (Courtland) Ruzgis. Jim graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1975. Jim worked in a wide variety of trades. He was very handy…
Obituary: Mary ‘Cynthia’ Swier, 77, Ludington. Mary “Cynthia” Swier, 77, of Ludington passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born July 28, 1943 in Ludington to Richard and Lorretta (Winchewski) Koob. Cynthia graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. She worked as a therapy aid at Memorial Medical Center and Oakview Medical Care Facility until her retirement in 2004.…
Obituary: Walter Sabodor, 78, Ludington. Walter R. Sabodor, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hazelcrest Ill., passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Walter was born on February 8, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Walter and Cecelia Sabodor. He graduated from Chicago Vocational High School with the class of 1960 and married Brenda Kent on March 25, 1972 in…
Temps slowly rising Wednesday, Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, clear to partly cloudy with a low temperature of 25 degrees. Winds north-northwest at 8 mph. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 Intervals of clouds and sunshine during the day. A few clouds in…
Ludington man, Manistee woman die after vehicle goes into river. MANISTEE — A Ludington man has been identified as one of two people who died on Nov. 12 after a vehicle he was traveling in drove into the Manistee River. Ryan David Jensen, 38, of Ludington and Charla Kay Bishop, 50, of Manistee were identified by the Manistee Police Department. …
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