Full Court Press: Coach Alison offers fitness classes. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Alison Helminski Schwartz, who teaches physical education at Ludington Area School’s OJ DeJonge Middle School also offers adult fitness classes. During normal times, the schedule includes: Monday: 5:15 p.m., Adult Recess Tuesday through Thursday 5:15 a.m., HIIT Bootcamp Saturday: 7 a.m., HIIT Bootcamp Monday…
Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Harry Thomas O’Brien, 73, of Scottville, died on Friday, April 10, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. The memorial service for James A. Carey, which was to be held on May 2, 2020 at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, is being…
Whitmer prohibits motorized boating. LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that the use of motorized watercraft is now prohibited, under orders of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. A press release from the DNR states: Under the governor’s revised “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order 2020-42, physical outdoor activity such as kayaking, canoeing, and sailing remains permissible. However, the…
Hamlin Township reschedules April meeting. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The April meeting of the Hamlin Township Board of Trustees originally scheduled for Thursday, April 16 has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 30, 2020. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
OBITUARY: Theodore ‘Ted’ Schwass, 85, Riverton Township. Theodore “Ted” Howard Scwass died peacefully at his home in Riverton on Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was 85. Ted was born on July 12, 1934 to Howard and Leone (Beadle) Schwass. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1952. After graduating Ted enlisted in the United States Army and served his country…
Five CAP closes following cease and desist letter from AG. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. has closed its offices in response to a cease and desist letter sent to the agency Thursday by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. Earlier in the week the agency received a cease and desist letter from the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…
State offers new resources to help with unemployment online issues. LANSING — Record numbers of Michiganders are now unemployed because of Gov. Whitmer’s executive order shutting down many Michigan businesses. Many of those people have been unable to access the state’s online unemployment services. To better serve Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) claimants experiencing MILogin and Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM)…
WSCC postpones commencement. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In response to Governor Whitmer’s executive order extension, West Shore Community College has postponed its May 1 commencement ceremony, a decision taken by numerous colleges and universities across the country as a result of the coronavirus health emergency. The college is exploring options for holding a commencement ceremony at a later date, but no…
CMH appoints senior management team. LUDINGTON – West Michigan Community Mental Health System (WMCMHS) has appointed its senior management team as part of the first phase of an organizational restructuring plan. “Restructuring our executive staff helps ensure we have the right people in place to lead our local CMH through the ever-changing landscape of the behavioral healthcare system,” said James Prince,…
Recent arraignments include tampering with electronic monitoring device. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following have recently been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Zachary Alan Shurlow, 26, 618 1/2 Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested April 2, 2020 by Michigan State Police Hart Post and charged with tampering with electronic monitoring device and habitual offender. Probable cause hearing is scheduled…
Hamlin Township transfer site schedule changes. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Transfer Site will be closed on the following Wednesdays: April 15; April 22 and April 29. The site will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The recycling center is available for use. The township is currently using the honor system and requests residents secure their April…
Sen. VanderWall calls for plan to get Michigan working again. LANSING — Today, Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) said Thursday that Gov. Whitmer’s extension of her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order through April 30 lacks a vision for the state’s return to more normal living. “While taking extraordinary safety measures, including staying home, has been beneficial in helping slow the…
Stay at home order extended to April 30. LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the state’s stay at home order to April 30. The order, which has been in effect since March 24, was initially due to expire after April 13. During a Thursday afternoon press conference, Whitmer said the continued increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Michigan…
The Land: COVID-19 could be detrimental to asparagus season. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. With a market value at an all-time low and a serious worker shortage due to COVID-19, the 2020 asparagus season in Oceana and Mason counties looks bleak. Asparagus season…
Man, 77, arrested for 3rd-offense OWI. #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 77-year-old Hart man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop which resulted from a “Be On The Lookout” for a reported intoxicated driver Wednesday, April…
Recent deaths, posted April 9, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Julia Bromley, 88, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. The memorial service for Robert Olmstead, which was to be held on May 16, 2020 at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, is being postponed…
Home Tips: How millennials have effected housing markets. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Millennials are the largest generation in U.S. history, and their collective lifetime spending power is estimated at a whopping $10 trillion. Analysts predict the mega-generation will influence industries including real estate for years to come. A few ways millennials are impacting real estate these days:…
Breakwater closed due to weather. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed by Ludington Police Department due to current weather conditions. People who go on the breakwater may be fined.
Madam Governor: Fix the unemployment system. By state Rep. Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann People across Michigan have had their livelihoods upended by the coronavirus outbreak and ensuing executive orders that have brought our state to a standstill. Through a two-week stretch from late March to early April, more people in our state filed for unemployment than all of last…
Local first responders offering Operation Smile to celebrate children’s birthdays. It’s pretty easy to get stuck in our adult ways of following the stay at home order. Many people kind of forget that the order doesn’t mean you have to be inside the entire time. Others also forget that this is a very scary time for children. Several area fire…
Firefighters, police to hold parades in Ludington. LUDINGTON — On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 9, 10, and 11, Ludington Fire Department, along with Ludington Police Department, and Mason County Sheriff’s Office will hold a one-of-a-kind parade for families. The community is invited to watch from their windows, porches, and driveways, while maintaining social distancing practices as the parades travel…
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