Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch, which includes 23 counties in central Michigan, until 10 p.m. tonight. Expect a low temperature of 39 degrees with a 29 percent chance of precipitation. Wednesday, April 7, 2020 Partly cloudy skies in the morning then rain in…
Death Notice: Ronald Rathbun. Ronald Lee Rathbun passed away on Sunday morning, April 5, 2020. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Custer and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Ron later this summer. Irish Blessing May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon…
Open letter to residents of Scottville. On behalf of the Scottville City Commission, Mayor Bruce Krieger, and the entire staff of the City of Scottville, I would like to thank each of you for doing your part during this uncertain time. We want you to know that we are here for you if you have any questions or concerns about…
Ruth Frost to celebrate 100th birthday today with a parade. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Today, Monday, April 6, Ruth M. Frost is celebrating her 100th birthday. Ruth is a resident of Medilodge. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, her family is unable to celebrate with her in person, so they are holding a short vehicle parade instead at 3:30 p.m.…
Weekend police news, April 6, 2020. #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 recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 3, 2020: – 7:10 p.m., reckless ATVs/damaged property, Dewey Road and Shadybrook Lane, Victory Township. The complainant reported ORVs in the…
Recent births, posted April 6, 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). Noah Scott Bursley, the son of Karie Nielsen and Mark Bursley of Hart, was born Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Nella Rose Deavey, the daughter of Heather Adams…
No bulk refuse pickup in Scottville this month. SCOTTVILLE — Residents in the City of Scottville are reminded that there is no bulk item refuse pickup this week, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Typically, the first Tuesday of the month is bulk item day. The city is still planning to hold a clean-up week later this month, which include…
Boyd E. Stark, 77, of Ludington. Boyd E. Stark, 77, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Boyd was born on July 19, 1942 in Battle Creek, the son of Earl and Thelma (Riffle) Stark. He married Linda Monton on November 10, 1962 at Church of the Brethren in Custer. Boyd graduated from Mason County Eastern High School,…
Recent deaths, posted April 6, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Theodore Schwass, 85, of Scottville, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Services are being planned for July. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing…
Thunderstorms expected Tuesday afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Overcast with a low temperature of 41 degrees. Tuesday, April 6, 2020 Cloudy in the morning then thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 56; low 39 Precipitation: 80% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSE 11 mph day; WNW 9 mph evening. Humidity: 88% day; 100% evening. Sunrise: 7:15 a.m.; sunset: 8:20…
Pandemic Journal: Victory Park, a reminder of those who died for our freedom. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In an attempt to practice safe social distancing, I have been limiting most of my outdoor adventures lately to our family farm in Amber Township. But, sometimes I need a change of scenery. We all love the Ludington State Park,…
Clear day Monday, thunderstorms possible Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Monday, April 5, 2020 A mix of clouds and sun early then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 52; low 40 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. S 8 mph day; SE 3 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 84%…
Fire destroys Custer garage. CUSTER — Fire destroyed a garage at 457 S. Maple Ave. in the village tonight. Custer Fire Department and Scottville Fire Department personnel were initially dispatched to the fire at 11:27 p.m. Branch Fire Department was also called to assist. Upon arrival the first fire unit reported the garage, located only a few feet away from…
Pandemic Journal: A senior year to remember. Editor’s Note: If you would like to submit your COVID-19 Pandemic journal, please email it to Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief, at editor@masoncountypress.com. Please include a photograph. MCP reserves the right to edit for style consistency. This COVID-19 Pandemic journal was submitted by Abigail Leese, a 17-year-old senior at Mason County Central High School. Abigail…
The Scoop: Sheriff Cole talks about COVID-19 topics. Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole about recent topics related to COVID-19. Sheriff Cole debunks some rumors about the governor’s Stay at Home, Stay Safe executive order. He also talks about some of the other COVID-19 topics that are related to local law enforcement. The Scoop…
Beyond the game: The value of sports! Submitted by the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. Welcome to the first edition of a new column provided by the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) Board of Directors. The MCSHF is a non-profit educational institution established in February of 2004, by legendary sports-writer, Lloyd Wallace Jr., and current hall president…
Recent deaths, posted April 4, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Boyd Stark, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grovel Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Masako Zeman, 82, of Fountain, died on Friday, April 3, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Belva May Stocking, 82, of…
2 Manistee police officers diagnosed with COVID-19; 4 others quarantined. MANISTEE — Two Manistee Police Department officers have tested positive for COVID-19 virus. According to Timothy Kozal, director of public safety, four additional officers have been quarantined by order of District Health Department No. 10. “The Police Department is working closely with the District Health Department,” Kozal said. “At this…
Giving thanks to the healthcare workers. LUDINGTON — Firefighters, police officers, EMS workers, and the public gathered in their vehicles in the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital parking lot for a honking salute to give thanks to the medical workers working on the front line to protecting the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full Court Press: Vic Burwell, Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews Vic Burwell, president of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. The two discuss the history and mission of the SHF. Please bear with us as we are currently recording FCP via Zoom. Full Court Press is a presentation of…
School districts preparing for non face-to-face learning. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Local school districts are working on plans to reach their districts’ students following Gov. Whitmer’s executive order to keep school buildings closed the remainder of the school year. While the order closes face-to-face instruction, it also requires the school year to continue. Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Mount said…
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