County buildings closing. All Mason County office buildings are closing to the public, including the Mason County Courthouse in Ludington, Building, Zoning and Drain Commission offices in Scottville, the Mason County Airport Terminal in Pere Marquette Township and Mason County Animal Control facility in Pere Marquette Township. The courthouse, airport terminal and animal control will be closed effective 5 p.m.…
Health department offices to close. Services to be by appointment only District Health Department #10 announced that effective Monday, March 23 through April 5, all DHD#10 offices will be closed to the public. This includes the Ludington office. “We will still continue to provide as many services as possible to the public by appointment only,” states a press release issued…
Vital funding for small businesses gains Michigan strategic fund support LANSING — Economic assistance for small businesses around Michigan that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. “We understand small businesses across our state are facing unprecedented challenges as we take every step possible to…
Deputies respond to crash, investigating larceny. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a three vehicle crash at US 10 and Nelson Road in Pere Marquette Township Wednesday, March 18 about 1:40 p.m. There were no injuries, according to Sheriff Kim…
The Scoop: Hospital officials discuss coronavirus response. LUDINGTON — Today on a special edition of MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with officials from Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital about the local efforts taking place to assist the community during the coronavirus threat. Kate speaks with Helen Jonson, chief operating officer/interim president; Meleah Mariani, chief nursing officer; John Sella, controller, regional…
DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices. In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed DNR shooting ranges and will restrict general public walk-in traffic at facilities statewide. The restrictions will…
Branch Twp. man fined for acting as unlicensed builder. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Dale Allyn Lifer, 29, of 6213 E. Hansen Rd., Branch Township pleaded guilty in 79th District Court on March 11, 2020 on the charges of acting as an unlicensed residential builder. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for two years. Lifer must not engage in residential…
79th District Court arraignments and sentencings, posted March 18, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Corrie Lynn Cook, 42, of 402 E. Court St., Ludington, was arrested March 15 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. Probable cause hearing: March 25…
Community Updates, posted March 18, 2020. This list will be posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. If you have a closing, cancellation, or other special notices related to changes in scheduling to report, please email it to Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief at editor@mediagroup31.com or text 231-757-3202. Please identify yourself…
Disorderly 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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 16, 2020: – 1:23 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting and opposing police, and minor in…
Obituary: Loretta Carole (Faust) Olson, 79, of Ludington Loretta Carole (Faust) Olson of Ludington, formerly of St. Peter, Minn., Hutchinson, Minn., Le Sueur, Minn., and Beaver Dam, Wis., passed away on March 15, 2020, in Ludington at the age of 79 after a 16 year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Loretta Carole Faust was born on June 2, 1940 in St.…
Road commission office closed. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has closed its office to the general public, vendors and salespeople. Anyone with questions are asked to call 231-757-2882. Some of the office staff will be working from home while others will be maintaining the recommended six-feet distance from each other. Crews have split into four to 10 hour…
Budzynski Road bridge closed. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has closed the bridge over the North Branch of the Lincoln River on Budzynski Road half mile south of Fountain Road due to poor conditions. Budzynski Road south of Fountain Road is a dead-end road.
Food Club closed, will reopen Friday for drive-up only. LUDINGTON – Lakeshore Food Club, 920 E. Tinkham Ave, will be closed the remainder of today, Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, in preparation to switch, temporarily, to a drive-up food box distribution model. Food boxes will be distributed starting Friday, March 20. Until further notice, the Lakeshore Food Club, for the…
Recent deaths, posted March 18, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Richard J. Stanley, 70, longtime resident of Scottville and Ludington died Tuesday, March 17, 2020. No Services are planned. Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. Listing of…
Rain, thunderstorms expected Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tonight, partly cloudy after midnight with a low temperature of 32 degrees. Thursday, March 19, 2020 Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms possible in the evening. High 52; low 35 Precipitation: 90% Wind: ESE 11 mph day; SW 12 mph day. Humidity: 81% day; 96% evening. Sunrise:…
Use this time to slow down, reconnect with family. By Chris Etchison, Scottville Elementary Principal, MCC Schools. There’s no doubt the COVID 19 pandemic has turned not only our nation, but the world upside down. As we wake up today, everything has been cancelled or closed, including schools and many businesses. As a nation, we’re being asked to stay home…
Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Jodi Mortensen, it takes a community. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is 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 here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators…
Scottville Area Senior Center suspends in-home services. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center has temporarily suspended in-home services. “While none of our aides have given any indication of illness, we understand that many people are concerned about having visitors,” said director Bill Kerans. “To protect the health of our clients and staff we have decided it’s necessary to suspend…
WSCC closes campus, with exceptions. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College officials have closed all of the college’s buildings to the public, through March 30, with the exception of students who have an appointment or are completing an approved lab section. WSCC is reopening the campus on Wednesday, March 18 to students, by appointment only, who need to access…
Obituary: James A. Carey, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil. James A. Carey, age 75, of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on March 12, 2020. James A. was born on July 14, 1944 in Reed City, the son of Max and Ruth Carey. He married Joan K. Hulet on September 19, 1964 at St. Simon Catholic Church…
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