The Land: Labor shortage hits local cherry industry. By Allison Scarbrough and Rob Alway, Media Group 31. The Land is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. OCEANA COUNTY — A labor shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting local farmers hard, and cherry farmers right now are feeling the…
Domestic violence cases top 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. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers responded to two domestic violence incidents — including one case that may result in a felony charge — Tuesday, July 15, according to Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal. The…
Bigalke named new LAC principal. LUDINGTON — Jan Bigalke has been hired as the new principal of Ludington Area Catholic School, replacing Collin Thompson, who recently retired after serving in that role for 21 years. Bigalke started working at LAC on July 6. Bigalke’s background includes nearly 17 years in education. For six years, she served as principal of Manistee…
Obituary Samuel J. Kasley, Jr., 82, Alderson, West Virginia, formerly of Ludington. Samuel John Kasley, Jr. passed away at his home in Alderson, West Virginia, on July 14, 2020 at the age of 82. Sam was born on May 8, 1938 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the only child of Samuel and Helen Kasley. He grew up with and…
Great Lakes Task Force chairs discuss stopping Asian carp GRANDVILLE — Today, co-chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and David Joyce (R-OH), released the following statements after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA), authorizing the construction of a multilayered system to…
Fin & Feather Club hosting CPL class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a two day concealed pistol license class on Friday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 8 all day at the Fin & Feather Club grounds, located at 3276 N Darr Rd. Cost is $50 for Fin…
Recent births, posted July 15, 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). Evelyn Bosquez, the daughter of Fabiola and Bryant Basquez of Hart, was born on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Payton Lynn Rogers, the daughter of Taylor Sheeley and…
Branch Township clean-up day scheduled. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Branch Township will hold a clean-up day on Saturday, July 25 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. near the corner of US 10 and Weaver Road in Walhalla. The date had originally been scheduled for April but was rescheduled due to pandemic restrictions. No chemicals, oil or paint are allowed. Items should be…
Margaret Louise Stanton, 79, of Fountain Margaret Louise Stanton, 79, of Fountain passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Margaret was born on November 14, 1940 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Louise (Stults) Spicer. Margaret worked many years on the line at Mason County Fruit Packers, retiring in 2005. She loved to bake, especially pies and…
Rain tonight, sunny Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A steady rain this evening. Low temperature of 61 degrees. Thursday, July 16, 2020 A few passing clouds, generally clear. High 81; low 60 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNW 8 mph day;…
Out of Africa, missionaries faced challenges leaving continent. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. (Editor’s note: As a practice, I normally do not write in first person. I believe journalists should try to be observers as much as possible. However, I must disclose that I am personally involved in this story). The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major challenges and disruptions for millions…
Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Tom Richert, a teacher who doesn’t act his age. 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. SCOTTVILLE – Tom Richert is no stranger…
Crashes, thefts top 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 13, 2020: – 9:30 a.m., gas drive-off, $29.45 in fuel stolen, Airport EZ Mart, 5400 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township.…
Fin and Feather Club begins shotgun fun and championships. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin and Feather Club shotgun competitions for the summer have begun and will continue through September 15, with a barbecue party and prize event on Saturday, September 19. This year marks a new beginning for the championships, with new events and new processes. Shooters may enter as…
Obituary: Mark K. Cormany, 63, of Fountain Mark K. Cormany, 63, of Fountain, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in the comfort of his home. Mark was born on March 7, 1957, the son of Russell and Melissa Cormany. He married Barbara (Gangwer) Cormany on August 27, 1983 in Fountain. Mark graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with…
Recent deaths, posted July 14, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Margaret Peterson, 86, of Branch died on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation…
Thunderstorms possible overnight, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies tonight followed by scattered thunderstorms overnight. Low temperature of 67 degrees. Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Showers in the morning with isolated thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon and into evening. Steady rain…
PM Township looking at food truck ordinance. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — During its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 15 the Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees is expected to hold a first reading on a mobile food business ordinance. The proposed ordinance states its intent is to encourage “venders who add to the vibrancy…
Father, daughter arrested on home invasion, assault charges. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A father and his adult daughter have been arrested after allegedly breaking into and assaulting a Sheridan Township man. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post were dispatched to a home in the 6900…
3 injured in 2-car crash. #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 — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle rear-end crash at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Rasmussen Road Friday, July 10, shortly after 3 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
PM Township board to consider trustee appointees. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees is expected to interview trustee candidates when it meets on Wednesday, July 15. As of Monday morning, four township residents had sent letters of interest in the position to replace Paul Piper who resigned. Piper is expected to be sentenced in…
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