Library eliminating late fees. The Mason County District Library has announced that it will eliminate overdue fines on all library materials beginning March 1, 2020. Children’s items are already exempt. “We are delighted to remove this barrier to access,” said Thomas Trahey, head of circulation at Mason County District Library. “There is a shame element to late fees which is counter-productive…
Nekola retiring after 40 years at CMH Faith Nekola, deputy director of clinical services at West Michigan Community Mental Health, is retiring after a 40-year career at the agency. Nekola started her career at CMH on June 5, 1979 as a group home manager. Over the course of four decades, she held numerous positions within the agency including the past…
Police news, Feb. 26, 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 police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020: – 1:26 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 36-year-old Walkerville woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop,…
Recent births, posted Feb. 26, 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). Ryker James Brynelsen, the son of Shayna and James Brynelson of Custer, was born Friday, February 21, 2020. Colter Jude Steiger, the son of Kada and Jason Steiger…
Snow expected Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies this evening. A few snow showers developing late. Low temperature of 20 degrees with northwest winds at 14 mph. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 Occasional snow showers. High 23; low 18. Precipitation: 60% day; 50% evening. Wind: NW 16 mph day; NW 14 mph evening. Humidity: 65% day; 67% evening. Sunrise:…
CTE class helps ESD social workers in joint “Operation.” West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in coordination with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Graphic arts is one of the most popular courses offered by the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technical Education program. Recently, teacher Brian Lacombe received…
Seasonal road weight and speed restrictions to begin Monday. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will go into effect Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7 a.m. until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph.…
Shelby State Bank announces promotions. SHELBY — Several officers at Shelby State Bank have recently been promoted. Shelby State Bank has offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, Newaygo and Muskegon counties. Ken Adamski, promoted to senior vice president and senior lender. Adamski has been with Shelby State Bank since September 2018 and has over 23 years in credit and lending experience,…
Second annual MCC Hot Cocoa Shuffle scheduled for Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold its second annual Hot Cocoa Shuffle on Friday, Feb. 28. The event includes the “shuffle” fun walk/run, free hot cocoa and popcorn, prizes for MCC students and a free movie. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. in the high school lobby. The 1.5 mile…
Empty Bowls auction and event to raise money for Lakeshore Food Club. LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club has launched an online auction to help raise funds. The auction will end on Wednesday, March 4 and then there will be a special Empty Bowls event on Saturday, March 7 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison…
Police news, Feb. 25, 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 police activity in Mason County: Monday, Feb. 24, 2020: – 12:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and for two bench…
Smith & Eddy designated “Best of Best” Fremont Insurance agency. FREMONT — Smith and Eddy Insurance was recently designated a “Best of the Best” agency by Fremont Insurance for 2020. Smith and Eddy, which has offices in Scottville, Ludington and Manistee, is one of five agencies, in the top three percent of the company’s agency force, to earn this distinction.…
Ludington Schools to break ground on new elementary. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the start of construction on the district’s new elementary school, part of the $100 million bond issue passed by the community in May of 2019. The…
DWLS arrests top weekend 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 21, 2020: – 12:25 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, US 10 at Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 1:43…
Obituary: Stacey Nelson, 58, Ludington. Stacey Nelson, 58, of Ludington passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born November 21, 1961 in Ludington to Eugene and Joan (Hemmer) Towns. Stacey graduated from Ludington High School in 1980. She worked as a secretary for several medical offices, most recently, Northshore Family Practice. She married Kevin Nelson Sr. on September 30,…
Home Tips: Off-season maintenance that could save money. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. While some home maintenance projects — those such as tuning up your furnace in the fall and cleaning up your lawn in the spring — are directed by the seasons, other home maintenance projects are better completed off season. Performing select maintenance projects off season can…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 24, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Kenneth Steiner, 90, of Ludington died on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Stacey Nelson, 58, of Ludington died on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Patricia Lee Reuter, 75, of Walhalla,…
Cloudy skies Tuesday, Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some clouds tonight with a low temperature of 28 degrees. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 Cloudy skies. High 37 low 25 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNE 13 mph day; NNE 14 mph evening. Humidity: 78% day; 77% evening. Sunrise: 7:29 a.m.; sunset: 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 Mostly cloudy.…
Sheriff seeking additional road patrol sergeant. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking the Mason County Board of Commissioners to approve the addition of a road patrol sergeant. Cole said the additional sergeant position is not an increase in staffing size nor is it an increase in the sheriff’s office budget. “In 2018 the…
The Makers: Creating natural alternatives. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, Press Correspondent PENTWATER — Sarah Visscher started her path to natural health by making her own elderberry syrup as a cold and flu preventive. Friends asked to purchase the syrup which motivated her to start a Facebook page and expand to more products. To…
Mild winter makes for lackluster ice fishing season. Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. HESPERIA — Mild weather this…
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