Clown Band Patriotic Concert cancelled. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band announced today that it is cancelling its annual Patriotic Concert, which was scheduled for Tuesday, June 30 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. In a statement from the band’s board of directors, the decision was made due to the large crowd that the band draws and also the close…
Scottville, Ludington make plans to re-open. Following the governor’s recent announcement of lifting parts of her restrictions, the cities of Ludington and Scottville are working towards resuming some normalcy. Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster stated the following will take place: All public buildings will be reopening for business starting Monday, June 8 at 8 a.m. Cartier Park Campground will be…
Sandcastles Children’s Museum will remain closed this summer. Dear Editor, Sandcastles Children’s Museum was founded on one basic principle: our love for children. We have let this principle guide us as we have built a beautiful, interactive, educational environment for kids to grow and learn. And for the last 13 years, our community has been our partner and biggest supporter.…
WSCC students receiving CARES Act funds. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This week, more than 470 West Shore Community College students will receive emergency federal funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. In late March, the CARES Act was passed by Congress and signed into law…
MCC to offer summer meal program. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools Food Service will transition to the Summer Food Service Program beginning Monday, June 8 through Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. The meals include breakfasts and lunches and are free to all children ages 18 and younger and will be distributed Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with servings available for all…
Portion of Fountain Rd. to close for repairs. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fountain Road between Victory Park and Meyers Road will be closed to all traffic on Monday June 8, 2020, due to a culvert replacement. The work is anticipated to take about four days. Traffic should seek alternative routes.
Adult education graduation tonight. SCOTTVILLE — Mason-Lake Adult Education will hold its graduation ceremony tonight, Thursday, June 4, 2020, at the Scottville United Methodist church on the east lawn. This year’s graduation ceremony will be drive through abiding by all COVID-19 requirements for social distancing. Each of the six graduates have an assigned time to come with family and friends…
Minor injury in motorcycle 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. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A minor injury was reported from a motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday, June 3, at at 7:30 p.m. on US 31 and Free Soil Rd, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
The Scoop: Summer at the Library. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Sue Carlson and Emily Garland from the Mason County District Library. They discuss the summer programs at the library and its plan to ease back into normalcy. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank.
Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk Ludington Fire Chief Funk, 50 years of dedicated service. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Almost every weekday morning, Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk can be found in his office of the new Ludington Fire Department station on Tinkham Avenue. The new station is just one of the many changes Funk, 73, has seen in…
Scottville man cited for 4th-offense DWLS. #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. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Scottville man was cited for fourth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop Tuesday, June 2, at 1:20 a.m. at US 10 and Reek Road, according to…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A husband and wife were injured Wednesday afternoon following a two vehicle crash at Custer and Sugar Grove roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 1:33 p.m. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 70-year-old Ludington man was eastbound on Sugar Grove Road and pulled into the path of a Chevrolet Silverado…
Fake money, bruised face lead to Grand Rapids man’s arrest. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after attempting to pass a counterfeit bill at the Forest Trail Service Center on US 31, and then returning to the same store the next day with a woman who had injuries on her…
Free produce being distributed until 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Food Club is handing out fresh produce at the Mason County Fairgrounds today until 11 a.m. The food is from the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm to Families Food Box program. The USDA Farm to Families Fresh Produce boxes includes one pound of strawberries, three pounds each of onion,…
LPD, sheriff’s office issue statement on Floyd death, protests. The Ludington Police Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement about the recent events regarding protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The statement reads as follows: Over the past several days there have been peaceful demonstrations and protests in Ludington. The Ludington Police Department and…
Native plant sale June 13. LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will be holding its second annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 13 9:30 a.m. to noon at Rotary Park. COVID-19 safety protocols will be used including masks and social distancing. Go to affew.org for more information. Native plants provide nectar, pollen, and…
Recent births, posted June 3, 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). Joseph Allen Spinner, the son of Sarah and Richard Spinner II of Ludington, was born Friday, May 22, 2020. Ray Lee Ryder Jr., the son of…
Community events are not an entitlement. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I love summer and I love the many events that take place in our community. I have participated in many of these events in various functions: as an attendee, as a journalist and as a volunteer. Most of these events are funded through donations. They are planned by volunteers…
Teacher Tuesday: G2S’s Jim Urbon, ending where he began — education. 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 – After graduating from Tennessee Technical University…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, June 2, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages LUDINGTON — We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The dashboard below reflects…
Friday Night Live cancelled. LUDINGTON — The 2020 Friday Night Live series has been cancelled. The The Downtown Ludington Board made the decision following its regular meeting Monday, June 1. The event, which draws 5,000-8,000 people during three scheduled dates in July and August, would have included activities like inflatables, pony rides, rock climbing and more, in addition to live…
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