MCE preparing for new school year; children’s health clinic to open at school. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — As Mason County Eastern School officials prepare for a new school year, there will be some adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like other area schools, MCE has adopted new procedures following CDC guidelines, such as replacing drinking fountains with bottle-filling…
Local COVID-19 stats, Aug. 24, 2020. Since Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency in early March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, District Health Dept. #10 has reported the following cases in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Lake counties, as of today, Aug. 24, 2020 (population information from U.S. Census Bureau): (Note: Recovered is defined as the number of persons with…
Thunderstorms likely after midnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly clear this evening. Scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. Chance of rain, 50%. Winds north at 5 mph. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm possible. High 83; low 62…
Sunset bonfire cancelled. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has cancelled another sunset bonfire. The bonfire scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27 at Stearns Park beach has been cancelled due to Gov. Whitmer’s executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 100 people outdoors. “We are disappointed to again have to cancel one of our favorite events,” said Brandy…
Around the County: Fountain Fire Aux. Car Wash Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Fire Department Auxiliary held its annual car wash today, Sunday, Aug. 23, at the fire station. The auxiliary assists the fire department in purchasing equipment additional to items funded through tax millage. The auxiliary also provides refreshments…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 23, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Ruth M. Paul, 83, of Ludington, died on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of…
Rain and thunderstorms possible Monday night. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight. Low temperature of 63 degrees. Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 Sunny along with a few clouds during the day. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible in the evening.…
Motorcyclists seriously injured following Branch crash. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A husband and wife were seriously injured Friday afternoon after the motorcycle they were riding was struck by an SUV on US 10. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. in front of Branch Grocery, 9455 E. US 10. According to Sgt. Kyle Boyd of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, a Dodge…
Obituary: Daria Sharon Reitsma, 15, of Pentwater. Daria Sharon Reitsma, 15, of Pentwater passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. She was born March 23, 2005 in Ludington to Edward and Traci (Worton) Reitsma. Daria attended Pentwater Schools where she was active in band, playing the euphonium and most recently she had joined…
1 injured in Custer village crash. CUSTER — A two vehicle crash at the intersection of Main and First streets resulted in one person being transported to the hospital Friday morning. The crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. when a Ford F-150 pick-up, driven by a 69-year-old Scottville man, was traveling east on First Street and failed to yield the right-of-way…
Criminal sexual conduct among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following arraignments took place recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jarrett Kennedy Strohmer-Ardell, 29, of 14300 Royal Scot Way, West Olive, was arrested on Aug. 19, 2020 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with criminal sexual conduct, second degree. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for…
US 31 to reopen next week. The $2.4 million resurfacing and drainage improvement project on US 31 between US 10 and Sugar Grove Road is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The 3.74 miles of highway has been under construction since June and has been completely closed since July 7. The project was completed in three phases. The…
Obituary: Clarissa “Cris” T. Morse, 91, of Ludington Clarissa “Cris” T. Morse, 91, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, August 20, 2020. She was born January 24, 1929 in Detroit to Peter and Frances (Kobash) Kriscunas. Cris graduated from Scottville High School in 1946. She married Frank Morse on June 24, 1950. She worked…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 21, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: William Wehner, 72, of Scottville, died on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Medilodge of Ludington. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Daria Sharon Reitsma,…
Police news. #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 Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020: – 6:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Hawley Road, Eden Township. – 7:05 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), EMS…
Obituary: Jean Ann “Jeanny” Burtch, 56, of Ludington Jean Ann “Jeanny” Burtch, 56, of Ludington, passed away on August 16, 2020. Jeanny was born on March 16, 1964, the daughter of James and Ruth Ann (Clapper) Stever. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1982 and attended West Shore Community College. On December 23, 2002, Jeanny was married to Michael…
Obituary: William James “Bill” Bradow, 77, of Scottville William James “Bill” Bradow, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 17, 2020. Bill was born on November 8, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Louis and Barbara (Buxbaum) Bradow and grew up in the Chicago area attending St. Andrew’s Catholic…
Rain possible tonight, sunny Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Showers are possible early tonight (50% chance) with partly cloudy skies expected overnight. Low temperature of 64 degrees. Wind southwest at 6 mph. Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals.…
Around the County: Stearns Park beach sunset, Aug. 19, 2020 LUDINGTON — Enjoy 30 seconds of tonight’s sunset at Stearns Park beach. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals…
Band director raises concerns over proposed LEA contract, middle school schedule. LUDINGTON — A viral Facebook post by Ludington Area Schools Music Director Keith Kuczynski has created a stir around the school district. As a result, the school district and the Ludington Education Association, teacher union, released a joint statement today in defense of the proposed collective bargaining contract with…
The Scoop: WSCC performing arts during COVID. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ted Malt, West Shore Community College’s director of performing arts, professor of music studies, about what the fall 2020 WSCC performing arts season looks like. Malt also discusses some of the online learning opportunities available at the college this fall. The…
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