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Community Foundation spring grant scholarship deadline approaching The Community Foundation for Mason County’s 2021 scholarship application is open and accepting applications until February 1, 2021. Last year, 114 scholarships were awarded totaling $148,000 invested into students’ futures. Scholarships are awarded once per year. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Mason County and a graduate of a Mason County public or…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 27, 2021 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: Gary Glenn Miller, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Ruby “Ruth” Patten Eversen, 90, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Arrangements…
Ludington man sent to prison for drug delivery, resisting arrest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to prison for convictions of delivery/manufacture of drugs and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police Tuesday, Jan. 26, in 51st Circuit Court. Sean Russell Daugherty, of 208 E. Filer St., Ludington, was sentenced to concurrent terms of two to 14 years and…
Teacher Spotlight: Chrysten Gregory, teaching criminal justice. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. VICTORY TWP – Chrysten Gregory really enjoys being able to share her experience and knowledge with her students. The West Shore Educational Service…
Custer woman injured in crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Custer woman received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Monday, Jan. 25 shortly before 7:30 a.m. on US 10 east of Brye Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. She…
Obituary: Sharon VanOverbeke, 80, of Ludington. Sharon Rose VanOverbeke, 80, of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born February 13, 1940 in Detroit to Thomas and Elizabeth (Stewart) Ryan. Sharon graduated from St. Gabriel’s High School in 1958. While working in the mortgage department at the Bank of the Common Wealth, she met a handsome gentleman working…
Obituary: Laurena “Renie” Mae Lokovich, 88, of Ludington Laurena “Renie” Mae Lokovich, 88, of Ludington, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1932, in Ludington, the daughter of LeRoy and Marguerite (Brown) Sterley. Renie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who truly enjoyed taking care of her…
ESD working with partners to pilot additional bus safety measures. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) recently partnered with First Light Safety Products, Hoekstra Transportation, the Michigan State Police, and the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) to add a backlit sign…
The Scoop: Community auction goes virtual. A presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Spring CommUNITY Auction is a major fundraiser for the Mason County Central Education Foundation and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event draws hundreds of people and raises thousands of dollars. Like most other events,…
Obituary: James Shorts, 79, of Ludington. James E. Shorts, 79, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born July 3, 1941 in Ludington to Edward and Dorothy (Fischer) Shorts. Jim graduated from Ludington High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam War. Jim married the love of his…
Obituary: Richard Switon, 87. of Ludington. Richard J. Switon, 87, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born October 4, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wis. to Michael and Charlotte (Pietras) Switon. Rich attended St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School. He married the late Barbara Gaskell on June 25, 1960 in Wauwatosa, Wis. He retired from Dow Chemical as…
Teen injured in 2-car crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Irons man received non-life-threatening injuries after the vehicle he was operating failed to stop at the westbound stop sign for Sugar…
Snow showers tonight, Tuesday morning, little accumulation expected. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Occasional snow showers tonight with accumulations of less than one inch. Low temperature of 21 degrees. Wind northeast at 10 mph. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 Snow showers in the morning. Snow accumulations of less than…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 25, 2021 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: Ronald Evart Busse, 72, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 22, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of…
Partly cloudy skies Monday morning. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy early tonight with some clearing expected late. Low temperature of 16 degrees. Winds northwest at 3 mph. Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies in the afternoon. Late…
Obituary: Robert Clarke, 64, of Ludington. Robert A. Clarke, 64, of Ludington, formerly of Onekama, passed away peacefully at his home in Ludington on Friday, January 22, 2021. Bob was born on May 28, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur and Kathryn (Kries) Clarke. Bob graduated from Onekama High School, class of 1974. Bob enjoyed the great…
Mental Health Matters: How Covid-19 has impacted those with developmental disabilities By Cindy Boerema, West Michigan Community Mental Health “The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” For individuals with developmental disabilities, hourly and daily routine schedules are lifelines and help control anxiety. For the past 10 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
Fire destroys Amber Township garage. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire units were dispatched to 811 N. Dennis Road at 5:26 a.m. this morning for a report of a garage fully engulfed in fire. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department were on scene of the fire along with deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The fire…
Recent arraignments include felony drug charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Danyel Rebecca Horsley, 33, of 308 N. Rowe St., Apt. 4, Ludington, was arrested Sept. 18 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine) and possession of…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 22, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Autumn Marie Ross, 32, of 305 E. Broadway, Apt. B, Scottville, pleaded guilty Jan. 19 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit…
Obituary: Linda Dunlap, 71, of Ludington. Linda Louise Dunlap, 71, of Ludington passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born April 1, 1949 in Flint to Donald and Anna (Nash) Coates. Linda graduated from Flint South West High School in 1967. She married Dennis Dunlap on June 22, 1968. Together…
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