Gus Macker charity funding apps being accepted. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting charity funding applications for the 2020 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, scheduled for June 20 and 21 at Stearns Park in Ludington. Applications are due Tuesday, April 21 and can be downloaded from www.ludington.org or picked up from the…
Governor orders all K-12 schools close beginning next week. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all K-12 schools in the state of Michigan to be closed beginning Monday, March 16 though April 5 in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. “This is a necessary step to protect our kids, our families, and our…
Recent arraignments, posted March 12, 2020. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Paula Sue Forner-Lundberg, 56, of 6413 Stiles Rd., Riverton Township, was arrested March 6 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Probable cause hearing: March 18…
WSCC transitioning many classes to online, cancels several events. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College officials are taking steps to move many of its classes online for the remainder of the semester and is postponing or canceling some events scheduled in the next several weeks due to the developing coronavirus situation. On Wednesday, President Scott Ward appointed a task…
Oakview closes to visitors. LUDINGTON — Oakview Medical Care Facility has announced that it will now be closed to visitors. Visitors are limited to those who are medically necessary. If situations indicates an absolute need to visit, visitors must undergo screening prior to being approved for entry, according to Oakview’s Facebook page. Those with questions or concerns should contact Mandy…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 12, 2020. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Brooke LeeAnn Avery, 27, of 920 N. Harrison St., Ludington, pleaded guilty March 10 to third degree retail fraud and driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
Mason County’s longest unsolved murder. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Mason County’s oldest unsolved murder centers around the namesake of Ludington Area School District’s Foster Elementary School. Luther H. Foster was born in East Machias, Maine on May 31, 1827,…
Full Court Press: Free Group Exercise Class. LUDINGTON — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Kelsey Britton who runs a free group exercise class three days a week at O.J. DeJonge Middle School. The classes are open to all age groups. Find out more by checking out the video. Full Court Press is a presentation of…
Oakview limiting visiting hours. LUDINGTON — As a precaution to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) Oakview Medical Care Facility has restricted its visiting hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The visitor entrance to Sutter Living Center has been temporarily closed. There will be an employee stationed in the front lobby during visiting hours to assist…
Health concerns cause Family AfFAIR cancellation. SCOTTVILLE — The Family AfFAIR event scheduled for Saturday, March 14 has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus). Booth participants will be contacted via email according to their application later this morning. Businesses that made donations for door prizes will be held over until next year or arrangements can be made by…
LAC cancels Lenten Fish Fries. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic School has cancelled its Lenten Fish Fries “until further notice” due to the recommendations of Gov. Whitmer and the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. The event was a major fundraiser for the school.
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. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: – 1:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 19-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop, US 10 and…
LHS presents ‘Seussical’ the musical. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama Club will present “Seussical” the musical Thursday March 19 through Saturday 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. “Seussical” is a sung-through musical comedy by Lynn Ahrens and Stephan Flaherty based on the many children’s stories of Dr. Seuss, with most…
Obituary: Michael Fulker, 53, Ludington. Michael Lawrence Fulker, 53, of Ludington, formerly of Kingsley, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Michael was born on March 16, 1966, the son of Mary Christner and Irving Fulker. He graduated from Ludington High School and proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Army. Michael received his master’s degree…
Lakeshore flood advisory in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A lakeshore flood advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. tonight until 8 p.m Friday, March 13. Minor beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected. Rain showers expected early tonight then partly cloudy and windy overnight. Low temperature of 32 degrees. Friday, March 13, 2020. Mostly cloudy skies early then…
Spectrum Health hospitals restricting visitors. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health has taken additional action to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) by announcing new hospital family and visitor restrictions. Spectrum Health will be enforcing the following family and visitor restrictions at all of its hospitals: No children under the age of 12 will be allowed to visit Spectrum Health…
Health Department recommending coronavirus precautions. District Health Department #10 stated in a press release today that no cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed yet within the district’s jurisdiction, which includes Mason, Manistee, Lake, Oceana, Crawford, Kalkaska, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, and Wexford counties. As stated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday, two cases are now confirmed in Michigan – one each…
WSCC monitoring coronavirus concerns closely. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward, in a memo to college employees today, said college officials, along with local public school and health officials are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation. He said the college will continue to hold face-to-face classes at this time, but is ramping up its efforts to transition…
Corrections officer charged with CSC involving inmate. LUDINGTON — A former corrections deputy at the Mason County Jail has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) stemming from an “inappropriate relationship” he allegedly had with a woman who had been an inmate at the jail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Brad Jany, who has since been fired…
Fountain woman faces truancy charges. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for a 31-year-old Fountain woman on the charge of truancy. According to Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy, the woman’s child has accumulated 23 unexcused absences from Mason County Central Schools. Under Michigan law, truancy is defined as a child who has 10 or more…
Fountain man arrested for fifth DWLS charge. #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 — A 60-year-old Fountain man was arrested by the Mason County sheriff’s deputies for a subsequent-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) charge following a traffic stop Tuesday, March 10, shortly before 10…
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