Mason County Road Commission accepting logging bids. The Mason County Road Commission is accepting bids to log trees at three of its pits. For information please call Jeff Loeser or Mary Samuels at the road commission, 231-757-2882. The bids are due by 10 a.m. Feb. 10, 2020.
Obituary: Carl Alan Griffis, 67, of Ludington Carl Alan Griffis, 67, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. Carl was born on April 5, 1952 in Pentwater, the son of Glen and Mary (Brennen) Griffis. He worked for Straits Steel and Wire, and retired from FloraCraft in 2017. Carl was a very quiet man who focused his attention…
Cloudy skies Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 27 degrees. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 Mostly cloudy skies. High 30; low 21 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: N 10 mph day; NNE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 71% evening. Sunrise: 7:59 a.m.; sunset: 5:59 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 Mix of clouds…
WSCC scholarship application deadline is March 15. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office is accepting scholarship applications from current students or those who plan to attend during the 2020-21 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 15. The College, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly…
Fire damages Custer Township house. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a house at 909 E. US 10 between Darr and Tuttle roads Sunday evening. Emergency units were first called to the scene at 9:37 p.m. for a report of a fire inside a bedroom. When the first truck arrived fire had broken through the roof. The occupants were…
There’s no fish here! 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. By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. Fishing, one of the many outdoor activities that span and can…
The Land: Making applesauce at Peterson Farms, Inc. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Applesauce is one of the go-to foods for us parents. It is also one of the many products produced right here in west Michigan by Peterson Farms,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 1, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Carl Alan Griffis, 67, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 31, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Wayne State program provides local training for school psychologist students. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Staff Writer. AMBER TOWNSHIP — With the shortage of school psychologists in the State of Michigan making it harder to meet the educational and emotional needs of students, the West Shore Educational…
The Scoop: Catholic Schools week at LAC. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks with Ludington Area Catholic School teacher Liz Allard and Principal Collin Thompson about Catholic Schools Week. The Scoop is presented by Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and Safe Harbor Credit Union.
ESD bus, semi involved in Lake County crash, no injuries. WEBBER TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — No students were injured after a West Shore Educational Service district bus was involved in a crash with a semi-truck this morning on US 10 near Peacock Trail, according to a memorandum from ESD Superintendent Jason Jeffrey, submitted to MCP from Katrina Morris, ESD transportation…
RN Kimberly Septrion receives DAISY Award at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. LUDINGTON — Kim Septrion, a radiology department registered nurse at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The announcement was made at a ceremony in her honor at which the former patient who nominated her, Holly Peeraer, of…
Obituary: Daniel Stevenson, 52, Ludington. The world lost a warm, bright, and loving spirit when Daniel Eric Stevenson, of Ludington, passed away in his sleep on January 24, 2020 in Exton, Pennsylvania, where he was traveling on business. He was 52 years old. Dan was born on September 22, 1967 in Detroit to Gene and Patricia (Willemin) Stevenson. The family…
Felonious assault tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rudy Lee Walkley, 30, of 5277 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township, was arrested Jan. 20 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 29…
Obituary: Elizabeth Jeanne Lucas, 89, Ludington. Elizabeth Jeanne Lucas, 89, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Medilodge of Ludington. She was born March 14, 1930, in Ludington, the daughter of Wilfred and Mary (Meyer) Fortier. Jeanne worked as a bookkeeper for many years at the Old Hamlin and Kuntry Kubbard restaurants. She was a devoted member of…
FiveCAP scheduling appointments for free tax preparation & e-filing SCOTTVILLE — Five CAP, Inc. is again offering free tax preparation to low income residents of Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. “We want to remind people that they should still file a tax return, even if they don’t have to,” said FiveCAP Executive Director Mary Trucks. “Many people who aren’t…
Pentwater schools closed Friday due to illness. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 31, due to illness. Athletic events scheduled for Thursday evening, Jan. 30, have also been canceled. This story is copyrighted © 2020, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this story or images…
Full Court Press: Ludington Recreation. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Marla Zatarga talks with Brent Gillett, director of the Ludington Recreation program. In July 2019, Ludington Area Schools took over operations of the recreation program from the City of Ludington. Gillett talks about the various programs offered. Full Court Press is presented by House of Flavors, Inc.…
LASD, Kennedy honored for supporting National Guard, reserve employees. The United States Department of Defense and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve have recognized Superintendent Jason Kennedy and the Ludington Area School District with the Patriot Award. The award recognizes supervisors nominated by a National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces reservist employee for support provided directly to the…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 30, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Justin Michael Hamilton, 31, of 4705 E. Fisher Rd., Sherman Township, pleaded no contest Jan. 22 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 67…
Student art exhibit inspired by Cuba. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting an exhibition of student works at the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery titled “Inspired by Cuba: Student Works.” Students participating in the exhibition are students from the college, ASM Tech Early College High School, Mason County Central High School, and Pentwater High School. The student works…
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