VanderWall accuses governor of playing politics with local grant funds. LANSING — Sen. Curt VanderWall on Thursday criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for the timing and apparent partisan politics of a decision to withhold funding for a restoration project in Manistee. Last week the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) met and approved millions of dollars in funding for several projects across the state, including…
MCC 2019 homecoming court. SCOTTVILLE — Next week Mason County Central High School will hold its homecoming spirit week. The week will kick off with a homecoming assembly on Monday, Sept. 30 . Dress up days will include Pajama Day, Monday; Decade Day, Tuesday; Tourist Day, Wednesday; Farmer Day, Thursday; Our House (blue and gold) Day, Friday. The annual tractor…
MCC achieves MI Heart Safety School designation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools recently has earned the MI Heart Safe Schools designation for its efforts to train staff district-wide on responding to sudden cardiac death. Officials from MI Heart Safe Schools will present an award to the school during halftime of the Oct. 18 football game…
Rain possible later Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly clear skies this evening followed by cloudy skies overnight. Low temperature of 50 degrees. Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 Cloudy with rain developing later in the day. Thunder possible. High 64; low 50 Precipitation: 90% Wind: S 18 mph day; NNW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 74% day; 98% evening. Sunrise: 7:38…
Third-offense DWLS arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 38-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for third-offense driving while license suspended following a traffic stop Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. on US 10 near Gordon Road, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. The following is other recent police activity in…
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed, as of 7:44 a.m. Thursday, due to wave action on Lake Michigan.
Folk duo to perform free concert at Ludington library. LUDINGTON — The public is invited to the Mason County District Library Ludington Branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave., on Friday, September 27 at 7 p.m. to celebrate folk music with Whispering Tree. Called “one of the most talented duos to take stage in NYC” by Deli Magazine, The Whispering Tree includes…
Mason County Promise design winners. Four local students recently won the Mason County Promise Design Contest. In the K-2 division, Peyton Flood created the winning bookmark design. In the third through fifth grade division, Carley Sova designed the winning bookmark. Reese Willis is the winner of the middle school division. And Hanna Ashley is the winner in the high school division. …
History: Public education in Mason County, epilogue. MC History Spotlight is a regular column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory I have begun the ambitious effort of researching and writing about the history of the public schools in Mason…
WSCC Humankind series focuses on Cuba. LUDINGTON – West Shore Community College continues its Humankind Series focusing on Cuba with a presentation by Cuban-American Silvia Pedraza on Tuesday, Oct.1, at 7 p.m., at the Mason County District Library Ludington Branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave. Pedraza will trace the changes in the relationship between church and state during the 60 years…
Expect sunny skies Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A beach hazard statement, remains in effect until 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Partly cloudy skies are expected tonight with a low temperature of 51 degrees. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. Sunny skies High 63; low 51 Precipitation: 0% day; 30% evening. Wind: WNW 13 mph day; SSW 6 mph evening. Humidity:…
Driver in power pole crash arraigned. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Raymond Joseph Utz-Harrington, 30, of 1559 N. Benson Road, Branch Township (also listed as 5877 N. Beaune Road, Hamlin Township), was arraigned Tuesday, Sept. 24, in 79th District Court, on the felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon, and misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated…
Cabin break-in tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering of a cabin that was reported Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 11:37 a.m. in the 1600 block of White Road, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. One of the cabin windows was broken, Wilson said. The following is other police…
WSCC to host college night. Representatives from over 40 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming together to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual “College Night” in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, is designed for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested in…
Recent births, reported Sept. 25, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Graysin Luke Freshour, the son of Michelle Romero and Kyle Freshour of Fountain, was born September 17, 2019. Lily Kay Gillies, the daughter of Meghan and John Gillies IV of Ludington, was born September 23, 2019. Everett Michael Cota, the son of Madison and Michael Cota…
Celebration of life for Diane Boulais. The family of Diane Boulais invites all to join us for a Celebration of Diane’s Life Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m. at People’s Church of Ludington, 115 W. Loomis St. We will be feasting in her memory and enjoying music, pictures, and Diane stories, and, of course, since this is Diane’s party, there…
Chamber announces Leadership Mason County class. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A full class of area professionals has been selected to take part in Leadership Mason County, a new program designed to improve leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of the community. The participants chosen by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are: MIke Wegenar,…
The Scoop: West Shore Wolves free youth hockey event. Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jay Austin, president of the West Shore Wolves Youth Hockey Association about the upcoming Try Hockey for Free event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena. The Scoop is sponsored by Safe…
Real estate broker sentenced to year in jail for attempted CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old real estate broker was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 24, for convictions of attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and attempted third-degree CSC. Remington John-Paul Greiner, of 773 N. Stiles Rd., Amber Townhip,…
Scottville man sent to jail for fourth-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Scottville man was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 24, in 51st Circuit Court to serve 45 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Travis J. Shirey, of 6515 S. Scottville Rd., will have to…
Jebavy Drive to close Oct. 7 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Jebavy Drive between US 10 and Johnson Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 to allow for the installation of water and sanitary sewer lines into the new commercial development on Jebavy Drive just North of U.S. 10. The road is expected to be closed for…
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