Zonta, WSCC, library sponsor human trafficking awareness programs. LUDINGTON — Members of the Zonta Club of Ludington Area placed red sand in sidewalk cracks at James Street Plaza in downtown Ludington as the kick off for Human Trafficking Awareness events taking place in Mason County. #RedSandProject is a nationwide campaign where participants place red sand in sidewalk cracks to represent…
FloraCraft announces promotions. LUDINGTON — FloraCraft recently announced three promotions intended to meet the needs of the growing business. Steve Carlson, Mike Smith and Phil Gable are stepping into roles of increased responsibility and oversight. “It’s an exciting time at FloraCraft as we continue to innovate and expand our product offerings in a competitive marketplace,” said CEO Eric Erwin. “Expanding the…
Disorderly arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Sept. 16, 2019: 12:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 43-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for disorderly conduct, North Sherman Street and East Tinkham Avenue, City of Ludington. 2:05 p.m., (LPD), a 20-year-old homeless man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 600 block of North Washington Avenue,…
Lighthouse keepers plan major lighthouse repairs. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association’s board of directors has identified $2 million of projects that it would like to see accomplished. During the organization’s recent annual meeting, attended by 106 members and guests, board Vice President Al Cocconi and Executive Director Peter Manting discussed the board’s vision for the…
Mostly sunny and warm Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds will be light and variable. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Mostly sunny. High 79; low 61 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: SSE 9 mph day; SSE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 7:27…
Obituary: Clyde Abrahamson, 95, Ludington. Clyde W. Abrahamson passed away September 7, 2019 at Spectrum Health Ludington at the age of 95. He died of complications from Pneumonia. He led a wonderful life and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Clyde W. Abrahamson was born in Ludington on March 5, 1924. He had a twin brother who passed…
Fog likely overnight and into morning, upper 70s Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly cloudy tonight. Areas of patchy fog likely. Low temperature of 57 degrees. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 Areas of patchy fog early then mostly cloudy skies turning to partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 78; low 59. Precipitation: 10% Wind: SSE 5 mph day; SE 4…
Scottville senior center holding kinship caregivers dinner. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., will host a dinner honoring grandparents raising grandchildren and other kinship caregivers on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at 6 p.m. The event is in observation of Kinship Care Month. Guest speakers will include Mason County Probate/Family Court Judge Jeff Nellis, State Sen.…
Ludington council to seek comments on marijuana establishments tonight. LUDINGTON — City Council will hold a committee of the whole meeting tonight at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., to seek public input on whether the city should allow recreational marijuana establishments within the city limits. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Those with public comment…
MCP in search of school history stories. I am looking for stories and need help from our readers. I am researching the history of all the local public schools in Mason County and looking for people to interview. The scope of the project will span 1855 to the present. I have already compiled a significant list of the dozens of…
Suspect allegedly fights with deputies, kicks police cruiser. #MasonCountyCrime SUMMIT TOWNSHIP – A 47-year-old Mears man who was arrested on an outstanding Mason County probation violation warrant by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, Sept. 15, shortly before midnight now faces additional charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and malicious destruction of police property after allegedly fighting with police and damaging the…
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Warm temperatures for last week of summer. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly cloudy tonight with a slight chance of rain, 20%. Low temperature of 59 degrees. Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 Sun and a few passing clouds. High 76; low 56 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: N 6 mph day; ENE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 82% day; 97% evening.…
The Makers: Pig Patch Farm Quilts The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Sue Riffle owns and operates Pig Patch Farm…
Driver in Benson Road crash dies. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — James Russell Davidson, 50, died on Sept. 11, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle rollover crash on Sept. 2, 2019 in Sheridan Township. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the Kent County Medical Examiner’s Office notified the Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
WSCC to host Tech. Center open house Sept. 21. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a Technical Center open house to showcase the extensive renovation which occurred over the summer months. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The renovation encompassed 66,000 square feet of existing space and a…
Pleasant Ridge Road closed. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pleasant Ridge Road between West Riverview Drive and North Sherman Road has been closed by the Mason County Road Commission due to a culvert failure. Repairs will begin today, Sept. 13.
Obituary: Carl Rossi, 90, Ludington. Carl Edward Rossi of Ludington, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 11, 2019. Carl was born on January 16, 1929, in Middletown, Ohio, the son of Carlo and Lelia Rossi. Carl achieved the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 19 and served as an honor guard at the…
The Scoop: Gateway to Success Academy. #TheScoop. SCOTTVILLE –Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jamie Bandstra, superintendent/principal at Gateway to Success Academy (G2S) in Scottville. Presented by Safe Harbor Credit Union.
First responder softball game raises over $1,000 for cancer patient fund. LUDINGTON — The Mason County First Responders Charity Softball event held August 24, 2019 raised $1,052 for the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. According to Kaley Petersen, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital foundation and community services director, the funds will be used to support local patients of…
Rain likely this evening; thunderstorms possible in the morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Occasional rain expected this evening, up to half an inch possible with heavy rainfall likely. Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 Showers with a chance of thunder in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 70; low 55 Precipitation: 90% day; 10% evening. Wind: SSW 15…
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