Fund drive provides personalized care, comfort for cancer patients LUDINGTON — Local acts of charity and goodwill help provide personalized care and promote greater comfort for cancer patients in the Ludington area. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s auxiliary group TWIG, “Together We Inspire Generosity,” raised $6,500 during their second annual TWIG Bazaar, where handmade items helped raise money to support special…
MCC bus involved in minor crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A Mason County Central Schools bus, No. 29, was involved in a minor crash on South Gordon Road between US 10/31 and First Street Thursday afternoon. At the time of the crash, there were 32 students on board, non were injured nor was the driver. Superintendent Jeff Mount said a car…
Home invasion tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nathan Edward Schmidt, 24, of 112 S. Amber Rd., Amber Township, was arrested Jan. 1 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 9, 2020. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jeremiah Philip Meyers, 38, of 9584 N. Tuttle Rd., Free Soil Township, pleaded guilty Jan. 7 to reckless driving and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 90 days discretionary jail for…
California man injured in icy US 31 crash. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A California man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon Thursday, Jan. 9, at about 3 p.m. following a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 north of Hammett Road near Pentwater, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…
Lighthouse association, historical society present writers series. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association, along with the Mason County Historical Society, will again sponsor the Winter Writers Series. The series begins on Thursday evening January 16 at 7 p.m. and will be held at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Road. The first speaker in…
Happy New Year from Miss Ludington Area 2020 By Madelyn Shamel Happy New Year! It is your Miss Ludington Area here, Madelyn Shamel. I am so excited to start this new year of service in our community. I thought now would be a good time to give you all a little closer inside to who I am, what I’ve been…
Obituary: Peggy White, 68, Ludington. RN Peggy White, 68, of Ludington, transitioned into heaven and met Jesus face-to-face and met up with her other family members on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Peggy was born in Detroit, the daughter of Gernard and Edna (Mitchell) Foster. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1969 and earned her RN license at Providence School…
Crashes 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 police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020: – 10:28 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, M 116 west of Piney Ridge, Hamlin Township. – 10:29 a.m., (MCSO), alarm…
Freezing rain causes slippery roads Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Freezing rain has caused slippery roads. Temperatures are expected to rise into the evening with a low of 38 degrees. Chance of rain, 60% with wind gusts over 40 mph. A winter storm watch has been issued from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 until 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Heavy…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 9, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Rev. Robert Edward Beyer, 77, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Peggy White, 68, of Ludington, died on January 8, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Sharron Ann Fugere Alviar, 73,…
Full Court Press: LAS and MCC athletic directors. Today MCP debuts its new sports webcast, Full Court Press. Host Marla Zatarga speaks with athletic directors Randy Fountain of Ludington Area Schools and Tim Genson of Mason County Central. Full Court Press will be posted weekly on Thursdays and will feature local sports and recreation topics. FCP is a presentation of…
LACA to host ‘An Intimate Evening w/ Fremont John’ Jan. 9 LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will present “An Intimate Evening With Fremont John” on Thursday, Jan. 9 as part of its monthly concert series. Ludington resident Fremont John plays songs to inspire, lift-up and encourage. He writes songs of change, love, heartache and heartbreak, songs of deep…
Idelwild stand off ends with man in custody. #LakeCountyNews. IDLEWILD (Lake County) — A 50-year-old man is in custody following a several hour stand off Tuesday. The incident started about 1 p.m. when two deputies from Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office, two deputies from Lake County Sheriff’s Office and two troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post were shot at as…
March for Life is Jan. 19. LUDINGTON — The annual Ecumenical Memorial Service and Silent March for Life will take place on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Community Church, 109 N. Harrison St. The event coincides with the 47th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolten, which took place on…
Warrant arrests 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: Monday, Jan. 6, 2020: – 5:36 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 10 and Stiles Road, Amber Township. – 6:26 p.m., (MCSO),…
Obituary: Dean Arthur Malstrom, 78, of Ludington Dean Arthur Malstrom, 78, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was born August 9, 1941 in Ludington to Arnold and Margaret (Gensen) Malstrom. Dean graduated from Ludington High School in 1959 and enlisted in the US Coast Guard. After his honorable discharge, Dean went to work in the tool and…
Temps in the ’40s Thursday with some snow too. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Just so you’re not confused that it’s still winter, temperatures will be in the ’40s Thursday, but there is also a chance of snow. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2020. Rain and snow showers mixed in the afternoon, turning to rain in the evening. High 43; low 37…
Obituary: Scott Burwell, 51, Ludington, formerly of Scottville. Scott Allen Burwell (Scotti Bond) passed from this world on Monday, January 6, 2020. He was surrounded by his family and many angels as they helped him run excitedly into God’s open loving arms. Scotti was born May 22, 1968 in Big Rapids on a beautiful spring morning to Vic and Barb…
Power outage source located, repairs underway. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Consumers Energy personnel have located the source of the power outage that has caused a large portion of the eastern side of the county to be without power. The outage was caused by equipment that failed on a power pole in the 800 block of West US 10/31 between the Scottville…
Currently most of the east side of Mason County is without power, including Scottville, Custer, Fountain, Free Soil and Walhalla. The outage’s western boundaries appear to be in the area of Dennis Road. The source of the outage has not yet been identified but Scottville Fire Department has been called to reports of arching wires on US 10/31 west of…
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