Use this time to slow down, reconnect with family. By Chris Etchison, Scottville Elementary Principal, MCC Schools. There’s no doubt the COVID 19 pandemic has turned not only our nation, but the world upside down. As we wake up today, everything has been cancelled or closed, including schools and many businesses. As a nation, we’re being asked to stay home…
Teacher Tuesday: MCC’s Jodi Mortensen, it takes a community. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators…
Scottville Area Senior Center suspends in-home services. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center has temporarily suspended in-home services. “While none of our aides have given any indication of illness, we understand that many people are concerned about having visitors,” said director Bill Kerans. “To protect the health of our clients and staff we have decided it’s necessary to suspend…
WSCC closes campus, with exceptions. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College officials have closed all of the college’s buildings to the public, through March 30, with the exception of students who have an appointment or are completing an approved lab section. WSCC is reopening the campus on Wednesday, March 18 to students, by appointment only, who need to access…
Obituary: James A. Carey, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil. James A. Carey, age 75, of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on March 12, 2020. James A. was born on July 14, 1944 in Reed City, the son of Max and Ruth Carey. He married Joan K. Hulet on September 19, 1964 at St. Simon Catholic Church…
Obituary: Danny Warner, 80, Ludington. Danny LaVerne Warner, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his home in Ludington. Danny was born on Mary 23, 1939 to the late Hugh and Julia (Keson) Warner. He married Patricia Ann Sniegowski on July 3, 1961 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Ludington. Danny was a truck driver for Midwest Direct…
Municipal offices closing, reducing access. Municipal offices in Mason County are either closing or reducing access to the public. Both the City of Ludington and the City of Scottville have announced that their city buildings are now closed to the public until further notice. Anyone needing city services in either city, or who had a previously scheduled appointment, should contact…
Thompson will step down as Scottville attorney. SCOTTVILLE — Tracy Thompson announced during the city commission meeting Monday, March 16, that he will not submit a proposal for city attorney services. Thompson’s firm, Thompson, Thompson & Glanville, has served as the city’s legal representative for 23 years. During Monday’s meeting, City Manager Courtney Magaluk, under the guidance of the city’s…
School districts providing meals for kids during shut-down. Schedule posted. Mason County’s three public school districts are distributing free breakfast and lunch to children ages 18-years and younger (26-years and younger for special needs students) during the mandatory closing period. The meals are free and open to children from any school district. The efforts are collaboration between the school districts’…
Hospitals banning visitors. Spectrum Health, along with Mercy Health, and Metro Health – University of Michigan Health have announced that beginning today, Monday, March 16, with a few exceptions, visitors will not be allowed at any locations, including hospitals, outpatient locations and long-term care facilities. For special circumstances, one approved visitor will be allowed in situations involving patients undergoing surgery…
Governor shutting down bars, restaurants. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will order all bars and restaurants in Michigan to shut down dine-in services as a response to the COVID-19 coronavirus threat. The governor is expected to announce later today that the temporary shut down will go into effect at 3 p.m. today. The executive order given by the governor today…
Spectrum Health cancelling non-urgent/emergency procedures. Spectrum Health has announced effective Tuesday, March 17, that all appointments, surgeries and procedures that are not urgent or emergency-related will be cancelled for the next two weeks. “We believe this is the right step to protect our patients, team members and communities,” said Darryl Elmouchi, chief medical officer, Spectrum Health System and president, Spectrum Health…
Closings and cancellations, posted March 16, 2020. Mason County Press has received the following cancellations or closings in response the coronavirus threat. This list may be updated. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, please email it to editor@mediagroup31.com. Any closings or cancellations placed in our social media comment sections will be removed. The West Michigan Community Mental…
Mason County courts closed to public. LUDINGTON — Mason County courts will be closed to the public, except for essential services, until Monday, April 6. All non-essential matters will be adjourned. Measures will be taken, when possible, to use video or telephonic communications for essential hearings. Please contact the court in which your hearing is being held if you have…
College Recreation Center, ice arena closed until March 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College officials have extended the closure of the Recreation Center and West Shore Community Ice Arena until March 30. The college’s bookstore and café are also closed. Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-9, which was signed this morning, requires places of public accommodation to be closed including…
Meals on Wheels continuing normal delivery schedule to seniors. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools, which operates Meals on Wheels, has announced the program will continue as normal. In addition, seniors who normally congregate at the Scottville Area Senior Center, also operated by the school district, will be added temporarily to the home delivery routes. Senior center staff is contacting…
Consumers Energy suspending shutoffs. JACKSON — In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus threat, Consumers Energy announced today that it is suspending shutoffs for non-pay for low-income and senior customers beginning March 16, 2020 through April 5, 2020. The timeframes could be adjusted depending on the spread and severity of the virus. Senior citizens and qualified low-income customers already enrolled in the…
Hudsonville man arrested for ‘super drunk’ driving. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Hudsonville man was arrested at 12:16 a.m. Sunday, March 15 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol…
Home Tips: Essentials for an in-home movie theater. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. While winter weather can make going outside seem less than inviting, you can entertain your family indoors with your favorite movies and shows in a home theater. With a little help, your theater setup might make the cold a little more bearable. Here are…
Safe Harbor Credit Union closing lobby temporarily. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is closing its lobby temporarily effective Tuesday, March 17. Drive-through services will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Member services can also be contacted by telephone Monday through…
Obituary: Darrell “Toby” Zwick, 81, of Ludington Darrell “Toby” Zwick, 81, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2020 at home surrounded by the love and support of his family. He was born January 19, 1939 in Midland to Raymond and Mable (Clerc) Zwick. Toby graduated from Midland High School in 1957. After high school, Toby enlisted in…
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