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FiveCAP offering assistance for septic, water, plumbing SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP is offering septic and well repair and replacement, and plumbing assistance for eligible households. The program provides a variety of water repairs, including interior and exterior plumbing work, in addition to well and septic repairs for rural households; so homes can have access to hot and cold water, and at…
West Shore Bank begins 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has begun its 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign that will raise funds to donate Christmas meals to local families in Mason, Manistee, Oceana and Benzie counties. Each year West Shore Bank partners with area grocery stores and food pantries. Last year, the fundraiser provided…
High of 60 degrees expected Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, clear skies with a low temperature of 48 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph; 10% chance of precipitation. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 Mainly sunny during the day. Partly cloudy…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 3, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Nicolaas Knynenburg, 84, of Custer, died on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Dolly Ann Kivela, 91, of Scottville, died…
Weekend police news. 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 over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 30, 2020: – 5:53 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a warrant is being requested for violation of bond and personal protection order violation, 3400 block…
LHS student participates in World Food Prize competition. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON – When COVID-19 forced area schools into distance learning, current Ludington High School junior Alana Calhoun, then a sophomore, didn’t let that stop her from pursuing a project she had…
Sunny skies continue Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The area is currently under a lakeshore flood warning until Monday at 1 a.m. Expect showers early tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday, Nov.…
The Scoop: LAC 2020 Visions The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Joy Reisterer and Andrea Beaushaw about the 2020 Ludington Area Catholic School 2020 Visions. Typically the event is held in the spring but this year was cancelled due to…
Temps rising with sunny skies Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The area is currently under a lakeshore flood warning until Monday at 1 a.m. Expect showers early tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph.…
Ludington schools to close Monday after 2 students test positive for COVID-19. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will be closed Monday, Nov. 2, after two students tested positive for COVID-19. The following letter to families from Superintendent Jason Kennedy was posted online Friday afternoon, Oct. 30: “Dear Parents, Guardians, and Families: All schools will be closed on Monday, November…
Around the County: 60 seconds of Swan Creek in the fall. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Swan Creek begins with various tributaries in Eden Township near Darr Road and Ordway Road. Eventually it meets up with the Pere Marquette Township north of the intersection of Chauvez…
Retiring Africa missionaries to preach last sermon Sunday. LUDINGTON — After 37 years in the African mission field, Jim and Becky Petersen are retiring. The couple will be in Ludington on Sunday, Nov. 1 to preach their last sermon, in the place where their mission career began, Prayer and Praise Assembly of God, 509 N. Staffon St. Jim served as…
Hospital restricts visitors amongst COVID increases. LUDINGTON — As a result of significantly increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites. Effective Thursday, Oct. 29, adult patients are allowed one adult family member or guest per patient.…
WSCC corrections academy graduation is today. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College’s corrections academy will hold its 11th academy class graduation today, Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. at the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, 6050 N. U.S. 31. A group of area corrections officers have completed the Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification…
Vanderwall calls on governor to rescind new orders. LANSING — After the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on Thursday revised and extended its epidemic order to require masks in schools, to require bars and restaurants to keep customer names and contact information, to further limit outdoor gatherings, and to move the Northern Michigan region back to Phase…
Lawnmower larceny tops 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020: – 1:08 a.m., larceny of lawn mowers, 1700 block of North Benson Road, Branch Township. The complainant reported the theft of…
Scottville senior center to re-open Monday. SCOTTVILLE — After being closed since March, the Scottville Area Senior Center will reopen for visitors Monday, November 2 at 9 a.m. Initially the center will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Reservations are requested for lunch and activities, as there are capacity limits. For information and reservations, call the center at 231-757-4705. Activities will…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 30, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Jim Christensen, 83, of Fountain, died on Friday, October 30, 2020 at his home on Round Lake. Funeral services will be held at Our Savior Lutheran…
COVID-19 outbreak at Oakview Medical Care Facility. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. UPDATE: This article was updated Friday, Oct. 30, after receiving additional details from Oakview Administrator Jannice Lamm. A call to the medical care facility Wednesday, Oct. 28, requesting more details about the outbreak was not immediately returned. LUDINGTON — Oakview Medical Care Facility is currently in “breakout status” with 12…
Police news. #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: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020: – 6:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Freeman Road, Free Soil Township. – 8:38 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
Obituary: Charles ‘Butch’ Koeller, 71, of Branch. Charles “Butch” Jacob Koeller, 71, of Branch passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, October 26, 2020. He was born July 9, 1949 in Greenville, Ohio to Junior and Betty Lou (Cissner) Koeller. On December 17, 1996, Butch married Corina Walter at their home in Scottville. Butch…
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