Group discusses children’s museum water safety exhibit, outreach. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, Dec. 3, a group of local community advocates met at Sandcastles Children’s Museum to talk about the museum’s planned water safety exhibit. The proposed exhibit and community outreach program is in response to the seven water-related deaths that have occurred in Mason County this…
Man stabs wife’s hand during argument. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP (Oceana Co.) – A 63-year-old Colfax Township man was arrested for felonious assault after allegedly stabbing his 61-year-old wife in the hand with a large kitchen knife Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the 8700 block of East Ruth Drive near Ruby Creek, according to Oceana County…
Obituary: Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville. Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kurtis was born on April 25, 1969 in Pontiac, the son of Loren and Marilyn Malzahn. He graduated from McBain High School, class of 1987 and attended Lake Superior State University and…
Obituary: June Sharp, 95, Irons June Emmaline Sharp, 95, longtime resident of Irons, died peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. June was born on March 14, 1924 in Baldwin, the daughter of Earl and Elvira (Landon) Marmon and graduated from Dickson High School, Brethren with the class of 1943. On June 3, 1945…
Scottville man seriously injured in early morning crash. #MasonCounty RIVERTON TOWNSHIP – A 65-year-old Scottville man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving ran off the road and struck a tree Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 4:41 a.m. on Chauvez Road east of Morton Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Gary Langfeldt, who was the lone occupant of…
Scottville DDA to consider purchasing Optimist building. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Downtown Development Authority will consider purchasing the Scottville Optimist Building when it meets on Thursday, Dec. 12. The DDA has been working on a plan to acquire the building and then renovate it as a community hall. Recently, the DDA approved a lease with the Optimist Club, however the…
Ludington offices to close Friday during funeral LUDINGTON — City of Ludington offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow city employees to attend the funeral of Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Kurt Malzahn. The closure will be throughout all departments unless an emergency occurs. Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville, passed away…
Snow showers possible tonight, Wednesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with snow shower developing late. Low temperature of 31 degrees. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 Main cloudy with snow showers in the morning. A few flurries or snow showers possible in the evening. High 34; low 27 Precipitation: 40% day; 20% evening. Wind: WNW 13 mph day;…
PM Township man faces prison for home invasion. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old Ludington man faces serving 16 months in prison after pleading “no contest” Monday, Dec. 2, in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court to second-degree home invasion. Joshua Mark Bassett-Lynch, of 5813 Iris Rd., Pere Marquette Township, was initially charged with first-degree home invasion which…
Scottville commission to consider full time patrolling police chief position. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission will consider re-structuring its police department when it meets today in regular session. The city’s public safety committee has recommended that the police chief position again be a full-time position that includes patrolling. Since 2013, the city’s police chief has been a part-time administrative position,…
Manistee men arrested for disorderly conduct in Fountain. #MasonCountyCrime FOUNTAIN — Two Manistee men, ages 17 and 21, were arrested Friday evening, Nov. 29, for being disorderly. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, deputies were initially called to the 5100 block of William Street at 9:27 p.m. for a “civil standby”. Deputies were then called again to the area…
Obituary: Edward Iteen, 72, Ludington. Edward Scott Iteen, 72, of Ludington passed away at Mercy Health Campus in Muskegon, after surgical complications. Ed was born March 21, 1947, son of Warren and Harriet (Ames) Iteen. He grew up in Ludington, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing all sports. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1965. Ed was married…
Home Tips: 5 tips to selling commercial property. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. When homeowners get ready to sell their property, they often spruce it up to improve curb appeal to make the home more marketable. Improvements vary widely and may not be right for every property. But here are five that might help yield the highest…
Police busy with crashes, warrants over the holiday weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the Thanksgiving weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019: – 3:44 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, with injuries, US 10 east of Stiles Road, Amber Township. Both drivers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. – 10:16 a.m., (MCSO), breaking and entering, 3000…
WSCC music department offering several holiday concerts. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Throughout December, the West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in several holiday performances throughout the area. On Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., the swinging sounds of the Jazz Ensemble will fill the Center Stage Theater with an energy packed show featuring a wide variety of jazz styles.…
Obituary: Charles Williams, 87, Ludington Charles Wesley Williams, 87, of Ludington, passed away on November 30, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, who he was married to for 52 years and a sister, Lois Williams Stewart. He is survived by his five children: Paula (Mark) St. John, Patti (Charles)…
Obituary: Irene Leah Reimann, 99, of Muskegon Irene Leah Reimann, 99, of Muskegon, went to her eternal home on December 1, 2019. Irene was born on December 7, 1919 in Pinconning, the daughter of the late Otto and Ernestine Neumann. She attended and graduated from Pinconning High School. She married her childhood sweetheart, Fredrick Reimann, on July 11, 1943 at…
Service Notice: Kurtis Malzahn, 50, Scottville. Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. A funeral will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, December 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 2, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: June E. Sharp, 95, of Ludington and longtime resident of Irons, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
Cloudy skies expected the rest of the week, temps near freezing. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Expect cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 22 degrees. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 Cloudy skies High 35; low 29 Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: SW 10 mph day; WNW 9 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 86% evening. Sunrise: 8:01 a.m.; sunset:…
MCC presents “Arsenic & Old Lace” SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School will present “Arsenic & Old Lace”, written by Joseph Kesselring, on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at A.O. Carlson Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students, $6 for seniors, and $8 for adults. The play is…
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