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…
Male suspect apprehended after making threats. SCOTTVILLE — A 46-year-old male suspect has been apprehended after he apparently was making threats to harm himself and others. The incident began shortly before 8 a.m. on US 10/31 between Dennis and Stiles roads. The suspect ran from law enforcement. About an hour later, he was apprehended at the Wesco station in Scottville,…
Graham appointed to Scottville commission. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — Ryan Graham has been appointed by the city commission as a new first ward commissioner. Graham is replacing Sue Petipren, who resigned in November 2019, one year short of the end of her term. Graham, who grew up in Amber Township and is a graduate of Mason County Central High School, was…
Schools on ‘soft lockdown’. More info to come. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement is apparently monitoring an individual walking on US 10/31 near Scottville who has been described as “unstable.” As a precaution and following protocol, area schools were placed on “soft lockdown.” An adult male apparently ran from law enforcement on US 10/31 in an area between Dennis and…
LPD report. #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 Ludington Police Department Monday, Jan. 6, 2020: – 8:03 a.m., a 41-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested for expired license and no insurance, 300 block of South Washington Avenue, City of Ludington.…
CMH hires new medical director. LUDINGTON — Dr. Michael Hunt recently joined West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) as its medical director. As medical director, Dr. Hunt serves as the collaborative physician for psychiatric services, provides clinical oversight of behavioral health services, reviews critical incident reports and makes recommendations, works with executive leadership to ensure goals and objectives of the…
Snow possible tonight, Wednesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is under a lakeshore flood advisory until 11 a.m. Wednesday. Beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected. Snow showers are possible tonight with a low temperature of 18 degrees. Winds NW at 16 mph. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2020 Cloudy with snow showers mainly in the morning. High 22;…
Recent births, posted Jan. 7, 2020. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Abram Michael Coates, the son of Heather and Josiah Coates of Ludington, was born January 2, 2020. Hannah Rose Anderson, the daughter of Kendra and Jason Anderson of Scottville, was born January 6, 2020. Alivia Kae Weaver, the daughter of…
Domestic assault, shoplifting arrests top police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 3, 2020: – 1 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 28-year-old Free Soil man was cited for open intoxicants, US 10…
Police looking for hit-and-run suspect. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies are looking for an older black 1980s to 1990 year pickup truck with wooden slats on both bed sides of the truck that was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash Saturday, Jan. 4, shortly before 11 a.m. at US 10 and Nelson Road, according to Mason…
Grant workshop scheduled. LUDINGTON — Nonprofit charitable organizations serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County. To learn more about the application process, the foundation is hosting a free Grant Seekers Workshop, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. (note that time was initially reported as 10 a.m.) at the Lakeshore…
WSCC walk-in advising, registration begin Jan. 14. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Walk- in advising and registration for West Shore Community College’s winter semester classes that begin on Monday, Jan. 14, is open to both returning and new students. The advising sessions are available from January 7 – 11, in the Student Services office in the Schoenherr Campus Center from 8 a.m.…
Obituary: Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born January 3, 1941 in Ludington to Eigil and Doris (Nelson) Knudsen. Richard graduated from Mason County Central High School. Richard was a master carpenter working for West Shore Builders and Major Produce until his retirement.…
Obituary: Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington passed away on Friday Dec. 20, 2019. Robert was born Oct. 1, 1925 to Clay Sr. and Ada (Smith) Olmstead. He graduated from Ludington High School in June 1944, and immediately enlisted in the US Army to serve in World War II. He was sent to Germany,…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 6, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Richard “Dick” Wendell Morphy, 82, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 3, 2020. Marilyn Kay (Baker) Simms, 79, of Ludington and Fort Myers, Florida, died on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Robert Vest, 95, of Ludington died on Monday, January 6, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted…
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