Water plant supervisor remains in serious condition following fall. Kurt Malzahn, the City of Ludington water plant supervisor, remains in serious condition this evening after a fall into a valve pit this morning at the “Eagle” water tank at the corner of US 10/31 and Brye Road in Amber Township. City Manager Mitch Foster said Malzahn was found at the bottom…
Area school Thanksgiving week schedule. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28. Several county schools have adjusted schedules next week. There will be no school Thursday, Nov. 28 or Friday, Nov. 29. Classes will resume Monday, Dec. 2. Mason County Central Schools will hold full day classes on Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26. Classes will dismiss early on Wednesday, Nov.…
Ludington city employee injured after falling into pit. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A City of Ludington employee was injured this morning following an accident at the city’s municipal water tank at the corner of US 10/31 and Brye Road. Editor‘s note: this story originally stated the employee worked for the department of public works. City Manager Mitch Foster states that the…
Huizenga cosponsors bill defending farmers from illegal foreign practices. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this week Congressman Bill Huizenga (R, Holland) announced he is cosponsoring the Defending Domestic Produce Production Act, bipartisan legislation designed to defend family farms from illegal trade practices used by foreign nations to undercut American farmers and growers. Currently, laws addressing anti-dumping and countervailing duties measure injury based on…
Court News: Strangulation charge tops recent arraignments. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Justin Michael Hamilton, 31, of 4705 E. Fisher Rd., Sherman Township, was arrested Nov. 17 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of assault by strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while…
Suspect rolls window up on deputy’s arm during traffic stop. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 34-year-old Scottville man refused to provide any identification to a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop at the intersection of Reinberg and Broadway avenues Thursday, Nov. 21, shortly before 8:30 a.m. and “rolled the deputy’s arm up in his window while he was attempting…
Obituary: Stuart G. MacDougall, 73, of Carr Settlement Stuart G. MacDougall, 73, of Carr Settlement died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Stuart was born on December 6, 1945 in Ludington, the son of Gordon and Anna (Zwiegle) MacDougall, graduated from Baldwin High School with the class of 1964, and served his country with…
Local students honored as DAR Good Citizens. Three local high school students were recently honored as Daughters of the American Revolution’s Good Citizens during a reception honoring students chosen by their high schools. Local students receiving the honor include: Jennie Ainsley Golaszewski, Mason County Central; Josh Manier, Mason County Eastern; and Grace Taranko, Ludington. Shelby High School senior David Barranco-Calixto…
Ludington man arrested for 11th DWLS. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) — with 10 priors — and three outstanding criminal bench warrants issued in Saint Joseph and Kent counties Tuesday, Nov. 18, shortly before 1 p.m. at the intersection of Scottville and Conrad roads, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Obituary: Bruce Finch, 76, Free Soil. Bruce J. Finch, 76, of Free Soil, passed away on November 18, 2019 surrounded by his family. Bruce was born in Rockford, Mich. to Jim and Myrtle Finch on April 18, 1943. In his youth, Bruce ran around town raising hell with his best friend Norman Miller and sparking the playfully torturous chronicles of…
Vehicle rear-ends car slowing down for deer. #MasonCounty SUMMIT TOWNSHIP – A 34-year-old Muskegon woman was injured after the vehicle she was operating rear-ended a 2018 Chevy Equinox that had slowed down for a deer in the roadway Tuesday, Nov. 19, shortly after 8 a.m. on northbound US 31 north of Oceana Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Obituary: Tommy J. Teague, 84, of Ludington Tommy J. Teague, 84, of Ludington passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born October 28, 1935 in Winston Salem N.C. to Samuel and Ruth (Brewer) Teague. Tommy graduated from Winston Salem High School. Tommy moved to Ludington from Big Pine Key, Florida after Dwight Scott (Scotty) insisted he come work for…
Giving Tree Program helps LASD students. LUDINGTON — The holidays will be a little bit brighter for Ludington area families this year thanks to the Ludington Area School District’s Giving Tree Program. The program’s 2019 goal is to expand and help 120 area families celebrate the 2019 holidays. The Giving Tree program was created in 2017, through the efforts of…
Hospital to hold surgery robot open house. LUDINGTON — An open house to showcase the new da Vinci Si surgery robot will be held today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital main entrance lobby. Guests are invited to enjoy refreshments while trying their hand at robotic simulations. Surgery staff will be available to discuss the…
Crashes top police activity. #MasonCounty The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Nov. 18, 2019: Noon, (Michigan State Police), a 73-year-old Baldwin man was cited for operating without insurance following a two-vehicle crash, US 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township. No injuries occurred in the crash. 5:59 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road…
Obituary: John Milton Gillies, 84, of Ludington John Milton Gillies, 84, of Ludington passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born September 30, 1935 in West Branch to John and Ruth (Gingell) Gillies Sr. John graduated from West Branch High School in 1953. He went on to attend Bay City Junior College where he received his associates degree. John…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 19, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Bruce Finch, 76 , of Free Soil died on Monday, November 18, 2019. A funeral will be held Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Fin and Feather Club. Family will greet friends starting at 11 a.m. A full obituary will appear…
Patchy fog possible tonight; temps in 40s Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy tonight with some clearing expected late. Areas of patchy fog possible. Low temperature of 29 degrees. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Cloudy. Occasional rain after midnight. High 42; low 34 Precipitation: 20% day; 100% evening. Wind: SSW 3 mph day; SE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 86% day;…
Shop with a Cop/Hero Pie Auction. #TheScoop LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Officer Chad Skiba of the Ludington Police Department about the 2019 Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero Pie Auction, which takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 27 beginning at 8 a.m. The event raises about half the funds needed for the program…
Scottville Community Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors is Sunday. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Community Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors will be held Sunday, November 24, at the Optimist Center, with a new sponsor but the same community spirit. The traditional full turkey dinner will be served at noon; doors open at 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored this year by the…
Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens applications being accepted. SCOTTVILLE — Applications are now available for FiveCAP’s Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program to help families provide gifts to their children for the holiday season. “It’s a difficult time of year for many of our neighbors,” said Mary L. Trucks, executive director. “A lot of families are struggling financially for basic…
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