Fountain Road closure. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fountain Road between Griffin and Larson roads will be closed to all through traffic beginning Monday, June 10. At that time, repairs of a culvert will take place. The roadway is anticipated to be opened by early afternoon that day.
100 students to get free plane rides for good attendance. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — About 100 local students will be getting free airplane rides this Saturday as a reward to having good attendance at school. The event is being organized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Pathways to Potential with rides being provided by Mason County Pilots…
Obituary: Robert Tracy, 72, of Custer. Robert G. Tracy, 72, of Chelsea and Custer passed away suddenly at his home on June 3, 2019. He was born March 17, 1947 in Manistee to Robert Burton and Mary Margaret (Despres) Tracy. He grew up on the rivers of Mason County with his siblings and friends. He graduated from Mason County Central…
Accelerated meetings center on building Michigan’s infrastructure By state Rep. Jack O’Malley LANSING — For six weeks, the House Transportation Committee set out on a mission to thoroughly examine how roads are built so we can deliver a better value for Michigan taxpayers. We doubled our meetings per week to ask the tough questions that residents need answered to help…
Library to host Teddy Bear Picnic. SCOTTVILLE — Children of all ages are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic on Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Mason County District Library in Scottville. Guests should bring their teddy bear or favorite toy to the picnic where they will hear stories and enjoy a special picnic on the library’s front lawn. Children below…
Water Safety Day is Saturday, June 8. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department’s annual Water Safety Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a free hot dog lunch and giveaways courtesy of Ludington Walmart and West Shore Bank. Numerous Police, Fire, EMS personnel and emergency vehicles will be at the…
Recent deaths, posted June 6, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Laura Ellen Walker, 95, of Ludington, died on June 4, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10:00 am. A full obituary will run in a later…
History: Finding James Law, Civil War veteran, Sheridan Twp. farmer. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory I have a confession. I really enjoy walking around cemeteries. I find myself stopping at random…
#OceanaCountyCASA HART – Four Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Oceana volunteers were sworn in Wednesday, June 5, by Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix. Volunteers are Colleen Riley, Arlyse Hambright, and Mason County residents Sharon Edgar and Kathy Shafer. After going through 30 hours of pre-service training and observing family court hearings, they were able to take the…
LUDINGTON — The western end of the North Breakwater has been closed by Ludington Police Department due to water washing over the wall. Chief Mark Barnett said the lighthouse’s conditions will be re-evaluated Thursday morning.
Hamlin Township man sent to prison for assaulting wife. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced to 15 months to 25 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 4, for felony convictions of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-offense aggravated domestic violence and fourth-offense habitual…
Baldwin woman sentenced to jail for ‘under ringing‘ at Walmart. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Baldwin woman was sentenced to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, June 4, in 51st Circuit Court for “under ringing” merchandise in the self check-out lane at Walmart last March. Leronda Marie Garcia-Manley, of 6852…
Key witness in drug death case sentenced for heroin possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 45-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 4, to serve six months up front of one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of heroin possession less than 25 grams. Jeremy Jason Bonneau, of 610 N. James St., will…
Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks to Mitch Foster, Ludington’s new city manager. The Scoop is presented by Safe Harbor Credit Union.
Thunderstorms possible this morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Thunderstorms in the morning will give way to cloudy skies later. High 57; low 51. Precipitation: 80% day; 10% evening. Wind: WSW 9 mph day; N 9 mph evening. Humidity: 90% day; 94% evening. Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.; sunset: 9:24 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 Mostly sunny skies.…
Taranko hired as ESD assistant superintendent. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — During its regular meeting Monday, the West Shore Educational Service District (ESD) hired Amy Taranko as assistant superintendent of instruction. Taranko, a resident of Pere Marquette Township, is currently the principal of Hart Public School’s Spitler Elementary School. In her 26th year of education, Taranko earned a…
Love Ludington weekend is coming up. LUDINGTON – This coming weekend is the annual Love Ludington weekend, which includes another Guinness World Record attempt, the 39th annual Lakestride Half-Marathon and many other events. “Ludington is a special place to visit any time of year, but we really get excited about summer and view the ‘Love Ludington’ weekend as our official…
Fuller joins Spectrum Ludington obstetrics and gynecology office. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Marian Fuller, has recently joined Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology, located at 250 Nelson Road. She will provide both inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN care and surgery for patients of all ages, working with doctors Dan Gentry and Margaret Gustafson and nurse practitioner Michelle Gentry. “We…
Obituary: David Courteau, 44, Custer. David Alan Courteau, 44, of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. David was born on February 19, 1975 in Ludington, the son of Robert and Nancy Courteau. He graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1993, then attended West Shore Community College. David attended Apostolic Christian Tabernacle. David loved working with his…
Hospital Volunteers host luncheon to support Cancer Patient Assistance Fund Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Volunteers are holding a fundraising luncheon to support their $250,000 pledge to the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, which helps area cancer patients with funds while they are going through treatment. The luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lincoln…
Fun run to kick off Lakestride weekend. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is hosting a one mile fun run to officially kick off the annual Ludington Lakestride weekend. The fun run will start at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 7 at the Loomis Street boat launch. It is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages and…
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