Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Elizabeth “Betty” Plumb, 78, of Walhalla, died on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Corwin John Rotta, 88, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Genevieve Faye Batchelor, 86, of Fountain died on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
West Michigan CMH to receive additional $4 million for additional services. KALAMAZOO — West Michigan Community Mental Health is getting an additional $4 million in funding over the next two years to provide comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment services. The announcement was made by Sen. Debbie Stabenow Thursday, according to The Associated Press. The Ludington-based WMCMH is among four…
Recent births, reported Sept. 21, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. CaseLynn Floy Newman, the daughter of Cassondra and Casey Newman of Ludington, was born Sept. 12, 2018. Everest Gabriel Rheaume, the son of Breanna LeBrun and Gabriel Rheaume of Ludington, was born Sept. 14, 2018. Gyrla Ivory Lagow, the daughter of Elizabeth and Travis Lagow of…
79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ariss Akeem Williams, 23, of 1459 E. Elm St., Idlewild, was arrested by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) for felonies of analogue possession and delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance. Preliminary exam: Oct. 3 at 11:15 a.m.…
Cloudy, windy today, lower temps Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 Overcast skies and windy. Thunderstorms possible. High 75; low 41 Precipitation: 20% Wind: WSW 22 mph Humidity: 77% Sunrise: 7:31 a.m.; sunset: 7:44 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 Mainly sunny. High 63; low 41 Precipitation: 10% Wind: S 3 mph Humidity: 63% Sunrise: 7:32 a.m.;…
Ludington Area School District continues to study facility needs, seeks public input. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The six active school buildings that make up the Ludington Area School District are getting old. The district includes an elementary school that is 100 years old up to the newest building, which is almost 55 years old. As part of its…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 20, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Elsie “Ruth” Ratcliffe, 85, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Gilbert C. Larsen, 94, of Ludington died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Raymond “Pete” Alexander Bernoske, 71, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…
Obituary: Elsie ‘Ruth’ Ratcliffe, 85, Scottville. Elsie “Ruth” Ratcliffe, 85, of Scottville, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Ruth was born on July 20, 1933 in McBain to Emmet Earl and Elberta Rebecca (Gerdes) Puterbaugh. She graduated from Temple Academy in Troy, as Valedictorian in 1951. Ruth married Dean E.…
Woman arrested for breaking windows out of house. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP – A 33-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. for allegedly breaking windows out of a house in the 3100 block of West Anthony Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect was arrested following a 911 call reporting…
Stage Left Theatre Co. donates to arts center. LUDINGTON — Representatives from the Stage Left Theatre Company present a donation in the amount of $1,356.90 to Kate Watkins, executive director of Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The donation represents funds raised at the company’s third annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival, an event that Stage Left hosts each…
Thunderstorms expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms today and tonight. High 77, low 70 Precipitation: 100% Wind: SE 8 mph Humidity: 89% Sunrise: 7:30 a.m.; sunset: 7:46 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 Cloudy and windy. High 74; low 42 Precipitation: 20% Wind: W 22 mph Humidity: 77% Sunrise:…
College exhibit features photographer’s work on Iraqi and Syrian refugees. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — As West Shore Community College continues its three-year Humankind Project, the Manierre Dawson Gallery is hosting the “What We Carried: Fragments and Memories from Iraq and Syria” exhibit presenting photographs by Jim Lommasson. This year’s focus of the college-wide Humankind Project focuses on “Whose Place Is It?…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 19, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Robert Allen Fay, 71, of 316 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 11 of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two…
Chance of showers, thunderstorms today, Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 Overcast with rain showers at times during the day. Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms possible in the evening. High 74; low 61 Precipitation: 40% day; 50% evening Wind: E 5 mph Humidity 80% Sunrise: 7:29 a.m.; sunset: 7:48 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 Mixed clouds…
Final 2018 Big Sable Bus Day is Saturday. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association is hosting its final bus day of the 2018 season out to the Big Sable Lighthouse in the Ludington State Park on Saturday, September 22 from noon to 5 p.m. S Musician “Fremont John” will be performing outside of the Big Sable Lighthouse.…
The Second City to perform at WSCC Thursday, Friday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater will be filled with laughter as the iconic sketch and improvisational comedy troupe, “The Second City,” takes the stage Thursday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept, 21, at 7:30 p.m. Rooted in the improvisational theater games of Viola Spolin, the cabaret was founded in…
Police recover stolen truck. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – A 2000 Ford F-150 pickup truck was reported stolen Monday, Sept. 17, at 8:36 a.m. in the 6500 block of East Decker Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The truck was later recovered in a parking lot in Pere Marquette Township. The case remains under investigation. Other Mason County Sheriff’s…
Rain expected Wednesday, Thursday; partly cloudy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 Partly cloudy High 75; low 53 Precipitation: 20% Wind: N 7 mph Humidity: 76% Sunrise: 7:28 a.m.; Sunset: 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 Showers expected during the day; evening thunderstorms High 72; low 61 Precipitation: 40% day; 100% evening Wind: E 5 mph…
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