Music series to benefit July 4 Freedom Festival. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees has set dates for the annual Light Up the Night Music Series- a fundraiser for the Freedom Festival Fireworks Fund. There will be live music at a different location each Wednesday night for six weeks with local musicians donating their time and the sponsoring establishments giving…
Murder trial against former soldier set for Dec. 11-13. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder trial against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township is scheduled for Dec. 11-13 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, according to Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Beekman, a former Army National Guard staff sergeant, is accused of murdering William Buchanan,…
West Shore Bank donates over $14,000 to local band programs. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently donated $14,500 to local school music programs. The proceeds were raised through food vendor fees and merchandise sales during the 2019 Rhythm & Dunes free concert series. The funds were donated to Mason County Central, Mason County Eastern, and Ludington Area Schools. “We…
Ludington to continue to opt out of pot sales. LUDINGTON — City Council voted Monday 6-1 to continue the prohibition of of recreational marijuana businesses in the city. Earlier in the year the council had voted to prohibit the businesses but also agreed to revisit the topic following the recommendation of a special committee. That committee met several times and…
KickStart to Career Child Savings program to hold Deposit Day. In Mason County, approximately 70 percent of children start college, but only 35 percent on average graduate from a program. The Community Foundation for Mason County is working to improve that statistic with its new KickStart to Career Child Savings Account Program (K2C) that launched earlier this fall for all Mason County kindergartners.…
Cuban musican to perform in WSCC series. MANISTEE — Pedrito Martinez will take the stage in an explosive Latin/Afro-Cuban music extravaganza on Saturday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m., at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. Martinez is widely regarded as the leading percussionist in Latin music jazz and has recorded and performed with Eric Clapton, Wynton Marsalis,…
Obituary: Wandeline Arlene Currier, 85, of Ludington Wandeline Arlene Currier, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019. Wandeline was born on July 7, 1934 in Ludington, the daughter of George and Francis Vandervest. She married Elmer Currier on July 1, 1955 and retired from FloraCraft in early 2000s. Wandeline is survived by her husband, Elmer Currier Sr.;…
Winter weather advisory issued until Friday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 until 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Rain may possibly change to wet snow after midnight. Wet snow may be heavy at times during the day Thursday. Total snow accumulations of up to…
History: The schools of Amber Township By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Prologue: Public education in Mason County today looks much different than it did in the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. In the mid- to late-1800s,…
Domestic assault, DWLS arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Oct. 28, 2019: – 1:42 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 28-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for domestic assault, 400 block of Harrison Street, City of Ludington. – 3:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 27-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding Mason…
Recent births, reported Oct. 29, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Marianna Elena Leona Castro, the daughter of Mara Castro Delgado and Sonny Delgado of Ludington, was born October 25, 2019. Paisleigh Aurora-Grace Stone, the daughter of Ryleigh and Joshua Stone II of Irons, was born October 26, 2019. Bryan Clyde Martinez, the son of Layla…
Skies clearing this evening, cloudy Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies are expected to clear up overnight. Low temperatures at 30 degrees. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 Cloudy during the day with occasional showers late at night. High 46; low 33 Precipitation: 20% day; 70% evening. Wind: ENE 5 mph day; NNE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 87%…
Obituary: Patricia Jean Taylor, 84, of Walhalla Patricia Jean Taylor, 84, of Walhalla passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born July 30, 1935 in South Bend, Ind. to Alfred and Bessie (Kidder) Cabana. Patricia married the most handsome man in three counties, Marvin E. Taylor, on January 31, 1954. Together they raised five children. She was a devoted…
Dump truck tangled in power lines causes US 10 closure. CUSTER — A dump truck that apparently backed into utility lines has caused US 10 to close between Reek and Stephens roads. Detour is Westbound traffic south on Stephens to First Street. Eastbound traffic is north to Schoenherr Road. Custer Fire Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office are on scene.
Fire damages Custer garage. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Fire damaged an unattached garage Monday afternoon at 2353 E. Second Street. When firefighters arrived on scene flames were coming out of front and back ends of the garage which sites on the southeast corner of Madison and Second streets in the village. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames inside…
The Scoop: Save the Ta-Tas at Safari Sun. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Kristina Thompson and Sharon Brown about today’s Save the Ta-Tas event, which takes place at the salon, 3843 W. US 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. The event includes $10 haircuts, eyebrow, lip, or chin wax, and express manicure blowouts. It…
Baldwin man seriously injured following US 31 rollover crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Baldwin man is in serious condition following a single vehicle rollover vehicle crash that took place late Sunday evening, Oct. 27, 2019. The crash occurred on southbound US 31 near the Pere Marquette Highway overpass, north of the Mason-Oceana counties line.…
Tips for selling a house in the winter. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Selling a house in the winter time, especially in Michigan, can often mean there is less competition. However, there are some tips that sellers should follow in order to be successful. “The seller should always keep in mind that less is more,” says Kevin…
Congress recognizes Squires for achievements. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Congressman Bill Huizenga, R-Holland, recently honored Dr. Lewis Squires for being named the Michigan Chiropractor of the Year. See related story here. Huizenga congratulated Squires, owner of Squires Family Chiropractic of Scottville, officially on Sept. 24 by entering a Congressional Record during a session of the House of Representatives. “Madame Speaker, I…
Blessing of the Hunt is Nov. 9. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Blessing of the Hunt event on Saturday November 9, 2019 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the church located 2 ½ miles south and ½ mile west of Custer on Wilson Road. The annual event is…
Phones, Internet out at LASD. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District is reporting an Internet and phone outage. Parents with a change in their child’s transportation home are asked to email their buildings’ principal: Franklin keisinger@lasd.net Foster bdotson@lasd.net Lakeview jmackey@lasd.net High School dmesyar@lasd.net Middle School mhart@lasd.net If you need to contact the bus garage to make a change the concerns…
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