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…
Man charged with strangulation after allegedly striking victim with vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Custer man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Nov. 17, and charged with felony assault – strangulation/domestic violence following an incident in the 4700 block of East Fisher Road. MCSO and Michigan State Police were dispatched at 12:43 a.m. to…
Scottville man arrested for breaking and entering, stolen property. #ScottvilleNews SCOTTVILLE — A 21-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on the charges of breaking and entering and receiving and concealing stolen property. The arrest took place about 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, after deputies were called to the 200 block of South Main Street. A…
Obituary: J. Elaine Earl, 94, Ludington. J. Elaine Earl, 94, of Ludington passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was born January 9, 1925 in Marshall to Elwyn and Bernadine (Wells) Earl. Elaine graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Her dream of becoming a music and art teacher were detoured when she was influenced by a nursing shortage…
Home Tips: 5 gifts to leave for your old home’s new owners A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Selling a home is an emotional event. You are leaving behind a house filled with memories and venturing off to someplace new. The people buying your home are excited to create their own memories in a home that you loved…
Warrant arrests, break-in among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 15, 2019: 5:44 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Main Street, Custer Township. 6:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Conrad Road, Amber Township. 9:36 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, minor injury,…
Re-Think event hopes to attract workers to Mason Co. LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, Nov. 27, several area companies and non-profit organizations are coming together to show attendees about job opportunities in Mason County. Re-Think West Michigan is a networking opportunity for those who are home for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, to interface directly with area business recruiters and human resources…
Foggy tonight and Tuesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Foggy tonight with patchy drizzle possible. Low temperature of 32 degrees. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Cloudy skies with some morning fog. A few clouds in the evening. High 39; low 29 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: SSW 3 mph day; calm evening. Humidity: 87% day; 94% evening. Sunrise: 7:44…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: John Gillies, 84, of Ludington died on Monday, November 18, 2019. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington. A funeral will be held Friday, November 22, 2019 at 11 a.m.…
Republicans open Mason County campaign office. LUDINGTON — Mason County Republican Executive Committee has opened its campaign headquarters at 106 E. Ludington Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 .p.m.
FiveCAP offering assistance with deliverable fuel, metered utilities SCOTTVILLE — Winter and colder temperatures are upon us and the costs for heating homes will become unmanageable for some residents in our community. FiveCAP, Inc. offers help to low-income residents with heat payment assistance for both deliverable fuel and metered utilities. “Lack of resources and extremely cold weather can be a…
3- county fruit tree research station planned in Oceana. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A fruit tree research center in northern Oceana County is being planned by the newly formed West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. The 6,000 square…
Scottville DDA to take over Optimist building. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Downtown Development Authority took action Thursday, Nov. 14, to enter into a lease agreement with the Scottville Optimist Club. The lease will give operation and maintenance oversight of the Optimist building to the DDA for a rate of $1,200 a year for five years. The Scottville Clown Band has…
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