Mail delivery suspended again on Thursday. The US Postal Service announced that it is extended all deliveries again Thursday for zip codes that include all Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties — zip codes beginning with 486 through 491 and 493 through 499, an area that includes most of western Michigan. The closure is due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted.…
Winter storm warning extended to Thursday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31. The warning had originally been set to expire by 1 p.m. on Thursday. Lake effect snow showers along with blowing and drifting snow could reduce visibilities to near zero at times. Additional…
MC History Spotlight: The Schultes of Scottville. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column will feature a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The history of Scottville would not be complete without writing about the Schulte family, a pioneer family whose legacy…
Minor injuries in five-car crash. #MasonCountySheriff’sOffice AMBER TOWNSHIP – A five-vehicle crash Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 4:21 p.m. on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road during the winter storm resulted in minor injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 37-year-old Frankfort man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on Morton Road south of Gerbers Road in Riverton Township…
Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN Academy, Manistee Central Michigan University Covenant Christian School Gateway…
Spectrum Health weather-related scheduling, Thursday, Jan. 31. Due to winter storm warnings and extreme cold temperatures, all Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices and all outpatient rehabilitation locations will remain closed throughout our 13-county service area all day Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Patients are advised to call their physician’s office with questions. In Ludington, the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Cancer Center…
Recent births, reported Jan. 30, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Lilianna Maria Lindbloom, the daughter of Brianna and Leo Lindbloom of Ludington, was born January 27, 2019. Freya Marie Sadler,the daughter of Danaye and Tyler Sadler of Scottville, was born January 26, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 30, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Barbara E. Johnson, 75, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Phyllis Jean Lessnick, 79, of Scottville, died Tuesday, January 22,…
No mail Wednesday. There will be no mail delivery Wednesday. The US Postal Service announced Tuesday night that it is cancelling all deliveries for zip codes beginning with 486 through 491 and 493 through 499, an area that includes most of western Michigan. Mail will still be delivered in Jackson, Flint and Detroit. The closure is due to the extreme…
Winter storm warning continues until Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is still under a winter storm warning, issued by the National Weather Service until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. Lake effect snow showers are expected with accumulations of 1 to 5 inches through tonight. Blowing and drifting snow is also likely. Additional snow accumulations are possible…
LHS Sports Boosters Cash Bash LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Sports Boosters will be holding a Cash Bash fundraiser during the home basketball game against Manistee scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1. Tickets may be purchased in the athletic office or from an Oriole athlete; 19 prizes will be drawn at half time of the varsity boys game. Prizes include:…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Caritas Food Pantry, Custer CASMAN Academy, Manistee Community Church of…
Man pulls keys from ignition during ‘rolling’ domestic. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of domestic violence, reckless driving and resisting and obstructing a police officer after allegedly pulling the keys out of the ignition of the vehicle his “significant other” was driving on US 10 in front of Walmart Monday, Jan. 28,…
Governor declares state of emergency. LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed and filed an order with the Secretary of State declaring a state of emergency in Michigan to help address threats to public health and safety due to sub-zero temperatures over the next few days. “Keeping Michiganders safe during this stretch of dangerously cold temperatures is our priority,” said Whitmer.…
Spectrum Health closings, Wednesday, Jan. 30. Due to winter storm warnings and extreme cold temperatures, all Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices and all outpatient rehabilitation locations will be closed throughout our 13-county service area all day Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Patients are advised to call their physician’s office with questions. The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic will…
Ludington city waste hauling suspended Wednesday. LUDINGTON — Republic Services will suspend refuse and recycling pick-up on Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to the inclement weather. There will be a one-day weather delay for pick up through the remainder of this week: Wednesday residences will be picked up on Thursday, Thursday residences will be picked up on Friday, Friday residences will be…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN Academy Covenant Christian School Fountain Head Start Gateway to…
Winter storm warning extended until Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. Light snow is expected to diminish this evening before snow showers redevelop overnight. Some freezing drizzle is possible early this evening with additional accumulations of 1 to 4 inches through tonight. Additional…
Ludington council expected to appoint Steckel as acting city manager. LUDINGTON — When it meets tonight in regular session, the city council is expected to appoint Jackie Steckel, assistant to the city manager, as the city’s acting city manager. Interim City Manager Steve Brock, who has been in the position since July, 2018, is resigning effective Jan. 29. Steckel, if…
Ludington council expected to establish marijuana committee. LUDINGTON — Ludington city council is expected to create an ordinance that establishes an ad hoc recreational marijuana committee when it meets tonight in regular session. The committee will consist of the mayor, members of the city council, a representative of the city planning commission and registered voters of the city, ages 21…
LPD investigates car break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – The Ludington Police Department investigated two car break-ins over the weekend. The first break-in was reported Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7:02 a.m. in the 400 block of Danaher Street. The car’s owner saw a male suspect in his vehicle, which was parked at a residence. The owner activated the car alarm in his…
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