Scottville Clown Band donates archives to historical society. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Scottville Clown Band donated its historical archives to the Mason County Historical Society today, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The band’s collection of photographs, newspaper articles, and artifacts go back to its beginnings in 1903. The major portion of the collection is a series of bound albums that…
Police news. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020: – 8:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Interlochen Road west of Benson Road, Sheridan Township. – 12:41 p.m., (MCSO), a 27-year-old…
Obituary: Larry Ray James, 61, Ludington. Larry Ray James, 61, of Ludington passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Larry was born February 4, 1958 in Ludington to Edward and Doris (Warner) James. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1976. Larry married his high school sweetheart, Rene Moore, on June 3, 1978. Larry worked for…
Obituary: Sherry M. Huggard, 61, of Ludington. Sherry M. Huggard, 61, of Ludington passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Sherry fought a seven year battle with cancer. She refused to let it take her, and it didn’t! She was born July 8, 1958 in Greenville to John and Jean (Gilland) Huggard. Sherry graduated from Mason County Central and worked…
The Scoop: Brrrewfest benefits Friends of Ludington State Park HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Bob Sasin, president of Friends of the Ludington State Park, which is the major benefactor of this Saturday’s sixth annual Brrrewfest held at Rotary Park in Ludington. (see related story here). Friends of the Ludington State help fund many…
Outdoor report: Stopping by the woods on a snowy afternoon. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, Oceana Co. — When you embark upon the Pentwater Pathways, you feel as if you stepped into the famous Robert Frost poem, “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening.” The pathways consist of 7.2 different trail miles that form four loops. If you ski…
Full Court Press: MCE boys basketball coach Mark Forner. CUSTER — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Marla Zatarga speaks with Mason County Eastern Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Mark Forner about recent games. Forner, who is also MCE principal and athletic director, speaks about some of the other sports happening at MCE this winter as well. #FullCourtPress is a presentation…
Winter majesty PERE MARQUETE TOWNSHIP — Photographer Rachel Gaudette, owner of Rachel M Photography, shot this picture this morning, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at the Pere Marquette River Flats along Pere Marquette Highway. “This was my best wildlife shot I’ve ever captured,” Gaudette said. The image was made at 8:54 a.m. with a Nikon D810 camera with a 60-600…
Nurse practitioner Bethany Hartrum joins Internal Medicine Clinic LUDINGTON – Bethany Hartrum has joined Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Internal Medicine clinic, located at 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 111 in the Medical Office Building of the hospital. Hartrum is a certified nurse practitioner who has formerly worked in Ludington, Pentwater and more recently in Hart as an employed team member of Spectrum…
Rhythm & Dunes series to feature beach party, ‘80s retro night. LUDINGTON — As the snow is coming down today, West Shore Bank has announced its lineup for Rhythm and Dunes, its popular free summer concert series. The shows will take place July 25 and Aug. 1 at Waterfront Park beginning at 6 p.m. One of the most popular beach…
O’Malley supports broadband legislation. LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley (R, Lake Ann) this week supported a pair of proposals working to expand effective broadband services to more areas across Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee and Mason counties. House Bill 4266, proposed by state Rep. Triston Cole of Mancelona, codifies legal protections for state electric cooperatives to build and expand broadband networks…
Obituary: Delores Jean (Bradshaw) Schmidt, 87, Ludington. Delores “Dee” Schmidt, 87, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Ludington Woods Living Center in Ludington. Dee was born on January 30, 1932, the oldest daughter of H. Alvin and B. Lucille (Crotser) Bradshaw in Ludington. She attended Marchido School in Pere…
MCC parent-teacher conferences scheduled. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central has announced its winter parent-teacher conference schedule: High School: Monday, Jan. 27, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Middle School: Thursday, Jan. 30, 4 to 7 p.m. Upper Elementary: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 to 7 p.m. Scottville Elementary: Tuesday, March 10, 4 to 7 p.m.; Thursday,…
Rain and snow possible Friday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Variable clouds with snow showers tonight. Low temperature of 31 degrees. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Rain and snow in the morning will become rain and snow showers in the afternoon. High 37; low 33 Precipitation: 80% day; 90% evening. Wind: E 8 mph day; ENE 7 mph evening. Humidity:…
Ludington Council to discuss legal services. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two law firms have responded to the Ludington City Council’s recent request for proposals for legal services to the city. The Council is expected to discuss the proposals during a special committee of the whole meeting scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. No formal action…
Police news. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020: – 5:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hoague Road west of Custer Road, Free Soil Township. – 8:59 a.m., (Ludington Police Department),…
Mental Health Matters: CMH provides free tobacco cessation program By Alan Neushwander West Michigan Community Mental Health There’s a new program at West Michigan Community Mental Health that focuses on reducing tobacco usage in our local community. Called Dimensions, the six-week tobacco cessation group provides adults who want to quit smoking with the tools and support they need to achieve…
Stalking charges among 79th District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Matthew Jason Case, 46, of 926 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 313, Ludington, was arrested Jan. 4 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of aggravated stalking. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m. Bail:…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 22, 2020. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Lucas Joseph Cady, 38, of 4865 Lakeview Dr., Interlochen, pleaded no contest Jan. 14 to domestic violence and was sentenced to three days in jail with credit for three days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year;…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 22, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Sherry M. Huggard, 61, of Ludington died on Tuesday, January 21, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths
Snow possible tonight through Sunday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Occasional snow showers possible tonight. Low temperature near 30 degrees. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 Snow showers. High 34; low 30 Precipitation: 50% day; 50% evening. Wind: SSE 7 mph day; ESE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 88% day; 92% evening. Sunrise: 8:12 a.m.; sunset: 5:42 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Rain…
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