Rep. O’Malley announces October office hours State Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann, has announced his October in-district office hours. “The best part of my job is listening to the input of residents from the ‘Fighting 101st’,” Rep. O’Malley said. “I hope you’ll join me at one of my stops this month and share what’s on your mind.” Rep. O’Malley will…
Gus Macker funds donated to local organizations. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce recently awarded donations to community organizations as a result of the 2019 Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament. The tournament, hosted by the chamber, was held last June at Stearns Park Beach and had courts for 751 teams playing 3-on-3 basketball. Funds…
Obituary: Dorothy Ann Smogoleski, 82, of Ludington Dorothy Ann Smogoleski, 82, of Ludington joined her Lord and Savior Sunday, October 13, 2019. She was born August 25, 1937 in Ludington to Marshall and Daisy Mattis. Dorothy married the late Larry Smogoleski on January 8, 1955 in Ludington. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting…
Drunk driving, DWLS arrests top weekend police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019: – 10:43 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, First Street near Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Friday, Oct. 11, 2019:…
Occasional rain showers Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A few clouds tonight with light and variable winds. Low temperature about 34 degrees. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High 55; low 44 Precipitation: 60% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSE 11 mph day; W 8 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 90% evening. Sunrise: 7:59 a.m.; sunset:…
Lakeshore Animal Friends to hold fundraiser. LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Animal Friends will hold a fundraiser, Oh! For “Pet’s Sake, on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at PM Steamers, 502 W. Loomis St. The event will include appetizers, chocolate fountain and dessert bar, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and a live auction hosted by Sherman Morse. Tickets are $15 per person…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 14, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Bonnie Mercein Blanchard, 67, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Dorothy Ann Smogoleski, 82, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Jeremy Wayne Linstrom, 44, of…
Suspect fleeing from police dies after jumping into bayou. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — A suspect in a domestic assault case, who ran from police and attempted to swim into a bayou has died. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said police officers responded to a complaint on East Danaher Street about 6 p.m. tonight, Sunday, Oct. 13. The suspect, the ex-husband of…
Rain tonight, cloudy Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Showers expected this evening, then partly cloudy skies overnight. Low temperature of 37 degrees. Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Considerable clouds early with a decrease later in the day. High 47; low 35. Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: W 9 mph day; S 3 mph evening. Humidity: 69% day; 88% evening.…
Obituary: Mable M. Willavage, 97, Branch. Mable M. Willavage, 97, longtime resident of Branch, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Coldwater, Mich. Mable was born on September 21, 1922 in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of John and Marie Evans and married George Downing in 1940. George preceded her in death in 1959. Mabel later married George Willavage on May…
MCC to host Fall Festival on Oct. 31. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is holding its annual Fall Festival as a family outreach event. This will be on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Hot dogs, candy, cookies and juice will be served. Principals Kevin Kimes and Chris Etchison will be grilling while staff members will…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 13, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Izeek Ratliff, 21, of Scottville died on Friday, October 11, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Mabel Willavage, 97, of Branch died Sunday, October 13, 2019. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Larry Sholtey,…
Tuttle road crash victim identified. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Izeek Joe Ratliff, 21, of Scottville died Friday evening as a result of a single vehicle crash on North Tuttle Road. Ratliff was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu car, converted to a demolition derby vehicle, northbound on Tuttle Road south of Filburn Road, when the vehicle apparently “drifted right, went off…
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed by Ludington Police Department due to current weather conditions.
Scottville man dies in Tuttle Road crash. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Scottville man died Friday evening following a single vehicle crash on North Tuttle Road. The man was driving a Chevrolet demolition derby car northbound on Tuttle Road, south of Filburn Road, when he apparently left the roadway and struck a ditch on the east side of the road.…
LHS Homecoming King and Queen LUDINGTON — The 2019 Ludington High School Homecoming King and Queen were crowned Friday evening at Oriole Field. Queen is Heather Kaatz, daughter of Bruce and Michaele Ray. King is Ian Thibault, son of Dana and Will Thibault.
Firefighters save newly built house. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were able to contain a fire on the site of a house under construction at 2903 S. Lakeshore Drive Friday, Oct. 11. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Riverton Township Fire Department were dispatched about 5:15 p.m. and were able to extinguish it before it caused excessive damage. Ludington…
Walkerville man charged with vehicle theft following morning manhunt. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Dustin Allen Himes, Jr. 25, of 4570 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was arrested early this morning, Oct. 11, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with larceny from a vehicle and unlawfully driving away an automobile (UDAA). The UDAA of a 2006 GMC…
Driver, passenger injured in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCounty LUDINGTON – An 18-year-old Mears man and a 21-year-old Greenville, Ohio woman were transported by Life EMS to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Danaher and Delia streets Thursday, Oct. 10, shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. The Mears man was southbound…
Teen accused of bringing stun gun, knife to school. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 17-year-old student faces a felony of possession/sale of a taser and a misdemeanor of weapons–free schools – possessing a weapon – for alleging carrying a stun gun and a knife at Pentwater High School, Sept. 16. Kyle James, of 7320 S. Stiles Rd.,…
Safe Harbor Credit Union to celebrate International Credit Union Day. LUDINGTON — On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Safe Harbor Credit Union will join with 56,000 credit unions around the world in celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day. Coffee, punch, goodies, and prizes will be available at the credit union, 1200 E. Tinkham Ave. There are over 200 million credit…
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