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Ludington mayor asks LMTA to consider offering service to Meijer. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Mayor Steve Miller attended today’s meeting of Ludington Mass Transit Authority and asked the board to consider providing service to and from Meijer. Miller specifically said he was concerned about the residents of Longfellow Towers who, during his campaign, had told then…
Winter weather advisory: 2 to 5 inches of snow possible Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The heaviest snow is expected during the early to mid-morning hours of Wednesday. The area of heaviest snowfall will be near US 10 with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.…
MCC coach still recovering following bus crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mason County Central High School forensics team Head Coach Tom Richert is still recovering from his injuries sustained in a bus accident near Farwell that occurred last Saturday evening. Richert, along with four students and two other adults, was initially taken to MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare. He was…
Pair arrested for probation violation following domestic call. #MasonCountyCrime LOGAN TOWNSHIP – Following a domestic disturbance complaint, a 38-year-old Branch woman and a 48-year-old Branch man were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for probation violation Monday, Feb. 25, at 9:57 p.m. in the 3000 block of South Masten Road, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. The following is…
Obituary: Leona Davis, 91, Walhalla Leona Iris (Patterson) Davis, 91, of Walhalla passed away at her home on February 25, 2019. Leona was born on July 22, 1927 in Branch to Murrel and Gladys (Matteson) Patterson. She went to Custer High School (now Mason County Eastern) until the 10th grade. She was a life member of the VFW. Leona sold…
Cloudy with some flurries possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 Cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Variable clouds with snow showers possible in the evening. High 18; low 11 Precipitation: 20% day; 40% evening Wind: N 6 mph day; ESE 7 mph evening Humidity: 60% day; 78% evening Sunrise: 7:27 a.m.; sunset:…
Practice makes perfect; Allied health students practice venipunctures. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education allied health class recently had a chance to practice venipunctures on live subjects. The high school juniors and seniors are given the option to learn about phlebotomy as part of their curriculum, said instructor Melissa Fuehring. Those who…
Hospital collecting shoe donations as part of National Athletic Training Month LUDINGTON – Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital is partnering with Ludington Area Schools to provide athletic shoes to student athletes. During National Athletic Training Month in March, people may donate new or gently used athletic shoes by placing their items in the donation drop-off boxes in the main office, athletic…
Assaults top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – A 51-year-old Ludington man was arrested for assault following an investigation Saturday, Feb. 23, shortly after midnight the 6600 block of Linden Road, said Undersheriff Derek Wilson. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Deputies investigated another assault Sunday, Feb. 24, at 1:14 a.m. in the 2200 block of West US…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 25, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Leona Iris Davis, 91, of Branch, died on Monday, February 25, 2019. A funeral will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. A full obituary will run on…
Notice to creditors: Estate of James Warren Howe. The decedent, James Warren Howe, died January 21, 2017. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to John P. Howe, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431 and the personal representative within…
Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A blizzard warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Conditions may include frequent whiteouts with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph with wind chills below zero. The lakeshore is also under a flood advisory…
Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 25, 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 Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 19, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: James “Jim” Schwass, 89, of Scottville died on Saturday, February 23. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Freda Mae Shumsky, 93, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
Closings and cancellations, Sunday, Feb. 24, 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. Apostolic Christian Tabernacle of Ludington Corner Baptist Church, Ludington, evening activities. Crossroads Church of Custer, Sunday services,…
Bus transporting MCC forensics team crashes in Clare Co., minor injuries. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FARWELL — A Mason County Central school bus, transporting the school’s forensics team, was involved in a crash Saturday evening. The bus was returning from a tournament in Frankenmuth when the bus encountered black ice and went into a ditch near Farwell in Clare…
24 hour blizzard warning begins Sunday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning from 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 to 7 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25. Conditions may include frequent whiteouts with total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Rain and thunder possible this…
High winds, falling temperatures expected Sunday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter storm watch has been issued beginning Sunday morning through late Sunday night. High winds are forecasted to combine with occasional snow and falling temperatures. Westerly winds could gust over 60 mph. Blowing snow could cause significant reductions to visibility at times. Accumulations of up to 2 inches…
Fountain Area Community Center serves rural communities. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Community Center, located at 3916 E. Main St., has been serving northeastern Mason County for the past two years. The center’s purpose is to serve as a gathering place and resource center for adults and children in the community. Pastor Richard Roberts of United…
Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019: – 2:23 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), fraud, 400 block of North Rath Avenue, City of Ludington. – 4:50 p.m., (LPD), domestic assault, 600 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019: – 7:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s…
LPD investigates string of thefts. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The Ludington Police Department is investigating a string of thefts that occurred Thursday, Feb. 21, and Chief Mark Barnett reminds residents to keep their homes and vehicles locked. A home invasion in the 700 block of East Danaher Street resulted in the theft of a 65-inch TV valued…
