Recent deaths, posted Feb. 14, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Robert “Bob” Boyd Seelhoff, 65, of Ludington, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Donna Lou Liebetreu, 82, of Ludington died on Monday, February 11, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Doris Jean Kellogg, 96, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Teresa…
Rain and snow possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon. a few flurries or snow showers possible. Rain and snow in the evening. High 39; low 19 Precipitation: 80% day; 70% evening Wind: S 9 mph day; WNW 13 mph evening Humidity: 84% day; 89% evening Sunrise: 7:45 a.m.;…
Schools feeling the impact of snow days. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Schools in Mason County have been seeing the snow days pile up the past few weeks. To date, all four of the county’s public schools have had 11 snow/weather days. While a snow day here and there can be exciting for the students, multiple days can wreak havoc on…
Effort launches to keep mentally ill out of jail. #JailDiversionCollaborative By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – While sitting at his computer about a year and a half ago, Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum discovered a grant opportunity that could change how law enforcement and community mental health providers respond to mental health issues. Hartrum, along with local, county, and state…
MC History Spotlight: Good John, Leading Thunder of the Ottawa. 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. On the south side of Custer’s Riverside Cemetery, near the banks of the Pere Marquette River…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 13, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Joseph Michael Leclair, 58, no address listed, pleaded guilty Feb. 6 to breaking and entering and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 90 days served. -Jonathan Sherrod Soloman-Jones, 27, of 109 E. Foster St.,…
Students compete in safe driving campaign. #WestShoreEducationalServiceDistrict #CareerandTechnicalEducationCenter #CriminalJustice #Strive4aSaferDrive VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The criminal justice classes at the West Shore Educational Service District Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) are competing in the S4SD (Strive 4 a Safer Drive) campaign sponsored by Ford Driving Skills for Life and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. S4SD is a teen…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 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 School Bear Lake Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy CASMAN Academy, Manistee Cornerstone Baptist Church,…
Scottville Update: Search for a new city manager begins #ScottvilleUpdate A column by Rob Alway During a special meeting of the Scottville City Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 12, action was taken to hire the Michigan Municipal League to begin a search for a new city manager. Last week, Amy Williams announced her resignation effective the end of April. Amy has…
Mayor’s corner: ad hoc marijuana committee #MayorsCorner #LudingtonNews By Mayor Steve Miller, City of Ludington. At its last meeting, Monday night, the Ludington City Council, demonstrated its ambition and fortitude to confront difficult and controversial subject matter. An ordinance was unanimously adopted to form an Ad Hoc committee, empanelled specifically to compose an unbiased report, detailing the potential effects…
Storm warning cancelled, advisory still in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The winter storm warning has been cancelled but a winter storm advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible with winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 Scattered snow showers in the morning…
Scottville commission to hear city manager search proposals #ScottvilleNews SCOTTVILLE — The city commission will hear two city manager search proposals today during a special meeting scheduled at 3 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main St. Earlier this month Amy Williams announced her resignation as city manager effective the end of April. The city commission was then contacted by…
Pere Marquette Township to introduce rec marijuana ban ordinance. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The township board of trustees is expected to hold the first reading of an ordinance that will prohibit the sale of recreational marijuana in the charter township, along with the use of marijuana in public places. The ordinance will be brought in front of the trustees again…
$42 in gas stolen. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – A thief or thieves drove away with $42 worth of gas from the Scottville EZ Mart on East US 10 Monday, Feb. 11, shortly after 4 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity in Mason County Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 includes: – 3:38 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office),…
Closings and cancellations,Tuesday, Feb. 12, 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 Fin & Feather Club trap and…
Winter storm warning tonight, Tuesday, 5 to 8 inches of snow possible. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning beginning at midnight tonight until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are also expected. Tuesday, Feb.…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 11, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: John L. Gregones, 66, of Ludington died on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Traverse City. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2019 deaths
MCC Cocoa Shuffle offering free movie, fun run/walk. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools is hosting a fun run/walk and free movie event on Friday, Feb. 22. The Cocoa Shuffle, Popcorn and Movie Night begins at 5:30 p.m. with a 1.5 mile shuffle/walk/run on the northwest side of Scottville, beginning at the high school. At 6:55 p.m. the family-friendly animated…
Weekend police report. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 8, 2019: – 7:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $10.01 in fuel stolen, 5900 block of West US 10 — Ludington EZ Mart, Pere Marquette Township. – 10:35 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), breaking and entering, 300 block of East 5th Street, City…
Recent births, reported Feb. 11, 2019 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Madison Mae Ivinson, the daughter of Mandi and Michael Ivinson of Ludington, was born Feb. 6, 2019. Madeleine Maliyah Sadenwater, the daughter of Shauna and Charles Sadenwater, Jr. of Walkerville, was born Feb. 7, 2019. Remi James Hansen, the daughter of Megan and Kyle Hansen of…
Cloudy skies today, snow and sleet possible in the evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 Cloudy skies with snow developing after midnight. Some sleet or freezing rain possible. High 31; low 23 Precipitation: 10% day; 80% evening Wind: E 10 mph Humidity: 76% Sunrise: 7:50 a.m.; sunset: 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 Snow expected with…
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