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),…
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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…
Foraged Feast dinner brings hospital’s cancer patient wellness spa to Fruition SCOTTVILLE — Those affected by a cancer diagnosis in Mason and surrounding counties will have additional respite, relaxation and support with funds raised Saturday evening at the Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital’s Foraged Feast event at the Scottville Optimist Center. Approximately $40,000 was raised at the blue jeans, craft beer…
Jaycees president honored at state conference. GRAND RAPIDS — Ludington Area Jaycees President Cory Rickett, seated, received a Presidential Medallion Saturday evening from JCI Michigan President Adam Nelson during the JCI Michigan year end awards conference. The Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) is an organization for young professionals ages 21 to 40. Locally, the club organizes the Ludington Area Jaycees…
218 participate in MathCounts Competition. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 36th annual MathCounts Competition was held Wednesday, Feb. 6, at West Shore Community College. The event was hosted by the West Shore Educational Service District and Manistee Intermediate School District and included 218 students participating from Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties. The top three placing teams were: Ludington Area Schools OJ…
Sandcastles adds tunnel maze for babies and toddlers LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum recently purchased a Soft Zone Tunnel Maze through a grant by the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The tunnel maze is geared especially for toddlers and babies just learning to crawl and pull themselves up. It includes tunnels, ramps, and blocks to climb on, around and through. The…
Obituary: Donald Arthur Verduin, 71, Ludington. Donald Arthur Verduin, 71, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 7, 2019, following a mercifully short illness. Don was the second of three sons born in Grand Rapids to Arthur and Clarissa (Hofmeyer) Verduin. He graduated from Ottawa Hills High School and Central Michigan University, from which he also held a master’s…
Hamlin man arrested in strangulation case; victim hospitalized #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — William G. Buchanan, 29, of Hamlin Township was arraigned today in 79th District Court on charges of aggravated domestic violence, second offense, with intent to do great bodily harm, a felony which is punishable by up to five years imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine. Buchanan was arrested by Mason…
Two Mason County students nominated for DAR Good Citizen award. MEARS – The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a reception at the Mears United Methodist Church to honor high school seniors nominated as their school’s DAR Good Citizen. A school must be sponsored by a DAR chapter in order for a student from their…
Colleen Plummer Memorial benefits COVE. #PentwaterWinterfest #COVE PENTWATER – Proceeds from the Colleen Plummer Memorial Craft Beer & Music Fest next Saturday, Feb. 16, at the the Antler Bar & Grill will benefit an organization Plummer strongly supported – COVE. For over 40 years, COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) has been the safety net for women, men and their children…
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