Ludington council expected to appoint Steckel as acting city manager. LUDINGTON — When it meets tonight in regular session, the city council is expected to appoint Jackie Steckel, assistant to the city manager, as the city’s acting city manager. Interim City Manager Steve Brock, who has been in the position since July, 2018, is resigning effective Jan. 29. Steckel, if…
Ludington council expected to establish marijuana committee. LUDINGTON — Ludington city council is expected to create an ordinance that establishes an ad hoc recreational marijuana committee when it meets tonight in regular session. The committee will consist of the mayor, members of the city council, a representative of the city planning commission and registered voters of the city, ages 21…
LPD investigates car break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – The Ludington Police Department investigated two car break-ins over the weekend. The first break-in was reported Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7:02 a.m. in the 400 block of Danaher Street. The car’s owner saw a male suspect in his vehicle, which was parked at a residence. The owner activated the car alarm in his…
Ludington 5th ward polling location to change to new fire station. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to take action today during its regular meeting to change the location of the fifth ward polling place from Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., to the new fire station, located directly behind the LRN at 922 E. Tinkham Ave.…
Due to winter storm warnings and extreme cold temperatures, Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices and all outpatient rehabilitation facilities will be closed all day Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Patients are advised to call their physician’s office with questions. All hospital services, surgeries, urgent care, sites are open. See below for a detailed list: Clinics that will BE CLOSED: Spectrum Health Ludington…
Mardi Gras dinner to benefit Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm IRONS — A Mardi Gras/Louisiana style benefit dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W. 10 1/2 Mile Road. The event will benefit Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm of Sherman Township, Mason County. The cost is $10 for adults…
Winter storm remains in effect until Monday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter storm remains in effect from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 8 to 12 inches along with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills could reach…
Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 28, 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 District #10 Health Department Flipstar…
WSCC fall semester dean’s list. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible when their accumulating grade point…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Beginning early Monday morning temperatures may range from 15 to 20 below zero with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible.
Relay For Life euchre party LUDINGTON — Relay for Life of Mason County is hosting a euchre party on Saturday, Feb. 23 to raise funds to fight cancer. The party will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. There will be a short euchre refresher from noon to 1 p.m. Everyone is…
Ludington council offers manager job to former Scottville resident. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council plans to offer the vacant city manager position to former Scottville resident Mitchell Foster. The council met in open session Thursday and interviewed three candidates: James Van Ess, supervisor of Tallmadge Charter Township in Ottawa County, Patrick Reagan, city manager of Crystal Falls, and…
Hospital foundation donates AEDs to county. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital recently donated three automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to the Mason County Courthouse. The AEDs were purchased for a total of $4,500 from the hospital foundation’s department of outreach, according to Kaley Petersen, foundation and community services director. Petersen said she was approached about the…
Drug charges top recent arraignments, posted Jan. 24, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies -Donnie Ray Totten, III, 24, of 1085 E. Hawley Rd., Eden Township, was arrested Jan. 16 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance…
Several vehicle crashes reported Thursday. Law enforcement was again occupied with several crashes Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The following is a report of local police: 3 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Angling Road, Hamlin Township. 5:56 a.m., MCSO, two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.…
Snow continues today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 Snow showers expected throughout the day. High 9; low 2 Precipitation: 50% day; 40% evening Wind: WNW 11 mph day; NW 5 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 75% evening. Sunrise: 8:09 a.m.; sunset: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 Cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible.…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 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. Mason County Central girls basketball vs. Montague has been postponed. MCC Saturday morning basketball for grades 3 to…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 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. Ludington High School basketball against Muskegon Heights, in Ludington, has been cancelled.
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 24, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tony Jerome Lopez, 44, of 5190 S. Scottville Rd., Eden Township, pleaded guilty Jan. 18 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served, 90 days discretionary jail…
Obituary: Clayton Schaner, 86, Ludington. Clayton A. Schaner, 86, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was born December 7, 1932 in Hart to Arthur and Mary Schaner. Clayton spent his entire life in Ludington. A 1950 graduate of Ludington High School, he went on to attend Western Michigan University for two years where he studied drafting and…
Sheriff’s office responds to several crashes Wednesday. Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several crashes Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019: 12:15 a.m., single vehicle crash, no injuries, Townline and Dennis roads, Victory Township. 7:35 a.m., two vehicle crash, no injuries, 4800 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 10:27 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Townline Road west of Poplar Road, Sherman…
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