Winter weather advisory calling for snow showers. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Snow showers are expected to increase in coverage and intensity tonight. Snow accumulations may range from 1 to 4 inches, the highest amounts toward Ludington, Baldwin, and downstate towards South…
Andersen becomes first woman to be county chair. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Janet Andersen was elected chair of the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday during the board’s regular monthly meeting, making Andersen the first woman to lead the board in the county’s 165 year history. Andersen is the District 6 commissioner, representing the northern portion of the county. Steve Hull,…
Man faces jail for canoe livery break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Scottville man faces serving four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 8, to a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent. Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., of 203 S. Crowley St.,…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 8, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dorothy Jean Benson Reed, 92, of Ludington, died on Monday, January 7, 2019. An obituary will run in a later edition. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. John James Harley, 91, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Arrangements by Oak…
Free financial resource fair scheduled for Feb. 6. LUDINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County and Pennies from Heaven Foundation are sponsoring Show Me the Money Day Mason County, a free financial resource fair. The event will be held on Wednesday Feb. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. Workshop schedule: 1…
Former drug counselor sent to jail for drugged driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 59-year-old former substance abuse counselor was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of third-offense operating while intoxicated in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 8. Loren Micheal Cooper, of 2962 N. Morse Rd., Sheridan…
Scottville Optimist Tri-Star Basketball Competition Wednesday. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club is hosting a Tri-Star Basketball Competition on Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mason County Central Upper Elementary gym. The competition is open to any MCC student ages 8 to 13. Entry is free and on-site registration is available. Boys and girls will compete…
Recent births, reported Jan. 8, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Brinley Anne Smith, the daughter of Issa and Bradley Smith Jr. of Hart, was born Jan. 2, 2019. Honor May Wygant, the daughter of Jessica Soller and Eric Wygant of Ludington, was born Jan. 2, 2019. Henry Robert Nicholson, the son of Allison and David Nicholson…
Rain and snow expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 Rain showers in the morning turning to a mixture of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow showers possible in the evening before midnight. High 37; low 21 Precipitation: 50% day; 40% evening Wind: WSW 14 mph day; NW 16 mph evening Humidity: 88% day; 72%…
Scottville commission approves first reading of marijuana opt out ordinance. SCOTTVILLE — On Monday the Scottville City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance that will prohibit the sale of recreational marijuana within the city, along with the use of marijuana in public places. The ordinance will be brought in front of the commission again for a public hearing.…
Donkey basketball game to raise money for MCE Athletic Boosters. CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern Equestrian Team is hosting a donkey basketball game on Saturday, January 12 at 6 p.m. in the MCE main gym at Mason County Eastern Schools Donkey basketball has been around since the Great Depression. Players ride real donkeys and play basketball. The game will…
37 apply for Ludington city manager job. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 1:30 p.m. to consider the 37 applicants who applied for the city manager position. The council is expected to go into closed session to discuss the initial candidates. A governing body is allowed under the Michigan Open…
Obituary: Marianne Gibbs Smith, 76, Ludington. Surrounded by family and with her daughters at her bedside, Marianne Gibbs Smith, 76, of Ludington passed into the arms of Jesus on January 5, 2019. While Marianne had a lengthy illness, she was productive with Kingdom work until she went to be with the Lord. Marianne Gibbs was born to Harold and Alice…
Obituary: Donna Rader, 80, Ludington. Donna May Rader, 80, of Ludington passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 following a long battle with dementia. She was born September 14, 1938 in Marne to Harry and Bertha (Porter) Maher. Donna graduated from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids. Donna worked as a supervisor for Old Kent Bank for many years. She…
Intoxicated man arrested for urinating in Walmart entrance. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 58-year-old Chase, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Jan. 6, at 5:44 p.m., after police responded to a report of a subject urinating in the entrance to Walmart on US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect was “highly…
Obituary: Vernis Ann Friese, 86, of Custer Vernis Ann Friese, 86, of Custer passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Vernis was born on September 11, 1932 in Benton Harbor, the youngest daughter of Henry Russell and Ila (Boss) Rynearson and graduated from Benton Harbor High School with the class of 1950. On February 17, 1951 she…
Obituary: Donna C. Brucato, 83 of Ludington. Donna C. Brucato, 83 of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Donna was born on August 27, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Violet (Lahman) Schelden. She attended Valparaiso University and in 1958, was wed to Frank Brucato. Donna loved the summers in Michigan and spending time at the…
Obituary: Henry Grubb, 78, Bitely. Henry Edward Grubb, 78, of Bitely, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Hank was born on November 26, 1940, in Ohio, the son of Elzie and Florence (Fous) Grubb. He grew up in Greenville and later worked for a concrete construction company in Grand Rapids. Hank enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mushrooming. He could…
Snow and wintry mix expected this evening; freezing rain in the morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some snow showers are expected this evening, giving way to a mix of wintry precipitation overnight. Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 Windy with freezing rain early changing to rain in the afternoon. Cloudy early in the evening with partial clearing expected. High 44; low…
Obituary: Kerry Howe, 59, Ludington. Kerry Lynn Howe, 59, of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home. Kerry was born on August 27, 1959 in Manistee, the daughter of Leonard D. and Lorna J. (Dumas) Howe, and graduated from Manistee High School with the class of 1977. She furthered her education at Central Michigan University earning an associate’s…
Obituary: Orville Olson, 84, Ludington. Orville John Olson, 84, of Ludington, formerly Beaver Dam, Wisc., passed away peacefully, Friday, January 4, 2019. Orv was born October 23, 1934 in Biscay, Min.. to Orville M. and Emma Elsie ((Karg) Olson. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1952 and went on to attend the University of Minnesota. Orv served his country…
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