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Winter weather advisory ends Thursday morning: 3-5 inches possible. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are possible in Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. Light snow will continue into early Thursday morning, the heaviest amounts along the lakeshore. Thursday, Nov.…
Obituary: Robert Matthew Urka, 89, formerly of Scottville. Robert Matthew Urka, 89, of Spring Hill, Florida and a native from Scottville passed away at home on Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born October 17, 1930 in Scottville to Matthew and Orpha (Hannah) Urka. He was proud to live and work in Mason County. While visiting the local soda fountain…
Crashes on snowy roads keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Nov. 8, 2019: 10:22 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 31 near the Ludington Rest Area, Summit Township. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019: 11:20 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Chauvez Raod near Hoganson Road, Riverton Township. 12:05 p.m., (MSP), a 19-year-old Walkerville man…
WSCC receives $15,000 grant for Humankind Series. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Michigan Humanities has announced that West Shore Community College received a $15,000 grant in support of its Humankind Series. Thirteen projects were selected from 45 eligible applications to the Humanities Grants program, which support public humanities projects exploring history, theater, reading, education and community identity in Michigan. “Humanities Grants are more…
But wait! There’s more: 1 to 3 inches of snow expected Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Overcast skies expected tonight with a low temperature of 16 degrees. A low temperature of 18 degrees is forecasted overnight. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. Cloudy with snow showers developing the afternoon; 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. High 27; low 23 Precipitation:…
Obituary: Brooklyn Emma Jo Root, 6-months, of Ludington. Brooklyn Emma Jo Root, 6-months, of Ludington passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Devos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. She is now dancing and singing with the angels in paradise. She was born May 20, 2019 to Vicki M. Jones and Leo E. Root II in Grand Rapids. “Brooky Bru” was…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported. This list may be updated: Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce LEADS meeting. Ludington Optimist Club noon meeting. West Shore Family Support Schools: Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy Covenant Christian School Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District…
Home Tips: Decluttering and organizing your home. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Remodeling can cost thousands of dollars, which can take homeowners months or years to save. In the interim, how do you make improvements to rooms like bathrooms and kitchens? Instead of taking out loans for an expensive remodel, consider investing in a few of these less…
The Makers: Armour Designs: Cutting edge art The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” LUDINGTON —Mike Bissell purchased a gun belt business, Armour Belts, from his uncle…
Veterans Day 2019: Reed speaks about making a choice to serve. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Area veterans were honored this morning during a Veterans Day ceremony at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Maj. Tad Reed, US Army National Guard, spoke to the audience of veterans, students, and community members, about choosing to serve the community and nation, whether it’s serving…
Muskegon Co. man charged with multiple counts of child sexually abusive activity. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Casnovia (Muskegon County) man has been arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on multiple counts of child sexually abusive activity. The arrest of Jeffrey Lee Steiger, of 17320 Laketon Ave., took place following a four-month investigation by sheriff’s office detectives. According to…
Police busy with car/deer crashes. #MasonCounty Recent police activity in Mason County includes: Friday, Nov. 8, 2019: 4:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway and Hesslund Road, Pere Marquette Township. 6:51 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Wildwood Crossing, Amber Township. 1:02 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 40-year-old Ludington man…
Falling snow causing slick roads; winter weather advisory continues until Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Heavy lake effect snow is possible with localized accumulations of up to one foot in Mason and Oceana counties. Gusting winds as high as 35 mph are possible. Roads have already…
Vehicle flees scene after injuring Scottville man. #MasonCountyNews. EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Scottville man was injured Sunday evening following a two-vehicle crash at Scottville and Hawley roads. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash was reported at 9:09 p.m. The 46-year-old man was traveling on Scottville Road when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle that was…
Recent births, reported Nov. 11, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Mason Alexander James Devers, the son of Nicole Devers of Ludington, was born November 7, 2019. Bradley James Ferwerda, the son of Ashley and Jarrod Ferwerda of Ludington, was born November 10, 2019. Joseph Alexander Anthony, the son of Deborah Lancour and Brian Anthony of Fountain,…
Up to a foot of snow forecasted Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory has been issued from 3 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with localized accumulations of up to one foot in Mason and Oceana counties. Wind gusts could be as high as 35 mph.…
Suspect who fled from deputies arraigned; another charged with harboring a fugitive. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The two suspects arrested Thursday, Nov. 7 for fleeing from police were arraigned today in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Donnie Ray Totten, III, 24, whose last known address was 1085 E. Hawley Road, Eden Township, was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after hiding…
Crashes among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019: 4:12 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 11:25 a.m., warrant arrest, US 10 and Amber Road, Amber Township. A 21-year-old Custer man was arrested on an outstanding Lake County Friend of the Court warrant following a traffic stop. 3:08 p.m., two-vehicle…
Wanted suspect captured after hiding in crawl space, running from deputies. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – A 24-year-old Mason County man wanted on four warrants was captured by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after hiding in a crawl space at a residence in the 6500 block of East Glenn Lane Thursday afternoon, Nov. 7, and then running from deputies for about a…
LHS to host Veterans Day ceremony. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 and is inviting all local veterans to attend. Events will begin at 7:30 a.m. with coffee in the high school library, followed by an 8 a.m. program at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The ceremony will include the presentation of colors…
3 join CMH board. LUDINGTON — Three new members recently joined the West Michigan Community Mental Health (West Michigan CMH) Governing Board. Joining the governing board are Lucinda Shafer of Hart, Dawn Martin of Luther and Mary Alway of Amber Township. “We’re excited to have Lucinda, Dawn and Mary join our governing board,” said Lisa Williams, executive director of West…
