WSCC considering student housing. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College students may have the option to live on campus at some point in the future. On Monday, Nov. 19, the college’s board of trustees is expected to hire a firm to conduct a student housing feasibility study. “On-campus student housing can provide benefits such as: supporting student success, increasing…
LASD to hire new business services director. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is expected to hire Jesse Rickard as the new director of business services when it meets Monday, Nov. 19. Rickard is replacing Bruce Doggett, who is retiring. Rickard currently serves as director of finance at Hart Public Schools. “Mr. Rickard has been highly…
Lakeview Elementary principal accepts position in Manistee. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is expected to accept the resignation of Lakeview Elementary Principal Amber Kowatch when it meets Monday, Nov. 19. Kowatch has been hired by Manistee Area Public Schools as a district curriculum director. She will remain at Ludington until Dec. 31. Kowatch has been…
New ESD superintendent settling in. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Jason Jeffrey has been at the helm of the West Shore Educational Service District since July, taking the place of Randy Howes, who retired. This is Jeffrey’s first job as a superintendent, having previously served as assistant superintendent for general education and career technical education at Traverse Bay…
Recent arraignments include narcotic charges. 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Thayne David Patterson, 32, of 1039 N. William St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 6 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of a…
Obituary: Mary Carlson, 68, Ludington. Mary Rogene Carlson, 68, of Ludington, passed away on November 15, 2018. Mary was born on April 14, 1950 in Ludington, the daughter of Roger and Mildred (Hanson) Carlson. She worked at Nader’s Motel and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word searches, embroidery, walking, and spending time outdoors. Mary will be missed at bingo nights, where she…
Car/deer crashes continue for Mason County motorists. #MasonCountyNews The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Nov. 12, 2018: – 6:16 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Gordon and Johnson roads, Amber Township. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018: – 3:17 a.m., (MSP), a 19-year-old Manistee man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Jebavy Drive and Jagger Road,…
Snow showers likely this morning, late evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 Mainly cloudy with snow showers in the morning and then more snow showers developing after midnight. High 39; low 31 Precipitation: 40% day; 50% evening Wind: WNW 12 mph day; WNW 6 mph evening Humidity: 80% Sunrise: 7:41 a.m.; sunset: 5:17 p.m. Saturday, Nov.…
Concerns raised over county employee insurance premium increases. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County government employees have recently been hit by a significant increase in their health insurance deductibles and co-pays, causing several employees, including sheriff’s deputies, to seek employment elsewhere. Sheriff Kim Cole, along with two of his sergeants, Magistrate Paddy Baker, and Prosecutor Paul Spaniola,…
WSCC receives grant for Humankind series. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The Michigan Humanities Council (MHC) has announced that West Shore Community College is the recipient of a $15,000 grant in support of the college’s Humankind series. Year two of the series is focusing on the cultural, social and political parallels between the Middle East and the U.S. The series of lectures, exhibits,…
Special weather alert. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a special winter weather alert for areas including Mason and Oceana counties: A wintry mix will continue into the evening commute over western lower Michigan. Area of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle will continue this afternoon and into the evening commute. In the heaviest snow bands, visibilities may…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) Board of Directors has announced that it will not be moving from its current location at Historic White Pine Village to the former PNC Bank building in downtown Ludington. This decision was researched in great depth over the past year, and it was determined by the board of…
Scottville Optimist Club prepares for the Kids Christmas Party SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold a kids Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Optimist center, located behind West Shore Bank in downtown Scottville. The event will include punch and cookies, Santa, ornament making, games, storytelling and a gift for every child.…
51st Circuit Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Douglas Gachter, 35, of. 2672 S. Derby Rd., Sidney, Michigan, was found guilty Sept. 11 of heroin possession less than 25 grams and third-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Nov. 7 to serve…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 15, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Arlen Blank, 84, of Ludington died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Amber Marie Dennert, 38, of Ludington died on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Catherine (Katie) Edith Tomczak, 99, of…
Recent births, reported Nov. 15, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Felicity Rose Bateson, the daughter of Jeriann and Jacob Bateson of Pentwater, was born Nov. 7, 2018. Maurissa Mae Gulledge, the daughter of Angela Bearman and Maurice Gulledge of Baldwin, was born Nov. 8, 2018. Alydia Ann VanSickle, the daughter of Chelsea and Zachary VanSickle of…
More sun forecasted for today! Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 Opening day of Michigan firearms deer season. Mainly sunny skies. High 40; low 29 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening. Wind: S 9 mph Humidity: 63% day; 80% evening Sunrise: 7:39 a.m.; sunset: 5:18 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 Cloudy. High 39; low 31 Precipitation: 20% Wind:…
West Shore Bank kicks off Spirit of Giving to furnish holiday meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank is holding its 10th annual Spirit of Giving Community Challenge to raise money to furnish Christmas dinner for families in need this holiday season. The bank is again teaming up with local food stores, Shop-N-Save of Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods of Hart…
Scottville Optimist Club to hold 40th senior Thanksgiving dinner. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold its 40th annual senior Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, Nov. 18 beginning at noon at the Optimist Center, located behind West Shore Bank in Scottville. The event is free to all area seniors. Dinner is served until there is no more food.
Lighthouse keepers receive grants to restore doors, display photos. The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association has been award four grants for its upcoming winter projects. Grants have been received from the Community Foundation for Mason County, the Maclean Family Fund and the Great Lakes Energy People’s Fund for the restoration of 40 interior and exterior doors, which are located in…
Custer Christmas open house. CUSTER — A Custer area Christmas open house will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Custer Fire Station. The event will include hot chocolate, punch and cookies, donated by Custer village residents; face painting by Mason County Eastern National Honor Society students; prize drawings for adults and kids, donated…
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