Scottville to honor outgoing city manager. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will host an open house for outgoing city manager Amy Williams after the next regular city commission meeting, Monday, April 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main St. Williams has served as city manager for 21 years and will be leaving the city…
WMOM off the air. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Radio station WMOM went off the air today and according to the WMOM Sports Team Facebook page, the move was not an April fool’s joke. The page states that owner Patrick Lopeman was involved in a “serious auto accident last month, which made him re-evaluate his activities in managing the business. With his…
Loomis Street pier closed due to deterioration. LUDINGTON — The pier north of the Loomis Street boat launch is being closed to pedestrian traffic due to unsafe conditions, according to City Manager Mitch Foster. Foster said minor erosion was noticed underneath the pier last fall, “but not an amount that caused any immediate concern,” he said. “It was believed to…
CPL class offered April 13. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Firearm and Tactical Training is offering a concealed pistol license class on Saturday, April 13 or Sunday, April 14, beginning at 8 a.m. Following the successful completion of the all day class, the student will be eligible to apply for a Michigan CPL. Cost is $100. The class is taught by…
CodeRED notification to be tested Wednesday. #MasonCountyNews. Mason County Emergency Management will be conducting an “all call” with the CodeRED emergency notification system on Wednesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Residents and businesses within Mason County may receive a pre-recorded message from the system around. “This ‘all call’ has several benefits,” said Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator Elizabeth Reimink. “It…
Forum to discuss Ludington school bond proposal. LUDINGTON — A community forum discussing Ludington Area School District’s upcoming millage election will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at Ludington High School Library (updated, previously reported that it was at L.F. Peterson Auditorium, but the meeting was moved due to another event). The school district will ask voters…
$40,500 grant gives Pentwater school added layer of security. #PentwaterPublicSchools #MichiganStatePolice PENTWATER – Pentwater Public Schools was recently awarded a $40,454 Michigan State Police (MSP) Competitive School Safety Grant. “This grant will allow us to purchase new safety and security measures, and/or upgrade measures that are currently in place,” said Pentwater Public Schools Superintendent/Principal Dr. Scott Karaptian. The funds will…
Woman arrested for disorderly, child neglect after screaming, staggering in streets. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 41-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for disorderly person and child neglect Saturday morning, March 30, after staggering down a street, yelling and talking loudly to herself, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Following her arrest, deputies found three children between 5 and 10 years of…
Obituary: Joyce Major, 93, Scottville. Joyce Eleanor Major, 93, returned to the loving arms of her Savior Saturday, March 30, 2019 after 15 years under the care of her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Major. Joyce was born June 5, 1925 in Pentwater, the fifth child of Jess and Lillian Petersen. Joyce grew up on the Jess Petersen farm…
WSCC receives marketing award. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has received a silver Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) in the college promotional brand video category. The Paragon Award winners were announced during the NCMPR’s annual conference held last week in San Antonio, Texas. The silver award signifies a top entry among…
Fountain Area Community Center fundraiser. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Community Center, 3916 E. Main St., will hold an open house fundraiser on Saturday, April 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the Food Mission on Wheels. For more information on the center, click here.
April Fool’s heat wave today! Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, April 1, 2019 An April Fool’s Day heat wave today with mostly sunny skies during the morning hours and then becoming overcast in the afternoon. High 42; low 36 Precipitation: 20% day; 50% evening. Wind: SSW 13 mph day; SSW 12 mph evening Humidity: 54% day; 69% evening. Sunrise:…
MCC Jazz Band receives top rating. BELLAIRE — The Mason County Central High School Jazz Band recently received a division 1 rating in class C division of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s state jazz festival, held March 20 at Bellaire High School. Under the direction of Tom Thomas, the band is in its 33rd year. In 2018, the…
Earth Day celebration. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment) will hold an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. Events will include over 20 booths, live animals and a show from the John Ball Zoo, kids activities, a family…
Obituary: Wilma Diesing, 97, Chelsea, formerly of Scottville. Wilma R. Diesing, 97, of Chelsea, formerly of Scottville passed away on March 24, 2019 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. She was born September 7, 1921 the daughter of Oliver and Rose (Tritten) Widing. She married Donald C. Diesing who preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, David (Jane)…
WSCC nursing class holding family 5K fun walk/run. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College nursing class will hold a family 5K fun walk/run on Saturday, April 20, starting east of the Recreation Center parking lot. Early registration takes place until April 10 at a cost of $25 and includes a t-shirt. Forms are available at www.westshore.edu. Regular registration…
Recent deaths, posted March 31, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joyce Eleanor Major, 93, of Scottville, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Mason County Reformed Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Arrangements were entrusted to oak…
E-Sports event is April 6. LUDINGTON — The NBA 2K19 E-Sports Championship will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Foster Elementary, 505 E. Foster St. The event is for ages 8 to 18; children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign in is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.…
Obituary: Gregory Kozlowski, 84, Fountain. Gregory S. Kozlowski, 84, of Fountain passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home. Greg was born on February 19, 1935 in Chicago, the son of Adelbert and Jeanine (Granica) Kozlowski and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1952. He served his country in the post Korean Conflict era with the United…
Obituary: Dennis Gorman, 61, Scottville. Dennis Robert Gorman, 61, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Dennis was born May 6, 1957 to Frederick W. Gorman II & Joan L. Dehoff (LaVance). Dennis graduated from Mason County Central High School, class of 1975. He was employed by Bigard & Huggard Drilling Inc. as a rough-neck and as a…
Recent deaths, posted March 29, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Gregory Kozlowski, 84, of Fountain died on Thursday, March 28 at home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Wilma R. Diesing, 97, of Chelsea, formerly of Scottville, died on Sunday, March 24 in Chelsea. Funeral arrangements are…
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