Scottville High School bell finds new home at Spartan Community Field. SCOTTVILLE — Some of the volunteers who helped restore the original Scottville High School bell gathered before the Mason County Central vs. Ludington High School varsity football game Friday at Spartan Community Field to commemorate the completion of the project. In February 2017, the bell was removed from the…
Obituary: Melinda ‘Mickie’ Landis, 56, Reed City. Melinda “Mickie” Landis, 56, of Reed City, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. She was born February 21, 1962 in Alma to William and Patricia (Morgan) Bowman. Mickie worked in the healthcare field for many years. Most recently, she had been working for the Grand Oaks Nursing Home in Baldwin. She had a…
Obituary: Gary Castonia, 75, Lansing. Gary James Castonia, 75, of Lansing passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his home. He was born June 12, 1943 in Ludington to Iven and Beatrice (Arnold) Castonia. Gary graduated from Mason County Central in 1961. He went on to receive his teaching degree from Michigan State University. Gary worked as a teacher and…
17-year-old injured in Jebavy Drive crash. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Ludington female was injured Saturday evening in a single vehicle rollover crash on Jebavy Drive between Johnson and Bryant roads. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Jeremy King, the vehicle drove off the road and then rolled over, striking several trees. The driver was initially trapped in the…
Hogue Road closed beginning Monday. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Hoague Road, between Quarterline and LaSalle roads will be closed to all through traffic beginning Monday, Oct. 22, due to road reconstruction. Barricades will be placed on Hogue Road at Quarterline Road and at US 31 warning motorists of the closure. Work will include adding additional aggregate to the existing roadway, paving,…
MCC Middle School parent/teacher conferences SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School parent/teacher conferences will be held Wednesday, October 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. Parents are asked to enter the building through the northeast doors by the gym. The Fall Book Fair will also be open during parent/teacher conferences.
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 20, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Duane Hamburger, 77, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com Beverly Mohler, 81, of Scottville, died on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Gary Castonia, 75, of Lansing, died…
Over $63 in fuel stolen from gas station. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a gas drive-off Thursday, Oct. 18, shortly before 4 p.m., in which $63.25 in fuel was stolen from the Scottville EZ Mart on East US 10. The following is other police activity in Mason County Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018:…
Library to hold Halloween events. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library Scottville branch will hold a Pumpkin Palooza on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 4 p.m. The event will include “pumpkin-flavored everything” including games, crafts, and all kinds of fun. Children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult. LUDINGTON — The Ludington library will hold trick-or-treating, along with other…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 19, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Elma Lorraine Dishaw, 86, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Funeral arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Cloudy with rain today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High 54; low 41 Precipitation: 50% day; 80% evening Wind: SW 17 mph day; WNW 14 mph evening Humidity: 76% day; 82% evening Sunrise: 8:04 a.m.; sunset: 6:54 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 Rain showers, with increasing winds in the afternoon.…
Spectrum Health volunteers pay off $150,000 Family Birthing Center pledge HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The volunteers of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital presented a $50,000 check Thursday evening to the Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital, culminating a $150,000 pledge toward the Family Birthing Center construction project. The final payment was given at the volunteer annual recognition banquet, held at Lincoln Hills Golf…
Local sheriffs, prosecutors oppose recreational marijuana proposal. Prosecuting attorneys from Mason, Lake, Oceana, and Manistee counties, along with sheriffs from Mason, Manistee, and Oceana counties have all publicly opposed the recreational legalization proposal that will appear on the Michigan General Election ballot on Nov. 6. The announcement was made recently by Healthy and Productive Michigan, an organization that is leading the effort…
Break-in at e-cig store. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A suspect or suspects broke into the E-Cig Outlet store on West US 10 by breaking the store’s glass front door and stealing merchandise, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The break-in was reported Wednesday morning at 8:31 a.m. The case remains under investigation. Other police activity in Mason County Wednesday,…
79th District Court proceedings, posted Oct. 18, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following proceedings recently occurred in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Sentencings – Corey Evan Carsten, 33, of 802 N. St. Paul St., Ludington, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 10 to prohibited use of chemical agents and was sentenced to 42 days in jail with credit…
Sunny skies today; showers Friday, Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 Sunny skies. High 51; low 46 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening Wind: WSW 12 mph Humidity: 59% day; 74% evening Sunrise: 8:03 a.m.; sunset: 6:56 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High 54; low 41 Precipitation: 50% day; 70% evening…
Arts center receives $15,000 state grant. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) has been awarded a grant of $15,000 from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The grant was awarded through the MCACA peer review process and was one of 561 applications to compete for MCACA fiscal year 2019 funding. Organizations receiving a…
Deputies arrest man for 3rd-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 53-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 4:50 p.m. for third-offense operating while intoxicated – with a high blood alcohol content – and driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop on US 10 near Jackson Road, according to…
Splash Pad to be ’19 Lake Jump beneficiary. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Splash Pad project will be the beneficiary of the 2019 Ludington Lake Jump, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019. Each year the Lake Jump raises thousands of dollars for its selected beneficiary. The splash pad is being planned for Copeyon Park. To date, the committee has raised $120,000…
Recent births, reported Oct. 17, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Bentley William Mears, the son of Kenya O’Brien and Tony William Mears of Scottville, was born October 10, 2018. James Theodore Feutz, the son of Chelsea and Mark Feutz of Ludington, was born October 15, 2018. Allanah Marie Alyse Jacobs, the daughter of Alyse Jacobs of…
Obituary: James Stewart, 75, Ludington. James Arthur Stewart, 75, of Ludington, passed away October 15, 2018. James was born on November 11, 1942 in Ludington, the son of Archie and Evaleen (Smith) Stewart. He graduated from Ludington High School and attended Michigan State University. James received his master’s degree from Western Michigan University and was working on his PhD…
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