Scottville releases names of manager candidates. SCOTTVILLE — The three city manager candidates chosen by the City Commission for consideration have accepted the commission’s invitation for interviews. The candidates are Courtney Magaluk of Shelby, Dale Stuart of Clarkston, and James Van Ess of Grand Rapids and Ludington. The three were selected for interviews following a meeting on May 15 when…
Ludington council to consider code of conduct. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — City Council will consider approving a City Council Code of Conduct when it meets in regular session today, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. The code came up following conversations regarding the city’s social media policy, said City Manager Mitch Foster, in a memo to the council.…
Ludington council to vote on downtown short-term rentals. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to take action tonight during its regular meeting to change the text of the Ludington zoning ordinance section regarding short-term rentals in downtown. Currently, a “boutique” hotel is defined by the city ordinance as a building or part of a building with a common entrance…
Blessing of the boats will be June 1. LUDINGTON — The inaugural Blessing of the Boats will take place on Saturday, June 1 beginning at noon at Ludington Municipal Marina. The first 100 boaters to register their keys prior to the blessing will get a swag bag. The blessing will take place at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by…
Cloudy skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, May 20, 2019 Cloudy. High 56; low 36. Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNW 16 mph day; N 10 mph evening. Humidity: 69% day; 74% evening Sunrise: 6:14 a.m.; sunset: 9:09 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Cloudy. High 65; low 48 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: NE 5 mph…
Scottville Clown Band Shell to launch 30th season on June 11. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band Shell is observing its 30th year this summer. Its summer concert series is the longest consecutive running free summer series in Mason County. The shell was built in 1989 by volunteers and funds from the Scottville Clown Band, Scottville Optimist Club, and the…
Memorial Day services scheduled for May 27. Mason County veterans organizations will again hold Memorial Day services throughout the county on May 27. A service will be held at Mason County Central High School at 9 a.m. led by the Custer VFW Honor Guard along with the Mason County Central High School band. Traditionally an eighth grade student from MCC…
Drunk driving suspect’s vehicle ends up ‘in the drink.’ #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – A 32-year-old Jenison, Michigan man was arrested by for operating while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) Friday, May 17, shortly before 2 a.m. “after he drove his vehicle into Ford Lake claiming he did not know the road ended,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Rain developing this evening; thunderstorms expected all weekend. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, May 17, 2019 Partly cloudy with occasional showers late at night. High 66; low 46. Precipitation: 10% day; 60% evening. Wind: N 10 mph day; NE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 61% day; 60% evening Sunrise: 6:17 a.m.; sunset: 9:06 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019 Rain showers…
Bud and Dottie Reed memorial service June 18. Milan “Bud” Spencer Reed passed away on March 8, 2016 at the age of 91. Dorothy Jean Benson Reed passed away on January 7, 2019 at the age of 92. Bud and Dottie celebrated 70 years of marriage on Jan. 31, 2016. Because they were inseparable, they chose to wait until both had passed…
The Scoop: Talking about the Momentum Business Plan Competition. VIDEO: LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Tom Hinman of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce about the Momentum Business Plan Competition, which takes place Friday evening at the Ludington Area Center of the Arts.
Larceny charges among recent arraignments LUDINGTON — The following is recent activity of Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Shawn Daniel O’Connell, 39, of 104 E. Fifth St., Scottville, was arrested May 10 by MCSO on a felony charge of larceny of more than $1,000 but less than $20,000. Probably cause hearing: May 22 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent.…
Deputies busy with crashes, drunk driving arrest. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, May 14, 2019: – 10:19 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Angling Road and Jebavy Drive, Hamlin Township. – 3:36 p.m., alarm activation, Summit Township. – 5:12 p.m., a 31-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Ludington…
Stratford on the Avenue auditions scheduled. LUDINGTON — Auditions for the fourth annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 4 to 5:30 .p.m and on Monday, May 20 from 7to 8:30 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The May 19 auditions will be held in the library’s West Shore…
Showers developing this afternoon; thunderstorms possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, May 16, 2019 Cloudy with occasional showers in the afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms possible in the evening. High 64; low 48 Precipitation: 60% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSE 10 mph day; ESE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 84% evening. Sunrise: 6:18 a.m.; sunset: 9:05 p.m. Friday, May…
Scottville narrows manager search. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission met in closed session today, Wednesday, May 15, to go over a list of 20 candidates who applied for the vacant city manager position. Following, the commission went into an open meeting and voted to request interviews from three of the candidates with a fourth, who is from out of…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital receives an ‘A’ for patient safety for spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade LUDINGTON —Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This marks the Ludington Hospital’s seventh consecutive ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group. The designation recognizes efforts by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in protecting patients from harm and…
West Shore Pregnancy & Family Support Footsteps 4 Families is May 25. LUDINGTON – The West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support is holding its annual spring fundraising event Saturday, May 25 at Rotary Park. Formerly named Walk for Life, the event serves as both a major fundraiser and an awareness event for the work done through the organization. Footsteps…
Chainsaw theft, break–in arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, May 13, 2019: – 10:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), identity theft, 2000 block of Sherman Road, City of Ludington. – 5 p.m., (MSP), larceny of a chainsaw, 4000 block of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, May 14, 2019: – 12:28…
Celebration of life for Bobbi Maclean is Monday, May 20. Barbara “Bobbie” Maclean, of Ludington, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 91. Bobbie was born on October 10, 1927 in Lansing to Alfred and Edna (Watson) Seyfried. A celebration of Bobbie’s life will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 beginning…
Recent deaths, posted May 15, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Linda Stong, 73, of Scottville died Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Muskegon. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Nile H. “Tex” Nelson, 75, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
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