MCC principal publishes children’s book; will give copies to his students. #MCCSchools By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Kevin Kimes is passionate about teaching children life’s valuable lessons. The Mason County Central Upper Elementary principal has been in education for over 25 years, working almost that entire time in the community where he grew up. Kimes recently published a children’s…
MCC Cocoa Shuffle offering free movie, fun run/walk. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools is hosting a fun run/walk and free movie event on Friday, Feb. 22. The Cocoa Shuffle, Popcorn and Movie Night begins at 5:30 p.m. with a 1.5 mile shuffle/walk/run on the northwest side of Scottville, beginning at the high school. At 6:55 p.m. the family-friendly animated…
At 100, Francis Hiscocks is still an educator. #LudingtonWoods By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Francis Hiscocks recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The lifelong educator resides at Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care and has spent his 100th year teaching his fellow residents about two special missionary trips he and his wife participated in back in the ‘80s.…
Farm Bureau members learn about promotion and education, young farmer programs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Last weekend, the Mason County Farm Bureau sent a delegation of nine people to represent it at the Michigan Farm Bureau’s Growing Together conference at the Amway Grand Plaza. The conference was a combined effort of MFB’s Promotion and Education (P&E) and…
Police investigate copper pipe theft. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019: – 9:10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, US 10, City of Ludington. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019: – 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Amber…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 19, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Toni Lee Sanford Strahan, 39, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 16, 2019. An obituary will run on Thursday. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing…
LASD academic calendar changes. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has made some changes to its calendar due to recent snow days and the loss of instructional days. The current trimester will be extended another week for grades sixth through 12: Feb. 27, 28, and March 1, full days; March 7, 8, 1/2 days (exams and end of trimester). The…
College student senate to host family fun night at Rec Center. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Student Senate will hold a Family Fun Night on Monday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Recreation Center on the WSCC campus. The focus of the event will be on children and will include carnival games, prizes, face…
Partly cloudy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 Partly cloudy High 26; low 18 Precipitation: 20% Wind: SSW 6 mph day; SE 7 mph evening Humidity: 70% Sunrise: 7:38 a.m.; sunset: 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 Snow during the morning will transition to snow showers during the afternoon. Some snow showers possible after midnight. High…
Scottville commission passes marijuana ordinance. SCOTTVILLE — On Monday the City Commission approved an ordinance that will prohibit the sale of recreational marijuana within the city, along with the use of marijuana in public places. The vote was 4-3 with commissioners Sue Petipren, Connie Duncil, and Bryan Benyo voting against it. The commission also passed the first reading of a…
Governor visits WSCC, speaks about education programs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited West Shore Community College’s main campus Monday morning, Feb. 18. The governor was given a tour of some of the college’s facilities and then addressed invited community leaders. She said her emphasis touring the college was to acknowledge some fo the programming…
Obituary: Harcourt E. “Bud” Quick Jr., 77, of Ludington Harcourt E. “Bud” Quick Jr., 77, of Ludington, passed away on February 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Bud was born May 13, 1941 in Bay City to Harcourt E Quick Sr. and Arlene (Tonn) Quick. His family soon moved to Scottville where he grew up. After high…
Obituary: Michael Cole, 72, Branch. Michael L. Cole, 72, of Branch died on Monday, February 18, 2019. Mike was born January 19, 1947 in Reed City to Charles and Mildred (Gundich) Cole. Mike graduated from Baldwin High School in 1966. After high school, Mike enlisted in the US Army and served his country for three years; serving, for a time,…
Beekeeping 101 class offered. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Beekeepers will present a two day Introduction to Beekeeping 101 class will be offered Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. James St. The class is free. Participants are asked to bring a canned or dry good item that will be donated to a…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 18, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Eugene Miston Sr., 87, of Fountain died on Monday, February 18. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Dorothy Mae Gunberg, 99, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Therese Marie Soles, 61, of Scottville, died on Saturday,…
Weekend police report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 15, 2019: – 12:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Dennis Road, Victory Township. – 3 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 and Reek Road, Custer Township. – 10:40 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…
Flurries possible in the morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 A few flurries possible early then mostly cloudy skies. High 22; low 13 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening Wind: NNE 8 mph day; ESE 4 mph evening Humidity: 68% day; 76% evening Sunrise: 7:40 a.m.; sunset: 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 Partly cloudy High 26;…
2019 world record attempt: largest dessert party. LUDINGTON — Ludington will go for another world record this summer with the attempt to hold the largest dessert party on Saturday, June 8 at Rotary Park. The current Guinness record of 1,445 people is held by the baker Mr. Puff in Vadodara, India. The Downtown Ludington Board, which will be the official record holder, if…
Governor to visit West Shore Comm. College Monday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Following her State-of-the-State address in Lansing on Tuesday night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is traveling throughout Michigan and will be visiting the West Shore Community College campus on Monday, Feb. 18. Her visit will include a brief meeting with several business leaders and public officials, a tour of the campus, and an…
Help Ministries soup supper PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A soup supper fundraiser benefitting Help Ministry will be held Thursday, February 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W Bryant Rd. Cost is by donation only. The public is invited to “sip soup” and “break bread” with friends, share fellowship, and solve puzzles while…
Obituary: Dolores Hook, 94, Ludington. Dolores Martha Hook, age 92, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Dolores was born in Detroit on October 6, 1926, the daughter of Aloysius and Anna (Ewald) Wroblewski. Dolores is survived by her nieces and nephews, Michael (Jan) Potter, Patrick (Barb) Potter, Tom (Judy) Potter, Kathleen Graham, David (Barbara) Potter, Richard…
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