Woman sentenced for stealing from parents to get drug money.

January 22, 2019

Woman sentenced for stealing from parents to get drug money. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to time served in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22, for stealing from her parents to get drug money. Melissa Marie Silver, of 604 E. Loomis St., is convicted of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. One…

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Deputies investigating PM Township death.

January 22, 2019

Deputies investigating PM Township death. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies are investing the death of a 77-year-old Ludington woman that occurred in the 1100 block of North Gary Street on Monday, Jan. 21. Law enforcement and emergency medical personnel were called to the scene at 9:09 a.m. Dispatch information stated a woman was found unresponsive in a…

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3 interested in Scottville commission seat.

January 22, 2019

3 interested in Scottville commission seat. SCOTTVILLE — Three people have applied to be considered for the first ward commissioner seat left vacant following the resignation of Leon Begue. Begue resigned due to health reasons. Mary Waller, Brian Benyo and Ed Hahn have applied for the vacancy to fill the four-year term. On Monday, Feb. 4, the commission will interview…

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Obituary: Mary Ann Jensen (Majchrzak), 74, of Scottville

January 22, 2019

Obituary: Mary Ann Jensen (Majchrzak), 74, of Scottville Mary Ann Jensen (Majchrzak), 74, of Scottville, passed away on January 21, 2019 at Traverse City Munson Medical Center. Mary Ann was born on November 17, 1944 in Manistee to Regina (Swiatlowski) and John Marjchrzak. Mary Ann attended Manistee Catholic Central where she participated in the marching band and was proud to…

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Snow and freezing rain later today, early Wednesday. 

January 22, 2019

Snow and freezing rain later today, early Wednesday.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service from 1 p.m. today to 10 a.m. Wednesday. The forecast is calling for mixed precipitation with snow developing this afternoon and lasting into the evening. Later in the evening and into the early hours of…

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Scottville woman faces jail for stealing Xbox system.

January 22, 2019

Scottville woman faces jail for stealing Xbox system. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 21-year-old Scottville woman faces serving five months in jail after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22, to larceny in building. Arneva Lily Tyler, of 108 S. Reinberg Ave., testified Tuesday that she stole an Xbox system last August in the City…

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Lamb hired as West Shore Bank Ludington manager.

January 21, 2019

Lamb hired as West Shore Bank Ludington manager. LUDINGTON — Christine Lamb has been hired by West Shore Bank as vice president, Ludington market branch manager. Lamb will be responsible for the supervision of personal banking teams at both the Ludington-Downtown and Ludington-East offices. In addition to being responsible for staff development and training, she will also interact closely with…

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Government shutdown may impact start of Badger’s sailing season.

January 21, 2019

Government shutdown may impact start of Badger’s sailing season. MANITOWOC — The federal government’s partial shutdown may impact the start of the SS Badger’s sailing season, according to Manitowoc, Wisc. Mayor Justin Nickels. Repairs to the carferry docks in Ludington and Manitowoc are being funded by a $5 million federal grant. According to a report on Wisconsin TV station WBAY,…

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Maclean resigning as chamber CEO, Miller promoted.

January 21, 2019

Maclean resigning as chamber CEO, Miller promoted. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced some changes in its leadership. President/CEO Kathy Maclean will be resigning her position and will be replaced by Brandy Henderson Miller. Miller is currently the vice president of the chamber and executive director of the Ludington Area Convention &…

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Coatless man runs from police in frigid conditions.

January 21, 2019

Coatless man runs from police in frigid conditions. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 20-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy after fleeing on foot in single-digit temperatures while wearing a t-shirt Sunday, Jan. 20, shortly before 3 a.m. at Bryant and Sherman roads. “The deputy observed a man walking in the road wearing only a…

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Letter to the Editor: LASD Superintendent recognizes dedication of school board. 

January 21, 2019
Letter to the Editor: LASD Superintendent recognizes dedication of school board. 

Letter to the Editor: LASD Superintendent recognizes dedication of school board.  By Jason Kennedy, superintendent, Ludington Area School District. Dear Oriole Family: January is School Board Recognition Month. This is a time to recognize the individuals who approach their volunteer work like it is a full-time job and with extraordinary dedication to public schools. They are citizens whose decisions affect…

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Squires visits Washington, advocating veterans’ access to chiropractic services.

January 21, 2019

Squires visits Washington, advocating for non-drug approach to pain management; veterans benefits. Dr. Lewis Squires, owner of Squires Family Chiropractic of Scottville, was among 800 chiropractic physicians, students and supporters who traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to hear speeches from political leaders, participate in advocacy training and visit with members of Congress to urge support for pro-chiropractic legislation that would…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 2019

January 21, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Mary Ann Jensen, 74, of Scottville, died on Monday, January 21, 2019.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mason County Reformed Church.  Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.  …

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Wind chill advisory until noon Monday.

January 20, 2019

Wind chill advisory until noon Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A wind chill advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until noon on Monday, Jan. 21. Wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero are expected. Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 Mostly sunny. High 19; low 8 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SE 4 mph day; SE…

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Closings, cancellations, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019

January 20, 2019

Closings, cancellations, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. This list may be updated. Mason County Central Public Schools (including Victory Early Childhood Center) Mason County Eastern Public Schools West Shore Educational Service District (including CTE) Ludington Area School District Gateway to Success Academy Covenant Christian School Ludington Area Catholic School Pentwater Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Hart Public Schools Sandy’s Quilting Friends…

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Sharing reading between the ages.

January 18, 2019

Sharing reading between the ages. #LudingtonWoods By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Once a month students from Ludington Area Schools Franklin Elementary visit with residents of Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care and practice their reading skills. “The students are from kindergarten to second grade,” teacher Beth Kirby says. “They are reading from books we received from an Oriole…

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MCP offers elected officials contact page.

January 18, 2019

MCP offers elected officials contact page. We are in the process of updating our Elected Officials contact page, located by clicking here or by selecting the link on MCP’s main menu. This page includes contact information for federal, state, and local elected officials. It also includes meeting dates and administrative personnel of local governments. We are still inputing some local information with…

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Rep. O’Malley announces local office hours. 

January 18, 2019

Rep. O’Malley announces local office hours.  LUDINGTON — State Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) will host local office hours this month on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St., from 9 to 10 a.m. “I will be visiting all four counties in the ‘Fighting 101st’ to hear directly from residents about the issues that matter most…

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Sen. VanderWall to host local coffee hours.

January 18, 2019

Sen. VanderWall to host local coffee hours. SCOTTVILLE — Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) will hold coffee hours on Monday. Jan. 28 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Scottville City Hall, 105 N. Main St.  Coffee hours are open to residents of the 35th Senate District to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue.…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 2019

January 18, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Cindy Lou Carpenter, 61, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Susie Mary Gorecki, 64, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  There are no services planned at this time.  Arrangements by Oak Grove…

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Cloudy skies today; temps drop this weekend.

January 18, 2019

Cloudy skies today; temps drop this weekend. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 Cloudy High 25; low 13 Precipitation: 20% Wind: N 6 mph day; NE 7 mph evening Humidity: 70% Sunrise: 8:15 a.m; sunset: 5:36 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 Scattered snow flurries and snow showers before noon. Becoming partly cloudy later. High 18; low 6…

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