Williams announces resignation as Scottville manager. #ScottvilleNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Amy Williams announced her resignation as Scottville City Manager Monday, Feb. 4, during the city commission’s regular meeting. Williams stated that she would like to remain in the position, which she has held since 1998, until the end of April, in order to assist the commission with…
Court employee pleads guilty to lying to police, remains employed. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — An employee of the 79th District Court recently pleaded guilty in that court to the misdemeanor of providing false information to a police officer. The employee, Rosemary Saucedo- Narvaez, 52, of Ludington, continues to be employed by the court as a clerk. The…
Obituary: Tracy Bothwell, 62, Scottville Tracy Duane Bothwell, 62, of Scottville passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born August 10, 1956 in Eaton Rapids to Stanley and Phyllis (Wright) Bothwell. Tracy graduated from Mason County Eastern High School. He went on to enlist in the U.S. Army where he served for eight years as an artillery instructor. After…
LASD board expected to formally place facilities bond request on May ballot. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet in a special meeting today, Monday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. to take action on a resolution to call for a bond election on Tuesday, May 7. During that election,…
Weekend police news, posted Feb. 4, 2019. The following is recent activity of Mason County law enforcement: Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 9:01 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), larceny, 400 block of South James Street, City of Ludington. 11:50 a.m., Michigan State Police (MSP), dog bite, 9000 block of North Quarterline Raod, Free Soil Township. 12:09 p.m., LPD, vehicle crash, no…
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WSCC scholarship applications accepted. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend during the 2019-20 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 29. The College, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 4, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Tracy Duane Bothwell, 62, of died on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Gladys Boyer, 92, of Custer passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Norman James White, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Beads &…
Obituary: Marsha Giles, 79, Ludington. Marsha Giles, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. Marsha was born on November 4, 1939 in Scottville, the daughter of Stanislaus and Mabel (Barton) Matevich. She graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1958 and married Charles Giles on May 21, 1961. Marsha was a seamstress while raising her six…
Work-bee scheduled at Fountain Area Community Center. FOUNTAIN — A work-bee to make improvements to the Fountain Area Community Center, 3916 E. Main Street, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The work-bee is being organized by the Mason County Reformed Church Outreach Mission Team, with the invitation for anyone from the public to…
Library mermaid party. The Mason County District Library will hold a mermaid party on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. at both the Ludington and Scottville branches. The free event is open to all children, who are welcome to dress up. Children under the age of 8 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Chamber accepting awards nominations. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting 2018 award nominations – and has added a fourth category this year to honor small businesses. The awards will recognize the 2018 Mason County Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Service, and Future Five. Nominations will be…
Dense fog advisory tonight; rain Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mason County, along with much of west Michigan, is currently under a dense fog advisory until 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Widespread dense fog has developed with visibility locally falling to less than 1/4 mile. Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 Periods of rain. High 44; low 17 Precipitation: 100% day;…
Man who injured local teacher in 2014 arrested again. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The man who seriously injured a local teacher in a hit and run crash nearly five years ago has been arrested again on charges, among others, involving his driving. Brian Keith Blackburn, 29, no address listed, was arrested Monday, Jan. 28 by the…
Local movie launches Reformed Church’s Beat the Winter Blues series. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Reformed Church is launching its February weekend series Beat the Winter Blues beginning Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. with the viewing of locally-filmed movie “God Bless the Broken Road,” written and directed by Mason County resident Harold Cronk. The church will also show…
Lakeshore Food 4 Kids packages available for weekend. LUDINGTON — It’s been a long week of no school due to the weather. However, the Lakeshore Food 4 Kids backpack program is still providing its services to Ludington Area School District elementary students. Bags are available today until 4 p.m. at Lakeshore Food Club, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. Limited delivery is…
Lucille “Sis” (Mulholland) Bos, 99, of Ludington and Hart. Lucille “Sis” (Mulholland) Bos, 99, entered into God’s loving arms on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born Lucille Evelyn Anderson in Chicago on April 3, 1919, the second of Ernest and Helna Anderson’s five children. She enjoyed a great childhood, playing in Gallistal School’s playground across the street and…
Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime MASON COUNTY – Local police stayed busy during the winter storm with vehicle crashes Thursday. No injuries were reported. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019: -1:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Jagger Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 7:52 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office),…
Temps to rise into the teens today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 Partly cloudy skies in the morning becoming more cloudy in the afternoon. Overcast in the evening. High 19; low 15 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening Wind: SSE 7 mph day; S 11 mph evening Humidity: 78% day; 84% evening Sunrise: 8:02 a.m.; sunset: 5:55…
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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 31, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lucille Evelyn (Mulholland) Bos, 99, died on Thursday, January 31, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on…
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