Consumers ends natural gas conservation appeal.

January 31, 2019

Consumers ends natural gas conservation appeal. JACKSON — Consumers Energy announced that its emergency public appeal to conserve natural gas is ending at midnight tonight for all customers – commercial, industrial and residential. “There is no doubt the gas reduction efforts by residents and businesses across the Lower Peninsula played a key role in helping maintain natural gas flow in…

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Scottville man injured after rear-ending Oceana plow truck

January 31, 2019

Scottville man injured after rear-ending Oceana plow truck #OceanaCountyNews LEAVITT TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) – A 27-year-old Scottville man injured after rear-ending an Oceana County Road Commission snowplow truck with his 2013 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck Thursday, Jan. 31, shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Filmore Road near 176th Avenue. The man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus…

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128 temporary workers laid off from Whitehall Industries.

January 31, 2019

128 temporary workers laid off from Whitehall Industries. LUDINGTON — Whitehall Industries recently laid off 128 temporary employees due to a decrease in production orders from Tesla, the electric car company that Whitehall Industries produces parts for. Whitehall also temporarily shut down its Madison Street plant for four to six weeks but the company plans on re-hiring about 50 temporary…

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Harsco Plant to close, employees informed this morning.

January 31, 2019

Harsco Plant to close, employees informed this morning. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harsco Rail officials informed the approximately 160 employees of the Ludington plant today that the manufacturing will be shutting down the plant this summer, the end of the second quarter. Official notice from the company has not been announced publicly, but employees have posted about the plant closing…

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No injuries in semi vs. car crash.

January 31, 2019

No injuries in semi vs. car crash. #MasonCountyNews GRANT TOWNSHIP – No one was injured in a car vs. semi truck crash during the winter storm Wednesday, Jan. 30, shortly before 3 p.m. on US 31 at LaSalle Road, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office…

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Mayor’s Corner: Getting things done.

January 31, 2019

Mayor’s corner: Getting things done. #MayorsCorner #LudingtonNews By Mayor Steve Miller, City of Ludington. Here’s how it gets done outside of city hall: Keeping the city safe is a year round job, regardless of the task and weather conditions.  Nothing exemplifies this better than the unenviable job of snow removal. Starting in the dead of night, when the city curbs…

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Democrats scheduled to meet Feb. 7.

January 31, 2019

Democrats scheduled to meet Feb. 7. LUDINGTON — The next general membership meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party will be Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, located at 107 S. Harrison. Those attending are asked to bring canned goods for the challenge against the Mason County Republican Party.  

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Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices to be open Friday, Feb. 1

January 31, 2019

Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices to be open Friday, Feb. 1 All Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices and all outpatient rehabilitation locations, including cardiac rehab classes will be open on Friday, February 1, 2019. Patients are advised to call their physician’s office with any questions or concerns related to this week’s closings.

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Consumers asking gas customers to turn thermostats down.

January 30, 2019

Consumers asking gas customers to turn thermostats down. Consumers Energy today called for all customers to voluntarily reduce their gas usage as a result of an unexpected gas incident in southeast Michigan. “As a result of an unexpected incident at a gas compressor station this morning in southeast Michigan, we are asking customers to temporarily reduce gas usage at this…

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Mail delivery suspended again on Thursday.

January 30, 2019

Mail delivery suspended again on Thursday. The US Postal Service announced that it is extended all deliveries again Thursday for zip codes that include all Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties — zip codes beginning with 486 through 491 and 493 through 499, an area that includes most of western Michigan. The closure is due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted.…

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Winter storm warning extended to Thursday evening.

January 30, 2019

Winter storm warning extended to Thursday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31. The warning had originally been set to expire by 1 p.m. on Thursday. Lake effect snow showers along with blowing and drifting snow could reduce visibilities to near zero at times. Additional…

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MC History Spotlight: The Schultes of Scottville.

January 30, 2019

MC History Spotlight: The Schultes of Scottville. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column will feature a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The history of Scottville would not be complete without writing about the Schulte family, a pioneer family whose legacy…

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Minor injuries in five-car crash.

January 30, 2019

Minor injuries in five-car crash. #MasonCountySheriff’sOffice AMBER TOWNSHIP – A five-vehicle crash Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 4:21 p.m. on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road during the winter storm resulted in minor injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 37-year-old Frankfort man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on Morton Road south of Gerbers Road in Riverton Township…

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Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.

January 30, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN Academy, Manistee Central Michigan University Covenant Christian School Gateway…

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Spectrum Health weather-related scheduling, Thursday, Jan. 31.

January 30, 2019

Spectrum Health weather-related scheduling, Thursday, Jan. 31. Due to winter storm warnings and extreme cold temperatures, all Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices and all outpatient rehabilitation locations will remain closed throughout our 13-county service area all day Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Patients are advised to call their physician’s office with questions. In Ludington, the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Cancer Center…

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Recent births, reported Jan. 30, 2019.

January 30, 2019

Recent births, reported Jan. 30, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Lilianna Maria Lindbloom, the daughter of Brianna and Leo Lindbloom of Ludington, was born January 27, 2019. Freya Marie Sadler,the daughter of Danaye and Tyler Sadler of Scottville, was born January 26, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 30, 2019

January 30, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 30, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Barbara E. Johnson, 75, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility.  A memorial service will be held in the spring.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Phyllis Jean Lessnick, 79, of Scottville, died Tuesday, January 22,…

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No mail Wednesday.

January 29, 2019

No mail Wednesday. There will be no mail delivery Wednesday. The US Postal Service announced Tuesday night that it is cancelling all deliveries for zip codes beginning with 486 through 491 and 493 through 499, an area that includes most of western Michigan. Mail will still be delivered in Jackson, Flint and Detroit. The closure is due to the extreme…

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Winter storm warning continues until Thursday.

January 29, 2019

Winter storm warning continues until Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is still under a winter storm warning, issued by the National Weather Service until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. Lake effect snow showers are expected with accumulations of 1 to 5 inches through tonight. Blowing and drifting snow is also likely. Additional snow accumulations are possible…

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LHS Sports Boosters Cash Bash

January 29, 2019

LHS Sports Boosters Cash Bash LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Sports Boosters will be holding a Cash Bash fundraiser during the home basketball game against Manistee scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1. Tickets may be purchased in the athletic office or from an Oriole athlete; 19 prizes will be drawn at half time of the varsity boys game. Prizes include:…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019.

January 29, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Caritas Food Pantry, Custer CASMAN Academy, Manistee Community Church of…

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