Free rides offered again on New Year’s Eve. LUDINGTON — Free rides through the Drive Safe-Drive Sober Campaign will again be offered to New Year’s Eve revelers. The program is a cooperative effort between Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police-Hart Post, Abrahamson’s Towing, Quinn’s Towing, Oceana Auto, Fiers Towing, Ludington Mass Transportation Authority,…
Ludington’s ‘best of…’ list. Opinion by Steve Miller, Ludington mayor-elect. Now that we’ve reached the calendar’s final week, we can expect the inevitable avalanche of “Best of the Year” lists. They come from every corner of the world…top news stories, outstanding athletic highlights, outrageous celebrity scandals, cutest pet pictures. The rankings have become expected traditional media entertainment filler between the…
County board to recognize Posma for 28 years of service. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will honor retiring Commissioner Tom Posma when it meets Thursday morning. Posma has served on the board for 28 years. He has most recently served as the District 7 commissioner, representing the residents of southeastern Mason County.…
Law enforcement log, posted Dec. 26, 2018. The following is a log of recent activity of law enforcement in Mason County. Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 7:29 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), hit and run crash, no injuries, 1300 block of North Rath Ave., Pere Marquette Township. 7:31 a.m., (MCSO), single vehicle crash, no injuries, Nurnberg Road east of Davis…
County commission reschedules special meeting. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners has rescheduled a special meeting that was originally scheduled for today. County Administrator Fabian Knizacky stated in a memo that the meeting was rescheduled due to inconsistencies in the posting of the meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 10:30 a.m. in the…
Some sun possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 Cloudy skies early followed by partial clearing. A few showers developing late in the evening. High 34; low 28 Precipitation: 10% day; 40% evening Wind: NE 3 mph day; ESE 10 mph evening Humidity: 76% day; 83% night. Sunrise: 8:18 a.m.; sunset: 5:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27,…
Merry Christmas: Cloudy skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, Christmas Day. Cloudy. High 35; low 27. Precipitation: 20% day; 40% evening Wind: SSE 4 mph day; NE 1 mph evening Humidity: 74% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 8:18 a.m.; sunset: 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 Cloudy skies early followed by partial clearing. A few showers…
Obituary: George Roth, 92, Ludington. George W. Roth, 92, of Ludington, passed away at his home on Friday, December 21, 2018. George was born February 22, 1926, in Detroit, to Louis and Clara (Schade) Roth. George developed a passion for aviation and sailing at an early age. His love of both brought him from building sailboats out of cardboard painted…
Obituary: Shirley Dust, 91, Ludington. Shirley Corabelle Dust, 91, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 21, 2018. Shirley was born on July 29, 1927 in Horne Township, Mich., the daughter of George and Leota (Sanderson) Rayle. She graduated from Free Soil High School in 1944 and…
Cloudy skies today, Christmas Day. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, Christmas Eve. Cloudy skies. High 30; low 24. Precipitation: 10% day; 0% night. Wind: WNW 8 mph day; SSE 2 mph evening. Humidity: 71% day; 79% evening Sunrise: 8:18 a.m.; sunset: 5:11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, Christmas Day. Cloudy. High 35; low 27. Precipitation: 20%…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 23, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Shirley Corabelle Dust, 91, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 21, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday December 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Ludington United Methodist Church, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Friday…
Safety Decals named one of best entrepreneurial companies. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Safety Decals, located at 236 W. First Street, was recently recognized as one of the Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360 List, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged by Entrepreneur, Safety Decals is…
Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018: – 12:10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Ludington man was arrested for drunk and disorderly, US 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018: – 5:12 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of…
VanderWall’s plan allows spouses of disabled vets to keep special plates LANSING — The Michigan House of Representatives Thursday provided final approval to Rep. Curt VanderWall’s plan allowing a surviving spouse of a deceased disabled veteran to retain a special license plate honoring our military members. Vanderwall (R-Ludington) is currently the 101st House district representative. Michigan residents with a 100-percent…
Obituary: Ethan Bernard Carie, 7 days old. Ethan Bernard Carie passed away peacefully at home in his parent’s arms, with his sisters, Jacqueline and Alexandra, by his side, Thursday, December 20, 2018. Ethan was born December 13, 2018 in Grand Rapids to Carl and Stephanie (Cooper) Carie II. Our beautiful Ethan was such a brave, strong, and amazing baby. Our…
Obituary: Frederick Kaiser, 76, Custer. Frederick Ralph Kaiser, 76, of Custer passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home. He was born June 26, 1942 in Chicago to George and Alvira (Tottleben) Kaiser. Fred graduated from Blue Island Community High School. After school, Fred served his country in the U.S. Army. On May 27, 1972 he married the late…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 21, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: George William Roth, 92, of Ludington, died on Friday, December 21, 2018. An obituary will run in a later edition. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Frederick Ralph Kaiser, 76, of Custer died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Ethan Bernard Carie, born…
Snow possible today, especially early. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Dec. 21, 2018: Winter solstice (first day of winter). Intermittent snow showers, especially early in the day. High 35; low 27. Precipitation: 40% day; 20% night. Wind: N 15 mph Humidity: 84% Sunrise: 8:16 a.m.; sunset: 5:09 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 Cloudy. High 31; low 27. Precipitation: 10%…
Smoldering wood causes fire department response to Foster Elementary. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was called to Ludington Area School District’s Foster Elementary earlier tonight in response to a fire alarm. According to Superintendent Jason Kennedy, a teacher who was in the building working in a classroom, as well as a custodian, were in the building when the alarm went…
Deputy recognized for helping mother, children. LUDINGTON — Mason County Deputy Matt Murphy was recently recognized by Sheriff Kim Cole for his actions to help a single mother and her children during a time of need. According to Sheriff Cole, during the early hours of Oct. 11, 2018, Murphy was investigating an unrelated call for service and heard young children…
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