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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…
Radiant Church to again host Christmas Eve community dinner/services. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., is hosting its fourth annual Christmas Eve Community Dinner and Service on Monday, Dec. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. The free dinner is open to anyone. “This is our fourth year hosting the dinner and service and it…
Recent police news, posted Dec. 20, 2018. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Dec. 17 5:37 p.m., two vehicle hit and run crash, no injuries, Scottville Road north of Hawley Road, Riverton Township. 6:58 p.m., single vehicle crash, no injuries, Free Soil Road and Tubbs Court, Free Soil Township. 7 p.m., car/deer crash, no…
Rain expected today, snow possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 Rain expected all day turning into snow overnight. High 41; low 31 Precipitation: 60% day; 50% evening Wind: SSW 5 mph day; N 10 mph evening Humidity: 95% Sunrise: 8:16 a.m.; sunset: 5:09 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 Overcast. High 33; low 26. Precipitation: 20%…
Sandcastles launches interactive Lite Brite exhibit. LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum has opened a new exhibit, The Rainbow Room, just in time for Christmas. The interactive Lite Brite features 391 lighted holes to create colorful designs with the acrylic pegs that come in 6 different colors. Visitors can create their own design or follow one of the templates provided. The…
Obituary: Bernice “Bunnie” Budreau, 92, of Ludington. Bernice “Bunnie” Budreau, 92, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 under the great and loving care of the staff of Medilodge Nursing Home and Hospice of Michigan. She was born November 3, 1926 in Ludington to Homer and Florence (Arndt) McKee. Bunnie graduated from Ludington High School in 1945. She married…
Obituary: Betty Jane Lunde, 96, of Ludington Betty Jane Lunde, 96, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She was born July 22, 1922 in Scottville to Harley and Anna (Andersen) Sprague. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1940. On March 20, 1942 she married Theodore W. Lunde and they celebrated 51 years together before he passed away…
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