Ludington expected to adopt rec. marijuana opt out ordinance. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to take action on a proposed ordinance to opt out of allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries in the city during its regular meeting today. The ordinance had its first reading during last week’s council meeting. The council typically will take action following the second…
MCC board to consider suspension/expulsion of student who made bomb threat. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is expected to go into closed session Monday during its regular meeting to consider the suspension/expulsion of a student. The middles school student allegedly made a bomb threat on social media in the evening of Nov. 29. The social media…
Obituary: Marjorie Peterson, 88, Ludington. Marjorie J. Peterson, 88, of Ludington passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. She was born December 19, 1929 to William and Marian (Burril) Denton on Mackinac Island. Marjorie was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, known as Grandma Jean to many. She would do anything for her family. Equally important to her was her…
WSCC board to honor Trustee Ennis. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will honor out-going trustee Mike Ennis when it meets Monday, Dec. 17. Ennis became a member of the board when he was appointed to fill a vacant position in June 1998. His final term ends on Dec. 31 of this year. A resolution…
Mason County is under a freezing fog advisory until 11 a.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 16. The National Weather Service states that visibility can be a quarter mile or less. Black ice could also be formed since temperatures are below freezing.
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 15, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joey Vanderpool, 63, of Free Soil, died on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Dale Fritz, 74, of Fountain, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Craig Castell, 59, of Ludington,…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 15, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Derek Allan Lange, 32, of 704 E. First St., Ludington, was found guilty Dec. 4 of operating a vehicle with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) and was sentenced to one day in jail with…
Mason County is under a freezing fog advisory until 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. The National Weather Service states that visibility can be a quarter mile or less tonight and into Saturday morning. Black ice could also be formed since temperatures are below freezing.
Man charged with fraudulent check writing, credit card use. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Daniel Lee McClure, 32, of Ludington, is facing up to 14 years in prison for writing fraudulent checks and fraudulently making credit card transactions. McClure was arrested recently by Ludington Police Department and arraigned in 79th District Court on three felony charges of uttering and publishing along with…
Recent arraignments include counterfeiting. 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Neta Margett Sohn, 33, of 4513 N. Benson Rd., Sheridan Township, was arrested by LPD for a felony of uttering and publishing. She is being accused of using counterfeit money at a local gas…
MCE robotics team chili cook-off. CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern Cardinaltronics robotics team will hold a chili cook-off fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the school. The team’s goal is to raise $20,000 this school year. It will also be hosting a dinner before the MCE equestrian team’s donkey basketball tournament on Jan. 12,…
Sunshine possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 37; low 27 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SW 4 mph day; NW 2 mph evening Humidity: 87% day; 89% evening Sunrise: 8:12 a.m.; sunset: 5:07 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 Sunny skies with temps in the 40s. High 42; low 29 Precipitation: 10% Wind:…
Seven have died on Mason County roads so far in 2018. Editor’s note: This article has been reposted with corrected information. To date, seven people have lost their lives in seven vehicle crashes on Mason County roads in 2018, the latest on Tuesday of this week. That number is down compared to nine lives lost in 2017 but up compared…
Hospital participating in health research initiative, asking for public’s assistance. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will offer an enrollment opportunity December 17 – 20 for the All of Us Research Program—a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds. Spearheaded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the research program is open to people…
Mostly cloudy skies today, snow possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 Mostly cloudy skies with occasional snow showers during the night. High 38; low 30 Precipitation: 10% day; 50% evening. Wind: SSE 5 mph day; SE 4 mph evening Humidity: 86% day; 90% evening Sunrise: 8:10 a.m.; sunset: 5:07 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 Sunshine…
VanderWall plan allowing carry-out licenses for smaller towns passes Senate LANSING — The Michigan Senate Tuesday unanimously approved state Rep. Curt VanderWall’s (R-Ludington) plan to allow carry-out beer and wine licenses to be issued in towns with populations below 1,000 people.VanderWall is the current representative of the 101st House District and is senator-elect, who will represent the state 35th Senate District. VanderWall…
West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving to provide 697 meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, Family Fare in Manistee, and Shop-N-Save in Benzonia, will distribute 697 Christmas meals to food banks in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Benzie counties as a result of its recent Spirit of Giving fundraising efforts. Representatives…
Driver who died in Free Soil Road crash identified. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the driver who died in a single vehicle crash on Free Soil Road Tuesday afternoon. Joey Dean Vanderpool, 63, of Sheridan Township, was pronounced dead at the scene after the vehicle he was driving left the roadway…
Smith & Eddy expands ag division, acquires Central Michigan Crop Insurance. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance Ag Division, headed by Vice President Joe Knowles, has purchased Central Michigan Crop Insurance Agency. Smith & Eddy finalized the purchase of central Michigan’s premier crop insurance agency this past week. Central Michigan Crop Insurance owner Bryce Christensen and Knowles have been talking…
Obituary: Dr. Jerry Gilley, 67, Scottville. Dr. Jerry W. Gilley passed away December 10, 2018 after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, and he was known for his sense of humor and passion. He was born October 26, 1951. Dr. Gilley enjoyed a successful career as a consultant, author, professor, and mentor. He had…
Recent births, reported Dec. 12, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ellie Ann McIntosh, the daughter of Landon and Jessica McIntosh of Grand Rapids, was born on Dec. 3, 2018 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Maternal grandparents are David and Lori Stanulis. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Rise McIntosh. Carter Michael Long, the…
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