Obituary: Michael Wadel, 67, Ludington. Michael John Wadel, 67, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 9:15 a.m. Born in Ludington on Nov. 22, 1950, Mike followed in the footsteps of his father and was a longtime contractor in the northwest Michigan area. He was a graduate of Ferris State College. Mike worked construction in Michigan, as well as in…
Obituary: Donald Jaynes, 80, Branch. Donald G. Jaynes, 80, of Branch passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 23, 1938 in Akron to Howard and Geraldine (Tobias) Jaynes. Don graduated from Fairgrove High School in 1956. Immediately after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served…
Registration Notice, General Election November 6, 2018 To the qualified electors of the townships of Amber, Branch, Custer, Eden, Free Soil, Grant, Hamlin, Logan, Meade, Pere Marquette, Riverton, Sheridan, Sherman, Summit and Victory and the cities of Ludington and Scottville in the County of Mason, State of Michigan. FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE FOLLOWING PARTISAN OFFICES: STATE: Governor and…
Trick-or-treating hours. The cities of Ludington and Scottville, and Pere Marquette Township have established trick-or-treating hours this year as Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Downtown Ludington will also hold trick-or-treating at businesses on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Historic White Pine Village will also hold trick-or-treating hours on Saturday, October 20 from 3 to 6…
Democrats announce office hours. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Democratic Office is open at 102 E.Ludington Ave. Office Hours are: Tuesday through Thursday: noon to 5 p.m. Friday: noon to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m The next general membership meeting will be Thursday, October 4, ,2018, at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, located…
Cloudy today, rain tonight and Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 Cloudy with possible rain and thunderstorms. High 62; low 49 Precipitation: 10% day; 50% evening Wind: NNE 4 mph day; ESE 5 mph evening Humidity: 86% day; 96% evening Sunrise: 7:44 a.m.; sunset: 7:24 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Variable clouds with thunderstorms, especially in…
Intentional fire at LHS being investigated. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has reported that an intentional fire was set Monday, Oct. 1, at the end of the school day, in one of the men’s restrooms at Ludington High School. “The fire was immediately extinguished, limiting damage to a toilet paper dispenser and the partition stall,” Superintendent Jason Kennedy wrote…
Hole in one winner at Butterfield memorial golf scramble. FILER TOWNSHIP — Jeff Urka of Ludington shot a hole in one Sunday afternoon during the Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield Memorial Golf Scramble at Manistee National Golf Course. Urka was golfing with Dean Schultz, Jake Bielski and Steve Castonia and won a prize of $10,000. Half of the prize…
Custer Township appoints new supervisor. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Township Board of Trustees has appointed Mark Anderson as its new supervisor. Anderson replaces Ron Bacon who recently resigned because he is running unopposed for Mason County Commission. Anderson will serve through the remainder of the current term, which expires in November 2020. At that time, the…
Almost 400 attend funeral of construction worker killed in Manistee County. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Nearly 400 people attended the funeral of Andre Glen Alvesteffer Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. The 20-year-old Weare Township man was killed by a motorist on Sept. 25, 2018 while working in a construction zone along US 31 in the Village of…
Scottville set to approve rental inspector contract. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission is expected to hire a rental property inspector when it meets today for its regular meeting. Last month, the commission passed a rental property ordinance (see related story). The city’s staff is unable to implement the program in-house due to the size of the staff. The city put…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 1, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Michael J. Wadel, 67, of Ludington died on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Fishing equipment reported stolen. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP – Fishing equipment was reported stolen from a vehicle on Taylor Road near the Pere Marquette River access Sunday, Sept. 30, at 8:25 p.m., according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Other police activity in Mason County over the weekend includes: Friday, Sept. 28, 2018: – 8:45 a.m., (MSP), operating…
Mason County Reformed Church Fall Fest. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Reformed Church will hold its annual Fall Fest Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14. A community chili cook off and live music will take place at the church, located at the corner of US 10-31 and Amber Road, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 13.…
WSCC to offer financial aid workshops. West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students and their parents as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. The workshops will be held in the following area high schools: Brethren…
Rain expected early part of this week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 Periods of rain. High 54; low 48 Precipitation: 90% Wind: E 10 mph day; EVE 7 mph evening Humidity: 86% day; 97% evening Sunrise: 7:43 a.m.; Sunset: 7:26 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 Cloudy with possible rain and thunderstorms. High 62; low 49 Precipitation:…
Obituary: Corwin Rotta, 88, Ludington. Corwin John Rotta, 88, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1930, in Ludington, the son of Capt. Bernard and Velma (Phillips) Rotta. Corwin married Sharilyn Kay Kucaj on April 2, 1966, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ludington. Corwin joined the…
Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCounty The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018: – 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Angling Road and Victory Drive, Hamlin Township. – 7:33 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of Amber Road, Victory Township. – 8:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…
Another successful year of learning at Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum. Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Sandcastles Children’s Museum has had another fantastic summer. During our busiest time of the year, our museum is a bustling hub of learning and creativity for children and their families. Because of the generous support of local residents, businesses and foundations, we were able to…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 28, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Jeanette A. Bostrom, 93, of Branch, died on September 26, 2018. Services are pending. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington,www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Recent births, reported Sept. 28, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexandria Isabel Mauer, the daughter of Twyla and Richard Mauer of Scottville, was born September 27, 2018. Abisai Israel Herevia, the son of Clarissa Magallan and Jose Herevia Jr. of Rothbury, was born September 26, 2018. Zamarii William Moore, the son of Tara Moore of Baldwin,…
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