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…
Obituary: Loyde E. Durham, 82, of Ludington Loyde E. Durham, 82, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was born May 7, 1936 in Scottville to AI and Pearl (Buffenbarger) Durham. Loyde was in the last class in the old Scottville High School, the class of 1954. Loyde enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country for…
Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Dec. 17, 2018: – 12:25 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Scottville and Wilson roads, Custer Township. – 4:07 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. – 5:37 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injury, Scottville Road north of Hawley Road, Riverton…
100 acres added to Ludington State Park. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — One hundred acres of pristine sand dunes, wetlands and forests soon will become part of Ludington State Park. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday that it has purchased the land and mineral resources from Sargent Minerals-Ludington, LLC – commonly known as Sargent Sands – a Michigan-based company, permanently…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 19, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Franklin Delano Harmon, 81, of Fountain, died on December 18, 2018. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this…
60 kids participate in Shop with a Cop/Hero. Last week 60 kids participated in the Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero program, which took place at Walmart and Meijer. Each child was given a gift card to Christmas shop for his/her family, including themselves. Kids involved in the program are from every school in Mason County. On top of…
Cloudy today, rain possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 Cloudy with showers later at night. High 40; low 35. Precipitation: 10% day; 40% evening. Wind: S 8 mph Humidity: 85% day; 90% evening. Sunrise: 8:15 a.m.; sunset: 5:09 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 Rain expected all day turning into snow overnight. High 41; low 31…
Harsco employees hold decorating contest, raise over $3,600 for Toys for Tots. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The employees of Harsco Rail recently raised $3,628.12 and collected four large bags of toys to be donated to Five CAP’s Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program. Money was raised though a decorating contest. During off-work times, employees started decorating and then voting was…
Custer woman faces multiple drug charges, drugged driving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER – A 59-year-old Custer woman could face up to four years in prison after she was arrested on felony charges of possession of cocaine, oxycodone, methadone and hydromorphone and a misdemeanor charge of operating while under the influence of drugs following a traffic stop by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Dec.…
Construction begins on carferry docks in Ludington, Manitowoc. LUDINGTON — The improvement project for the Lake Michigan Carferry dock facility in Ludington is now underway. The dock facilities serve as the mooring system for the SS Badger passenger and ferry service between Ludington and Manitowoc Wisc. The Badger runs between mid-May and mid-October. Demolition of the old dock began late…
Hospital begins birthing center construction. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital held a “wall breaking” and reception event on Monday, December 17 to signify the start of construction of an all-new Family Birthing Center, targeted to be complete in the fall of 2019. Kicking off the event was longtime local obstetrician Dr. Margaret Gustafson, who had the honor of…
Lighthouse association selling walkway boards. LUDINGTON — Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association Executive Director Peter Manting is reporting that 502 custom walkway boards have been purchased since SPLKA made them available in July of 2014. The boards are making up the new walkway around Big Sable Lighthouse. “When we first announced this fund raising intuitive many people asked me how…
Mostly sunny skies expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 Mostly sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 36; low 30. Precipitation: 10% Wind: SSE 7 mph day; S 8 mph evening. Humidity: 75% day; 84% evening Sunrise: 8:14 a.m.; sunset: 5:08 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 Cloudy with showers later at night. High 40; low…
Ludington, Scottville opt out of recreational pot sales. #MasonCountyNews. The Ludington City Council and the Scottville City Commission both took action tonight to ban recreational marijuana sales in the two towns. The Ludington City Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning the sale of recreational marijuana within the city limits. The original ordinance was amended to include a stipulation that the…
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