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North breakwater closed due to weather. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed to pedestrian traffic today, Saturday, Nov. 10, due to weather conditions, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett.
North breakwater closed due to weather. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed to pedestrian traffic today, Saturday, Nov. 10, due to weather conditions, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett.
Homeless youths need our support, help Letter to the editor by Cynthia Arneson Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is November 10 to 18. Imagine being a 17-year-old high school senior and finding yourself homeless and on your own. It is a stark existence fraught with despair. There are currently more than 2 million homeless youth in the United States, with Michigan ranking sixth in…
Obituary: Angeline Krause, 88, Ludington. Angeline Loretta Krause, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Angeline was born on December 13, 1929 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Nicholas and Veronica (Banks) Stark. She graduated from Onekama High School in 1947 and married the late Jack Krause. Angeline was a dedicated mother to three daughters. She enjoyed crossword…
Obituary: Patrick Payment, 76, Ludington. Patrick Hoyt Payment, 76, of Ludington, passed away on November 2, 2018. Patrick was born on December 5, 1941 in Ludington, the son of Hoyt and Ann (Findling) Payment. He was wed to Des Neiges “Dee” Marquis on July 24, 1999 at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Scottville. Patrick graduated from St. Simon High School…
Free Soil, Hoague roads open to traffic. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that Free Soil and Hoague roads have been re-opened to through traffic. Both roads were reconstructed and resurfaced. The gravel shoulders were placed and gront slopes graded. Final restoration will be completed in the spring of 2019. Construction on Free Soil Road took place…
Scottville Optimist Club donates to MCC Schools. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club recently donated $2,100 to Mason County Central Schools. The money will be divided amongst the track and field team, wrestling team and forensics team. here are: Optimists – Howard Vanderlaan, Julie VanDyke, Joe Knowles, Ben Nelson from MCC, Nancy Sanford, Mark Watts and Diane Watts.
Cloudy with snow today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Cloudy with snow. High 35; low 27 Precipitation: 90% day; 70% evening Wind: N 11 mph day; WNW 17 mph evening Humidity: 80% Sunrise: 7:32 a.m.; sunset: 5:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. High 32; low 25 Precipitation: 40%…
Time to be a senior. Scottville senior center’s Visscher moves into retirement. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Marcia Visscher has been at the helm of the Scottville Area Senior Center for nearly five years. Next week, she will step down as director and move into the role of retiree. “I’ve loved it, it’s been so much fun,” she said. “I…
Community Veterans Day program scheduled for Sunday. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Allied Veterans Council will hold its annual Community Veterans Day program on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post, 318 N. James St. The public is invited to attend. A luncheon will be held afterwards for veterans and their families. On…
Car/deer crashes plague motorists. #MasonCounty The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Nov. 5, 2018: – 6:30 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Manales Road, Sherman Township. – 10:03 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 48-year-old Ludington man was arrested for domestic violence, 5000 block of Jebavy Drive, Hamlin Township. Tuesday,…
Recent arraignments include narcotics arrest. 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Xavier Ignacio Zamora, 24, 201 W. William St., Ludington, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of a narcotic/cocaine less than 50 grams…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 8, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Westley Michael Badour, 20, homeless, was found guilty Oct. 31 of larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…
Snow shower possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 Cloudy skies. A shower of rain or wet snow possible. Late night snow showers possible. High 38; low 29 Precipitation: 10% day; 70% evening Wind: WNW 5 mph Humidity: 66% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 7:30 a.m.; sunset: 5:26 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Snow during the morning…
VanderWall easily wins 35th senate seat. Curt VanderWall will be the next state senator to represent this area. The Ludington Republican easily defeated his opponents, Democrat Mike Taillard and Libertarian Timothy Coon. VanderWall received 72,739 (63%) of the votes, Taillard received 39,989 (35%) and Coon received 3,035 (3%). Currently VanderWall is the representative of the 101st Michigan House of Representatives…
O’Malley takes 101st House seat. Republican Jack O’Malley defeated Democrat Kathy Wiejaczka to become the next representative of Michigan’s 101st House of Representative district, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. O’Malley won by 58% of the votes, 28,249-20,714. “I am honored,” O’Malley said this morning. “To receive an individual’s vote is a very precious thing to me. Knowing…
Barker, Tomaszewski win WSCC board seats. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — James Barker was re-elected to the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees Tuesday evening. Joining him will be new member Randal Tomaszewski. Barker received a total of 12,209 votes, Tomaszewski received 10,470 while James Scatena received 10,364. The college district includes all of Mason and Manistee counties along with portions…
Obituary: Anita Freeland, 77, Ludington Anita L. Freeland, age 77, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was born July 9, 1941 in Ludington. She is survived by her husband Laval and her son William. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. at the Oak Grove…
Obituary: Jordan James, 20, Pentwater Jordan James, 20, of Pentwater, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Jordan was born on November 4, 1997 in Battle Creek, the son of Jesse and Penny (Schultz) James. He attended Mason County Central Schools and was planning on attending adult education classes to complete his schooling. Jordan enjoyed fishing, bike riding, walking,…
Scottville Elementary seeking Halloween costumes. SCOTTVILLE — If anyone has Halloween costumes they would like to donate, Scottville Elementary is asking for consideration. The school keeps a supply of costumes on hand for students who do not have one but would like to participate in Halloween activities with a costume. The school depleted its supply last week. Clean costumes may…
MCC to hold half day Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold a half-day Friday, Nov. 9. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m., all other grades dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Sack lunches will be available. Teachers will be participating with law enforcement in safety training during the afternoon. Buildings will be in lock-down. The public is being asked…
Hospital to hold Veterans Day ceremony. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will hold a Veterans Day observance ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. at the flagpole near the main entrance to the hospital to honor all men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The Ludington Hospital Veterans Day observance will include remarks by Randy…
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