Memorial Day services scheduled for May 27. Mason County veterans organizations will again hold Memorial Day services throughout the county on May 27. A service will be held at Mason County Central High School at 9 a.m. led by the Custer VFW Honor Guard along with the Mason County Central High School band. Traditionally an eighth grade student from MCC…
Drunk driving suspect’s vehicle ends up ‘in the drink.’ #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – A 32-year-old Jenison, Michigan man was arrested by for operating while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) Friday, May 17, shortly before 2 a.m. “after he drove his vehicle into Ford Lake claiming he did not know the road ended,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Rain developing this evening; thunderstorms expected all weekend. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, May 17, 2019 Partly cloudy with occasional showers late at night. High 66; low 46. Precipitation: 10% day; 60% evening. Wind: N 10 mph day; NE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 61% day; 60% evening Sunrise: 6:17 a.m.; sunset: 9:06 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019 Rain showers…
Bud and Dottie Reed memorial service June 18. Milan “Bud” Spencer Reed passed away on March 8, 2016 at the age of 91. Dorothy Jean Benson Reed passed away on January 7, 2019 at the age of 92. Bud and Dottie celebrated 70 years of marriage on Jan. 31, 2016. Because they were inseparable, they chose to wait until both had passed…
The Scoop: Talking about the Momentum Business Plan Competition. VIDEO: LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Tom Hinman of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce about the Momentum Business Plan Competition, which takes place Friday evening at the Ludington Area Center of the Arts.
Larceny charges among recent arraignments LUDINGTON — The following is recent activity of Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Shawn Daniel O’Connell, 39, of 104 E. Fifth St., Scottville, was arrested May 10 by MCSO on a felony charge of larceny of more than $1,000 but less than $20,000. Probably cause hearing: May 22 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent.…
Deputies busy with crashes, drunk driving arrest. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, May 14, 2019: – 10:19 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Angling Road and Jebavy Drive, Hamlin Township. – 3:36 p.m., alarm activation, Summit Township. – 5:12 p.m., a 31-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Ludington…
Stratford on the Avenue auditions scheduled. LUDINGTON — Auditions for the fourth annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 4 to 5:30 .p.m and on Monday, May 20 from 7to 8:30 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The May 19 auditions will be held in the library’s West Shore…
Showers developing this afternoon; thunderstorms possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, May 16, 2019 Cloudy with occasional showers in the afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms possible in the evening. High 64; low 48 Precipitation: 60% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSE 10 mph day; ESE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 84% evening. Sunrise: 6:18 a.m.; sunset: 9:05 p.m. Friday, May…
Scottville narrows manager search. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission met in closed session today, Wednesday, May 15, to go over a list of 20 candidates who applied for the vacant city manager position. Following, the commission went into an open meeting and voted to request interviews from three of the candidates with a fourth, who is from out of…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital receives an ‘A’ for patient safety for spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade LUDINGTON —Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This marks the Ludington Hospital’s seventh consecutive ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group. The designation recognizes efforts by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in protecting patients from harm and…
West Shore Pregnancy & Family Support Footsteps 4 Families is May 25. LUDINGTON – The West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support is holding its annual spring fundraising event Saturday, May 25 at Rotary Park. Formerly named Walk for Life, the event serves as both a major fundraiser and an awareness event for the work done through the organization. Footsteps…
Chainsaw theft, break–in arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, May 13, 2019: – 10:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), identity theft, 2000 block of Sherman Road, City of Ludington. – 5 p.m., (MSP), larceny of a chainsaw, 4000 block of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, May 14, 2019: – 12:28…
Celebration of life for Bobbi Maclean is Monday, May 20. Barbara “Bobbie” Maclean, of Ludington, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 91. Bobbie was born on October 10, 1927 in Lansing to Alfred and Edna (Watson) Seyfried. A celebration of Bobbie’s life will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 beginning…
Recent deaths, posted May 15, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Linda Stong, 73, of Scottville died Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Muskegon. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Nile H. “Tex” Nelson, 75, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
Fin & Feather offering CPL class. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a concealed pistol license class on Friday, June 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 8 all day at the Fin & Feather Club grounds, located at 3276 N Darr Rd. Cost is $50 for Fin & Feather Club…
Rain possible this morning, clearing later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day. High 61; low 40 Precipitation: 40% day; 10% evening. Wind: WNW 8 mph day; NNE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 75% evening. Sunrise: 6:19 a.m.; sunset: 9:04 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 Cloudy with…
Ludington community assessment questionnaire LUDINGTON – After a competitive request for proposals process, the Michigan Historic Preservation Network awarded the City of Ludington the opportunity to complete its Community Assessment program. This assessment is an initiative of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, with funding and support from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office. The…
Man pleads ‘no contest‘ to child porn distribution. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 21-year-old Ludington man who pleaded “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 14, to distributing/promoting child sexually-abusive material faces serving six months up front of one-year discretionary jail term. Robert Anthony Pierce, of 210 N. Gaylord St., was initially facing up to 20…
Man who hit teacher in 2014 drunk driving crash sent to jail for reckless driving, resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The 29-year-old Ludington man who seriously injured a local teacher in a hit-and-run crash five years ago was ordered to serve three months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, May 14, in 51st…
MANISTEE — Today on The Scoop, Kate Watkins-Krieger interviews Dr. Rick Plummer and Xavier Verna. Plummer will be performing his one man show, “Live from the Front: Byline Ernie Pyle” this weekend at the Ramsdell Theatre. The show is free to veterans. Click here for more info. Verna is executive director of the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts. Stay…
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