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…
MCC board expels student who made bomb threat. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education voted unanimously tonight to expel an eighth grade boy who made a bomb threat against the middle school in November. “It was the right decision,” Superintendent Jeff Mount said after the meeting. “As hard as it is to…
Holiday Boxes provide meals to students over winter break. See video here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Several volunteers showed up at the Lakeshore Resource Network Sunday evening to help make some students from Ludington Area School District have nutritious meals over the winter break. Lakeshore Food 4 Kids Backpack Program recently received a $2,500 grant from the Community…
FloraCraft chair gives almost $4 million in Christmas bonuses to employees. LUDINGTON — The employees of FloraCraft have received a little something special in their Christmas stockings this year. Company founder and Chairman Lee Schoenherr has given out nearly $4 million to full-time employees as a way to saying thank you for their hard work and dedication in helping to…
Mason County’s Aquaman connection. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. A couple weeks ago, locally based film director/writer Harold Cronk received a phone call from his agent, who also represents Jason Momoa, the star of the upcoming film “Aquaman.” Momoa was going to be on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” and the agent wanted to do something special for him as a gift.…
Scottville woman accused of embezzling $22,000 from convenience store. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 56-year-old Scottville woman faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly embezzling $22,000 from her employer, Ertie’s Forest Trail Marathon convenience store on north US 31 near Free Soil. Judith Desiree Sannes, of 301 W. 4th St., was arrested in Scottville on a warrant by…
Custer woman arrested on multiple drug charges, drugged driving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER – A 59-year-old Custer woman 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. 15, at 2:04 p.m. on Monroe Street, said…
Obituary: Josephine A. Sanders Beyer, 93, of Ludington. Josephine A. Sanders Beyer, 93, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Sunday, December 16, 2018. She was born May 19, 1925 in Ludington to Anthony and Marie Kotecki. Josephine was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her husband of…
VanDyke is Scottville Optimist of the Year. SCOTTVILLE — Julie VanDyke was awarded the 2018 Scottville Optimist Club member of the year award during the club’s annual Christmas party held Saturday, Dec. 15. In addition, club president, Joe Knowles, received special recognition for his leadership.
Cloudy skies with temps above freezing, again, today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 Cloudy skies with temps steady in the mid-30s. High 32; low 23 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NNW 10 mph day; NE 3 mph evening Humidity: 75% day; 81% evening Sunrise: 8:14 a.m.; sunset: 5:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 Mostly sunny despite a few…
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…
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