Barbara Jean (Hillier) Bates, aged 65 of Custer, passed away peacefully at her home early Monday morning, February 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on August 16, 1950 in Ludington, the daughter of Virgil Hillier and Joyce Curran and was later adopted by her paternal grandparents Ada and Perry Hillier. She grew up in the Ludington area and…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — One of today’s premiere string ensembles, the Merling Trio, will perform as part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Fri., Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. A truly international trio, it brings together musicians from Polish, Japanese, and Dutch backgrounds. The Merling Trio has been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College officials have announced that scholarships are now available to high school students who are taking dual enrollment courses. The scholarships are provided through a gift to the College’s foundation by Hardman Construction Company of Ludington. The scholarships will be based on financial need and a record of academic achievement. Dual enrolled students earn credit toward…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions are going into effect on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 a.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axel and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and speed restrictions…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A Cabin Fever Cabaret will be held on Saturday, March 12 to benefit the Ludington United Methodist Church mission to Haiti. The benefit will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the UMC, 5810 W. Bryant Road. The event will include performances by the United Methodist Church Choir, cast members of the Ludington high school play “Xanadu” along…
Barbara Jean Bates, 65, of Custer passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at her home. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Janet A. Searcy, 63, of Ludington passed away February 21, 2016 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District took another step towards fixing some major facility issues during the board of education’s regular meeting tonight. The board voted to hire an energy efficiency firm, Honeywell, to study the school district’s buildings and find out where it could save money and also what systems may need to be…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Naomi Marie Bronson, the daughter of Lindsay and Matthew Bronson of Ludington, was born Feb. 18, 2016. Haven Rose Wahr, the daughter of Jacqueline Linke and Ryan Wahr of Manistee, was born Feb. 18,…
BALDWIN — Seth Herbst of Michigan Department of Natural Resources will give a presentation regarding invasive species, most notably the New Zealand Mudsnail, now rapidly establishing a presence in the Pere Marquette River on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at Baldwin Elementary School gymnasium, 525 Fourth Street. The program is being presented by the Pere Marquette River Chapter of Trout Unlimited…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP, (Oceana Co.) — Mason County K-9 Unit tracking dog, Cash, assisted the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation of an assault that occurred Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:43 p.m. in the 3800 block of East Baker Road in which two women attacked another woman with an “edged weapon,” OCSO Lt. Craig Mast…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Holland woman was arrested for fleeing and eluding police and second-offense operating while intoxicated Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:20 p.m. after fleeing from a Mason County Sheriff’s deputy on the US 31 expressway and striking a tree, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was located following a “be on the lookout” alert…
Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Triggered by the Pentwater Service Club, and facilitated by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC), Boy Scout Troop 1145 raised the final $4,000 needed, so the troop can take a rugged, 12-day trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer. “We raised $11,000 the past two years doing various service…
Hope (Leigh) Sorensen, 64, peacefully passed away on Saturday February 20, 2016 at home. Leigh was born to the late Dewitt E. Tabor and Hazel L. Tabor (Pierce) on April 21, 1951 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Sheattended Union High School in Grand Rapids. She married Larry Sorensen on December 11, 2004. Hope was employed as a C.N.A. at Metro Hospital…
Norma Marie Page age 94 passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2017 at Cornerstone Living Center of Hastings. Norma was born to the late Arthur Ephraim Peterson and Mary Charlotte Chinberg on April 13, 1921 in Custer. She graduated with the class of 1940 at Scottville High School and attended Marinello Cosmetology School in Grand Rapids in 1941. Norma married Harlan J.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Tamara DeLynn Yeargan, 46, of 602 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 11 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of conspiracy – possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in the 79th District Court: – Patrick Kendall Rogers, 45, of 207 Summit St., Muir, Michigan, was found guilty Feb. 16 of attempted firearms possession by a felon and sentenced to one year discretionary jail for one year; seized firearm is forfeited; and $535 in fines and costs.…
SCOTTVILLE — Tim McKay from Blarney Castle Oil Company was the keynote speaker at today’s Farmer Education Day, hosting by the Oceana, Mason-Lake and Manistee conservation districts at the Scottville Optimist Center. McKay spoke about farm fuel tank issues, such as using proper nozzles and the best locations to place fuel tanks. The day long program featured a variety of…
SCOTTVILLE — The 74th annual meeting of the Mason-Lake Conservation District will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Center. The event’s featured speaker will be Dr. Randy Showerman, director of Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology. Showerman will discuss the upcoming agriculture certification dual-enrollment program with West Shore Community College. Tickets are…
Ludington Area School District Important School Calendar Reminder: March 9: Half day of school for students in grades K-5. March 10-11: Half day of school for students in grades K-12. Elementary Conference Schedule: For conference sign up go to www.myconferencetime.com/ludington. Franklin Elementary Wednesday, March 9, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8…
The Financial Minute is sponsored by Shelby State Bank with offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Muskegon counties: www.shelbybank.com. Every year, nearly 150 million households file their federal tax returns.¹ For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or manila folders full of receipts; gathering mortgage, retirement, and investment account statements; and relying on computer software to take advantage of…
Local law enforcement activity Thursday, Feb. 18, includes: – 7:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township. – 9:01 a.m., (MCSO), suspicious situation, E. Decker Rd., Sherman Township. – 11:08 a.m., (MCSO), warrant pick-up, E. Elm St., Sheridan Township. – 12:16 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), hit-and-run accident, W. US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township.…
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