By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern elementary students recently collected bottles of water for the residents of Flint. As a reward, the class that collected the most water, third grade taught by Scott Hansen, had a special visitor Thursday morning. Pediatrician Kari Leikert was read a book to the class about helping others. She also spoke about…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is opening its new Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic on Monday, February 29. People who feel ill or have minor injuries, but don’t require emergency care, will be able to get immediate medical attention without an appointment. The Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic is located at 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 113 in the medical office building attached to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is seeking a warrant for the arrest of a Fountain man after he apparently confessed to a series of window peeping incidents over the last several months. The suspect was found after LPD received a complaint Tuesday by Ludington resident Brandon Martinez. Martinez also posted a video on his Facebook page…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When Journey High School closed its doors at the end of last school year, Mason County Central Schools formed Spartan Academy, offering an alternative program of its own. Enrollment in the year-round program has exceeded school officials’ expectations and they have plans to continue the program. “When Journey announced it was closing its doors,…
LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a 19-year-old Detroit man on a seven-count felony warrant Tuesday, Feb. 23, following a two-month investigation involving the illegal sale of cigarettes; stealing ATM (automated teller machine) cards; and identity theft. MCSO also has the same seven-count warrant for another 19-year-old Detroit man who remains at large, according to a press release…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Scottville woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 1:28 p.m. in the 4800 block of W. US 10 on an outstanding failure to appear warrant in reference to unpaid child support totaling $2,079. Other local law enforcement activity Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 includes: – 1:26 a.m., (Michigan State…
LUDINGTON — Members of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)/MOMSnext recently collected over 730 food items to be donated to the Mason County Salvation Army food pantry. Shown are the members who collectively donated the largest amount, 250. The mothers support group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Cornerstone Baptist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. with childcare provided.
Susan Faith Grondsma, 55, peacefully passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at home. Susan was born to her father, the late, John Grondsma and her mother Julia (Burroughs) at Oceana Hospital of Hart. Susan attended Pentwater schools and married Richard Swiger on July 8, 1983. Her hobbies included arts & crafts, Westerns and genealogy. She was very artistic and…
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…
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