MUSKEGON — Local Career and Technical Education (CTE) allied health students recently competed at a Regional Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) competition at Baker College. There were 22 students from West Shore Educational Service District who competed in a wide range of areas including CPR, medical photography, and physical therapy. Over 400 students competed from the northern Michigan region. Students who placed…
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Duane W. Wright, 85, of Ludington passed away on February 15, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Warren “Jack” Yeck, 85, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore High School Quiz Bowl will be held on February 20 and 27, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Center Stage Theater on the West Shore Community College campus. Competition for the class B and C schools will be held on Feb. 20 and class D schools will compete on Feb. 27. The double elimination tournament…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015: Snow showers. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches. Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 5. Wind chill values…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Main Street program has granted a $2,500 grant to The Bottle & Can liquor store located at 108 S. Main St. The store, owned by Don and Liz Pasco, will use the money for new signs being placed on the front and back of the building. The signs will go along with a facade renovation that…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission granted permission to the Western Michigan Old Engine Club to use a portion of the old sewer lagoons. The area, at least 2 acres, will be used for the club’s annual plow day in May. Club members will then plant oats in the area and harvest it a few weeks before the show’s annual…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Chuck Leonard, who owns Oceana Auto and Abrahamson’s towing companies in Ludington and Hart, has been in the towing business for about 55 years and said the Valentine’s Weekend storm was the worst he has ever encountered as far as visibility. The storm created worse visibility conditions than the historical Blizzard of ‘78,…
This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com; and Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole’s weekend report includes a 15-vehicle…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority board is requesting its members receive a $15 per meeting increase. Currently, the members of the fire authority board receive $35 per board meeting attended. The board meets 12 times a year. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is governed by a five person board representing the areas covered by the authority.…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Washington’s Birthday, Monday, Feb. 16, 2016: Snow showers, mainly after 10 a.m. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches. Monday night: Snow showers. Low around 15. South…
HAMLIN TWP. — How bad were the roads Saturday? When Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole warned motorists to stay off the road, the warning was personal. A sheriff’s patrol car became stuck on North Lakeshore Drive early in the afternoon. Sheriff Cole reported on his Facebook page that after waiting nearly seven hours for help, the deputy finally abandoned the…
MANISTEE TWP. (Manistee Co.) — A passion for the outdoors by two hunting partners has turned an event that they are hoping will become to premier outdoors show. Curtis Smith and Jimmy Stankowski said they wanted to help others develop their own successful hunting experiences. Last year they put together their first sports show. This year, the Michigan Sports Show…
Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Multiple church services have been canceled for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. Here is the list we have accumulated. If you are aware of a canceling or closing (and have authority to pass that information to the public) please send us a Facebook message or email…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. The National Weather Service has extended the snow storm warning until 4 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. Snowy and windy conditions with winds north-northeast at 25 to 35 mph are expected to continue. There is even a chance of a thunder. Low temperature will be -3…
LUDINGTON — The Valentine’s Day storm is so severe that the Mason County Road Commission has pulled their plow trucks until further notice, a Mason County Sheriff’s Office special statement issued at 5:44 p.m. reported. “The Mason County Board of Commissioners, Mason County Sheriff and Michigan State Police are urging motorists to STAY OFF THE ROADS in Mason County until this…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Multiple crashes were reported in Mason and Oceana counties between 3 and 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, two of them closing down highways. The first crash involved multiple vehicles on northbound U.S. 31 south of the Mason County line in Oceana County. A witness traveling south reported seeing many vehicles stopped along with highway with several vehicles…
Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancelations for Feb. 14 and 15, 2015: – Sunday services at Grace Episcopal Church canceled. – Mason County Reformed Church services and programs canceled Sunday. – Salvation Army Sunday worship canceled. – Sunday services at Cross Roads Church canceled. – Sunday services at…
Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born…
This site is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. Today we would like to feature a new advertiser, MyProLab.com, the official photographic lab of Media Group 31 (our parent company) and Alway Photography. The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Chapter 4: Exposure — shutter. Last week we introduced you to exposure and understanding…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Are you aware of the risks lurking in your laundry room? According to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires are reported each year. And in 2013, more than 10,000 children were exposed to dangerous detergent, reports the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Clean, check and…
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