Louis B. Jansen, aged 59 of Scottville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at his home. Louis was born on January 11, 1955 at the Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Alfonse and Martha (Edel) Jansen, and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1973. He furthered his education at Muskegon Community College…
LUDINGTON — Right to Life of Mason County and St. Simon Respect Life will hold their annual Memorial Service and March for Life on Sunday, Jan. 18 beginning at 2 p.m. at Community Church, 109 N. Harrison St. The silent march route begins at the church, goes to the Mason County Courthouse and then returns to the church. Pizza and…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Ludington – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore Educational Service District – Walkerville – Pentwater – Shelby – Hart
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND RAPIDS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. HAZARDOUS WEATHER
US 31 southbound between White Lake Dr and Russell Rd is closed due to over 50 vehicles in a pile up. State police ward caution on roads and ask not to travel unless it is a must.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — F/Lt. Jeff White, commander of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, is urging motorists to stay off the roads today due to extremely dangerous driving conditions. White-out conditions; single-digit temperatures; blowing snow; and extremely slick and snow-covered roadways are wreaking havoc. Numerous accidents have been reported in Oceana County, including a head-on…
MASON COUNTY — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to three separate crashes Tuesday, Jan. 6, and no injuries were reported. MCSO activity from Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015: – 9:30 a.m., two-vehicle rear-end crash, no injuries, US-10, west of Amber, Amber Twp. – 1:24 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US-31 and Johnson, Amber Twp. – 6 p.m., car/deer…
LUDINGTON – Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) will be hosting its grand opening of its new facility, located at 906 East Ludington Avenue from 3-6 p.m., February 17. Fundraising Event and Community Outreach Coordinator, Carrie Kosla was very excited to announce the news at this morning’s press conference at the Ludington Public Library and she was thrilled to announce that…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – West Shore ESD – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – Walkerville – Hart – Shelby – Pentwater –…
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that spring turkey hunting applications are now on sale through Saturday, Feb 1. The 2015 spring turkey season runs April 20 through May 31, with several different hunt periods to choose from. “Hunters looking for the greatest flexibility may wish to purchase a Hunt 234 license. You can buy this license starting March…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College has announced a change in focus for Dr. Rick Plummer, beginning the winter semester, which begins next week. Plummer has been released from his teaching duties, but will continue to serve as Division Chair for Arts and Humanities and as Director of the Performing Arts Series. His release time will be spent working with Thomas…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College will launch a new dinner theater venture with its production of Ken Ludwig’s newest farce, “Fox on the Fairway.” Director Mike Mikula, new WSCC adjunct faculty member and professional actor for the past 25 years, is looking for three men and three women for this comedy. Auditions are Jan. 12 and 13, at 6 p.m.,…
The Mason County District Library is offering weekly children’s activities this winter: Ludington Branch: Monday at 4 p.m.: Creative Kids. Self-directed arts and crafts, games, and puzzles. Tuesday at 4 p.m.: Creative Kids: Arts and crafts with Miss Karen. First Wednesday at 4 p.m.: Discovery Club – Students in grades 2-5 are invited to explore our world through books, games, art, and other activities with retired teacher…
AMBER TWP. — A snowplow vs. power pole crash caused a power line to go down across US-10 Monday, Jan. 5, shortly after 10 a.m.. No injuries were reported in the private-property crash in the 4400 block of West US-10 involving a 43-year-old Ludington man plowing snow out of a driveway. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity from Monday, Jan.…
The Department of Natural Resources’ annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15. That weekend residents and non-residents alike can fish Michigan waters without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. Michigan has celebrated the Winter Free Fishing Weekend every year since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of the…
SHERIDAN TWP. — A warrant is being requested for a 25-year-old Fountain man for domestic assault and tampering with a telecommunications device after deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 2400 block of 21st Street regarding an assault Saturday, Jan. 3, at 6:16 p.m. The suspect fled on foot before deputies arrived. The following is MCSO activity over the…
MASON COUNTY — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to several minor crashes over the snowy weekend. Friday, Jan. 2, 2015: – 8:15 p.m., car-deer crash, Dewey Rd. and US-31, Victory Twp. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015: – 2:20 a.m., car-deer crash, Walhalla and First St., Branch Twp. – 3:08 p.m., one-car property damage accident, Iris…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Jan. 5, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Baldwin Public Schools. – Walkerville Public Schools. – Hesperia Public Schools. – Shelby Public Schools.
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Survivor Story. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544;www.all-access-care.com. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Serving 19 months in the 101st Airborne, Ludington resident Bob Taylor has seen a lot of things in his life, but spending 13 of those months in the jungles of Vietnam is something Bob will…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. Your home requires regular maintenance — and so does your homeowners insurance. Updates to your house and belongings can affect whether or not you’re adequately insured. To make sure your home is properly protected, plan an annual homeowners insurance review to determine if you may need to adjust your…
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