Recent births, posted Nov. 24, 2021. The following births have been reported: Natalya Isabel Martinez, the daughter of Maria and Baldemar Martinez, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Monday, November 22, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Obituary: Sharon Myers, 74, of Ludington. Sharon Myers, 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Sharon was born on June 15, 1947 in Manistee, the daughter of Jerry and Marcille Hutchinson. In 1977, she received her cosmetology license. She went on to obtain her instructor’s license and taught…
LMTA to resume Sunday service. LUDINGTON — Ludington Mass Transit Authority will resume operating Sunday service beginning Dec. 5. Service will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with last call at 1:30 p.m., for pre-scheduled reservation calls only. Riders are asked to call in advance to reserve a scheduled pick-up and return time and location. LMTA will have limited…
Hospital increases visitor restrictions. LUDINGTON — As a result of increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19 and hospitals at or near capacity throughout West Michigan, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites. “Spectrum Health is happy to welcome visitors who want to…
WSCC implements emergency alert system. WSCC News is a service of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has implemented an emergency notification system, powered by CodeRED. The intent of CodeRED allows the college to send emergency notification messages to all registered faculty, staff, and students during a crisis or…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 23, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Melaina Angel Grant, 52, of Free Soil, died on Monday, November 22, 2021. Services are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping…
VIDEO: Crown and Cork TV: Chef Tyler, London Broil, and Caribbean Shrimp. This post is presented by Crown and Cork Waterfront Kitchen & Bar located at 502 W. Loomis St., across from the Ludington Municipal Marina. Crown and Cork is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. This week, Crown and Cork will be closed on…
One dead following Sheridan Twp. house fire. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — One person is dead following a morning house fire at 3746 N. Morse Rd. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who was on scene, confirmed that a body was found inside the building but, while they have an indication of who the deceased may be, the identification…
Fire damages Sheridan Township house. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a house at 3746 N. Morse Road this morning. Firefighters from Fountain Area Fire Department and Branch Township Fire Department were initially called to the house at 9:12 a.m. Initial dispatch information stated a passerby had noticed smoke coming from the attic of the house. Nobody was home at the…
Fire destroys Amber Township house. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An early morning fire destroyed a house at 189 S. Quarterline Road today, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were initially called to the residence, between US 10-31 and First Street, at 4:05 a.m. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department was also called to assist, along with Mason…
Man arrested for strangulation, resisting arrest, parole violation. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for domestic assault by strangulation, resisting arrest, and violating parole in the 400 block of East Melendy Street Sunday, Nov. 22, shortly after 2:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The victim, who is a 30-year-old Ludington man, had scratch…
All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines. The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…
Ludington man arrested on felony drug warrant. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on a Mason County warrant for a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and a high-court misdemeanor…
Lights On event will thank health care workers. LUDINGTON — Area law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services are holding a Lights On celebration of gratitude for hospital workers at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 6 p.m. Families and members of the community are invited to participate and display messages of thanks, as well…
Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater. Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marian was born on December 15, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. She was married to Carl L. Peterson on July 20, 1954. Marian worked at Star Watch Case, Telephone Company, and Pentwater Public Schools as an…
Educator Spotlight: LHS’s Deb Follrath. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. LUDINGTON – With the most seniority with Ludington Area Schools, high school physical education teacher, Deb Follrath is in her 38th year…
Giving thanks to Scottville’s seniors. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Over 200 traditional Thanksgiving turkey meals were prepared today, Sunday, Nov. 21, during the Scottville Community Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors, held outside the former Scottville Optimist Center. The event was…
Obituary: Frank ‘Frankie’ Wright, 79, of Ludington. Frank “Frankie” Earl Wright, 79, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at home. Frankie was born May 21, 1942, to Willis and Evelyn (Anscomb) Wright. He lived most of his life in the Holton/Twin Lake area and most recently lived in Victory Township near Ludington in Mason County. Frankie had a…
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