Ludington school board to consider moving to remote learning temporarily. 

April 11, 2021

Ludington school board to consider moving to remote learning temporarily.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the possibility to switching from in-person classes to remote classes effective Tuesday, April 13 through Monday, April 19. The board is expected…

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MCC to host Kindergarten Round Up.

April 11, 2021

MCC to host Kindergarten Round Up. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Public Schools will host Kindergarten Round Up on Monday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the MCC High School cafeteria. Only one adult per child will be…

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Some sun mixed with clouds Monday.

April 11, 2021

Some sun mixed with clouds Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with some clearing expected later. Low temperature of 41 degrees. Winds north at 2 mph. Monday, April 12, 2021 Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon. Slight chance of a rain…

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MCC superintendent says school will remain open.

April 9, 2021

MCC superintendent says school will remain open. SCOTTVILLE — Following a press conference from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calling on high schools to voluntarily close due to an increase in statewide COVID-19 cases, Mason County Central Schools Superintendent Jeff Mount said MCC will remain open.  Mount addressed the residents of the school district on its website this afternoon:   “Dear MCC…

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MCC student completes WSCC corrections academy, begins new job in June. 

April 9, 2021

MCC student completes WSCC corrections academy, begins new job in June.  Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central High School senior Nick Parker isn’t waiting around to start his post-high school career. Parker is the first student enrolled in West Shore…

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Governor asks Michiganders to voluntarily suspend indoor dining, youth sports for 2 weeks.

April 9, 2021

Governor asks Michiganders to voluntarily suspend indoor dining, youth sports for 2 weeks. LANSING – In a change of direction from past practices, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, at a press conference, asked Michiganders to voluntarily suspend in-person activities for high schools, indoor dining, and youth sports for the next two weeks, in response to increased COVID-19 cases in the state.  While many…

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Design from local student wins statewide safe driving awareness competition. 

April 9, 2021

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District, in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Design from local student wins statewide safe driving awareness competition.  TROY — Design work by Mason County Eastern 11th grade student Leah Howell, was recently selected as the winning entry in a state-wide distracted driver awareness campaign. …

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Recent arraignments include felony drunk driving.

April 9, 2021

Recent arraignments include felony drunk driving. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Justin Lawrence Wenzel, 31, of 195 S. Second St., Rogers City, was arrested April 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence…

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Scottville Senior Center planning to resume in-center activities. 

April 9, 2021

Scottville Senior Center planning to resume in-center activities.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center (SASC), 140 S. Main St., is expected to resume in-center activities on Monday, May 3. The center’s county-wide in-home services and medical transportation program have been in operation for more than a month.  “Now that our core external services to the county’s seniors are restored…

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News alert: Crash in Scottville.

April 9, 2021

News alert: Crash in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — Report of a vehicle crash, with minor injuries, in 100 block of West State Street in front of West Shore Bank. Scottville Police Department, Scottville Fire Department, Custer Fire Department, and Life EMS dispatched, 3:15 p.m. Command on scene disregarding all other units.

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WSCC High School Art Exhibit begins April 12. 

April 9, 2021

WSCC High School Art Exhibit begins April 12.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Art Department will host the 23rd annual Regional High School Art Exhibit beginning April 12, in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. Student artwork will be displayed through April 30. Sponsored by the West Shore Community College Foundation and the WSCC Art Department, the exhibition,…

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Ludington Schools considering canceling classes Friday, Monday. 

April 8, 2021

Ludington Schools considering canceling classes Friday, Monday.  LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District officials are considering options as COVID-19 cases have increased throughout the district’s buildings.  According to the district’s COVID-19 Communication, posted on the school’s website, district officials are considering canceling school on Friday, April 9 and Monday, April 12. The two days would count toward the district’s allowable…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted April 8, 2021.

April 8, 2021

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted April 8, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Marjorie Ann Anderson, 69, of 619 E. Melendy St., Ludington, pleaded guilty April 6 to second offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with…

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Clown Band to award performing arts camp scholarships. 

April 8, 2021

Clown Band to award performing arts camp scholarships.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is again offering scholarships to middle school and high school students who will be attending summer performing arts camps. In 2020, the band suspended its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship Program due to the pandemic.  The band suffered severe financial losses due to not performing in 2020,…

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Scottville man arrested on 3 warrants.

April 8, 2021

Scottville man arrested on 3 warrants. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Ludington police Thursday, April 8, at 2:50 a.m. at the intersection of Harrison and Filer​ streets for three outstanding failure-to-appear warrants issued by Mason County’s 79th…

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Obituary: Joann Frances Peplinski Tolles, 87, of Ludington

April 8, 2021

Obituary: Joann Frances Peplinski Tolles, 87, of Ludington Joann Frances Peplinski Tolles, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021.   Joann was born on November 12, 1933 in Traverse City, the daughter of Thomas and Martha (Herman) Peplinski. She moved to Ludington at a young age and graduated with the St. Simon High School class of 1951. …

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Obituary: Robert Neil Soneral Sr., 97, of Ludington.

April 8, 2021

Obituary: Robert Neil Soneral Sr., 97, of Ludington. Robert Neil Soneral Sr., 97, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at Oakview Medical Care Facility on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was born May 18, 1923 in Ludington to Edwin and Alma (Berndt) Soneral.  Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. When he returned home, he…

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Rain expected to continue into weekend.

April 8, 2021

Rain expected to continue into weekend. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy and damp tonight with rain early, then becoming partly cloudy. Low temperature of 47 degrees. Winds south-southeast at 11 mph. Friday, April 9, 2021 Cloudy with showers during the day. Partial clearing expected in the evening.…

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