Spencer elected as Scottville mayor. SCOTTVILLE — Marcy Spencer was elected by the city commission Monday, during a special post-election meeting, as mayor. Spencer has served on the commission for several years and is a lifelong resident of Scottville. She is also the second generation of her family to serve as mayor. Her father, Clayton, served on the commission from 1975…
Rural fire authority receives $124K grant from state. CUSTER — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority recently received a grant of $124,000 from the Michigan Department of Treasury for each of the fire authority’s 124 firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, The Michigan Department of Treasury’s Office of Revenue Sharing created a grant program to pay hazard premiums…
Police chief offers tips to avoid porch piracy this holiday season. LUDINGTON — The theft of packages is expected to be a bigger problem this year due in part to COVID-19, and Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal offers some valuable tips to avoid porch piracy. “Over the years, going to your local department store for your shopping during the holiday…
Juveniles accused of breaking into cars. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has petitioned Mason County’s Probate Court for two Ludington area juveniles accused of breaking and entering several vehicles over the weekend during the early morning hours at the Pineway Apartment complex and in the 900 block of Mitchell Street, said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. Please consider helping fund local…
Rep. O’Malley named Republican deputy whip in Michigan House LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley, of Lake Ann, will assume majority caucus deputy whip responsibilities in the Michigan House after Republican legislators on Thursday selected him to the position for the 2021-22 legislative term. O’Malley represents the 101st district which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. He was just re-elected…
Road commission offers online snow plowing status. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) has launched a new, interactive map called Snowpaths. The service will keep people informed of the snow removal process on roads maintained by the road commission for the 2020-21 winter season. “We believe that providing Snowpaths will allow residents and public agencies to safely plan…
Bluegrass singer-songwriter to perform in WSCC Living Room Series VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Bluegrass singer-songwriter Sierra Hull will bring her signature blend of traditional bluegrass and roots music to West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Living Room Series on Friday, Nov. 13. The virtual concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and the online event is free of charge. At only 28 years…
Chamber holding county-wide holiday decorating contest. The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a new holiday event for 2020, Deck the Halls: A Mason County Holiday Decorating Contest. All county residents and businesses are invited to participate and light up the area in anticipation of the Christmas season. The contest is being held in lieu of the…
Obituary: Delores “Dee” Ann Johnson, 69, of Fountain. Delores “Dee” Ann Johnson, 69, of Fountain passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was born June 6, 1951 in Watervliet to Milo and Rita (Wagner) Fargo. Dee graduated from Mason County Eastern in 1970. She went on to attend West Shore Community College where she received her associate of nursing…
Sheriff’s office handles 21 car/deer crashes over the weekend. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 6, 2020: – 12:59 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. –…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 9, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Delores “Dee” Ann Johnson, 69, of Fountain, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Larry A. Smith. 82, of…
Fin & Feather Club hosting women’s open house. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin and Feather Club of Mason County will host a Women’s Open House on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Fin and Feather Club located at 3276 N. Darr Road Scottville, MI 49454. The Open House is open to all community members and will run from 6 to…
Thunderstorms expected Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy this evening with showers after midnight. Low temperature of 60 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 A few showers during the morning with numerous thunderstorms developing in the…
The Scoop: Miss Sawyer’s Kids with a Cause LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Sawyer Hendrickson and some of her friends about Miss Sawyer’s Kids with a Cause and how the kids send stockings and other gifts to members of the U.S. military. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…
Scottville commission to elect new mayor Monday. SCOTTVILLE — City commission is scheduled to hold its annual organizational meeting Monday at which time it will select a new mayor and mayor pro-tem. According to Scottville’s charter, the commission elects the mayor and mayor pro-tem, who are voting members of the commission and serve dually as commissioners. The organizational meeting is…
Near record high temps expected Monday, 70. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, partly cloudy skies with a low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds south at 5 to 10 mph. Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Partly cloudy in the…
Recent births, posted Nov. 8, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Jackson Allen Lee Frees, the son of Carrie Frees of Manistee, was born Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Alisyn Ann Hansen, the daughter of Rebecca and Travis Hansen…
Drier, warmer weather raises fire risk. Planning to take advantage of nice weather to get rid of fall leaves and yard debris? The warm, dry fall weather also means the fire risk is higher than usual. With the lack of rainfall in the state over the past week, grasses and leaves have become dry. This weather pattern is expected to…
Police news. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020: 6:24 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Road west of Morton (Riverton Township) 7:35 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway…
Obituary: Donna Merrill, 90, formerly of Scottville. Donna Merrill, 90, longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Thursday November 5, 2020 in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Donna was born in Scottville on December 23, 1929, the daughter of Lloyd and Alma (Fox) Buckingham and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1947. On June 4, 1948, Donna married Ronald…
Spectrum OB/GYN clinic moving. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Medical Group has announced that the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology clinic, located at 250 N Nelson Road in Pere Marquette Township, will be moving to 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 200 in Ludington. The new location is in the Medical Office Building at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The name of…
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