Teacher Spotlight: LAC’s Heather Zwick.

March 17, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: LAC’s Heather Zwick. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbybank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  LUDINGTON – Heather Zwick has worked in early childhood education for over 20 years and wouldn’t have it any other way. She recently helped start…

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WSCC Dean’s List

March 17, 2021

WSCC Dean’s List VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Office of Student Services has released the Dean’s List for the 2020-2021 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the…

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Police news, March 17, 2021.

March 17, 2021

Police news, March 17, 2021. 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 police activity in Mason County Tuesday, March 16, 2021: 7:12 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Anthony Road, Riverton Township. 10:37 a.m., (Ludington Police Department),…

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Recent births, posted March 17, 2021.

March 17, 2021

Recent births, posted March 17, 2021. The following births have been reported: Ellery Rose Hansen, the daughter of Madison Miller and Ryan Hansen of Manistee, was born Monday, March 8, 2021. Ford Scott Ambrose, the son of Melissa and Ethan Ambrose of Ludington, was born Monday, March 8, 2021. Kace D’Wayne Long, the son of Jameika Moore and DeMario Long of Ludington,…

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Sleet possible tonight, rain ending overnight. 

March 17, 2021

Sleet possible tonight, rain ending overnight.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with rain ending overnight. Some sleet may mix in early. Low temperature of 32 degrees. Winds northeast at 10 mph. Thursday, March 18, 2021 Mostly cloudy. High 48; low 23. Precipitation: 11% day; 1% evening.…

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Car wash break-in tops police activity.

March 16, 2021

Car wash break-in tops police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies investigated a breaking and entering at the West Coast Car Wash on South Pere Marquette Highway Monday, March 14, around 1 p.m. It is unknown if anything…

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News Alert: Emergency personnel respond to breakwater

March 16, 2021

News Alert: Emergency personnel respond to breakwater.  LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel have been dispatched to the Loomis Street boat launch for a report of a person threatening to jump off the breakwater. Stay clear of area.

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Rain showers possible Wednesday afternoon, evening.

March 16, 2021

Rain showers possible Wednesday afternoon, evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 23 degrees. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Partly cloudy in the morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers later in the day and into the evening. High 43; low 32…

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Drunk man barges into apartment, drinks rubbing alcohol.

March 15, 2021

Drunk man barges into apartment, drinks rubbing alcohol. 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 — An intoxicated 41-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Ludington police officers Friday, March 12, for illegal entry after walking into an apartment without knocking and drinking the tenant’s rubbing alcohol and…

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Scottville commission to consider hiring local firm to search for new manager.

March 15, 2021

Scottville commission to consider hiring local firm to search for new manager. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is expected to take action tonight to hire Arch Staffing of Ludington to assist with the search for a new city manager. Arch Staffing was the only search service that placed a formal bid to provide services to the city. Since January…

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Oriole News: Lakeview March reading bracket.

March 15, 2021

Oriole News: Lakeview March reading bracket. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger, Staff Writer. LUDINGTON — Lakeview Elementary kindergarten teacher Zack Korienek has found a creative way to motive students to read during March Reading Month. See video for details. Please consider helping to fund local news.…

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Obituary: Elizabeth ‘’Tina’’ Lee Caldwell-Bissell, 73, of Ludington

March 15, 2021

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘’Tina’’ Lee Caldwell-Bissell, 73, of Ludington September 6, 1947 – March 11, 2021 Elizabeth “Tina” (Bi das ga Geesis Quay) Shines Through Sun Woman, started her journey through the western door on March 11, 2021. She was at home with her husband Dan and her two fur babies when the Creator decided that her time in human form…

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Ludington man tased while fighting deputies. 

March 15, 2021

Ludington man tased while fighting deputies.  The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Ludington man was tased by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after fighting with them behind the Comfort Inn Hotel on West US 10 Saturday, March 13, around 6:30 p.m., according…

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Recent deaths, posted March 15, 2021

March 15, 2021

Recent deaths, posted March 15, 2021 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: Jack L. Shriver, 83, of Scottville, died on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing…

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Mixed precipitation expected tonight, up to 1 inch of snow.

March 15, 2021

Mixed precipitation expected tonight, up to 1 inch of snow. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, will be in effect from 8 p.m. tonight, Monday, March 15, 2021 until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Mixed precipitation (80%…

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News alert: Smoke shown from Dowland St. house.

March 14, 2021

News alert: Smoke shown from Dowland St. house. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was dispatched at 8:25 p.m. to the 100 block of East Dowland Street for smoke showing from an upstairs window of a residence. Update: Fire Chief John Henderson on scene, reporting nothing showing.

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NEWS ALERT: Grass and woods fire, Amber Township

March 14, 2021

NEWS ALERT: Grass and woods fire, Amber Township AMBER TOWNSHIP — Report of a grass and woods fire, 4500 block of West First Street. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department dispatched.

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Grass fire

March 14, 2021

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Report of a grass fire, about half acre, 11800 block of North Custer Road. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department dispatched.

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