Sheridan Township meeting rescheduled. 

February 8, 2021

Sheridan Township meeting rescheduled.  SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The regular monthly meeting of the Sheridan Township Board of Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 has been postponed until Tuesday, Feb. 23. The meeting will be at 8 p.m. at the Sheridan Township Hall.

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MCC homecoming king and queen.

February 6, 2021

MCC homecoming king and queen. #SpartanNews. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central held its 2020-2021 homecoming king and queen crowning ceremony Saturday night in the high school parking lot. Charley McCabe, daughter of John and Angela McCabe, was crowned queen and Ryand Gigante, son of Phil and Natalie Gigante, was crowned king. Typically the homecoming ceremony would have taken place during…

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Winter weather advisory continues until Sunday morning.

February 6, 2021

Winter weather advisory continues until Sunday morning. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory continues tonight until 8 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible, mostly between 7 p.m. and midnight. Low temperature tonight of 3 degrees. Sunday,…

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Trooper Demny from Hart post receives outstanding achievement award.

February 5, 2021

Trooper Demny from Hart post receives outstanding achievement award. HART — Trooper Matt Demny, a graduate of the 122nd Trooper Recruit School assigned to the Michigan State Police (MSP) Hart Post, has received the Community Policing Outstanding Achievement Award. Demny received the award “for his outstanding efforts to make a positive impact in the lives of people in his community,”…

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Local grants help Habitat purchase AED.

February 5, 2021

Local grants help Habitat purchase AED. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Habitat for Humanity’s Restore, 1916 W. US 10-31, recently purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) with the help of funds from House of Flavors, Inc. and Pennies from Heaven Foundation. Volunteer Mary Besson, a former paramedic, is always mindful of safety and having the appropriate resources available for emergency preparedness and was…

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Recent arraignments include felony drug charges. 

February 5, 2021

Recent arraignments include felony drug charges.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kyle Avery Michels, 25, of 6954 E. US 10, Free Soil Township, was arrested Jan. 3 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 5, 2021.

February 5, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 5, 2021. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Rolando Jesse Villarreal, 47, of 304 Fifth St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to second offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit…

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Police news, Feb. 5, 2021.

February 5, 2021

Police news, Feb. 5, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021: 6:07 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 and Tuttle Road, Custer Township. 7:18 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer and Powers roads,…

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Obituary: Steven Curtin, 57, of Ludington.

February 5, 2021

Obituary: Steven Curtin, 57, of Ludington. Steven Thomas Curtin, 57, of Ludington, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born February 8, 1963 in Kirkland, Washington to Thomas and Donna (Bernard) Curtin.  On August 26, 1989 Steve married Amy Webster at the family’s home in Snohomish, Washington. Steve loved spending time with his daughter. He loved his three dogs,…

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More snow expected tonight.

February 5, 2021

More snow expected tonight. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory remains in effect until noon on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. An additional 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected with winds gusting over 35 mph. Low temperature tonight of 10 degrees. Saturday, Feb. 6,…

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 5, 2021.

February 4, 2021

The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Feb. 5, 2021 (This list may be updated throughout the evening): CASMAN Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central Schools Mason County…

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Adopt a Senior begins for Class of 2021.

February 4, 2021

Adopt a Senior begins for Class of 2021. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer SCOTTVILLE – No one would have expected high school seniors across the country would not have graduated in the traditional way last school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This school year doesn’t look much different. Mason County Central Middle School teacher Chandra Tacktor saw something…

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Full Court Press: Talking winter fishing tourneys. 

February 4, 2021

Full Court Press: Talking winter fishing tourneys.  Full Court Press is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics and House of Flavors, Inc.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press sports and recreation webcast, Toni Swinehart speaks with Zach Malott, one of the organizers of the upcoming fishing tournaments sponsored by Pere Marquette Expeditions, including this…

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Woman backs vehicle into patrol car during traffic stop for drunk driving.

February 4, 2021

                        Woman backs vehicle into patrol car during traffic stop for drunk driving. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) after she backed…

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Winter storm warning issued; 6-9 inches of snow expected.

February 4, 2021

Winter storm warning issued; 6-9 inches of snow expected. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 4 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 until 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Heavy snow and blowing snow is expected with…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 4, 2021

February 4, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 4, 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: David “Dave” Fedoroff, 65, of Branch Township, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 2 to 3…

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Obituary: Dave M. Fedoroff, 64, of Fountain

February 4, 2021

Obituary: Dave M. Fedoroff, 64, of Fountain Dave M. Fedoroff, 64, of Fountain, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home. He was born June 1, 1956 in Detroit to Roy and Sophie (Komorowski) Fedoroff. Dave married Micha Koenig on June 18, 1982 at St. Valerie’s in Clinton Township. Dave worked for Henry Ford Health Systems and retired…

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Counterfeit bill passed at Burger King again.

February 3, 2021

  Counterfeit bill passed at Burger King again. 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 counterfeit $50 bill was reportedly passed at the Burger King restaurant located in the 5100 block of West US 10 Tuesday, Feb. 2, shortly after 9 p.m., said…

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