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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Obituary: Laura Herron, 31, of Ludington.

February 3, 2021

Obituary: Laura Herron, 31, of Ludington. Laura Ashley Herron, 31, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home Monday, February 1, 2021.  She was born October 5, 1989, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of William and Marlene (Clemons) Herron. Laura is survived by: her sister, Brittany Clemons; her brothers, Justin (Heather) Herron, and Dustin Herron; and several nieces and nephews. Laura…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 3, 2021

February 3, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 3, 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: Steven Thomas Curtin, 57, of Ludington, died on Monday, February 1, 2021.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Laura Ashley Herron, 31, of Ludington,…

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Snow accumulation possible Thursday. 

February 3, 2021

Snow accumulation possible Thursday.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 22 degrees. Winds south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Cloudy. Snow likely in the afternoon with 1 to 3 inches accumulating. Some mixed precipitation possible. One to…

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Scottville releases investigative report that led to manager’s resignation. 

February 2, 2021

Scottville releases investigative report that led to manager’s resignation.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  SCOTTVILLE — On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 the Scottville City Commission accepted the resignation of City Manager Courtney Magaluk, following an investigation of why the city’s state revenue sharing application deadline was nearly missed. See related story here. Magaluk’s resignation was accepted retroactively to Jan. 18. The…

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The Scoop: CMH’s MyStrength app. 

February 2, 2021

The Scoop: CMH’s MyStrength app.  The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Diane Salters of West Michigan Community Mental Health about the agency’s new app, MyStrength, an online tool to help people work through stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and more.  Please consider…

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Mason County enters partnership with Manistee Co. Child Advocacy Center

February 2, 2021

Mason County enters partnership with Manistee Co. Child Advocacy Center Several Mason County agencies recently entered into a partnership with the Manistee County Child Advocacy Center in order to protect and serve vulnerable children.  At the end of January, representatives from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, Michigan State Police, Department of Health and Human…

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Teacher Spotlight: LASD’s Kristin Pomorski.

February 2, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: LASD’s Kristin Pomorski. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  LUDINGTON – Ludington Area School District teacher Kristin Pomorski has spent her entire teacher career, 32 years, at Ludington Area Schools. A graduate of Ludington…

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Obituary: Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington.

February 2, 2021

Obituary: Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington. Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Saturday January 30, 2021. Arie was born October 23rd 1943 in Weesp, The Netherlands to Albert and Minnie Vree. Arie graduated from Western Michigan University.  He taught foreign language for Hemlock Public Schools for 25 years before…

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Obituary: James Parrinello, 38, of Sterling Heights. 

February 2, 2021

Obituary: James Parrinello, 38, of Sterling Heights.  James Michael Parrinello, 38, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. He was born May 7, 1982, the son of James and Michele Parrinello, of Scottville. James was a 2000 graduate of Mason County Central and a United States Navy veteran, Golden Gloves Boxing champion, and a dedicated artist who enjoyed helping others.…

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Police news, Feb. 2, 2021.

February 2, 2021

                  Police news, Feb. 2, 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 Monday, Feb. 1, 2021: 2:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Stephens Road, Custer…

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Partly cloudy Wednesday, snow expected Thursday.

February 2, 2021

Partly cloudy Wednesday, snow expected Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Generally clear skies tonight. Low temperature of 15 degrees. Winds north-northeast at 7 mph. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Partly cloudy. High 35; low 23 Precipitation: 7% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 4 mph day; S 8 mph…

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Initiative encourages students to complete financial aid apps.

February 2, 2021

Initiative encourages students to complete financial aid apps. February launches a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) frenzy across the county, when high school seniors complete their FAFSA application before the state March 1 deadline for Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Mason County high schools are participating in an initiative, which seniors can win prizes by completing the Free Application for…

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Scottville commission accepts city manager’s resignation following revenue sharing filing mishap.

February 1, 2021

Scottville commission accepts city manager’s resignation following revenue sharing filing mishap. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SCOTTVILLE — After deliberating in closed session during a regular meeting Monday evening, Feb. 1, the Scottville City Commission voted unanimously to accept City Manager Courtney Magaluk’s resignation in exchange for a $15,000 lump sum severance payment. Magaluk’s resignation was accepted retroactively by the commission…

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Local superintendents request governor, MDHHS allow students to play sports. 

February 1, 2021

Local superintendents request governor, MDHHS allow students to play sports.  To Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS Director: Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our state during this trying time. As the superintendents of the public schools in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties, we are unified in our commitment to assure that the safety of our students…

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