Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 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: Walter “Sonny” Brydges, 78, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 2…
Some snow possible tonight; cloudy on Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with snow showers possible. Chance of snow, 40%. Low temperature of 18 degrees. Wind northwest at 15 mph. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 Cloudy. High 21; low 17 Precipitation: 16% day; 15% evening. Wind: NNW…
Jesse and Sarah Towns, pioneers of Amber Township. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Jesse L. Towns was an early pioneer of Amber Township. During the half century he lived in Amber Township, he helped establish a school in the township and created…
Schools see increase in truancy among remote learners. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The education system has faced many challenges over the past 10 months of the pandemic. One of the consequences of offering the option of remote learning is an increase in truancy. Local school officials have noticed a disturbing pattern of frequent absences by students who have chosen the…
Ludington man arrested for threatening government employees, misuse of 911. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington area man was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and faces charges of misuse of a 911 communication line and threats to a government building. According to Sheriff Kim Cole, on Tuesday sheriff’s deputies responded to several calls…
Ludington woman arrested for absconding parole. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday , Jan. 19, shortly before 11 a.m. in the 3800 block of North Lakeshore Drive on an outstanding Michigan Department…
Teacher Spotlight: Paul Shoup, a lifetime at MCE. 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. CUSTER – Red and yellow run deep in the veins of Mason County Eastern Superintendent Paul Shoup. Shoup has been working his…
Obituary: Thomas Dewyer, 76, of Ludington. Thomas Lane Dewyer, 76, passed away peacefully at home with hospice care on Sunday January 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with leukemia the past year and a half. Thomas was born to Leo Charles Dewyer and Emma Marie Roberts on July 23, 1944. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1963 and served…
Police news, Jan. 19, 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Jan. 18, 2021: 6:30 a.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 6:35 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Victory Corners and Hansen roads, Amber Township. 12:19 p.m., alarm activation,…
Cloudy skies Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Variable cloudy tonight with snow showers. Low temperature of 17 degrees. Winds northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow, 50% with accumulations of less than 1 inch. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 Cloudy. High 29; low 29 Precipitation: 11%…
Scottville city manager offers to resign amid revenue sharing investigation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SCOTTVILLE — After deliberating in closed session during a special meeting Monday evening, Jan. 18, the Scottville City Commission voted unanimously in regular session to respond to City Manager Courtney Magaluk’s offer to resign. “Upon discussion and deliberation on the memorandum of legal opinion submitted by…
Health department establishes vaccine waiting list for seniors. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) announced today that seniors ages 65 and older can get on a waiting list for the COVID-19 vaccine. There is now an online Waitlist Registration posted on the department’s website at www.dhd10.org. The link will open to a scheduling assistant. The interested must select a date and…
Lake Jump board accepting beneficiary applicants. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Lake Jump Board is accepting applications for the 2021 Ludington Lake Jump. Last year’s beneficiary, Lakeshore Food 4 Kids, created a virtual event known as “Jump Where You Are,” which will be the model for this year’s event as well. The beneficiary must be a 501(c)3 non-profit organization or work…
Hansen Road closure between Dennis and Meyers roads. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road/Rasmussen Road between Dennis and Meyers roads will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday, Jan. 20. Mason County Road Commission crews will be removing trees along the road. The work is expected to take one to two days, weather permitting. Residents, emergency vehicles, and school busses will…
Weekend police news, posted Jan. 18, 2021. #MasonCountyCrime 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 over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 15, 2021: 6:16 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south of Countyline Road, Grant Township. 9:27 p.m.,…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 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: Thomas Dewyer, 76, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021. A visitation will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
Cloudy Tuesday with some snow possible. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Low temperature of 21 degrees. Winds west-northwest at 10 mph. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 24; low 17…
Fin & Feather Club shotgun ranges reopen. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin and Feather Club has announced the reopening of its shotgun ranges, located on the club’s grounds at 3276 N. Darr Road. The ranges will open on Tuesday, February 2 with the skeet range opening at 2:30 p.m. and staying open until 5:30 p.m. On Saturday of that week the skeet…
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