FiveCAP Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens distributes Christmas gifts to more than 814 children

January 6, 2021

FiveCAP Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens distributes Christmas gifts to more than 814 children SCOTTVILLE — Christmas morning was brighter for hundreds of children in Manistee and Mason counties, thanks to the 48th Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens, and the generosity of area businesses and community members.  The Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program, spearheaded by FiveCAP, Inc. made sure…

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Ludington hospital names new chief operating officer.

January 6, 2021

Ludington hospital names new chief operating officer. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital officials today announced Jeremy Vronko as its new chief operating officer effective January 24, 2021. Vronko will oversee operations at Ludington Hospital. In his new role, Vronko has oversight of all Ludington outpatient clinical operations including laboratory, medical imaging, rehabilitation services, cancer center, and emergency services, as…

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Recent births, posted Jan. 6, 2021.

January 6, 2021

Recent births, posted Jan. 6, 2021. 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). Amari Jake Roberts, the son of Ruth and Ryan Roberts of Hart, was born Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Layla Rose Pranger, the daughter of Hannah and Timothy Pranger…

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Community Foundation opens spring grant round.

January 6, 2021

Community Foundation opens spring grant round. The Community Foundation for Mason County has announced that its 2021 spring grant round is now open and it is accepting applications. The foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving the greater Mason County area. The deadline for the application is February 28, 2021. Click here or visit…

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Scottville commission to address revenue sharing mishap; keeps manager on leave.

January 5, 2021

Scottville commission to address revenue sharing mishap; keeps manager on leave. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission learned Monday, during its regular meeting, that the investigation into why the city nearly missed the state revenue sharing filing deadline had been complete and presented to the employee in question. That employee has sent a response to City Attorney Carlos Alvarado and has…

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Police news, Jan. 5, 2021.

January 5, 2021

Police news, Jan. 5, 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 police activity in Mason County Monday, Jan. 4, 2021: 1:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hoague Road east of Custer Road, Free Soil Township. 4:51 a.m., (MCSO), alarm…

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Recent births, posted Jan. 5, 2021.

January 5, 2021

Recent births, posted Jan. 5, 2021. 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). Waylon Dean Yoder, the son of Wilmer J. Yoder and Regina R. Yoder of Scottville, was born Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Chase Lee Colwell, the son…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 5, 2021

January 5, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 5, 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: MaryEllen Smith, 93, of Pentwater, died on Friday, December 25, 2020. Elaine Ann Beach, 86, of Ludington, died on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Jerry Allen Alexander, 79,…

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Cloudy skies expected Wednesday.

January 5, 2021

Cloudy skies expected Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 29 degrees. Winds northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 Mostly cloudy. High 35; low 27 Precipitation: 111% day; 11% evening. Wind: N 4 mph day; NE 5…

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Man accused of firing gun in home arraigned.

January 4, 2021

Man accused of firing gun in home arraigned. #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. LUDINGTON — Kyle Plasterer, 29, of 6690 E. Borowski Road (Fountain/Tallman Lake), was arraigned today in 79th District Court on felony charges of discharging a firearm in a residence and misdemeanor charges…

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Fountain man arrested after allegedly firing gun in home.

January 4, 2021

Fountain man arrested after allegedly firing gun in home. #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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on a felony of discharging a firearm in a residence and misdemeanor charges of domestic assault and…

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Police news.

January 4, 2021

Police news. #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 recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020: 6:15 pm., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Township. 7:16 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a…

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Fog expected tonight, Monday morning.

January 3, 2021

Fog expected tonight, Monday morning. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight. Areas of dense fog. Low temperature of 28 degrees. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Areas of dense morning fog. Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the…

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First local New Year’s baby born Jan. 1. 

January 2, 2021

First local New Year’s baby born Jan. 1.  LUDINGTON — The first baby born in Mason County at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is Waylon Dean Yoder, who entered the world at 2:01 p.m. today weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 22.5 inches long. Yoder is the son of Wilmer J. Yoder and Regina R. Yoder of Scottville and has…

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Happy New Year from MCP!

December 31, 2020

Happy New Year from MCP! Here’s to 2021, you couldn’t have come any sooner. At this point it’s rather cliche’ and repetitive to say how bad 2020 was. We aren’t in the clear yet, but here’s to a healthy 2021 and the restoration of life back to normal.

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Spectrum Health Community Update, Dec. 31, 2020.

December 31, 2020

Spectrum Health Community Update, Dec. 31, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The…

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Alayah, Jaxon/Jaxton/Jackson most popular local baby names of 2020. 

December 31, 2020

Alayah, Jaxon/Jaxton/Jackson most popular local baby names of 2020.  LUDINGTON — Of the 317 babies born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in 2020, two names were tops on the list for new parents. For girls, the No. 1 choice in 2020 was Alayah. For boys, the most popular baby names in 2020 – a three-way tie – were Jaxon, Jaxton…

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Two separate crashes cause injuries Wednesday.

December 31, 2020

Two separate crashes cause injuries Wednesday. #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. MASON COUNTY — Two separate vehicle crashes Wednesday, Dec. 30, resulted in injuries for three people, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first accident occurred at 7:20 a.m. on US 10 west…

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