Police busy with crashes over the holiday. #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. 24, 2020: 1:03 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway and US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 1:52…
Snow likely Tuesday night, Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 19 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 A mix of clouds and sun early then becoming cloudy later in the day. Periods of snow…
Some sunshine expected Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, variable clouds with snow showers or flurries. Low temperature of 27 degrees with winds north at 10 to 20 mph. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. A few flurries or snow showers possible.…
Obituary: Rick Templar, 82, of Scottville. Rick Templar, 82, a long-time resident of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Vista Springs Riverside Gardens in Grand Rapids with his wife Sharon by his side. Rick was born November 25, 1938 in Big Rapids. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1956, and attended Ferris State College graduating…
Christmas Message: The glory of God does not walk around uncomfortable situations. By Pastor Christian Cook. John 1:14 1 In the beginning was the Word and The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. …
Middlebrook to be sworn in as district court judge Dec. 30. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — On Dec. 30, John Middlebrook will be sworn in as the new judge of the 79th District Court. This will be the first time in 18 years the court has had a new judge, as Middlebrook replaces Pete Wadel, who is retiring (see…
Winter weather advisory continues through Christmas Day. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). The affected area includes Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches…
Local health care professionals receive COVID-19 vaccines. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital held its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, Dec. 23, vaccinating hospital personnel, as recommended by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and District Health Department No. 10 guidelines. “I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time,” said nurse practitioner Madeline…
Kreinbrink takes the reigns as prosecutor. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink takes over as prosecutor, replacing Paul Spaniola who is retiring at the end of this year. Kreinbrink is a 2009 graduate of Ludington High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan with a major in anthropology,…
Full Court Press: Coach Mike Hankwitz Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Scottville native Mike Hankwitz, who is set to retire as the defensive coordinator for Northwestern University football team. Hankwitz, 73, will retire following the current season after…
Sexual assault against child tops District Court arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Alexander Cole Mayse, 21, of 7015 N. 120th Ave., Hart, was arrested Dec. 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim between 13-16…
Fire destroys Sherman Township house. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — An early morning fire destroyed an unoccupied house at 6059 N. Custer Road today, Monday, Dec. 23, 2020. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 4 a.m. Upon arrival, the house flames were coming out of the roof, near the chimney, according to Fountain Area Fire Department Assistant…
Obituary: Lavonne P. Garrett, 84, of Ludington Lavonne P. Garrett, 84, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, with her daughters at her side. She was born July 11, 1936 to Walter and Edna (Glidden) Chadwick. Lavonne graduated from Ludington High School in 1954. After having three children, Lavonne went back to school and received her bachelor’s…
Obituary: John Stewart, 80, Branch. John Tilford Stewart, Jr. of Branch, Lake County, formerly of Ludington, Lansing, and Owosso and Beaver Dam, Ky., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2020, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 80 years old. Surviving John are his wife, Roxy and son Austin (Charlie Dill). Also surviving are his loving stepchildren…
Winter weather advisory issued Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory to take effect at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24 until 7 p.m. on Christmas Day. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s early…
Teacher Tuesday: Rich Kirby, strength in teaching. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Tuesday 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 – Finding a teaching job in Ludington 28 years ago, Ludington High School teacher, Rich Kirby never imagined how the small town…
Teens hurt in ORV crash. #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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl, both from Spring Lake, were injured when the 2017 Polaris Ranger XP they were riding overturned, ejecting them off the vehicle Monday, Dec. 21, shortly before 11…
Obituary: Thomas Sheppardson, 78, of Scottville. Thomas Eugene Sheppardson, 78 of Scottville, passed away in hospice care on Tuesday, December 13, 2020. He was born May 11, 1942 in Kalamazoo to the late Ralph and Margaret (nee Thomas) Sheppardson. Tom graduated from Comstock High School, and earned both a bachelor of arts degree and a master of art degree in…
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