Obituary: Evelyn Brown, 85, of Branch.

December 22, 2020

Obituary: Evelyn Brown, 85, of Branch. Evelyn Ruth Brown, 85, of Branch passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020.  Evelyn was born on November 15, 1935 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of William and Helen (Pletcher) Wilke, and graduated from Niles Community High School in Niles. She was later introduced to a young man named Harvey L. Brown while…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 22, 2020.

December 22, 2020

Recent births, posted Dec. 22, 2020. 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). Brooklyn Joy Vander Vlucht, the daughter of Lindsey and Justin Vander Vlucht of Ludington, was born on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Madeleine Anna Ennis, the daughter…

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Scottville commission hears update on revenue sharing investigation.

December 21, 2020

Scottville commission hears update on revenue sharing investigation. SCOTTVILLE — City Attorney Carlos Alvarado updated the City Commission Monday on the status of an investigation into why the city nearly missed the state revenue sharing filing deadline. During the commission’s Dec. 4, 2020 regular meeting, commissioners learned from Acting City Manager/Police Chief Matt Murphy that the city nearly missed the…

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Account established to help fire victim, Jim Dittmer.

December 21, 2020

Account established to help fire victim, Jim Dittmer. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — An account has been set up to assist long-time Riverton Township resident Jim Dittmer, 85, whose home was damaged by a fire Sunday morning. St. Paul Methodist Church has established the account and funds may be sent there, 3212 W. Kinney Road, Ludington, MI 49431.…

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Obituary: Lois Scott, 90, of Pentwater, Ludington.

December 21, 2020

Obituary: Lois Scott, 90, of Pentwater, Ludington. Lois Vivian Marcellus Scott peacefully slipped into the arms of her maker the morning of December 19, 2020 at Lake Michigan Senior Living just a few weeks short of her 91st birthday.   She was born January 8, 1930 to Lester and Vivian Marcellus in Ludington and spent her early years living and…

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Driver arrested for OWI after hitting fire hydrant.

December 21, 2020

Driver arrested for OWI after hitting fire hydrant. #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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after hitting a fire hydrant with the vehicle he was driving and attempting to flee the scene Sunday,…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 21, 2020

December 21, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 21, 2020 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 M. Hinshaw, 71, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Richard L.…

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Cloudy Tuesday during the day, some snow possible in the evening.

December 21, 2020

Cloudy Tuesday during the day, some snow possible in the evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Doubtful that you’ll see the Christmas star tonight (Jupiter and Saturn lined up). Expect cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible, 15%. Low temperature of 30 degrees with winds north-northwest…

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The Scoop: Christmas Eve. community dinner/Home for the Holidays service. 

December 20, 2020

The Scoop: Christmas Eve. community dinner/Home for the Holidays service.  The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jerry Theis, lead pastor of Radiant Church about the church’s Christmas Eve community dinner and also the Home for the Holidays, a joint church…

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Fire damages historic Riverton house.

December 20, 2020

Fire damages historic Riverton house. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged the James Dittmer residence, 3115 W. Kinney Road, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Dittmer said he had been at church, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, less than half mile away, when he arrived home to find the house filled with thick black smoke. He said he believed…

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Scottville Santa parade route.

December 20, 2020

Scottville Santa parade route. SCOTTVILLE — Santa Claus is expected to visit Scottville tonight, Sunday, Dec. 20, with a parade beginning at 6 p.m. Santa will ride on a trailer and sleigh, compliments of Larsen’s Landscaping and The Market and will be accompanied by several emergency vehicles. The parade begins at the Scottville fire station at Thomas Street and Broadway…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 20, 2020

December 20, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 20, 2020 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: Lois V. Scott, 90, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. John T. Stewart, 80, of…

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Snow forecasted for Monday.

December 20, 2020

Snow forecasted for Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 31 degrees. Winds southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 – Winter Solstice Snow during the morning will taper off to light snow during the afternoon; 1 to…

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Full Court Press: Hart’s Coach Terry Tatro

December 19, 2020

Full Court Press: Hart’s Coach Terry Tatro Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  HART — Today, Toni Swinehart travels to Hart High School to speak with Varsity Cross Country Coach Terry Tatro, who was recently named the Michigan High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year.  Please consider helping…

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Fire destroys Free Soil house. 

December 19, 2020

Fire destroys Free Soil house.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — An early morning fire destroyed a house at 2759 E. Michigan St. in the village Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Fountain Area Fire Department were initially dispatched at 4:48 a.m. and Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched at 5:52 a.m.  Free Soil/Meade Fire Chief…

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Locally filmed movie puts new twist on deer hunting.

December 19, 2020

Locally filmed movie puts new twist on deer hunting. Firearm deer season is a special tradition for hundreds of thousands of hunters in northern Michigan. A new movie filmed almost exclusively in Mason and Oceana counties, tells the story of a group of friends who travel from Detroit to northern Michigan to enjoy a hunting excursion. Their excursion, however, goes…

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Mike Shwartz: Holocaust survivor became local ‘Cheeseman’.

December 18, 2020

Mike Shwartz: Holocaust survivor became local ‘Cheeseman’. 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. Editor’s Note: Last week, in honor of Hanukkah, we told the story of the Benow and Schoenberger families and their influences as Jewish merchants Scottville and the surrounding area, including…

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Home invasion charges top recent arraignments. 

December 18, 2020

Home invasion charges top recent arraignments.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Laura Marie Huck-Chadwick, 38, of 916 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 12 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first-degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 23 at 1:45…

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