Snow possible tonight, Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight. Snow showers developing late with a 40% chance of precipitation. Low temperature of 30 degrees. Winds north at 10 to 20 mph. Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. Variably cloudy with snow showers. High 33; low 29 Precipitation: 40%…
Sportsman’s Restaurant and Bar, a three generation business, up for sale. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Staff Writer. LUDINGTON – Sportsman’s Restaurant and Bar, 111 E. Ludington Ave., along with its companion businesses, The Mitten Bar and Barley & Rye, is for sale. The business has been in the Payment family for 65 years. Third generation owners Megan (Payment) and Brian…
1921 professional baseball team named to sports hall of fame. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has selected the 1921 Ludington Mariners professional minor league baseball team to its Class of 2021. The team will be the only honorees to the MCSHF Class of 2021. Due to the COVID19 environment, the MCSHF decided in May…
WSCC honors society collecting food for high schoolers. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society for two-year college students, is holding a food drive to make sure that area high schoolers and their families don’t go hungry this holiday break. From November 30 to December 14, PTK members will be…
Mental Health Matters: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder By Alan Neushwander. The first day of winter is the shortest day of the year. This year, it falls on December 21. While we are still a few weeks away from winter, we are only seeing about nine hours of daylight each day. The lack of sunshine can impact your mood and…
Obituary: Martha Brillhart, 79, of Ludington. Martha Sue Brillhart, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Martha was born on March 20, 1941 in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Jonathon and Edyth (Poynter) Harrison. She loved camping, fishing, bowling, bingo, and most importantly, spending time with family. Among her many jobs, she was a server at Hobby…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 28, 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: James “Jim” Dale Thomas, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Clara Louise Meyers, 87, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 27, 2020. Listing…
The Sccop: Toys for Tots drive at Betten Baker Ford. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins visits Betten Baker Ford to talk about the dealership’s annual Toys for Tots and canned food campaigns. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
Home invasion charges top 79th District Court arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Daniel Lee Bothwell, 44, of 2474 21st St., Branch, was arrested Nov. 20 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 2 at 2:30 p.m.…
Driver having medical emergency goes over 100 mph, nearly striking vehicles. #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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A motorist suffering a medical emergency on US 31 near the Manistee/Mason County line nearly struck several vehicles and reached speeds over 100 mph Thanksgiving evening,…
Obituary: Donna Masse, 83, Ludington. Donna Jean Masse, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Donna Tacktor was born on April 8, 1937 in Ludington, the daughter of Herbert and Ella (Brankert) Tacktor. She married Rodney R. Masse on September 5, 1959 at St. Simon Catholic Church. He preceded her in…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27, 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: Martha Brillhart, 79, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…
Over 200 families receive Thanksgiving dinners through Food Club, Mel Trotter collaboration. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Over 200 Mason County families were treated with Thanksgiving dinners thanks to a collaboration between Lakeshore Food Club of Ludington and Mel Trotter Ministries of Grand Rapids. ONealya Gronstal, executive director of Lakeshore Food Club, located at 920 E. Ludington Ave., said…
Police respond to crashes on slippery roads. #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 Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020: 1:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 5:29 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Village of Fountain. 12:06 p.m., (Ludington…
Obituary: William Collins, Sr., 77, of Ludington. William Henry Collins, Sr., 77, of Ludington passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born October 7, 1943 in Ludington to Clarence and Dorothy (Lange) Collins. Bill graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country for four years,…
Obituary: Daniel Monnot, 74, of Scottville. Daniel S. Monnot, 74, of Scottville, passed away on Monday November 23, 2020. Daniel was born on February 1, 1946 in Bluffton Ind., the son of Myron and Mary Lou Monnot. He married Diane Janowiak on December 14, 1990. He graduated from St. Simon School and enlisted in the United States Army, proudly…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 25, 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: Donna Jean Masse, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 10-11:30 a.m. at…
The Land: Nickelson’s Needlefast Evergreens The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc.. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Nickelson’s Needlefast Evergreens, also known as Nickelson’s Christmas Trees, farms over 400 acres of trees in Mason County. Owner Ben Nickelson gives a tour of the farm and talks about the Christmas tree industry. …
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