Thunderstorms expected Tuesday.

November 9, 2020

Thunderstorms expected Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy this evening with showers after midnight. Low temperature of 60 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 A few showers during the morning with numerous thunderstorms developing in the…

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The Scoop: Miss Sawyer’s Kids with a Cause

November 8, 2020

The Scoop: Miss Sawyer’s Kids with a Cause LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Sawyer Hendrickson and some of her friends about Miss Sawyer’s Kids with a Cause and how the kids send stockings and other gifts  to members of the U.S. military.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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Scottville commission to elect new mayor Monday.

November 8, 2020

Scottville commission to elect new mayor Monday. SCOTTVILLE — City commission is scheduled to hold its annual organizational meeting Monday at which time it will select a new mayor and mayor pro-tem. According to Scottville’s charter, the commission elects the mayor and mayor pro-tem, who are voting members of the commission and serve dually as commissioners. The organizational meeting is…

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Near record high temps expected Monday, 70.

November 8, 2020

Near record high temps expected Monday, 70. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, partly cloudy skies with a low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds south at 5 to 10 mph. Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Partly cloudy in the…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 8, 2020

November 8, 2020

Recent births, posted Nov. 8, 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). Jackson Allen Lee Frees, the son of Carrie Frees of Manistee, was born Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Alisyn Ann Hansen, the daughter of Rebecca and Travis Hansen…

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Drier, warmer weather raises fire risk.

November 6, 2020

Drier, warmer weather raises fire risk. Planning to take advantage of nice weather to get rid of fall leaves and yard debris? The warm, dry fall weather also means the fire risk is higher than usual. With the lack of rainfall in the state over the past week, grasses and leaves have become dry. This weather pattern is expected to…

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Police news.

November 6, 2020

Police news. 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: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020: 6:24 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Road west of Morton (Riverton Township) 7:35 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway…

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Obituary: Donna Merrill, 90, formerly of Scottville.

November 6, 2020

Obituary: Donna Merrill, 90, formerly of Scottville. Donna Merrill, 90, longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Thursday November 5, 2020 in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Donna was born in Scottville on December 23, 1929, the daughter of Lloyd and Alma (Fox) Buckingham and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1947.  On June 4, 1948, Donna married Ronald…

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Spectrum OB/GYN clinic moving.

November 6, 2020

Spectrum OB/GYN clinic moving. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Medical Group has announced that the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology clinic, located at 250 N Nelson Road in Pere Marquette Township, will be moving to 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 200 in Ludington. The new location is in the Medical Office Building at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The name of…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 6, 2020

November 6, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 6, 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: Lorena M. Schmiedeknecht, 97, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Donna Merrill, 90, formerly of Scottville, died on Thursday November 5, 2020. Listing of…

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The Scoop: Medication take back.

November 5, 2020

The Scoop: Medication take back. The Scoop is a presentation of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington and West Shore Bank. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The annual medication take back will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Alan Neushwander speaks with Katie Miller from District Heath Department No. 10 about the free…

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Car/deer crashes top police activity.

November 5, 2020

Car/deer crashes top police activity. 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: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020: – 5:58 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. – 10:12 a.m.,…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Community Update, Nov. 4, 2020.

November 4, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Community Update, Nov. 4, 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…

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Mason County local election results

November 4, 2020

Mason County local election results LUDINGTON — The following are the unofficial election results from Mason County: Final Summary

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Obituary: Judy Ann Goff, 77, of Custer

November 4, 2020

Obituary: Judy Ann Goff, 77, of Custer Judy Ann Goff, 77, of Custer passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born January 28, 1943 in Muskegon to Ernie and Eunice (Meissner) Proue. She graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1961. Judy married her first husband, Jerry Cameron in…

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Mason County Election: 20 of 25 precincts reporting.

November 4, 2020

Mason County local contested election results:  20 of 25 precincts reporting:  County Commission:  – District 1 Nick Krieger (Dem): 1,193 Susan Boes (Rep): 1,179 – District 7 Ed Miller (Dem): 536 Ron Bacon (Rep): 969 Pere Marquette Township  Township Trustee (4 seats) (Final) Ronald Soberalski (Dem): 686 Andrew Kmetz III (Rep.): 892 James Nordlund (Rep.): 977 Henry Rasmussen (Rep.): 837…

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Mason County Election 2020: 17 of 25 precincts reporting.

November 4, 2020

Mason County local contested election results:  17 of 25 precincts reporting:  County Commission:  – District 1 Nick Krieger (Dem): 1,193 Susan Boes (Rep): 1,179 – District 7 Ed Miller (Dem): 536 Ron Bacon (Rep): 969 Pere Marquette Township Township Trustee (4 seats) Ronald Soberalski (Dem.: 229 Andrew Kmetz III (Rep.): 311 James Nordlund (Rep.): 330 Henry Rasmussen (Rep.): 294 Al…

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Mason County local contested election results: 

November 3, 2020

Mason County local contested election results:  10 of 25 precincts reporting:  County Commission:  – District 1 (not reported in yet) Nick Krieger (Dem): 0 Susan Boes (Rep): 0 – District 7 Ed Miller (Dem): 294 Ron Bacon (Rep): 524 Pere Marquette Township Township Trustee (4 seats) Ronald Soberalski (Dem.: 229 Andrew Kmetz III (Rep.): 311 James Nordlund (Rep.): 330 Henry…

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