Election 2020: Ludington City Precinct 5

November 3, 2020

Mason County local contested election results:  2 of 25 precincts reporting:  Ludington City Precinct 5 District Court Judge:  Glenn Jackson, 269 John Middlebrook, 296 City Council Fifth Ward Councilor Wally Cain, 267 Angela Serna (I), 266 Ludington Area School District Board of Education Bret Autrey (I), 425 Steve Carlson (I), 297 Michael Nagle (I), 327 Jason Wolven, 236

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Mason County Election Results: Eden Township

November 3, 2020

Mason County local contested election results:  1 of 25 precincts reporting:  Eden Township:  County Commission 7th District:  Ed Miller, Democrat, 108 Ron Bacon (I), Republican, 206 District Court Judge:  Glenn Jackson, 82 John Middlebrook, 144

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Teacher Tuesday: WSESD’s Aric Miller.

November 3, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: WSESD’s Aric Miller. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Educational Service District employability skills teacher Aric Miller helps students with special needs navigate the work world.  Miller is a 2001 graduate of Mason County Central High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in…

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Parolee takes stolen paddle boat on joy ride in middle of lake.

November 3, 2020

Parolee takes stolen paddle boat on joy ride in middle of lake. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Manistee man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, Nov. 2, around 3 p.m. on charges of larceny and absconding parole after he allegedly stole a paddle boat and paddled it to the middle of Round Lake, according to Mason County…

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LASD switches to remote learning for two weeks due to COVID cases.

November 3, 2020

LASD switches to remote learning for two weeks due to COVID cases. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has switched all its students to remote learning for the next two weeks due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases at the school. The district had closed on Monday, Nov. 2, to complete contract tracing due to two students being diagnosed…

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Scottville City Hall closed to public temporarily. 

November 3, 2020

Scottville City Hall closed to public temporarily.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Hall will be temporarily closed to the public, due to the recent increase in local COVID-19 cases, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4. Staff will still be at the hall during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents’ needs can be served via phone, online payment,…

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Tools stolen, political sign damaged, driver arrested for OUID.

November 3, 2020

Tools stolen, political sign damaged, driver arrested for OUID. #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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Nov. 2, 2020: – 12:28 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Koenig Road, Free Soil Township. –…

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Obituary: Nicolaas J. Knijnenburg, 84, of Custer

November 3, 2020

Obituary: Nicolaas J. Knijnenburg, 84, of Custer Nicolaas J. Knijnenburg, 84, of Custer passed away Sunday November 1, 2020. Niek was born May 14, 1936 in Vlaardingen-Ambacht, Netherlands to Johannus W. Knijnenburg and Cornelia C. Berkhout. He married Cornelia P. van Dijk on September 14, 1967 in De Lier, Netherlands. Niek graduated from Schipluiden School in 1950. He went on…

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Obituary: Dolly Ann Kivela, 91, of Scottville

November 3, 2020

Obituary: Dolly Ann Kivela, 91, of Scottville Dolly Ann Kivela, 91, of Scottville, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.  She was born May 1, 1929 in Scottville to Matthew and Orpha (Hannah) Urka.  She graduated from Scottville High School in 1947 as valedictorian of her class. After high school, Dolly went to work for her family business, Urka Auto, and…

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FiveCAP offering assistance for septic, water, plumbing

November 3, 2020

FiveCAP offering assistance for septic, water, plumbing SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP is offering septic and well repair and replacement, and plumbing assistance for eligible households. The program provides a variety of water repairs, including interior and exterior plumbing work, in addition to well and septic repairs for rural households; so homes can have access to hot and cold water, and at…

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West Shore Bank begins 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign. 

November 3, 2020

West Shore Bank begins 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign.  LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has begun its 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign that will raise funds to donate Christmas meals to local families in Mason, Manistee, Oceana and Benzie counties. Each year West Shore Bank partners with area grocery stores and food pantries. Last year, the fundraiser provided…

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High of 60 degrees expected Wednesday.

November 3, 2020

High of 60 degrees expected Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Tonight, clear skies with a low temperature of 48 degrees. Winds south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph; 10% chance of precipitation. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 Mainly sunny during the day. Partly cloudy…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 3, 2020

November 3, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 3, 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: Nicolaas Knynenburg, 84, of Custer, died on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Dolly Ann Kivela, 91, of Scottville, died…

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Weekend police news.

November 2, 2020

Weekend 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 police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 30, 2020: – 5:53 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a warrant is being requested for violation of bond and personal protection order violation, 3400 block…

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LHS student participates in World Food Prize competition. 

November 2, 2020

LHS student participates in World Food Prize competition.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON – When COVID-19 forced area schools into distance learning, current Ludington High School junior Alana Calhoun, then a sophomore, didn’t let that stop her from pursuing a project she had…

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Sunny skies continue Tuesday.

November 2, 2020

Sunny skies continue Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The area is currently under a lakeshore flood warning until Monday at 1 a.m. Expect showers early tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday, Nov.…

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The Scoop: LAC 2020 Visions 

November 1, 2020

The Scoop: LAC 2020 Visions  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 Joy Reisterer and Andrea Beaushaw about the 2020 Ludington Area Catholic School 2020 Visions. Typically the event is held in the spring but this year was cancelled due to…

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Temps rising with sunny skies Monday.

November 1, 2020

Temps rising with sunny skies Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The area is currently under a lakeshore flood warning until Monday at 1 a.m. Expect showers early tonight with a low temperature of 30 degrees. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph.…

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