Ludington schools to close Monday after 2 students test positive for COVID-19.

October 30, 2020

Ludington schools to close Monday after 2 students test positive for COVID-19. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will be closed Monday, Nov. 2, after two students tested positive for COVID-19. The following letter to families from Superintendent Jason Kennedy was posted online Friday afternoon, Oct. 30: “Dear Parents, Guardians, and Families: All schools will be closed on Monday, November…

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Around the County: 60 seconds of Swan Creek in the fall. 

October 30, 2020

Around the County: 60 seconds of Swan Creek in the fall.  Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Swan Creek begins with various tributaries in Eden Township near Darr Road and Ordway Road. Eventually it meets up with the Pere Marquette Township north of the intersection of Chauvez…

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Retiring Africa missionaries to preach last sermon Sunday. 

October 30, 2020

Retiring Africa missionaries to preach last sermon Sunday.  LUDINGTON — After 37 years in the African mission field, Jim and Becky Petersen are retiring. The couple will be in Ludington on Sunday, Nov. 1 to preach their last sermon, in the place where their mission career began, Prayer and Praise Assembly of God, 509 N. Staffon St. Jim served as…

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Hospital restricts visitors amongst COVID increases.

October 30, 2020

Hospital restricts visitors amongst COVID increases. LUDINGTON — As a result of significantly increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites.  Effective Thursday, Oct. 29, adult patients are allowed one adult family member or guest per patient.…

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WSCC corrections academy graduation is today.

October 30, 2020

WSCC corrections academy graduation is today. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College’s corrections academy will hold its 11th academy class graduation today, Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. at the Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center, 6050 N. U.S. 31.  A group of area corrections officers have completed the Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification…

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Vanderwall calls on governor to rescind new orders.

October 30, 2020

Vanderwall calls on governor to rescind new orders. LANSING — After the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on Thursday revised and extended its epidemic order to require masks in schools, to require bars and restaurants to keep customer names and contact information, to further limit outdoor gatherings, and to move the Northern Michigan region back to Phase…

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Lawnmower larceny tops police activity.

October 30, 2020

Lawnmower larceny tops police activity. #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 Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020: – 1:08 a.m., larceny of lawn mowers, 1700 block of North Benson Road, Branch Township. The complainant reported the theft of…

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Scottville senior center to re-open Monday.

October 30, 2020

Scottville senior center to re-open Monday. SCOTTVILLE — After being closed since March, the Scottville Area Senior Center will reopen for visitors Monday, November 2 at 9 a.m. Initially the center will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Reservations are requested for lunch and activities, as there are capacity limits. For information and reservations, call the center at 231-757-4705. Activities will…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 30, 2020

October 30, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 30, 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: Jim Christensen, 83, of Fountain, died on Friday, October 30, 2020 at his home on Round Lake.  Funeral services will be held at Our Savior Lutheran…

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COVID-19 outbreak at Oakview Medical Care Facility.

October 29, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak at Oakview Medical Care Facility. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. UPDATE: This article was updated Friday, Oct. 30, after receiving additional details from Oakview Administrator Jannice Lamm. A call to the medical care facility Wednesday, Oct. 28, requesting more details about the outbreak was not immediately returned. LUDINGTON — Oakview Medical Care Facility is currently in “breakout status” with 12…

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Police news.

October 29, 2020

Police news. #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: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020: – 6:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Freeman Road, Free Soil Township. – 8:38 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…

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Obituary: Charles ‘Butch’ Koeller, 71, of Branch. 

October 29, 2020

Obituary: Charles ‘Butch’ Koeller, 71, of Branch.  Charles “Butch” Jacob Koeller, 71, of Branch passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, October 26, 2020. He was born July 9, 1949 in Greenville, Ohio to Junior and Betty Lou (Cissner) Koeller. On December 17, 1996, Butch married Corina Walter at their home in Scottville. Butch…

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WSCC to host college completion coaches.

October 28, 2020

WSCC to host college completion coaches. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) is now hiring 20 college completion coaches to serve on community college campuses across Michigan, and West Shore Community College will be a host site for one of the positions. MCAN’s College Completion Corps program places full-time AmeriCorps members on campuses throughout the state. The…

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Full Court Press: MCC’s Keri and Ed Sanders.

October 28, 2020

Full Court Press: MCC’s Keri and Ed Sanders. FCP is a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics and House of Flavors, Inc. SCOTTVILLE — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Mason County Central teachers/coaches/husband and wife Ed and Keri Sanders about their involvement with MCC athletics. The two coach middle school cross country along with…

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Deputies busy with car/deer crashes.

October 28, 2020

Deputies busy with car/deer crashes. 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 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020: 6:40 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Brye Road, Amber Township. 7:20 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

Recent births, posted Oct. 28, 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). Olivia Megan-Lynne Johnson, the daughter of Justyce and Jared Johnson of Ludington, was born Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Kodin Izek Matthew Smith, the son of Samantha Fotis and Rob…

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Sealed bids: 2015 Subaru Crosstrek.

October 28, 2020

Sealed bids: 2015 Subaru Crosstrek. Pere Marquette Charter Township is seeking sealed bids for the Township’s 2015 Subaru Crosstrek. The Subaru is in excellent condition with low mileage. Selling vehicle as is.  Bids must be received by Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Mail or hand-deliver sealed bid to: PM Township, attention Jerry Bleau (2015 Subaru), 1699 S. Pere Marquette Hwy. Ludington,…

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Sunny skies Wednesday.

October 27, 2020
Sunny skies Wednesday.

Sunny skies Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 31 degrees. Southwest winds at 11 mph. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2020 Mostly sunny skies during the day. Partly cloudy during the evening. High 49; low 35.…

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