Farmers, food works, inspectors continue critical work. LUDINGTON — Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell today reminded Michiganders that most components of the food and agriculture sector are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure and remain open and operating under Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order that took effect at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday,…
Recent births, posted March 26, 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). Kira Lee Jane Gallegos, the daughter of Cortni and Billy Gallegos of Ludington, was born Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Liliana Vasquez and Daniel Vazquez, the twin children…
Republic Services announces service changes. Republic Services refuse hauler has announced that it is making some service changes during the duration of Gov. Whitmer’s executive order’s related to the COVID-19 crisis. Republic Waste has service contracts with the cities of Ludington and Scottville and Pere Marquette Charter Township. Service changes for curbside pickup include: Drivers will not be authorized to…
First COVID-19 death in DHD #10 region. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) announced the first COVID-19 death in the district’s 10-county jurisdiction Thursday, March 26. The individual from Mecosta County was an 82-year-old man who was admitted to Spectrum Health in Big Rapids Wednesday, March 25. “We wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to the family who lost their loved…
Seasonal road weight restrictions lifted March 30. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission announced today that seasonal weight restrictions on all Mason County roads will be lifted effective at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 30.
DNR determines charter fishing and guide operations are not permitted LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has determined that charter and fishing guide operations that involve boats, canoes and other marine vessels are not currently permitted, in accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of…
Rain expected Friday night, Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some clouds tonight with a low temperature of 33 degrees. Friday, March 27, 2020 Partly cloudy with showers late. High 56; low 39 Precipitation: 10% day; 70% evening. Wind: ENE 4 mph day; E 6 mph evening. Humidity: 72% day; 76% evening. Sunrise: 7:34 a.m.; sunset: 8:06 p.m. Saturday, March…
No confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mason County. COVID-19 cases in the 10-county District Health Department #10 area have risen to six total as a new confirmed case was reported in Kalkaska County Wednesday, March 25. There are also positive cases in Manistee, Newaygo and Wexford counties. Kalkaska and Newaygo counties each have two COVID cases. There are 2,295 confirmed cases…
MCC closes playgrounds. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District posted a notification on its mobile app and its website today that it has closed playgrounds located on school property. This includes the playgrounds at Scottville Elementary, MCC Upper Elementary, and Victory Early Childhood Center. Notices have been placed around the vicinity of the playgrounds stating that the playgrounds have…
Congressman Huizenga to host telephone town hall Thursday. Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) will host a telephone town hall meeting at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. Huizenga, who represents Mason and Oceana counties, will begin the meeting with an update on the latest COVID-19 developments in Washington, D.C. He will then take questions from constituents who reside within Michigan’s Second…
MCE, a school community delivers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s food service has been handing out and/or delivering just over 400 meals per day to students who live in or near the school district. Each morning Food Service Director Dana Kessel, along with food service employees and volunteers prepare breakfasts and lunches for the day. Then,…
Community Updates, posted March 25, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…
Northwest Mich. Health Services announces service changes. Northwest Michigan Health Services Tuesday announced temporary changes to its sites and services offered in response to COVID-19 recommendations. “These are unprecedented times that call for quickly responding to a changing situation,” said CEO Heidi Britton. Our goals in COVID-19 response are to minimize exposure to keep staff and patients healthy, slow the…
Police report, March 25, 2020. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 23, 2020: – 7:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Township. – 1 p.m.,…
Overcast Thursday, rain in the evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Periods of rain possible tonight. Low temperature of 38 degrees. Thursday, March 26, 2020 Overcast during the day. Showers early in the evening. High 47; low 34. Precipitation: 20% day; 40% evening. Wind: N 5 mph day; NE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 85% day; 87% evening. Sunrise: 7:36 a.m.;…
WMCMH announces temporary service changes. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has switched to practicing no face-to-face appointments with some exceptions. Exceptions include: Injections, certain home based services, crisis situations that cannot be resolved via phone or video conference, urgent walk-in crisis services. Non face-to-face services will include therapy sessions, case management assessments, psychiatric evaluations, among other services. All…
Teacher Tuesday: LAC’s Mary Burden, wearing a lot of hats. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators each…
Scottville PD arrests repeat offender for assaulting officer, domestic assault. #ScottvilleCrime SCOTTVILLE — A 36-year-old Scottville man was arrested Monday, March 23, by Scottville Police Department on the charges of domestic violence and assaulting a police officer after the man began to fight with Chief Matt Murphy and Officer Katrina Skinner. According to Murphy, the two officers were attempting to…
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