Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Friday, Feb. 20, 2015: This list may be updated. Tonight’s Mason County Central boys basketball game at Oakridge has been postponed until Wednesday, February 25. Baldwin Community Schools. Mason County Central West Shore Educational Service District. Quiz Bowl at West Shore…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. A wind chill advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Friday. Inland temperatures have dropped to 10 to 15 below zero. Added winds mean wind chills even lower. Frostbite for exposed skin can set in within 30 minutes or less. Hypothermia can result from…
LUDINGTON — A local homeless man was sent to prison for setting tents on fire in an area known to be a homeless camp last summer. George William Winters, 60, whose address is listed as the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in his court file, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, to a minimum in eight years and…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) was recently awarded two grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). An operational support grant in the amount of $18,750 will support a skilled and dedicated staff for the non-profit arts center. Of the amount provided by this grant $1,810 are federal funds from the National Endowment for…
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz of Onekama recently introduced legislation to prohibit the consideration of veteran disability payments in Michigan divorce proceedings. HB 4170 parallels the current federal law that protects veterans disability compensation in civil court divorce settlements by safeguarding veterans benefit awards in extenuating circumstances and exempting those awards from being considered as a divisible martial asset…
Welcome to the world! Trenton Robert Gregory Christoffersen, the son of Lyana and Steven Christoffersen of Scottville, was born Feb. 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Camron David Stockwell, the son of Melissa Siple and James Stockwell of Ludington, was born Feb. 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Immanuel Mateo Munoz, the son of Tara James and Ramon…
LUDINGTON — The sister of Michigan State Police Trooper Sammy Seymour, who was arrested last month by the Ludington Police Department for drunk driving, was sentenced in 79th District Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, after pleading no contest to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. While her brother was being arrested, Septrion “reportedly became belligerent and attempted to kick the back window…
VICTORY TWP. — Two people were injured Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 31 between Decker and Sugar Grove roads. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred when a northbound Ford Escort attempted to turn left into the path of a southbound minivan. The driver of the Escort was a 42-year-old Scottville woman while the driver…
The Mason County Central High School forensics team recently competed at the Birch Run Invitational tournament. The team placed first overall with a total of 236 points, out of 19 teams. Of 24 entries, 10 broke semifinals, and of that 10, nine made it to finals. Kaci Clayton won first in prose, with a perfect score of 8/800 out of 23 competitors.…
Mary K. Worthington, 93 of Ludington passed away onTuesday, February 17 at Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon. Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services- Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com; Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee; and VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — No one was injured in a one-car rollover Wednesday,…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015: Snow showers. Steady temperature around 1. Wind chill values as low as -20. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches. Thursday night: A 30 percent…
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015: This list may be updated. Area 24 Special Olympics swim team practice is cancelled. First practice will be 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb 26, at Donald C. Baldwin Community Pool located at O.J. DeJonge Middle School. Baldwin Community Schools Covenant…
GRANT TWP., Oceana Co. — The inaugural Double JJ Resort’s Winterfest celebration is set for next Saturday, Feb. 28, including the popular Build Your Own Bobsled (BYOB) event. In addition to BYOB, there will be snowmobile drag racing with time trials Saturday and the official race Sunday, March 1. Enjoy Human Hamster Racing; Human Dogsled Racing; Larger-Than-Life Beer Pong; and…
As winter storm advisories continue this week, Mason County Emergency Management has issued information to help residents during the storms: Before A Storm: Prepare Prepare now in case a winter storm hits and you are home for several days without power and heat. Prepare by gathering emergency supplies, making a family plan, and discussing emergency notifications and expectations with your…
Phillip David Ruschkewicz, 79, of Ludington, passed away February 18, 2015. King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. Gilbert W. Coughlan, 97, of Ludington passed away on February 18, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Feb. 18, 2015: The type 1 diabetes support group, scheduled for tonight at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, is canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for March 18 at 7 p.m. in the main lobby of the hospital (near the fireplace). Area…
This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee.VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. LUDINGTON — A small amount of marijuana was found inside a vehicle parked at Ludington High…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015: Snow showers. High near 12. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a north wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 3 inches. Tonight: Snow…
CUSTER TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to a four-car accident Sunday, Feb. 15, at 9:23 a.m. involving minor injuries at US-10 and Tuttle Road. Other recent MSP activity includes: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015: – 2:31 p.m., two-car property damage accident, US-10 and Tuttle Rd., Custer Twp. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015: – 2:50 p.m., two-car…
Marie Waite, center, executive director of COVE, along with many volunteers and local chamber members, cuts the grand opening ribbon for the new facility located at 906 E. Ludington Ave.
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