VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. Due to current weather conditions, the workshop to be held tonight at Mason County Eastern High School has been postponed…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20-year-old Scottville man for retail fraud Wednesday. Deputies responded to Wal-Mart, 4800 block of U.S. 10, at 7:28 p.m. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Nov. 19, 2014 included: 7:23 a.m.: One vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 and Meiseheimer Rd. overpass, Summit Twp. Pere Marquette…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s sixth year to team up with local food store partners to offer special pricing for the purchase of…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will host its 23rd annual Senior Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 23, beginning at noon at the Scottville Optimist Center. Attendees of the free meal are asked to bring a dessert or salad to share. John Marek and his band will entertain while the Boy Scouts will help serve food and pour beverages.
VICTORY TWP. — Winter weather is here, and the honors society at West Shore Community College is trying to make the winter a little warmer for those who are struggling. Until Fri., Dec. 12, the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is holding a coat drive to support C.O.V.E. (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters), Mason, Lake, and Oceana County’s domestic violence shelter and…
LUDINGTON — If you find that you have too many holiday decorations, or you are just wanting to down-size or change them, consider donating those items to the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The arts center is hosting its Sxith Annual Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. One classroom will be designated the Resale Shoppe and…
Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook and at www.smith-eddy.com. The following schools are closed for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014: – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore Educational Service District –…
LUDINGTON — Parade watchers are invited to the Mason County District Library Ludington branch Saturday, November 29, 4 to 6 p.m. – before the Aglow On The Avenue holiday parade – to warm up with hot cocoa, cookies, and holiday music. Children’s activities will also be provided. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County District Library programs are free.
LUDINGTON — Sandcastle’s Children Museum recently received a donation of $438 from the employees of West Michigan Community Mental Health. The funds were raised by the employees during casual dress days. This is the third year Sandcastles has been selected for the donation. According to a press release from Sandcastles, the funds will be applied toward renovating exhibit space in…
After four weeks of a nine-week campaign, United Way of Mason County has raised 42.62% of its $370,000.00 goal with pledges totaling $212,306.19. Over 98% of the dollars raised will stay right here in Mason County. According to Lynne Russell, executive director, the dollars raised from this year’s campaign, will be awarded to local programs that are focusing on achieving…
SHERIDAN TWP. — A 30-year-old Fountain man was arrested Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9:04 p.m. by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence in the 7000 block of East Sugar Grove Road. Other recent MSP activity in Mason County: Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 – 8:43 p.m., car-deer crash, West Conrad Rd. near Meyers Rd., Pere Marquette…
Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook and at www.smith-eddy.com. Closings and cancellations are coming in: – Scottville United Methodist Church, all Wednesday night events cancelled. – Prayer & Praise Assembly of God, Wednesday Night Equip, cancelled. – Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ludington: All Wednesday…
Mason and Oceana counties continue to be under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday. Snow is expected to increase in coverage and intensity with an addition 5 to 10 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. We will be reporting on closings and cancellations as they are presented to us (please do not contact us about school…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, will be arraigned in circuit court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court this morning. Jon Lloyd Maccune, of 924 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 201, was arrested following an Aug. 25 incident at Pineway Apartments. He faces…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 44-year-old woman on a warrant arrest Tuesday following a traffic stop at 12:03 p.m. at U.S. 10 west of Nelson Rd. The woman’s town of origin was unknown, according to a report from Sheriff Kim Cole. She was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Hastings Police…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club presents the adaption of Lois Lowry’s award winning book, “The Giver.” The play asks us to discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of our own destiny. Performance dates and times: November 20 to 22 at 7:30 p.m. and November 23 at 2 p.m. in L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Tickets at…
LUDINGTON — Talent Connect Ludington will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Red’s Banquet Room at Jamesport Brewing Company on South James Street. The event an opportunity to network and rediscover all that Mason County has to offer for long term careers. Representatives will be on hand from various local companies and industries to network…
LUDINGTON – Ludington’s Lakeside Civic Players and West Shore Community College are teaming up to bring area audiences an early Christmas gift. “A Christmas Story,” Jean Shepherd’s classic holiday tale of the season, will run Thursday through Saturday, December 18-20, at 7:30 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts newly refurbished Performance Hall. Christine Plummer, director…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. The busiest shopping weekend of the year has arrived. If you’ll be joining the crowd of more than 140 million Black Friday shoppers, take some extra precautions to protect yourself, your purchases and your personal information. In the Store From fistfights to identity theft, Black Friday shopping brings a few…
SCOTTVILLE — Over 390 students and the people who are special to them were served a Thanksgiving lunch at Scottville Upper Elementary today. Submitted photo.
SHERIDAN TWP. — An 82-year-old Branch woman was injured Monday night when the vehicle she was driving ran over her. The accident occurred in the 8200 block of East Decker Rd. The woman had pulled her vehicle into her driveway and told Mason County sheriff’s deputies that she thought she put the vehicle in “park” when she actually put the…
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