Fire destroys Free Soil house. #MasonCountyNews. UPDATED INFORMATION By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — Fire destroyed a home at 8556 N. Democrat Street in the Village of Free Soil Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene about 4:45 p.m. The first firefighters on scene reported the house was mostly engulfed in flames. Free Soil/Mead Fire Chief Vince Williams…
Driver cited in injury crash. #MasonCountyCrime MEADE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Fountain man was cited for unlawful license plate use and careless driving following a crash Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 9:30 p.m. on Larson Road south Free Soil Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper…
Plummer to retire from historical society; Berringer will take on executive director role. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Rick Plummer, executive director of the Mason County Historical Society has announced that he will retire, effective Sept. 1. Plummer will be replaced by Rebecca Berringer, who…
Man admits to stealing mother’s checks. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Sherman Township man admitted in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 14, to using his mother’s…
Man with long criminal history sent to prison for break-in spree. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Fountain man who went on a crime spree with an…
Cash advance employee pleads guilty in connection to staged robbery. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A former employee of Advance Cash America in Pere Marquette Township pleaded guilty…
‘Career criminal’ sentenced to 6-50 years in prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Hart man with a criminal history of 12 prior felonies and 14 prior misdemeanors…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 14, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Rose Thom, 91, of Union City, Ind., and formerly of Fountain, passed away Sunday,…
Grant, donation pays for bike friendly infrastructure in Ludington. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington was recently awarded a grant of $2,920 to place bike fix-it stations and sharrows.…
Homeless woman arrested for meth. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old homeless woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession following a traffic stop Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3:20 p.m. on…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 13, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Alexandra “Sandy” Kay Meeker, 76, of Ludington, died on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. Marshall…
Deputies rescue boaters after explosion. LUDINGTON — Marine patrol deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office rescued four men after the boat they were riding exploded in the Ludington channel Sunday…
Fair sweepstakes winners. #WesternMichiganFair PERE MARQUETTE — Pictured are the winners of the Western Michigan Fair sweepstakes awards. Front row, from left: ages 5-7, Makson Shimunek, grand champion, David Gaudette,…
Fair Sizzling Summer Sing Off Winners. #WesternMichiganFair2018 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Katelyn Allen was the grand prize winner of the Western Michigan Fair’s Sizzling Summer Sing Off Thursday night. The…
‘Pop-Up Play Time’ next weekend. Thanks to a Trusted Advisor Grant through the Great Start Collaborative, our youngest community members get to have fun next weekend while parents learn some…
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