3 arrested in Ludington Thursday. #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. Three people were arrested in separate incidents Thursday, Feb. 13, by Ludington Police Department. – A 34-year-old homeless man was arrested at 5:05 p.m. in the 200 block of Ludington Avenue for disorderly conduct. A…
Recent births, posted Feb. 14, 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). Walter David Hackert, the son of Angela and Justin Hackert of Ludington, was born Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Jilaine Renee Sawyer, the daughter of Starleigh Wilson and…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 14, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Richard Nash, 84, of Ludington died on Friday, February 7, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Ronald W. Novak, 77, of Branch died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville…
Jury finds man guilty of resisting/opposing deputy causing injury. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 12-member jury found a 54-year-old Branch Township man guilty of resisting and opposing a sheriff’s deputy causing injury following a criminal trial in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Feb. 13, according to Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Robb Ray Dodson, of 6925 E. Bockstandz Road, will be sentenced…
Full Court Press: Ludington Bay euchre tournament. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Marla Zatarga speaks with Jim Miller of Ludington Bay Brewing Company about the four-week euchre tournament that’s been taking place. The event is a charity event with funds going to Lakeshore Food Club. Full Court Press is a presentation of Shelby State Bank and House…
Crashes top 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 police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020: – 5:25 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Marrison Road, Eden Township. – 7:10 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
Obituary: Robin Dale Williams, 66, Ludington. Robin Dale Williams, 66, of Ludington passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born March 11, 1953 in Knox, Ind. to Rodger and Betty (Ream) Williams. Robin graduated from North Judson High School in 1971. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for…
Reggie is looking for a home. Members of Mason County Mutts are trying to find a home for Reggie the dog, who has been at Mason County Animal Control since July 2019. “He came in as a stray back in July and unfortunately he is still there waiting to be adopted,” said Sheryl Utemark, who volunteers at the shelter. “He…
Obituary: Robert J. Cole, 67, Ludington. Robert J. Cole, 67, of Ludington passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born December 20, 1952 in Ludington to Edward and Almeda (Campbell) Cole. Robert enlisted in the US Marines in 1971 and proudly served his country. In his spare time, he loved shooting…
Snow to continue into Friday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected. Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected. Plus, a few snow flurries or showers. High 16; low 15 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind:…
Verdict expected Thursday in trial involving Branch Twp. man accused of assaulting deputy. LUDINGTON — A trial in 51st Circuit Court involving a Branch Township man accused of assaulting a Mason County sheriff deputy is expected to end Thursday. Robb Ray Dodson, 54, of 6925 E. Bockstandz Road, was arrested Feb. 13, 2019 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on…
Django Reinhard tribute with Jimmy Grant Trio, Third Coast Swing Sunday at LACA. LUDINGTON — An afternoon dedicated to Django Reinhard and the music of Eastern Europe will take place at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. The Jimmy Grant Trio featuring Tommy Davy, a national touring musical act from…
Deputies busy with crashes. #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 Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020: – 2:11 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Angling and Victory roads, Hamlin Township. – 5:37 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. – 11:20…
Recent births, posted Feb. 12, 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). Brianna Jade VanDerZanden, the daughter of Brittany Ball and Randy VanDerZanden of Mears, was born Monday, February 10, 2020. Nora Rose McDonald, the daughter of Britney and…
Snow to continue Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Snow this evening will continue through Thursday, up to 1 inch expected. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 Snow showers with 1 to 3 inches expected. High 20; low 11 Precipitation: 60% day; 60% evening. Wind: N 14 mph day; NW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 77% evening. Sunrise: 7:48 a.m.; sunset:…
Hart man sent to prison for dealing meth. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Hart man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 11, to two to 20 years in prison for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Robert Allen King, of 3752 W. Van Buren Rd., was convicted as a second-offense habitual…
Ludington man sentenced for heroin, fentanyl. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve eight months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of delivery of heroin less than 50 grams and possession of fentanyl less than 25 grams in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 11. Thomas James Robinson, Jr.,…
Woman who threatened to burn down Walmart pleads guilty to resisting arrest, retail fraud. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 24-year-old homeless woman who threatened to burn down Walmart last November pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 11, to charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and retail fraud. Morgan Faith Johnson was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies,…
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