Judges raise concerns about courthouse security; proposal moving forward. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners’ Public Safety and Courts Committee passed a proposal Tuesday, March 6, by Sheriff Kim Cole to provide security personnel at the Mason County Courthouse. The proposal will now go to the county Finance Committee. The public safety and…
Man sentenced to jail for choking ex-wife’s male friend. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Sheridan Township man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 6, for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation. Marvin Lee Brault…
Homeless man to serve a year in jail for stealing phone charger from library; drug possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old homeless man was sentenced to one year in jail for convictions of larceny in a building, marijuana possession and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 6. Fremont Kerricks pleaded guilty to the…
Radio host Jack O’Malley announces candidacy for 101st House seat. #Election2018. LAKE ANN — Longtime WTCM morning radio host Jack O’Malley today announced his run for the Michigan House of Representatives 101st District. O’Malley, a resident of Almira Township, announced his intention to run on his popular radio show this morning. “I’ve spent over 30 years, every weekday morning, having…
Scottville commission discusses downtown parking angle. #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A frequent conversation at City Commission has been the angle of parking in the 100 block of South Main Street, downtown Scottville. In 2011 the streetscape was rebuilt to through funds from the Downtown Development Authority. As part of the design, the angle of parking was changed…
Water billing procedures discussed at Scottville commission meeting. #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Two Scottville property owners addressed City Commission about concerns of their water bills. The concerns were not about rates but about procedures. Marilyn Carey, who along with her daughter, Jordan Munford, owns two rental homes in Scottville, said that she had noticed the December water…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donald E. Clem, 85, of Irons died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at home. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Linda S. Plummer, 58, of Branch died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services,…
Kayak theft among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, March 2, 2018: – 7:17 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Victory Corners roads, Victory Township. – 1:17 p.m., (MCSO), larceny of a multicolored kayak, 400 block of West US 10-31, Amber Township. Saturday, March 3, 2018: – 2:12…
2nd District Republican Committee to meet. MUSKEGON — The Second Congressional District Republican Committee will meet on Thursday, March 15 at the Muskegon County GOP Headquarters, 3100 S. Glade (between Summit and Norton streets). Pizza and beverages will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Recent births, reported March 5, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Avery Marie Warren, the daughter of Samantha and Codi Warren of Ludington, was born March 1, 2018. Adan Joaquin Madrigal, the son of Yesenia and Lazaro Madrigal of Shelby, was born March 1, 2018. Josie Lynn Copsey, the daughter of Whitney Sroka and Russell Copsey of…
Stolen Jeep recovered at cemetery. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 2005 Jeep that had been reported stolen was recovered Thursday, March 1, in the Riverton Cemetery on West Hawley Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Sheriff’s deputies recovered the Jeep following a “suspicious” vehicle call Thursday afternoon, Cole said. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of the City…
Teen shot by stepfather continues to recover. The following story has been posted by permission from the Midland Daily News. By Kate Carlson, Midland Daily News. The 18-year-old paused, and matter-of-factly stated her reasoning behind the eye color selection. “If you’re going to be different, you might as well embrace it,” said Amedy Dewey. “I’ve always wanted blue eyes. I…
Mason County Promise Zone established to help offset college costs. LUDINGTON — Mason County high school students may soon get major financial support for college tuition, following the establishment of a Promise Zone in the county. The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently approved Mason County as one of 15 entities identified as eligible to establish a Promise Zone under…
Learning about the law. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Seniors in Mason County Eastern High School’s business law class have spent the past several weeks learning about the local justice system. The class has been visited by corrections officers, deputies and the sheriff from Mason County Sheriff’s Office, and have visited the Mason County Jail. Teacher Dena Thurston said…
ESD selects superintendent finalist. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District board of education has selected a finalist candidate for the position of superintendent. Over the last two days the board has interviewed four candidates and narrowed its choice to Dr. Jason Jeffrey, assistant superintendent for general education and career technical education at Traverse…
First responders softball game to benefit hospital cancer fund. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Local emergency service personnel are coming together to raise some funds for the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Cancer Service Center Patient Assistance Fund — and to have some fun. The first responders will join up and form a couple teams on Saturday, May 19 beginning…
Safe Harbor Credit Union offering apps for membership convenience. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union has just recently launched a second mobile app for its members. The app allows members to monitor and manage transactions and also allows them to instantly deposit funds into their accounts. “All you have to do is to take a picture…
Lighthouse association raising funds for lighthouse portholes. LUDINGTON — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association is selling 2018 custom walkway boards that will be installed at the Big Sable Lighthouse. The boards will be for sale all summer long but if a board is ordered before March 31, it will be installed by the May 7 opening of the Big…
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