Couple escapes house fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A husband and wife, along with their dogs, managed to safely leave their house after they discovered it on fire Wednesday night about 11:30 p.m. Fire appears to have severely damaged the Mark and Diana Johnson residence at 815 E. Foster St., at the Madison Street intersection. Ludington Police…
More details revealed in Kaleva couple’s murder-suicide. BOSTON TOWNSHIP (Ionia County) — The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about the Jan. 6, 2018 murder-suicide that involved a Kaleva family with ties to Mason County. Details from the sheriff’s office reveal that husband and wife David and Lisa Somers had been arguing prior to the shooting. Lisa Somers…
Sherman Twp. man arraigned on drug charges in case related to Ludington teen’s death. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Paul James Saya, 52, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township was arraigned today in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse on drug charges that stemmed from the Oct. 16, 2017 traffic crash death of 16-year-old Henry…
Sherman Twp. man arrested in connection to teen’s death; searching for second suspect. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Sherman Township man was arrested Tuesday in the 3000 block of North Tuttle Road in connection to the Oct. 6, 2017 traffic crash death of 16-year-old Henry MacDougall of Ludington. The man was arrested on a two…
Ludington man arrested on assault, kidnapping charges in Ottawa County. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. OTTAWA COUNTY — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested Jan. 11 by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office on several charges. Jason Matthew Kapala was charged with kidnapping/domestic assault- unlawful imprisonment, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, felonious assault, and habitual offender,…
Crash closes Scottville Rd. temporarily. AMBER TWP. — A two vehicle crash temporarily closed Scottville Road at the US 31 bypass Wednesday morning. The crash occurred when a southbound Jeep Nitro, driven by a 60-year-old Bear Lake woman attempted to make a left-hand turn into Scottville Road from US 31 and collided with a northbound Jeep Laredo, driven by a…
Health department urges people to get flu vaccinations. District Health Department #10, which represents this area, has sent out a press release urging people to get a flu virus vaccination. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe infection in the nose, throat, and lungs. In some cases, serious flu-related complications, like pneumonia, can lead…
Humankind series continues at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This semester, West Shore Community College’s Humankind Series is continuing its exploration of the parallels between Sub-Saharan Africa and western Michigan and will focus on farming and agriculture, health, arts, and culture. The series will open with a new exhibit on Monday, Jan. 22, in the Manierre Dawson Gallery. “African Textiles and Beadwork: Color and…
Ludington man faces up to 15 years in prison for unlawful imprisonment, strangulation. LUDINGTON — Mathew Alan Whittman, 29, of Ludington was arraigned today in 79th District Court on the felony charges of unlawful imprisonment and domestic assault-strangulation. Whittman is the suspect in an alleged incident that took place over the weekend against a female subject in the 3000 block of…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 16, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Archie William Eastway, 87, of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Louise Mary Petersen, 92, of Ludington, died Friday, January 12, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 16, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following sentencings and dismissals took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: George Franklin Campbell, 26, of 3767 Washington Road, Pentwater, was found guilty on Jan. 11, 2018 of the misdemeanor of driving a vehicle while license expired and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 16, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors Shawn Donald Pitre, 33, of 7019 E. Stohlberg Road, Sheridan Township, was arrested by Michigan State Police Hart Post (MSP) for driving while license suspended/revoked/denied (DWLS) on Jan. 10, 2018. A pretrial is scheduled for Jan. 29…
Ludington man arrested for strangulation, unlawful imprisonment. #MasonCountyCrime. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested Monday by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with domestic assault-strangulation and unlawful imprisonment following an incident in the 3000 block of N. Pere Marquette Road. A female victim came into the sheriff’s office Monday and reported the alleged assault had taken…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 15, 2018. Ludington High School girls junior varsity and varsity basketball games scheduled tonight against Clare have been postponed. No make up date yet.
Lakeshore Food Club is beneficiary of 2018 Lake Jump. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Lake Jump Board has announced that the Lakeshore Food Club is the beneficiary of the 2018 Lake Jump, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21 at Stearns Park beach. Lakeshore Food Club has set a goal of raising $50,000. A $21 pledge will feed a…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 13, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: MariBeth Boon, 63, of Free Soil, died Thursday, January 11, 2018. Roland “Tony” Spalding, 76, of Branch, died Wednesday January 10, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Margaret Ann Scherer, 91, died Friday, January 12, 2018. There are no…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 12. Ludington Area Schools. Ludington Area Catholic Schools. West Shore Community College (power outage). West Shore ESD’s CTE program (power outage). Gateway to Success Academy.
Spartan Proud: Bill Dornbos, from Amber Station to Kalamazoo law.#SpartanProud #MCCSchools. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today we feature Bill Dornbos, MCC Class of 1962. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The 1950s in Mason County were a time of transition in the world of education. One-room…
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