Fire damages Foster St. house. #MasonCountyPress. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was called to a house fire at 308 E. Foster St. about 7 p.m. tonight, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. According to Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk, firefighters were able to knock down the fire fairly quickly after arriving. Nobody was home, Funk said. Much of the fire damage appeared…
Criminal sexual conduct tops recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Russell James Simpson, 54, of 413 E. Dowland St., Ludington, was arrested December 21 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Preliminary hearing: January 10 at…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 28, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Danyel Rebecca Horsley, 30, of 125 W. State St., Scottville, pleaded guilty December 20 to operating a vehicle while impaired by a controlled substance and driving while license suspended (DWLS). She was sentenced…
Recent births, reported Dec. 28, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Brantlee John McIntyre, the son of Traci and Jessie McIntyre of Manistee, was born December 26, 2017. Miles Logan Baldon, the son of Lynsey and David Baldon of Ludington, was born December 26, 2017. Charlene Skye Plasterer, the daughter of Danielle Kalis and Kyle Plasterer of Fountain,…
Obituary: David L. Fye, 68, Baldwin. David L. Fye, 68, of Baldwin passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home. David was born on July 4, 1949 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clarence and Roseabelle (Hawkins) Fye. After graduating high school, David served his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the United States Army. He continued his service working for the…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 28, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Thomas Christopher Greiner, 21, of Caledonia, and formerly of Ludington, died Monday, December 25, 2017. Jennie Kiyak, 98, of Ludington, died Friday, December 22, 2017. George R. Petersen Jr., 79, of Ludington, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Mary Macklam, 101, of Ludington, died Wednesday,…
Several slide-offs on slippery roads. #MasonCountyNews The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017: – 6:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, no damages or injuries, Scottville and Conrad roads, Amber Township. – 10:20 a.m., (MCSO), possession of marijuana, Buttersville Park, Pere Marquette Township. A report was forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office regarding…
Cancellations and closings for Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017: Ludington High School bowling, Orchard View Holiday Tournament. LHS wrestling in Traverse City.
PM Township to schedule future meeting on Father Marquette Shrine. #MasonCountyNews #PereMarquette. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township board of trustees will hold its regular year end meeting Thursday, Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. at the township hall, 1699 S. Pere Marquette Highway. The board is scheduled to meet in closed session to…
Crashes, thefts keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017: – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. – 11:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), fraud, Pere Marquette Township. The complainant reported that someone had paid a bill using their bank…
DWLS arrests top MSP activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Mason County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Dec. 22, 2017: – 2 p.m., a 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving an unregistered vehicle, Hansen Road near Stiles Road, Amber Township. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017: – 12:55 a.m., a 37-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested…
Obituary: Cody Allen Smith, 24, Scottville. Cody Allen Smith, 24, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 following an automobile accident. Cody was born on October 11, 1993 in Manistee, the son of Jeremy Smith and Jody (Larr) Carlson. Cody graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 2012, and received his associate’d degree from Ferris State University.…
Luke 2: 1-20 (New International Version Bible): In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea,…
Friday night fatal crash victim identified. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Cody Allen Smith, 24, of Scottville died late Friday night following a single vehicle crash on Quarterline Road between Forest Trail and White Road. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 11:43 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Smith was traveling southbound on…
Man dies following Grant Twp. crash. #MasonCountyNews. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old man died Friday night following a single vehicle rollover crash in northern Mason County. Emergency crews were dispatched to Quarterline Road between Forest Trail and White Road about 11:50 p.m. The man, who was the lone occupant, was traveling south on Quarterline Road when the vehicle apparently left…
Spartan Proud: Jorhie Beadle, cultivating our future farmers. #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 Jorhie Beadle, MCC Class of 2012. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. One of the struggles of growing up in a rural community such as Mason County is that…
The Police Beat: Activity from Dec. 21, 2017. The following is activity of law enforcement in Mason County for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017: 1:53 a.m., State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT), drug complaint, 714 N. Gaylord Ave., City of Ludington. 2:5 a.m., Michigan State Police (MSP), suspicious vehicle, East US 10 and Taylor Road, Branch Township. 8:59 a.m.,…
Reach Out & Read winners. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital recently held an art contest at Ludington Area Schools for its pediatric Reach Out & Read program. Thirteen students in grades K-12 were selected as winners and received a certificate from the hospital and a $10 gift card from Storybook Village in Pentwater. The winning artwork will be displayed at…
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