Obituary: Lee Mallison, 75, Scottville. Lee George Mallison, 75, of Scottville passed away on September 7, 2017 at his home. Lee was born on October 15, 1941 to the late George “Vic” and Alvetta Mallison and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 where he served on the USS Hancock…
Obstructing police among 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jake Ryan Ring, 26, of 111 N. Rath Ave., Apt. B, Ludington, was arrested October 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on two felony counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor charge…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, reported Oct. 11, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Luther Nicholas Ferrell, 73, of 3534 S. Masten Rd., Logan Township, pleaded guilty October 4 to carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence of alcohol, operating a vehicle while impaired…
Man faces 22-35 years in prison for sexually assaulting children. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Sherman Township man who pleaded guilty Tuesday, Oct. 10, in 51st Circuit Court to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), two counts of accosting children for immoral purposes and second-degree habitual offender faces serving to 22-35 years in prison.…
Sheriff says 4 more deputies needed. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve the 2018 county budget during its regular meeting tonight, following a public hearing. That budget includes modest increases in the Mason County Sheriff’s Office’s budget to adjust for wage and benefit increases. Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Ludington man sent to prison for resisting police. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Ludington man with a long criminal history was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 10, to a prison term of 46 months to 15 years for two felony convictions of resisting and obstructing police and fourth-offense habitual offender. Elrico James Brooks, of…
Scottville man with 22 convictions sent to jail for domestic violence. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Scottville man who has 22 criminal convictions was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 10, in 51st Circuit Court to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term, followed by three months on a tether, for a conviction of third-offense…
Hamlin Twp. man charged with larceny while awaiting sentencing for previous crime. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief, with contributions by Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Hamlin Township man has been charged with the felony of larceny in a building, while he is currently out on bail awaiting sentencing for a previous similar crime. Daniel John Horowski, of 3028…
Baldwin man with 22 criminal convictions sent to jail. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Baldwin man with a “lengthy criminal history” was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 10, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of cocaine possession, reckless driving and third-offense habitual offender. Nicholas Alexander Ream,…
Scottville teen sentenced to jail for felonious assault. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Scottville man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 10, to serve four months up front of one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of felonious assault. Daron Eugene Porter, of 306 E. State St., was arrested last July by the Scottville…
Scottville woman arrested for driving while on drugs after striking power pole. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs Monday, Oct. 9, at 6:05 a.m. after she left the road and struck a power pole at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Angling Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Fountain man arrested for driving while on drugs for the 9th time. #ManisteeCountyCrime MANISTEE — A 58-year-old Fountain man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs (OUID) Sunday, Oct. 8, shortly after 8:30 p.m. on US 31 near Clay Street, according to Manistee County Undersheriff Kenneth Falk. “He was arrested for OUID,” Falk said. “It is up to…
Obituary: Henry MacDougall, 16, Ludington. Henry Gordon MacDougall, 16, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from injuries sustained during an automobile accident. After parents Gordon MacDougall and Jennifer (Mishler) Hansberger attempted to conceive for six years, the Lord finally created a son who was special and unique enough to be Henry. He was born in Ludington…
Franz addresses no-fault insurance, income tax reform as he campaigns for State Senate seat. #MichiganSenate #Election2018. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Ray Franz, former representative for Michigan’s 101st State House of Representatives district, has been increasing his presence on the campaign trail since filing his candidacy for Michigan’s 35th Senate district last February. Franz sat down with MCP last week to…
Man, 83, arrested for drunk driving following reports of a reckless driver. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An 83-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) Friday, Oct. 6, shortly before 6 p.m. “following three separate calls of a reckless driver in the US 10 and Jebavy Drive area,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver was…
Recent births, reported Oct. 9, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Hunter Matthew Vest, the son of Miranda Schaefer and Michael Vest of Ludington, was born October 5, 2017. Abigail Rose Cornetet, the daughter of Denise and Steven Cornetet of Baldwin, was born October 6, 2017. Madelyn Mae Fricke, the daughter of Sarah and Nathaniel Fricke…
911 operations manager recognized by state organization. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Mason-Oceana 911 Operations Manager Todd Myers has been selected as the 2017 Information Technologist of the Year by the Michigan Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO). Each year, Michigan APCO accepts nominations in seven categories from 911 centers in the state of Michigan. Myers was nominated by…
Funeral services announced for Henry MacDougall. Henry Gordon MacDougall, 16, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from injuries sustained during an automobile accident. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the L.F. Peterson Auditorium, with visitation starting at noon. A dessert reception will follow in the school’s cafeteria. Visitation will…
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