Recent deaths, posted Oct. 2, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Heather Nutting, 34, of Appleton, Wisc, and formerly of Ludington and Holland, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Jens Bach, 78, of Cascade Township and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida — and formerly of Ludington, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Dolores Josephine DeAngelis, of Bradenton, Fla.…
Police: 13 vehicles entered during break-in. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — During an investigation of a vehicle break-in in the Tamarac Park/South Bayou area Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 27, Mason County sheriff’s deputies “found a total of 13 vehicles which had been entered,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Also during a check of the area, deputies located a suspicious vehicle and…
Mom 2 Mom Sale is Saturday. LUDINGTON — MOPS/MOMSnext of Ludington will hold its 13th Mom 2 Mom Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 Nelson Rd. Admission is a $2 per person donation; kids under 12 are free and strollers are welcome. This event is a specialized, high quality group yard and bake…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 27, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Emma Jean Andersen, 87, of Ludington, died on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. James Walkley, 28, of Free Soil died on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78…
Sheriff releases identification of man who died at disc golf course. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the identification of the man who was found dead at the Ludington Area School District forest’s Leviathan disc golf course. James Anthony Walkley, 28, of Free Soil, died Saturday, Sept. 23. He was found…
North breakwater closed due to weather. LUDINGTON — Fall weather has returned and so has the wind and high waves. The Ludington Police Department has closed the north breakwater to pedestrian traffic due to weather conditions. The closure will be reviewed later today or tomorrow as conditions change.
CSC investigation, weapon violation arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Sept. 25, 2017: – 6:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Petersen roads, Victory Township. – 7:45 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Free Soil Road east of Budzynski Road, Meade Township. – 9:04 a.m., (Ludington…
Rep. VanderWall calls proposal to lower auto insurance rates step in right direction Plan gives drivers greater choice and relief from nation’s highest costs LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) attended the announcement Tuesday, Sept. 26, of a bipartisan coalition to reform Michigan’s broken auto no-fault insurance system and dramatically cut costs for drivers. VanderWall is reviewing legislation introduced…
Recent arraignments include domestic violence, breaking and entering. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Charles Alton Petersen, 44, of 5000 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township; September 22; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); domestic violence. Pretrial: October 16 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. -Gregory Scott…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Sept. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Adam Lee Passarelli, 28, no address listed, pleaded no contest to assault and battery and guilty to possession of marijuana on September 19, 2017. On the assault and battery charge, he…
Branch Township man sentenced to 7-30 years in prison for meth. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Branch Township man was sentenced to seven to 30 years in prison Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of operating maintaining a lab involving hazardous waste and third-offense habitual offender. James Alexander Kelsey, of 7077 E.…
Amber Township man sent to jail for cat torture. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Amber Township man was sentenced to serve 30 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term and $495 in restitution for veterinary bills Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 51st Circuit Court for injuring his then-girlfriend’s cat last April. The cat, named Socks,…
Homeless teen sentenced to jail for resisting police, drug possession. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old homeless woman was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of resisting police and drug possession Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 51st Circuit Court. Erin Nicole Granlund pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting…
Recent births, reported Sept. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Weston Keith Reams, the son of Brooke Avery and Robert Reams of Ludington, was born September 24, 2017. Genevieve Ardea Miller, the daughter of Kathryn and Jaymes Miller of Ludington, was born September 25, 2017. Jade Ellen Rawlings, the daughter of Christine and…
WSCC College Night is Oct. 9. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming together to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual College Night in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, is designed for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested…
Stage Left Theatre Company donates to food club. LUDINGTON — Stage Left Theatre Company recently presented a donation of $1,000 to Lakeshore Food Club. The donation was from proceeds from the annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival that took place at Rotary Park band shell. Attached, please find a photo of reps from the Stage Left Theatre Company presenting…
Obituary: Robert Battice, 86, Custer. Robert Francis Battice, 86, of Custer, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at home. Robert was born on November 30, 1930 in Hart, son of the late James and Christina Battice. He attended Crystal Valley Schools. He entered into the U.S. Navy in 1948 and served as an engine man on submarines. He was…
American Legion intends to replace playground equipment. LUDINGTON — The American Legion Post 76 recently sent a memorandum to the Ludington City Council stating its intention to raise $30,000 to replace playground equipment at Blodgett Park, located next to the post at 318 N. James St. “Although the property is adjacent to the Legion post, it’s city property,” said Michelle…
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