Freeman Creek Equipment celebrating 10 years Saturday. #MasonCountyBusiness #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Freeman Creek Equipment, 7511 N. US 31, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in business Saturday with a customer appreciation day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Owner Jeff Patulski said he’s buying lunch. “This is an opportunity for us to thank our customers and…
Stolen car recovered at state park. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Police are investigating the theft of a 2014 Chevy Malibu from the 800 block of South Madison Street that was recovered early Thursday morning at the Ludington State Park on M-116 in Hamlin Township. “There is information that may lead us to a suspect,” said Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. The car…
Wind damages Sherman Twp. barn. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Parts of northern Mason County saw damage as a result of a storm that moved through the area about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Part of a barn’s roof and its massive door were blown off of the building located on Beyer Road, just east of US 31. Owner…
Wednesday police activity: dogs left in hot car unharmed. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department was dispatched to a possible animal abuse case Wednesday, June 14, at 2:08 p.m.vin the 100 block of West Ludington Avenue. Two dogs were left in a car on the hot afternoon, according to the police report. No arrests were made. The animals appeared…
US 31 crash, involving road commission truck, sends one to hospital. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A Mason County Road Commission pickup truck was rear-ended as the driver attempted to make a right-hand turn from US 31 onto Decker Road Thursday morning, according to fire personnel on the scene. The crash involved a Dodge Ram Pickup truck owned by MCRC and a…
Third offense domestic violence among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Jay Quijas, 39, of 206 N. Main St., Scottville, was arrested June 11 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on felony charges of third-offense domestic violence and third-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing:…
Recent 79th District Court sentencings #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court. -Branden Michael Alpin, 34, of 2785 N. Amber Rd., Victory Township, pleaded no contest June 6 to malicious destruction of personal property and was sentenced to eight days in jail with credit for eight days served;…
Carpenter resigns from county board; applicants sought for appointment. LUDINGTON — During the regular meeting of the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, District 2 Commissioner Bill Carpenter announced his resignation from that position. Carpenter has recently sold his home and will be moving out of the district. The board is seeking to fill the position by appointment for the…
Jaycees mini golf to hold grand re-opening July 1. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will hold a grand re-opening of its Stearns Park mini golf course on Saturday, July 1 at 11 a.m. The event will include a ribbon cutting by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce at 11:45 a.m. The Ludington Area Jaycees’ Miniature Golf Course…
Attempted fraud tops police activity Tuesday. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of attempted fraud that was reported Tuesday, June 13, at 9:48 a.m. in the 8800 block of East US 10. “The victim reported that they attempted to sell a bunk bed on ‘Offer Up’ for $60,” according to Mason County Sheriff…
Patriotic concert scheduled for July 2. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church of Ludington Choir with the West Shore Community College Choir, in collaboration with area vocalists and musicians, will be presenting the eighth annual “Let Freedom Ring!” patriotic concert on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the United Methodist Church, 5810 W. Bryant Road. As in years past,…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Kenneth Mohler, 80, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Ronald Charles Smith, 70, of Ludington, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Larry Tyndall, 60, of Fountain, died on Sunday, June…
Driver escapes injury following expressway rollover. #MasonCountyNews. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A female driver appeared to have escaped serious injuries following a single vehicle rollover crash on US 31 expressway Wednesday morning. The crash involved a Ford Escape SUV that was southbound on US 31. The vehicle appeared to have rolled over several times before coming to a rest in a ditch…
Gus Busters needed. #GusMacker. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking Gus Busters for the 2017 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament which takes place Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18 at Stearns Park. Gus Busters are required to attend a training scheduled for Friday, June 16 at the Ludington City Building, 400 S. Harrison St.…
79-year-old man arrested for drunk driving after crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol after the vehicle he was driving rear-ended a stopped vehicle at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road Tuesday night. The 79-year-old…
Bear spotted in Pentwater. #Pentwater #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department posted on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, June 13, that there is a black bear in the village. “Pentwater Police have received reports of a black bear traveling between Second Street and Monroe Road. The bear was traveling south when last seen. If you see the bear,…
Crashes top Monday police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, June 12, 2017: 9 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 54-year-old Custer man was arrested for driving on a suspended license, US 10 and Stephens Road, Custer Township. 1 p.m., (MCSO), two-car crash, no injuries, US 10 and Reek Road. 1:15 p.m., (MCSO), two-car crash,…
MCC students restore retired principal’s dream of a nature center. #SpartanProud #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When Ed Malkowski retired as the middle school principal of Mason County Central in 1993, he thought his dream of creating a nature center just outside the school building was dead. Twenty-three years later, hope has been restored, thanks to teachers Mike…
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