#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Robert Glenn Grice, 92 of Ludington, died on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Ludington Woods Living Center in Ludington. Jeanette Gunderson, 85, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2016 at Spectrum Health of Ludington. Earl A. Conklin, 88, of Free Soil died Wednesday, January 11, 2016. Arrangements by Wyman…
Shaken, Not Stirred: Radio, repossessed. #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. There’s been some talk recently about ethics in radio broadcasting, especially as it applies to news coverage. While the industry enjoys a noble past and probably a noble future, there are always ignoble examples. In my younger years I had an early morning news/talk/entertainment show with one of the…
79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Curtis Neil Johnson, 34, of 1964 W. Kistler Rd., Riverton Township; Dec. 31; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); embezzlement by agent or trustee. Pretrial: Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. -Gloria Ann Nargis, 56, of…
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Allison Rae Tubbs, 24, of 523 E. Church St., Hart, pleaded guilty Jan. 3 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWI) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93…
Hart woman injured after vehicle strikes utility pole. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Hart woman was injured Friday morning about 7 a.m. when the vehicle she was driving lost control on South Pere Marquette Highway, south of Olmstead Road, and struck a utility pole. The woman was traveling north on PM Highway and apparently hit a…
Muskegon woman arrested for assault. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Muskegon woman was arrested on a charge of assault and battery by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, Jan. 12, in the 7000 block of Dennis Road. The following is other police activity Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017: – 2:49 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a…
Recent births, reported Jan. 12, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Stella Ann Lobo, the daughter of Amanda and Benjamin Lobo of Ludington, was born January 5, 2017. Giovanni Isaiah Olivas, the son of Ofelia Ramirez and Jake Olivas Jr. of Shelby,…
23rd Family AfFAIR takes place March 18 #MasonCountyNews SCOTTVILLE — The 26th annual Family AfFAIR will be held Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free event is attended by hundreds of people and includes participants from area businesses and community agencies who get together to provide a whole day of…
Police busy with crashes Wednesday. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017: – 2:24 a.m., (Michigan State Police), an 18-year-old Branch man was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) and a 17-year-old Scottville man was charged with MIP, 3000 block of North Stiles Road, Victory Township. –…
Obituary: Robert Nielsen, 89, Ruby Creek. #MasonCountyDeaths. Robert Arthur Nielsen (Bob) of Ruby Creek (Branch), Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2016 at his home at the age of 89. Bob was born on November 7, 1927. He was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Selma Alvena (Anderson) Nielsen, in Muskegon. He graduated from Muskegon High…
Obituary: Joel Goerbig, 67, Scottville #MasonCountyDeaths Joel Julius Goerbig, 67 of Scottville, passed away on January 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health of Grand Rapids. Joel was born on December 13, 1949, the son of Julius and Phyliss (Vryhof) Goerbig. He graduated from Mason County Central Schools and got his associate’s degree in drafting at West Shore Community College. He was…
VanderWall takes office. LANSING — Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) was sworn into the Michigan House of Representatives today at the Michigan State Capitol. VanderWall was elected in November, defeating Democrat Dan Scripps. He replaces Republican Ray Franz of Onekama, who could no longer run for the seat due to term limits. VanderWall represents the 101st House District which consists of Mason,…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Phoebe Ann Goulet, 91, of Ludington, passed away at Mercy Health Systems in Muskegon on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Joel Julius Goerbig, 67, of Scottville, passed away on January 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health of Grand Rapids. See full list of 2017 deaths here. See full list of 2016 deaths…
Police investigate CSC, assault. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Monday, Jan. 9, 2017: – 4:49 a.m., domestic assault, (Ludington Police Department), 700 block of Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017: – 12:08 a.m., (LPD), disturbance, 100 block of North Staffon Street, City of Ludington. – 2:54 a.m., (Michigan State Police), vehicle rollover crash, Scottville…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 11, 2017. Mason County Central.. Ludington Area Schools. Mason County Eastern. Covenant Christian. Ludington Area Catholic. Gateway to Success. West Shore ESD. Pentwater Public Schools. Others will be listed here if/when they are reported.
Valentine cards for military, veterans. LUDINGTON — Local AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) members are observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day by creating Valentine’s cards for active military personnel and military veterans from this area. AmeriCorps is an anti-poverty program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters…
Warrant arrest, PPO violation among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity Monday, Jan. 9, 2017: – 6:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber Township. – 10:45 a.m., (MCSO), personal protection order (PPO) violation, North Sherman Road, Hamlin Township. Report forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office. – 4…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees recently elected its 2017 board of directors. The organization is geared toward adults ages 21 to 40 and oversees several community projects. Its largest annual project is the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival, Ludington’s Independent Day celebration.
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