Locally produced film is a bittersweet homecoming for character, filmmaker. #MasonCountyArts By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. There’s something about coming back to the town you grew up in that can be bittersweet, especially when you’ve made a name for yourself in the bigger world. A new movie by filmmaker Lisa Enos is about such a character who is seen by his hometown…
MCC High School trains for active shooter scenario. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — It’s a situation that no one wants to ever face, but unfortunately it’s a reality of modern society: An active shooter at a school or other public place. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the students and staff at Mason County Central High School, along with…
#OceanaCountyNews 80,000 apples spill when semi rolls over. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A semi truck traveling from Sparta to Ludington rolled over in the median of US 31 Tuesday morning, Oct. 18, causing approximately 80,000 apples to spill. The semi driver, 62-year-old Dennis Radford of Grand Rapids, received minor injuries in the single-vehicle crash. Radford, who appeared…
Fire destroys Riverton barn. #MasonCountyNews RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn at 554 W. Bradshaw Road Monday night. With winds at 24 mph and guests over 40 mph, fire quickly consumed the small barn. On scene were Scottville Fire Dept., Riverton Fire Dept., Custer Fire Dept., Fountain Fire Dept., and Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies on scene said…
Phillips sentencing scheduled for December. #BabyKate By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The 51st Circuit Court has scheduled the sentencing of Sean Michael Phillips for Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mason County Courthouse. Phillips was found guilty of second degree murder, Friday, October 14, by a jury following a three week trial. Phillips faces a maximum…
#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews False hostage call could lead to felony arrest. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The person who made a false call of a hostage situation Sunday morning, Oct. 16, in the 700 block of Rowe Street may face a felony charge, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. “Someone called and said there were a couple hostages…
Historical Society kicks off major membership drive. #MasonCountyHistory PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society has kicked off a major membership drive as the organization prepares to open a second museum. For the past 40 years the society has operated Historic White Pine Village, located on the plot of land that was the home of Mason County’s first…
It was mink coats, and d’élégance #ShakenNotStirred. Shaken, Not Stirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. This week I’m veering from my stated path in life, RIC (Ranter-In-Chief), to relate a personal anecdote, prompted by the news of actress Patricia Barry’s death earlier this week. A little background. In the early years of my…
Jury finds Phillips guilty. #BabyKate By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 12-person jury has found Sean Michael Phillips guilty of second degree murder in the case involving the 2011 disappearance of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine Shelbie-Elizabeth Phillips, also known as Baby Kate. Second degree murder is punishable by up to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The…
MCC homecoming activities tonight. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central homecoming football game is tonight at Spartan Community Field against Ravenna. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. with the homecoming parade beginning at 6 p.m. The parade begins downtown, heads north on Main Street then west on Beryl Street towards the football field. There will also be a chicken dinner at…
‘Tis the season for car/deer crashes. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to half a dozen car/deer crashes Thursday. Deer are on the move this time of the year for the rutting season, and crashes are most likely to occur at dawn and dusk. The following is MCSO activity Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016: 12:30 a.m., car/deer…
#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. Sophia LeeLani Fay Smith, the daughter of Desirae McKinstry and Justin Smith of Baldwin, was born October 9, 2016. Amarah Marie Justyce Dunlep, the daughter of Terre Green of Grand Rapids, was born October 9, 2016. Rowin…
B&E suspect apprehended. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Shanin Nicholas Waite, 24, a suspect in three recent breaking and entering crimes in Mason County, has been apprehended. Waite was wanted for questioning in connection to breaking and enterings that took place at King Funeral Home and Lower Hamlin Grocery store on Sept. 13, and also a third…
Sheridan woman ticketed following crash with trailer. #MasonCountyNews #BranchTownship By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Sheridan Township woman was ticketed after she crashed her vehicle into a travel trailer Thursday night at the corner of US 10 and Benson Road. The crash occurred when a Chrysler PT Cruiser, driven by the 33-year-old woman, was southbound on Benson Road and…
Obituary: Leon Kenfield, 77, Custer. #MasonCountyDeaths Leon Clifford Kenfield, 77, of Custer, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2016 Leon was born to the late Carl Grienke and Berthanada Kenfield on June 6, 1939. Leon attended Montague High School and graduated with the class of 1958. He went into the Air Force right out of high school. He spent…
Historical society accepting historic preservation award nominations. #MasonCountyNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society is accepting applications for the Haskell Historic Preservation Award for 2016. The Henry and Elizabeth Haskell Award for Historic Preservation is given to an individual, business, or corporation who restores a local building for historic preservation of its architectural heritage. The award is…
Sheriff deputies stop shaving for charity. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — In the spirit of raising money for charity, several personnel at Mason County Sheriff’s Office are violating policy by not shaving this month, and plan to continue the violation next month. The violation has become a tradition at the sheriff’s office. Deputies have petitioned the sheriff asking…
Hart man arrested for driving while drugged. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Hart woman was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s deputies for operating under the influence of drugs following a traffic stop Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 5:34 p.m. in the 3000 block of West Meisenheimer Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity includes:…
51st Circuit Court sentencings include home invasion, uttering/publishing. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Mykel Dalton Horsley, 26, of 503 N. Washington Ave., Apt. 2, Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 16 of third-degree home invasion, second-offense aggravated domestic violence, aggravated assault and fourth-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced…
#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews 79th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – James Phillip Biggin III, 30, of 602 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 4 of second-degree retail fraud (shoplifting) and sentenced to serve 85 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit…
#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews 79th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors – Joseph Michael Cook, 24, of 5180 W. Johnson Rd., Ludington; Oct. 9; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); two counts of driver transporting open intoxicants. Pretrial: Dec. 5 at 9:45 a.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. – Thomas Leroy Rees,…
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