The Land: Dick Alway and his Deere collection. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Land is a regular series that features profiles about local agriculture. AMBER TOWNSHIP — I think the sound of the John Deere 2-cylinder engine was probably one of the first sounds I ever heard. I have heard that “pop-pop” sound all of my life. In…
Scottville man arrested following chase through countryside. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Scottville man was arrested after he led Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a 21 minute chase through eastern Mason County Friday afternoon. The chase began at 12:52 p.m. when a deputy attempted to pull a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe over for an equipment violation.…
Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017: – 2:59 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles and Hansen roads, Amber Township. – 4 p.m., (MCSO) car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Ehler Road, Hamlin Township. – 4:20 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Millerton…
Art center becomes debt free. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts has announced that it recently has become debt free. “Last year at this time, the LACA had $77,000 in debt on our line of credit and zero dollars in our checking account,” Brad Reed, president of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts said. “As the…
North breakwater and Stearns Park beach closed today. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has announced that the north breakwater and Stearns Park beach are closed today due to weather and water conditions. Conditions will be re-evaluated on Saturday morning.
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Chadwick Brian Tolin, 26, of 234 1/2 5th St., Manistee, was found guilty Aug. 8 of driving while license suspended (DWLS); no insurance; and failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit…
Betten Baker acquiring Great Lakes Ford. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Betten Baker, a vehicle dealership that currently operates in 12 locations, is acquiring Great Lakes Ford of Ludington, 3045 W. US 10-31, effective September 5, 2017, according to a press release. Current owner Chris Zeppenfeld is expected to continue working for the company in the Ludington location and locations in the…
Obituary: Edward Stuart Swanson, 91, Scottville. Edward Stuart Swanson, 91 of Scottville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born on March 26, 1926 in Sherman Township in Mason County; son of the late Hilding and Freda (Beyer) Swanson. He graduated from Scottville High School. He then…
79th District Court arraignments include blackmail, switchblade possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Ricardo Serna, 23, no address listed, was arrested Aug. 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felonies of blackmail, possession of a switchblade and possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Probable…
Sheriff’s office makes personnel changes, promotions. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has recently made some personnel changes. Deputy Jeremy King and Detective Shayne Eskew have been promoted to road patrol sergeant. In addition, Chief Deputy Steve Hansen is moving into the detective bureau while Sgt. Derrek Wilson has been promoted to chief deputy.…
Kayak reported stolen in Hamlin Township. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 12-foot-long camouflaged Ascend kayak was reported stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 1:59 p.m. on Dalke Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 14, 2017: – 5:53 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…
Alprazolam possession leads to jail. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Branch Township woman convicted of alprazolam possession was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 15. Andrea Mae Johnson, of 823 N. Benson Rd, pleaded guilty, July 11. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski also ordered…
Ludington woman ordered to jail for shoplifting. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington woman was ordered to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of first-degree retail fraud (shoplifting) in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 15 Kristina Mackenzie Haynes, of 608 5th St., pleaded guilty, July 11. Haynes testified…
Repeat sex offender sentenced to 10-30 years in prison. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 10-30 years in prison for sex crimes involving minor children Tuesday, Aug. 15, in 51st Circuit Court. Robert Lee Carr, of 614 E. Dowland St., pleaded guilty June 22 to child sexually-abusive material – manufacture; using a…
‘Grease’ auditions taking place Aug. 20. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Dust off your leather jackets and get ready to pull on your bobby socks with Rydell High’s senior class of 1959. This fall, “Grease,” the musical, will run for three weekends as a part of West Shore Community College’s 2017/2018 Performing Arts Series. “Grease” follows love-struck bad-boy Danny and girl-next-door Sandy in…
Recent births, reported Aug. 15, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Charlotte Anne Mauer, the daughter of Ashley and Robert Mauer of Manistee, was born August 9, 2017. Jane Rose Emmerich, the daughter of Katelynn and Vincent Emmerich of Ludington, was born August 10, 2017. Hailey Joe Martinez, the daughter of Tyra and Raymond Martinez Jr. II of…
Friends of Ludington State Park annual meeting, hot dog roast Wednesday, Aug. 16 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The non-profit, volunteer Friends of Ludington State Park will have its annual meeting/hot dog roast Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Hamlin Lake pavilion in the park. Learn about Friends of Ludington State Park, meet others interested in helping one of Michigan’s finest parks serve…
Scottville boy hurt in head-on dirt bike/car crash. #OceanaCountyNews. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A 15-year-old Scottville boy was injured after the 2001 Suzuki 125 dirt bike he was riding collided head-on with a 2000 Volkswagon Passat Sunday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. on River Ridge Road east of North 96th Avenue near Pentwater, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Karaoke, followed by ‘Sing’ the movie Tuesday at Scottville band shell. #ScottvilleClownBandShell. SCOTTVILLE — Have you ever wanted to be a star? Tuesday is your chance. The weekly concert series at the Scottville Clown Band Shell will be an open mic night with karaoke hosted by MCP’s own Dan “Danny V” Vargas. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with the…
Revised Ludington Movies in the Park schedule. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Movies in the Park has been revised due to weather cancellations on Aug. 3 and 10. The movies are held at Rotary Park and begin at dusk. August 17: “Sing” August 24: “Moana” August 31: “Secret Life of Pets”
Community foundation to hold grant seeker workshop. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Nonprofit charitable organizations serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County (CFMA). To learn more about the application process, the Foundation is hosting a free grant seekers’ workshop, Wednesday, September 6 at 10 a.m. in the conference room at the Ludington &…
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