Driver who caused 4-car crash while allegedly intoxicated, identified. #MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who caused a four-vehicle crash on US 10 at the Meyers Road intersection about 4:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon, causing minor injuries to five people, including children. Clayton Alan Kitchen, 24, was arrested and charged…
Scottville band shell season includes Edgar Struble, Clown Band’s 70th year. Kicks off Tuesday with Kevin Kimes & Andy Thomas. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County’s longest running summer outdoor concert series, held at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, launches its 28th season Tuesday, June 6 with musicians Kevin Kimes and Andy Thomas and will continue until August…
Two arrested for violating probation while drinking; passed out man ends up in jail. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests over the weekend for probation violations. On Saturday, June 3, a 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 400 block of South Washington Ave. at 3:48 a.m. after deputies were called to assist Ludington…
Alleged drunk driver causes 4 vehicle US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol — high blood alcohol content (super drunk) after the man caused a four vehicle crash on US 10 near the Meyers Road intersection. According to Mason…
2 injured in Grant Twp. motorcycle crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyNews. GRANT TWP. — Two Hamlin Township residents were injured in a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Townline Road between Stiles and Quarterline roads Saturday. According to Mason County Sheriff Dep. Kyle Boyd, on scene, the crash involved a 63-year-old man, who was driving, and his 61-year-old female passenger.…
College employees encourage trustees to fire president. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A representative of West Shore Community College employees addressed the Board of Trustees Thursday night and called for the termination of its contract with President Kenneth Urban; Professor Matt Sanderson addressed the Board Thursday during its special meeting. While the only topic on the agenda…
Authorities searching for missing Manistee man in Free Soil Twp. #MasonCountyNews. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — 8 p.m., June 1: Mason County sheriff deputies and personnel from Free Soil/Meade, Grant Township, and Hamlin Township fire departments are searching for Brian Haik, a 26-year-old man with a mental disability. Brian was last seen riding a bicycle into the woods at 770 E…
Drugs, home invasion, larceny among District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Elrico James Brooks, 37, of 404 Sixth St., Ludington, was arrested May 15 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of possession of a controlled…
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Susan Marie Hogenson, 56, of 4562 W. Hesslund Rd., Pere Marquette Township, pleaded no contest May 23 to assault & battery and aiming a firearm at another person without malice. She was sentenced to two days in…
Construction worker in fatal water plant fall identified. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has identified the man who died Wednesday following a fall at the Ludington Water Treatment Plant as Kevin Anthony Martinez, 20, of Grand Rapids. Martinez died at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after he was flown there from Spectrum…
Recent births, reported June 1, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jarred Allen Bursey, the son of Jordyn Luft and Jeffrey Bursey of Ludington, was born May 23, 2017. Jacob Dylon Sanders, the son of Nichole and David Sanders of Baldwin, was born May 24, 2017. Landon Michael Sprague, the daughter of Kaycee and Blake Sprague of…
Community Foundation for Mason County awards over $64,000 in recent grants. LUDINGTON — The Advisory Board of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $64,040 was awarded from Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds through the competitive application process, overseen by numerous volunteer committees. Highlights of the…
‘Suspicious’ vehicle call leads to drunk driving arrest. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated Wednesday, May 31, at 5:25 a.m. following a call of a “suspicious” vehicle in the area of Hansen and Tuttle roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity in Mason…
Equality Rally in Ludington June 11. LUDINGTON — An Equality Rally will take place on Sunday, June 11 at Ludington Rotary Park from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is affiliated with the Equality March for Unity and Pride, being held on the same day in Washington, D.C. and in at least 90 other locations across the country and the…
Construction worker dead as a result of water plant fall injuries. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The 20-year-old man who fell 30 feet at the Ludington Water Treatment Plant Wednesday afternoon has died from his injuries, according to a press release from Ludington City Manager John Shay. Shay stated that the man, who was an employee of one…
Construction worker injured following fall at water plant. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old man was injured Wednesday afternoon when he fell from about 30 feet from the roof of the Ludington Water Treatment Plant into an empty holding tank. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said the police department was investigating the incident and not all information…
Be Someone’s Angel, are you ready to set another world’s record? #besomeonesangel By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Are you willing to be someone’s angel? Do you want to make history? It’s pretty simple. All you have to do is come down to Stearns Park at noon on Saturday, June 10 and lie down in the sand and make a…
Assault, thefts, crashes among police activity Tuesday. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, May 30, 2017: 12:53 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), larceny, 300 block of East Court Street, City of Ludington. 3 p.m., (Michigan State Police), felonious assault, case is under investigation, 1000 block of Independence Drive, Amber Township. 3:57 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a…
TeachBal Basketball Camp offered at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Professional basketball players Amanda Stowe and Lavell Blanchard are presenting an all day TeachBal’s Basketball Camp on Monday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Shore Community College. Stowe is a 1997 graduate of Ludington High School and played for University of Michigan and University Wisconsin Green Bay…
CTE students participate in state health occupations competition. West Shore Educational Service District Career & Technical Education (CTE) Allied Health students recently competed at the state Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition against other high school students from around the state for a chance to advance to the HOSA International Leadership Conference. Ludington High School students Moira O’Brien and Marissa…
Man who fled with daughter sentenced to 18-40 years in prison. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Mark Alan Saporita-Fargo, 47, was sentenced to 18 to 40 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 30, for convictions of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), which involved the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in 2014, and conspiracy…
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