Rep. VanderWall to host coffee hour. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — State Rep. Curt VanderWall of Ludington will hold a local coffee hour on Tuesday, April 11 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mason County Airport conference room, 5300 W. US 10. “Coffee hours are a great opportunity for residents to share any questions or concerns they may have about state…
Amber Township man faces felony charges of animal torture. #MasonCountyPoliceNews. LUDINGTON — Raymond David Spyker, 33, of Amber Township has been arraigned in 79th District Court on the felony charge of animal killing/torture. Spyker was arrested on Saturday by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in the 1500 block of West US 10-31 in Amber Township. According to Sheriff Kim Cole, the…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Michael Edel, 83, of Scottville died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Stephens Funeral Home – Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Sandra L. Matt, 81, of Ludington died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Funeral arrangements by Stephens…
Woman, 84, injured when deer runs into vehicle. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Montague woman was injured after a deer ran into the driver’s side of her vehicle Saturday, April 8, at 12:20 p.m. at US 31 and Decker Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life EMS…
Four men arrested on meth charges following SSCENT raid. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Four local men were arrested last week by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on multiple methamphetamine charges following a drug raid by narcotics officers last February. Johnathan Wayne Colwell, 27, of Irons, Christopher Lee Smalley, 27, of Branch, Tyrone Esau McNeely, 19,…
Mother of police killer released from prison. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Tammi Lynne Spofford, the mother of police killer Eric Knysz, was released last week from prison. On September 9, 2013, Knysz murdered Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield on North Custer Road in Free Soil Township by shooting the trooper in the head. Knysz and his wife, Sarah Renee…
Charity hockey game raises over $6k for fire victim fund. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Fire Relief Fund raised $6,015 during Saturday’s fourth annual Law Dogs vs. Smoke Eaters (cops vs. firefighters) hockey game at the West Shore Community Ice Arena. The amount raised exceeded last year’s collection, according to committee member Justin Merchant. In…
Several departments battle Riverton woods fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A woods fire caused by a small brush fire burned several acres Saturday afternoon. The fire started in an orchard in the 3400 block of West Deren Road, between Morton and Lister roads. The small brush fire was located on the southwest corner of woods and…
Driver receives minor injuries following car/deer crash. #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Montague woman received minor injuries after the Toyota Prius she was driving struck a deer on US 31 Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred just north of Decker Road. Emergency personnel from Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Scottville Fire Department, and Life EMS responded to the scene. Custer Fire Department’s…
Ag fire loses control, ignites neighbor’s woods. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An agricultural burn in an open field in the 700 block of West First Street lost control Friday afternoon, causing embers of the fire to ignite a neighbor’s woods, about quarter mile to the southeast. According to the National Weather Service, wind speeds were at…
County Finance Committee hears Historical Society’s request for millage. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee heard a request by the Mason County Historical Society today asking for a millage request to go on the August ballot. See MCP’s March 31 story here. MCHS board President Jim Jensen and Executive Director Rick…
Child abuse, domestic assault among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Recent police activity in Mason Count includes: Wednesday, April 5, 2017: – 10 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), child abuse/abandonment, 400 block of Third Street, City of Ludington. – 12:35 p.m., (Michigan State Police), domestic assault, 3000 block of South Pine Loop Trail, Eden Township. – 7:45 p.m., (LPD), trespassing, 600 block…
Accosting child for immoral purposes tops District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Gavin Ray Routh, 21, of 1203 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested Apr. 1 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on felony charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes and…
District Court sentencings and dismissals. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Michael Anthony Molina, 21, of 408 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty Mar. 30 to disturbing the peace and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 90 days discretionary jail for one…
Lake Jump is Saturday, proceeds to benefit sports hall of fame. LUDINGTON — The 17th annual Lake Jump will be held this Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Stearns Park beach. This year’s benefactor is the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame and its planned Sports Center. The sports hall of fame was founded in 2004 as a way…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Frances Clare Alvesteffer Adams, 99, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here.
First Street to close for construction. #RoadConstruction #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — First Street between Sherman and Taylor streets will be closed to through traffic beginning April 10 due to continuing construction. Traffic will be rerouted at Conrad Industrial Drive on the east end of the project and at Madison Street on the west end. The street is estimated to be re-opened by…
Cops vs. firefighters hockey game lots of fun, but serious cause. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The fourth annual Law Dogs vs. Smoke Eaters hockey game is this Saturday. The game is full of pranks among the firefighters and cops out on the rink, but the cause is certainly serious. The event raises money for the Mason County…
Spartan Proud: Dr. Weston Squires, a well adjusted life. Class of ’09 #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. SCOTTVILLE — Many people’s careers are often influenced by positive role models in a person’s life. For Dr. Weston Squires, becoming a…
Art center exhibit features the film photography of Scottville area native John Mickevich. #MasonCountyArts. LUDINGTON — The photographic work of Amber Township resident John Mickevich is being featured in the Main Gallery at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts through May 30. All the work featured was created using film and hand processed by the artist. John says he always has enjoyed…
Credit card fraud tops recent police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a credit card fraud complaint on Griffin Road Tuesday, April 4, at 9 a.m. “The victim discovered someone had accessed her credit card, making numerous purchases out of the area,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason…
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