Village president walks out of meeting as council works out senior woes. #FreeSoil #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL — Village president David Morley walked out of the village council’s monthly meeting Monday evening moments after councilors made a motion to extend the village’s lease with the Free Soil Area Senior Center. The meeting was taken over, without formal…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Patricia “Patty” S. Scatena, 64, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Campus in Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Jan Marie Larson, 60, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at…
Former inmate testifies Phillips said he got rid of the baby. #BabyKate LUDINGTON — The former prison mate of Sean Michael Phillips appeared in court Friday and Monday for testimony in the Victory Township man’s murder trial. Rushaun Burton said Friday that he met Phillips after Phillips was convicted of the unlawful imprisonment (kidnapping) of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine “Baby…
Celebrating 4-H: 4-H roots help build strong foundation for adulthood. #MasonCountyYouth #MasonCountyAgriculture #4-H By D’Ann Rohrer, Michigan State University Extension of Mason County. Shelby Soberalski, was crowned 2016 Miss Ludington Area almost a year ago. The subject of Shelby’s platform was autism and mental health acceptance. Her talent could have been how to show a steer at the fair,…
#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Drunk driving arrests, crashes among weekend police activity. The following is police activity over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 7, 2016: 7:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Quarterline and Gurney roads, Grant Township. 12:51 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, State and Main streets, Village of Custer. 5:40 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez Road…
Shaken, Not Stirred: Politics. #ShakenNotStirred. Shaken, Not Stirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. A couple of weeks ago (September 25) I watched President Barack Obama dine in a Hanoi street restaurant with Anthony Bourdain on CNN’s “Parts Unknown”. They consumed bun cha, a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and rice noodles, some greens,…
West Shore Bank donates new MCC scoreboard. SCOTTVILLE– West Shore Bank presented a check for $12,000 to Mason County Central Schools Friday night for the purchase of a new scoreboard at MCC Community Field. The presentation was made before the varsity football game against Oak Ridge. The total cost of the scoreboard was about $15,000. The previous scoreboard was purchased…
Sheriff’s office looking for suspect in recent break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Shanin Nicholas Waite, 24, the suspect in three recent breaking and entering crimes in Mason County. Waite is wanted for questioning in connection to breaking and enterings that took place at King Funeral Home and Lower Hamlin…
#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. Jensen Nathaniel Jolly, the son of Angela and Nathaniel Jolly of Ludington, was born October 1, 2016. Linus Hills Grochowski, the son of Natalie and Joseph Grochowski of Scottville, was born October 2, 2016. Mark Anthony Lee…
#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Copper wire stolen. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported a theft of approximately 150 feet of copper wire from Wolverine Power at Decker and Tyndall roads, Thursday, Oct. 6, at 1:45 p.m. Other police activity Thursday includes: 1:19 a.m., (MCSO), a 37-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for probation violation following a 911 call reporting…
#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Police dog rescues autistic boy lost in the woods. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Cash, Mason County Sheriff’s Office K-9, rescued a 4-year-old autistic boy who was lost in the woods Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6. Police were dispatched at 3:58 p.m. to a report of a missing 4-year-old boy in the 4000 block of North Forest Lane, said Mason County…
#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews 79th District Court sentencings. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Lauren Charlene Spinner, 25, 2516 N. US 31, Sherman Township, pleaded guilty on September 28 to second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 120 days in jail with credit for 120 days already served, one year discretionary jail…
#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews Domestic violence, retail fraud among arraignments. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Brent Arthur Miklos; 18; 128 Shadow Creek Ln.; Aledo, Texas; October 2; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); third-degree retail fraud. Pretrial: October 24 at 10:45 a.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. -Rachael Annette Myers; 24; 2876 Lena…
Sheriff’s office searching for missing 13-year-old. #MasonCountyNews UPDATED: missing teen has been located. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 13-year-old boy who who ran away from his home located on Bockstanz Road in the Tallman Lake area. James Loggins is described as 5-foot, 2-inches tall, 210 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. He…
Murder trial turns focus to so-called confession letter. #BabyKate LUDINGTON — Testimony in the 51st Circuit Court murder trial against Sean Michael Phillips continues today, Thursday, Oct. 6, with the prosecution turning its focus to a note and a letter allegedly written by Phillips after his incarceration. Phillips is on trial for the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine “Baby…
4-H week: A journey to becoming a 4-H ambassador. #MasonCountyYouth #MasonCountyAgriculture #4-H By D’Ann Rohrer, Michigan State University Extension of Mason County. What does it take to be a 4-H Teen Leader? How do young people become leaders in their community? What role does family play in nurturing a young 4-H leader? Follow this story of one Michigan youth’s experience with…
Lambs will lead United Way fundraising campaign. #MasonCounyPeople LUDINGTON — Adam and Christine Lamb have been chosen to serve as this year’s United Way of Mason County fundraising campaign chairs. “We are very honored to have the Lambs serve in this capacity,” said Lynne Russell, United Way executive director. “Their leadership skills, combined with their energy and enthusiasm, will…
Branch man charged with sex crimes against minor. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. LUDINGTON — Jordan Daniel Bates, 20, 1946 S. Shepperd Rd., Branch, was arrested May 1 by the Ludington Police Department on three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13) and three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13). Bail…
#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Car/deer crashes plague motorists. The following is police activity Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016: 12:35 a.m., (Mason Count Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez and Stiles roads, Riverton Township. 3:34 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 and Free Soil Road, Grant Township. 7:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Victory and Peterson roads, Victory Township. 1:54…
MSU Bebop Spartans return to WSCC. #MasonCountyArts VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature the Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans, along with special guest, world-renowned guitarist, Russell Malone on Sat., Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in this spectacular ensemble…
Tea Party meeting to feature Rep. Franz. #MasonCountyPolitics AMBER TOWNSHIP — State Representative Ray Franz (R-Onekama) will be the speaker at this month’s Ludington Area Tea Party meeting, to be held on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Gospel Light Baptist Church, 105 N. Dennis Road. Franz, who represents Michigan’s 101st House district (Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties),…
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