#ScottvilleNews #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission took action Monday night to take steps to fill in a swimming pool at an abandoned house at 205 N. Thomas Street. The home belonged to Barbara White who passed away in 2015. Since that time, no heirs have claimed the property. The bank currently has a mortgage with…
#LudingtonStatePark HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Round trip bus transportation is being offered to Big Sable Lighthouse on Saturday, June 25 from noon to 5 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets are available at the building next to the Ludington State Park office. Public road traffic is normally not allowed to the…
SCOTTVILLE — As the Scottville water main project progresses, the Scottville Police Department is issuing a temporary police order of no parking on West Broadway until the project is completed. Broadway is part of the detour around North Main Street, which will be closed through most of the summer. City Manager Amy Williams said the street is narrow and vehicles…
Alice Maureen Smith, 59, of Branch passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at her home. Alice was born on April 15, 1957 in Ludington, the daughter of Richard M. and Ruth J. (Nichols) Callis and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1975. She married James D. Smith on October 26, 2003 in Lake…
#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews MASON COUNTY — Local law enforcement had an action-packed summer weekend, handling four crashes that involved injuries and a water rescue. The first crash, which was a two-vehicle crash, occurred Friday, June 17, at 6:08 p.m., on US 10 west of Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township. A 16-year-old Ludington boy was injured when he pulled his…
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. Giada Brigitte Simone, the daughter of Christina and Nick Simone Jr. of Ludington, was born June 13, 2016. Tobias James Slimmen, the son of Angela and Thomas Slimmen of Ludington, was born June 13, 2016. Jayden Lee Miller, the…
Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville was recently recognized by Frankenmuth Insurance as a Preferred Partner for 2016. The distinction is awarded to the top 15% of all independent agencies representing the insurance company. Smith & Eddy has been a Preferred Partner with Frankemuth Insurance since 2007. “The effort of professionalism of of the management and staff at Smith &…
SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission is scheduled to discuss the Scottville Harvest Festival entertainment tent liquor license during its regular meeting today at 5:30 p.m. The city’s insurance company has recommend that the city not apply for the license but rather allow a third party to do so. The Harvest Festival committee is not a separate organization like the Ludington…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Republican Party will hold a meet and greet for local township and county candidates Tuesday, June 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel, 212 E. Ludington Ave. The public is invited and there will be snacks and a cash bar available.
Shaken, Not Stirred, a blog by Jim Bond. Just arriving at a nice restaurant with my grown children, we’re seated, the server arrives with water as we’re all chattering away, the mundane conversation continues as all of us utter a thank you to the server who responds: “No problem.” The table goes quiet as all eyes go to me to…
Jon K. Bratschi, 79, of Ludington passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
SCOTTVILLE — Andy Thomas and Kevin Kimes will appear at the Scottville Clown Band Shell Tuesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. The duo will perform a variety of classic rock and country favorites. Andy is the owner of Starving Artists Brewery of Amber Township and Kevin is the principal at Mason County Central’s Upper Elementary School. The Clown Band…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Larsen Farms, located at 332 W. Sugar Grove Rd., has become the first three system Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) certified farm in Mason County. The designation means that the farm has gone through a rigorous process to be environmentally responsible. Owner Burke Larsen said the program is voluntary and the right…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A Michigan State Police trooper was involved in a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 between Stiles and Quarterline roads Friday afternoon. The vehicle occurred about 1:30 p.m. and involved a MSP Ford Interceptor and a Ford Focus. The 55-year-old male driver of the Ford Focus, said he was driving east on US 10-31 and had entered…
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LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers saved a 28-year-old Ludington man from dying of a heroin overdose early Friday morning by administering two doses of NARCAN. “On June 17, 2016, Mason-Oceana 911 received a call of an apparent overdose,” states a press release issued by Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. “Dispatch personnel assisted the caller in beginning CPR on the subject.…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that was reported Thursday, June 16, at 11:29 a.m. in the 800 block of South Madison Street. Other police activity Thursday includes: – 2:56 p.m., (LPD), suspicious situation, 1000 block of Pineway St., City of Ludington. – 3:58 p.m., (LPD), larceny, 300 block of W. Ludington Ave., City…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: Marigo Lynn Griffin, 32, 1057 Lancer Lane Lot 27, Pere Marquette Township, pleaded guilty on February 9 to larceny from a building and habitual…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors Scott Andrew Snowden, 31, 8030 N. Peterson Rd., Irons, was arrested June 13 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for possession of…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79 th District Court: Douglas Gerald Soberalski, 36, 3048 W. Conrad Rd., Amber Township, pleaded guilty on June 14 to attempted assault/resisting/obstructing and operating a vehicle while…
Ethel Lister of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Mercy Health of Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Alice M. (Callis) Smith, 59, of Branch passed away on Thursday, June 16 at her home. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
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