VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College announces auditions for the March production of “Breaking the Code,” written by Hugh Whitemore, and based on the book “Alan Turing: The Enigma,” by Andrew Hodges, which was recently made into the movie, “The Imitation Game.” Auditions will be held on Jan. 11-14, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the following locations: Jan. 11 –…
Joseph Howard Whitaker, 67, of Custer died suddenly on Monday, January 4, 2016. Joe was born on June 4, 1948 in Ludington, the son of Harry and Meg (Wing) Whitaker. On October 27, 1965 he married his best friend Linda Forbes and they have celebrated 50 blessed years together. Joe had many interests and wore several hats in his life. …
Addie Jean Hoge, 63, of Fountain passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Lyford Young, 79, of Greensboro, NC passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Mount Morris, Michigan man was sentenced Tuesday, Jan. 5, in 51st Circuit Court to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence for a conviction of second-degree home invasion. In exchange for Michael Scott Bailey’s guilty plea last November, six felony counts were dismissed, which include three felony…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington woman who pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 5, in 51st Circuit Court to receiving and concealing stolen property more than $1,000/less than $20,000 and second-offense habitual offender faces to two to seven years in prison. Andrea Benet King Pena, of 309 N. Washington Ave., testified that on Oct. 29 she found…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Fountain man was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail up front of a one-year discretionary term for a conviction of attempted felonious assault in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 5. Thomas Lee Tribble, of 4851 N. Cleveland St., pleaded guilty to the charge last November. Tribble initially faced felony counts…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Allendale man was sentenced to one year in jail for attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a child under the age of 13 in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 5. William Rhody Dwyer, Jr., testified last November that the inappropriate touching of the young girl occurred between the time span…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Fountain man currently lodged in the Lake County Jail was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 5, to a one-year jail term for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). In addition to the jail term, Michael Ryan Albaugh, of 6694 E. Oak Ridge, was sentenced to five years…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — Mason County Sheriff’s deputy Brandon Romero’s quick thinking saved a local man and a 6-year-old boy from drowning on the west side of the Hart Dam Saturday morning, Jan. 2. Romero got up early that chilly morning with outside temperatures in the mid-20s to hit a few different spots to do some steelhead…
Joseph Whitaker, 67, of Custer passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Constance “Connie” Newkirk, 68, of Scottville passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See MCP death notice archives here.
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College has received planning authorization from the State of Michigan for a project to renovate and add on to its Technical Center after Governor Rick Snyder signed a supplemental appropriation bill on December 30, 2015. The project was given the highest priority ranking by the state Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) amongst community…
The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, Jan. 4, 2015: – 5:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar Grove and Darr roads, Sherman Township. – 3:40 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 26-year-old woman (hometown not available) was arrested for retail fraud, 4000 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:43 p.m., (MCSO),…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority plans to ask tax payers for a .5 mill increase to replace 13 of its trucks that it purchased 20 years ago in the August election, including seven 1998 pumpers and six 2000 tankers. Chuck Keller, chairman of the rural fire authority, recently sent a letter to the…
SCOTTVILLE — Parking on the west side of the 100 block of North Main Street has been limited to two hours, following a resolution by the Scottville City Commission tonight. The issue was brought up by City Manager Amy Williams. “The reason I am bringing this back up now is that we have some of the people who live above…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Business or property owners in downtown Scottville could face a minimum $100 ticket if they do not clear their sidewalks of snow this winter. In December, the Scottville City Commission passed an amendment to the city ordinance regulating sidewalks in the Central Business District. Among the provisions is a requirement of building occupants to clear…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville city commissioners are being asked by the city manager to discuss limiting the amount of time a vehicle can park on the west side of the 100 block of North Main Street. The item is on today’s commission agenda. “The reason I am bringing this back up now is that we have some of the people who…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum is inviting adults, 21-years of age and older, to bring out their inner child and enjoy Be A Kid for the Night on Saturday, Feb. 6. The fund raising event begins at 7 p.m. and costs $25 per person or $45 per couple. Attendees will be invited to participate in a museum treasure hunt, remotely operated…
LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several assault arrests over the holiday weekend, including an 80-year-old Amber Township man, assaults on sheriff’s office corrections officers and an assault at a local hotel. The following is a report of all activity of local law enforcement over the weekend. Unless indicated, the activity was from MCSO. Names are listed…
Josephine Mary Carlson, 84, of Ludington passed away on January 1, 2016 at Mercy Health Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The quick actions of law enforcement and firefighters prevented a fire from spreading through an apartment building Sunday night. Scottville and Custer fire departments were called to Reinberg Avenue Apartments, 103 N. Reinberg Ave., about 10:30 p.m. for a report of a structure fire. Shortly after, law enforcement arrived on scene and assisted with…
LUDINGTON — The first Mason County baby of 2016 was born at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2 at the Family Birthing Center at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Mother, Cheyenne Wilson, of Ludington, gave birth to a girl, Audree Wilson, who weighed 6-pounds, 4-ounces and measured 20-inches long. Audree was delivered by Dr. Marvin Craig, assisted by nurses Dana Allen and…
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