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Do you have an idea that would make Mason County a better place? The Love Ludington Committee will be awarding a minimum of two $500 mini grants for projects, events, programs or activities that will make thecommunity a livelier, more lovable place to be. Guidelines: The contest is open to anyone — individuals, groups, nonprofits or businesses. Teamwork and collaboration is…
Charles Merwin Hissong, 69, of Custer peacefully passed away on Monday, May 16, at home. Charles was born on March 20, 1947 in Ludington, MI to the late Forrest and Clara (Bacon) Hissong. Charles attended Resseguie Tech and Mason County Eastern High School. He served as a Sailor in the Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Duluth. He…
SCOTTVILLE — The city is a step closer to this summer’s water system improvement project. During its regular meeting Monday, City Commission approved two resolutions allowing it to seek bonds for replacing the water main on North Main Street and also to repaint the city’s water tower. The resolution authorizes water revenue bonds not to exceed $2,094,000 to be payable…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Monday, May 16, at 6:53 p.m. at Jebavy Drive and US 10 on warrant charges issued in Muskegon County for one count of fraud and one count of operating while intoxicated. Other MCSO activity Monday, May 16, 2016 includes: – 7:22…
Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Attendees at a public forum Monday, May 16, at the village hall heard about a large project geared at repairing the village streets. Most streets in the village will be sealed, rehabbed or reconstructed in a coordinated effort over five years as part of the Pentwater Street Improvement Plan. Municipal bond rates are at…
Elizabeth “Betty” McLain, 93, of Scottville passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Memorial services will be held for Betty later this summer. Her full obituary will appear at that time. Please visit Betty’s personal memory page at www.wymanfuneralservice.com to leave a tribute for her family or to light a candle in her memory. See full list of 2016 deaths…
SCOTTVILLE — Refuse pickup will be held Saturday, May 21. Items may be placed on the curbs Friday evening and pick-up will take place early Saturday morning. For a list of items not accepted, call city hall at 231-757-4729.
LUDINGTON — Students and advisors of Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge Middle School recently participated in the National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America in Boston. A total of three high school and five middle school members from these chapters were among the approximate 6,000 students, advisors and guests from across the United States participating in the 50th…
MASON COUNTY — Friday the 13th was an unlucky day on Mason County roads with four separate crashes handled by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Local law enforcement activity over the weekend includes: Friday, May 13, 2016: – 5:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Hoague and Quarterline roads, Grant Township. – 9:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), breaking…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017, and college staff is asking the public for photos and artifacts related to their experiences at West Shore to be used in several upcoming projects, including a book, an exhibit about changing gender roles in the workplace, and the further development of the college archives. The…
LANSING — Last week the Michigan House of Representatives held 52 votes. State Rep. Ray Franz, (R-Onekama) of the 101st District discusses the issues. Franz represents Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties.
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will meet on Thursday, May 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. The speaker will be Ed Malkowski, who will talk about making cream honey.
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Julie Hathaway- Henry captured these special moments of a fawn and its mother Saturday while at the Ludington State Park.
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School’s Lakeview Elementary held a fun run Friday morning. The purpose of the event was to raise money through pledges for the school’s PTC, which is the parent and teacher group that helps fund and plans events that are not in the regular budget.
Life In Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. When I asked to interview Erica Karmeisool, I expected a lively conversation about what it means to be female in a traditionally male setting. Erica is the founder of Ludington’s new Makers Market, 227 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, and was recently named as one of the “Future…
LUDINGTON – Ludington is getting national recognition in a recent online voting competition to name Outside Magazine’s “Best Town in America.” However, today is the last day to vote and Ludington is falling behind in votes. Polling closes at midnight for a shot in the final four. Currently, Ludington is in the top eight. Voting can take place at www.outsideonline.com/2056761/best-towns-2016. Ludington…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The new Draft Comprehensive Plan for Pere Marquette Charter Township is now available for public review and comment. This draft update to the Comprehensive Plan is the result of over a year’s worth of community planning activities and public events through the Resilient Ludington project. A copy of the Draft Comprehensive Plan can be found on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Free Soil Township man was injured Friday when the motorcycle he was riding collided into a tree. The man was driving the Yamaha TT-R230 west on Poplar Road and entered the curve onto North Reek Road when the bike left the roadway, according to Mason County Sheriff Deputy Ken Baum…
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: Felonies – Jon Howard McKinley, 26, 5041 W. US 10, Pere Marquette Township, was arrested May 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Custer woman received non-life-threatening injuries Thursday, May 12, at 7:52 p.m., in an off-road motorcycle crash in the 1400 block of E. US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. She was operating a motorcycle through a field when she lost control and rolled it over, Cole said. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity…
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: – Tamara DeLynn Yeargan, 46, 602 E. Melendy St., Ludington, pleaded guilty on April 5 to charges of maintaining a drug house and controlled substance…
