MASON COUNTY — Residents from various locations of the county are reporting that they are receiving suspicious calls in which the callers state they are from the “federal government,” and they have arrest warrants out for the complainants in an effort to gather personal information. “Citizens are asked to simply hang up on the caller,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim…
CUSTER TWP. — A 23-year-old Wellston woman was “seriously injured” in a rollover crash Thursday afternoon, June 4, and flown to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids by Aeromed, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was injured after the vehicle she was driving lost control on a dirt road; ran off the road and rolled over several times, ejecting…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Benjamin Michael Bentz, 34, was found guilty on all counts of molesting a young girl following a two-day jury trial Thursday, June 4, in 51st Circuit Court. Bentz is convicted of four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of second-degree CSC. The victim in the case provided graphic testimony Wednesday,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The trial against a 34-year-old Ludington man accused of five counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) involving a female victim who was at 8 and 9 years old at the time of the alleged incidents ended shortly before 5 p.m. today, and the jury is currently deliberating. The prosecution and the defense each…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TWP. — A 23-year-old Manistee woman was injured followed a single vehicle crash in the 600 block of East Hansen Road Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred about 4:20 p.m. Initial information provided to 911 indicated the crash occurred near the intersection of Stiles and Hansen roads, about 4 miles to the east of that site. The…
Kayla Marie Parrish, 22, of Scottville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Muskegon. Kayla was born on September 18, 1992 in Traverse City, the daughter of Bud Parrish and Tamarra Lahiff and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 2011. Kayla was a huge Detroit Lions fan, and liked to cheer on the…
Listen to the MCP Webcast with Kate Krieger here. LUDINGTON – The Mason County District Library of Ludington will be holding its kick-off party for its Summer Reading Program from 7-9 p.m. this Friday. This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has a Story” and librarians Eric Smith and Sue Carlson believe that every child can be exposed to becoming their…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity June 3, 2015: – 6:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 500 block of S. Pere Marquette Hwy., PM Twp. – 8:30 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), alarm activation, 5900 block of W. Sixth St. –…
Mary Jane “Bonnie” (Heard) Ely, 89, of Gilbert, AZ, former resident of Irons passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in Arizona. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. William Leo Wabsis, 64, of Custer passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Over the past several months, numerous people have been arrested on charges related to the manufacturing of methamphetamine. The arrests are an indication of the increased manufacturing and usage of the illegal substance in this area, along with an increase in enforcement, according to Michigan State Police Lt. Andrew Ambrose, the commander of the State, Sheriff’s,…
Welcome to the world! Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop, 113 South Blaine Street, Scottville; 231-613-0433. Check out the Facebook page here. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Christopher Louis Landino and Nicklas Joe Landino, the twin sons of Jennifer and Timothy Landino of Custer, was born May 27, 2015. Noah Ryan…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) will hold its yearly member meeting and celebration on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. The center is located at 107 S. Harrison St. LACA members will confirm/elect new board members David Gottwald, MaryLyn Leavitt, Julie Payment, David Preston, and Sherry Wyman. There will also be a year in review, volunteer recognition and the unveiling of…
VICTORY TWP. — Organizers of the Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly mud run with a boot camp style obstacle course, are seeking about 40 volunteers to work on July 11, as monitors along the 5K course which will be located on the West Shore Community College campus. The mud run will benefit the WSCC Foundation student scholarship fund. Two volunteer…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The victim in a criminal sexual conduct case provided graphic testimony Wednesday, June 3, in 51st Circuit Court. The defendant, Benjamin Michael Bentz, 33, of Ludington is accused of five counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) involving a victim under 13 years old. “The jury was seated in the early afternoon,” stated Mason…
AMBER TWP. (Mason Co.) — Three candidates were recently elected to the West Shore Educational board of education. They include incumbents Jim Dittmer, six year term and Dr. Robert Fong, six year term along with David Bass, four year term. Bass replaces Gil Larsen, who did not seek re-election. Their terms will begin on July 1. ESD board members seek petitions from their…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Historical Society is offering free tours of Historic White Pine Village on Sunday, June 14. Red, white, and blue, patriotic sundaes, courtesy of House of Flavors, will also be offered free to the first 150 visitors on a first-come-first-served basis. The village will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is gearing up for summer. Fun Fridays begin June 12 and will offer a variety of performers including a trained horse, sled dogs, theater productions, scientists, music and much more. Sandcastles is also offering two different workshops several times this summer. One is the returning remotely operated vehicle workshop that allows kids to put together…
LUDINGTON – Local medical professionals, law enforcement leaders and businesses are joining a state-wide effort calling for a ban on powdered alcohol. “Alcohol abuse results in health and safety issues that often have a devastating impact to families in our community. Powdered alcohol is the kind of product that can be easily misused by adults and minors, which is my…
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