West Shore Civic Band re-forming SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Band Director Caleb Schultz is re-forming the West Shore Civic Band. The community group has been dormant for a few years, previously under the direction of the late Tom Thomas. There will be an organizational meeting of the group on Monday, May 1, 7 p.m., at the MCC High School…
Motorcyclist flees from deputy in high-speed chase through two counties ‘I was traveling 120 mph, and the bike was still pulling away from me’ CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP, (Oceana County) — A motorcyclist outran an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy during a high-speed chase that began on North 126th Avenue near Jackson Road Sunday, April 16, around 8:40 p.m., according to Oceana County…
Firefighters view electric fire truck Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Some area firefighters had an opportunity to view an electric fire engine Monday evening at Ludington Fire Department. The RTX electric-powered fire engine is manufactured by Rosenbauer America, based out…
Jury acquits Mason County man of CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A jury acquitted a 37-year-old Mason County man charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — force or coercion April 14. Deandre Cavelle Winston was found not guilty following less than three hours of deliberation, said defense attorney Horia Razvan Neagos. Winston was facing…
Christian singer-songwriter Jason Gray to perform Thursday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Jason Gray will perform in concert, Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 Bryant Road. Admission is free. A free will offering will be taken. The southwestern Minnesota native was a youth pastor before going into music ministry…
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