The National Weather Service has posted the following weather advisory for Mason County: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 1PM EST MON WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY HAZARDOUS WEATHER SNOW THIS EVENING. SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN OVERNIGHT. IMPACTS SLIPPERY ROADS THIS EVENING DUE TO SNOW. ICY ROADS OVERNIGHT AS SNOW CHANGES TO SLEET AND…
SHERMAN TWP. Fox 17 is reporting the Michigan State Police has arrested a 51 year old man who was standing in his neighbor’s yard holding a shotgun wanting to kill his neighbor. The incident took place Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. the 2000 block of East Dewey Road. When troopers arrive on the scene, the man was allegedly intoxicated and…
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AMBER TWP. — Jim Gallie, Sr. was recently appointed as the new Amber Township supervisor, effective Feb. 1. Gallie will replace Larry Donovan, who has been supervisor for over a decade. Donovan is retiring due to health reasons. Gallie, who has been serving as a township trustee, was appointed during the township board’s meeting earlier this week. He worked several…
C. Eileen Thiel, R.N. age 102 of Ludington passed away on January 24, 2013 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to Hugh and Agnes Rose (Casey) McDonald on June 23, 1910. Her step-father was Ross C. Myers of Bear Lake, Michigan. She has three brothers: Ross (Virginia) and Wayne Myers (both deceased) and…
The following is from the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids: ***WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM FRIDAY 1/25/13*** Urgent – Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 909 PM EST Thu Jan 24 2013 Mason-Oceana-Muskegon- Winter Weather Advisory In Effect From 5 AM To 11 PM Est Friday, The National Weather Service…
A blog by George C. Wilson. The headline is a quote from the movie “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.” If you have not seen it or it has been a long time since you last saw it I won’t bore you with a bunch of details. The great American Western film director John Ford made the film late in…
State Rep. Ray Franz is inviting amateur photographers of all ages to submit their best digital images of northwest Michigan to share with legislative colleagues and visitors to the state Capitol, starting with winter themes. “Our region earned national recognition for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore being the most beautiful place in America, and that was awesome,” said Franz, R-Onekama.…
Tricia Keith, a Victory Township native, was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees Wednesday. Keith is the senior vice president and corporate secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield and a 1989 graduate of Mason County Central High School. She replaces former trustee Marilyn French Hubbard on the eight-person board. “Tricia brings great experience,…
SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Blizzard Blast is Saturday in downtown Scottville. The event begins with a pancake breakfast at the Scottville Optimist Center from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Children’s games, drawing and prizes will be featured at the center from 10 a.m. to noon. An animal identification exhibit sponsored by the Mason-Lake Conservation District will be held at the Optimist’s…
An interview by Cathy Dalton. If you know Ludington, local musicians are the best. So much talent and this is the first musician that I can give glory to. So many years of giving his quality time to please us. Thank you John. Cathy Dalton: Brief history of your career. When did you start playing etc.? John Merchant: I’ve been…
As the police issue arises again (in Scottville) it seems that the council should have a meaningful conversation as to what is the root problem is. It is obvious to many people. However it is not a subject that has a happy ending. However sometimes difficult choices must be made that are in the best interests of the community. Thank You, Bill Brooks…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Performing Art Series and the WSCC Student Senate present Catharsis Productions’ popular touring sexual assault awareness program, “Sex Signals” on Friday., Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater. The presentation differs from traditional sexual assault prevention programs in that it incorporates improvisational comedy, education and audience interaction to provide a…
LUDINGTON — Sheriff Kim Cole and County Administrator Fabian Knizacky have been given the go ahead to pursue talks with the City of Scottville about forming some type of law enforcement agreement. Since January 2012 the Scottville Police Department has been administered by the Ludington Police Department on a yearly contract. The contract was recently renewed for 2013 but Police…
LUDINGTON — Mason County’s new sheriff, Kim Cole, is wasting no time in following up on his campaign promises. Today, Cole and Undersheriff Jody Hartley, met with the Mason County Public Safety and Courts Committee to discuss repairs to the jail. Hartley is compiled a list of areas in the 14-year-old building that are in need of repairs. The 8-pages…
LUDINGTON — The following are the most recent sentences from 79th District Court. – David Gene Newman, 39, 241 E. Johnson Rd., Apt. 1, Scottville, was found guilty on Jan. 15 of retail fraud third degree. He was sentenced to 37 days in jail and 93 days discretionary jail for one year along with $188.02 in fines. – Evalyn Ruth…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned in 79th District Court recently: – Robert Crane Bacon, 67, 2917 E. U.S. 10, Custer Twp., was arrested Jan. 18 by Michigan State Police for embezzlement of $50,000 or more. Bail was set at $15,000 and he was released on a personal bond. Preliminary examination is scheduled for Jan. 30 at 11:15 a.m. –…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department had a busy 2012. During the city commission meeting Monday, Police Chief Mark Barnett presented the department’s activity report. Police responded to 1,868 incidences, compared to 1,549 in 2011 and 1,128 in 2010. Of those incidences, 1,004 (53%) were self initiated by the department, compared to 727 (46%) in 2011. Self initiated is something…
LUDINGTON — The Michigan Ice Open committee is currently seeking 10 to 15 volunteers to be observers during the tournament scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Volunteers are asked to have on-ice transportation (snowmobile or ATV), but are not required to. All volunteers are required to attend a rules overview meeting on Friday, Feb. 1st at 7:30 p.m. at the Stearns Motor…
A blog by Lexi Alvesteffer. Today is Day 1 of my 2 week liquid fast prior to surgery. It’s now 5:31 p.m. and I’ve eaten Greek yogurt, a protein shake, and low-sodium chicken broth so far today. I was getting ready to prepare some cream of something soup for my dinner and I realized something, eating is my hobby. It’s…
LUDINGTON — City council agreed to settle a lawsuit Monday night acknowledging it violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The city was being sued by resident Tom Rotta who claimed the council and City Manager John Shay violated the OMA by taking action via email rather than in a public meeting. The action involved approval of a 2011 sewer repair…
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