PENTWATER — Officers from the Pentwater Police were dispatched to “calls for help” at approximately 12:52 p.m. today near the intersection of Old State Road and Lake Street. Upon investigation officers discovered that a 39-year-old Scottville man, later identified as Brian Gramza, had fallen through the ice on Pentwater Lake. The incident occurred approximately 300 yard from shore east of…
LUDINGTON — Scottville Mayor Joe Baxter will receive another pretrial conference in the drunk driving case against him. A conference was held Monday between the prosecutor’s office and Baxter and his attorney. “We agreed to have another pretrial,” Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola said. “This was done so we could evaluate some information provided by the defense attorney about the…
CUSTER — Robert Bacon has resigned as the bookkeeper for the Mason County Rural Fire Authority. Bacon has held the part-time position since the authority was formed in the mid-1990s. Two weeks ago Bacon was arraigned on the charge of embezzlement from Mason County Eastern Schools. He served as that district’s business manager from 2003 to Dec. 31, 2011. Bruce…
The following report was submitted by Tom Richert, coach of the Mason County Central High School forensics team. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central recently competed at Leslie High school Forensics Tournament. This is a warm up for MCCHS and they had 6 events missing from their lineup. We faired very well with 15 of 23 entries making it to finals. Top finisher…
Finding My Weigh, a blog by Lexi Alvesteffer. On the verge… Here I am, day 13 of the pre-op liquid diet and officially 1 day, 21 hours and 51 minutes (give or take) away from the surgery that will change my life forever. I’m feeling a myriad of emotions these last few days, some I didn’t really expect, like this…
LUDINGTON — Steven Scott Thorne was arraigned Sunday morning in front of Mason County Magistrate Patricia Baker. Thorne, 2191 W. Dewey Rd., Victory Twp., was arrested Saturday by Michigan State Police troopers for threatening his neighbor with a gun. The incident took place Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. According to Fox 17 of Grand Rapids, Thorne, 51, was standing in…
HAMLIN TWP. — Hamlin Township Fire Chief Steve Vandervest said he doesn’t know exactly what started the fire this morning on North Lincoln Road, but the origin was near the wood stove and chimney. The house was owned by the Stulz family. According to Mona Mclain, it was her grandparent’s house until her grandfather passed away in 2005. Since then,…
LUDINGTON — Three people received sentences in 51st Circuit Court last week. They include drug charges, a probation charge and a larceny to a building. – Jon Howard McKinley III, 23, 1388 W. Sugar Grove Rd., Victory Twp., was sentenced to prison on Jan. 22 for a probation violation. The probation violation stems from being found guilty on Nov. 9,…
Editor’s note: We apologize for running the court news late the last couple of weeks. Due to a vacation, the schedule got a little behind. Beginning this week, court news will again be posted on Fridays. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court. – Robert Emerson Swift, 57, 1495 Palmer Ave., Muskegon, was arrested Jan. 26…
Editor’s note: We apologize for running the court news late the last couple of weeks. Due to a vacation, the schedule got a little behind. Beginning this week, court news will again be posted on Fridays. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court. – Robert Emerson Swift, 57, 1495 Palmer Ave., Muskegon, was arrested Jan. 26…
Editor’s note: We apologize for running the court news late the last couple of weeks. Due to a vacation, the schedule got a little behind. Beginning this week, court news will again be posted on Fridays. LUDINGTON — The following are the most recent sentences from 79th District Court. – Eduardo Velez, 24, 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Apt. 47, Hart,…
The West Michigan Chapter of Outdoors Without Limits and The Wounded Warrior Project will hold an ice fishing event Saturday, Feb. 9 at Wilson Hill Park on Hamlin Lake. Fishing time begins at 9 a.m. Those wishing to register may contact West Michigan Outdoors Without Limits office at 231-233-0771. Registration includes dinner the night of fishing. Download registration form for…
HAMLIN TWP. — Seven fire departments were called to fight a fire at 6169 N. Lincoln Rd. Upon arrival, just shortly after 3:15 a.m., firefighters reported the two-story farmhouse was fully engulfed in flames. Hamlin Twp. Chief Steve Vandervest requested road commission assistance as well, most likely because of icey road conditions. Hamlin and Pere Marquette fire departments were initially…
HAMLIN TWP. — Five fire departments have been called to fight a fire at 6169 N. Lincoln Rd. Upon arrival, just shortly after 3:15 a.m., firefighters reported the two-story farmhouse was fully engulfed in flames. Hamlin Twp. Chief Steve Vandervest requested road commission assistance as well, most likely because of icey road conditions. Hamlin and Pere Marquette fire departments were…
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…
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