Free Soil man shot in Filer Township. FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — A 31-year-old Free Soil man was injured during a shooting incident that occurred about 10 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022 in the 2200 block of Maple Road, near Adamczak Road. According to Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowski, a 37-year-old Manistee man was arrested following the incident. Gutowski…
District court arraignments, posted June 11, 2022. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Tony Lamont James; year of birth, 1992; controlled substance deliver/manufacturing of methamphetamine, habitual offender third conviction; offense date, Jan. 1, 2022; arrested by Ludington Police Dept.; arraigned on June 6, 2022; probable cause conference, June 15, 2022 at…
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Shelby school board selects Olmstead; Mesyar, Forner interviewed. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor and Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHELBY — The Shelby Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to offer its superintendent position to Shelby High School Mark Olmstead during a special meeting Thursday evening. Prior to taking action, the board of education interviewed Olmstead and Dan Mesyar, who is currently…
Obituary; Cathy VanSickle, 73, of Branch. Cathy Lou VanSickle, 73, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at her home in Branch. Cathy was born on December 28, 1948 in Ludington, the daughter of Donald and Helen (Koikas) Abrahamson. She graduated from Ludington High School then attended Kendall College of Art and Design. She enjoyed her life with her partner,…
Aubree Genta receives MCC Courage of Gabe Award. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central fifth grade student Aubree Genta received the MCC Upper Elementary’s Courage of Gabe Award today, June 10, during the school’s end-of-the school year awards ceremony. The…
One injured in Walhalla crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A two vehicle crash in Walhalla Thursday afternoon resulted in one person being transported to the hospital. Emergency personnel were called to the scene, US 10 east of Walhalla, at 3:40 p.m.…
Obituary: David Hammond-Koskey, 68, of Ludington. Lt. David Michael Hammond-Koskey, PA, 68, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from complications from a stroke. Dave was born October 2, 1953 in Wausau, Wisc. to Edmond and Joyce (Kinney) Koskey. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1971 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was trained as an LPN…
VIDEO: MCC Middle School Girls Track Team, Conference Champs. Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Girls Middle School Track Coach Keri Sanders has coached for over two decades. For the first time in her career, the team recently won the conference championship. Toni Swinehart speaks…
South Washington Avenue construction begins next week. LUDINGTON — South Washington Avenue from Fourth Street to Water Street will be under construction beginning Thursday, June 16, 2022 through approximately Nov. 14, 2022. The project will include full pavement removal and replacement, replacement of the water main and all water services, replacement of the sanitary sewer and sidewalk improvements. The project…
Local organizations help Custer veteran replace his well. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — In 2017, Michael Langfeldt noticed the water pressure at his home was decreasing. Eventually his well stopped working and he spent the next five years without running water, unable to pay for a new one. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Langfeldt thought about seeking financial assistance from local…
Learning about Congress. Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Public Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central eighth graders recently held a mock congressional hearing in history teacher Collene McCormick’s class. “Students testified and answered questions from community leaders who participated as judges,” McCormick said. “The mock hearing provided students the opportunity…
Warrant arrests top police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, June 7, 2022: 2 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, US 10 and Jebavy Drive,…
Preliminary examination set for murder/arson suspect. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The woman accused of killing Sheridan Township resident Jeffrey Grant has been found competent to stand trial. Hope Lynn Snyder of Chippewa County, appeared in Mason County’s 79th District Court today, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, where Judge John Middlebrook presented a report from a mental competency examination. In…
Mesyar is finalist in Shelby superintendent search. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor and Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHELBY — Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar is a final candidate for the superintendent position at Shelby Public Schools. He is expected to be interviewed in front of the Shelby Public Schools Board of Education when it meets at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, June…
Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, Ludington Avenue and Madision Street. LUDINGTON — 2:41 p.m., Report of a two vehicle crash, Ludington Avenue and Madison Street.
Two taken to hospital after 3-vehicle crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Three vehicles were involved in a crash at US 10-31 and Stiles Road Tuesday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 5:23 p.m. According to law enforcement on the scene, a…
Obituary: Thomas VanSickle, 67, of Scottville. Thomas M. VanSickle, 67, of Scottville passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home. Tom was born on September 28, 1954 in Ludington, the son of Robert L. and Dorothy (Budzynski) VanSickle and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1973. He furthered his education at West Shore…
Scottville no longer selling compost bags, curbside pick-up to continue. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will no longer be selling compost bags to residents. However, weekly curbside compost pick-up will continue. City Manager Jimmy Newkirk said the decision was made to stop selling the bags because of the poor quality of the bags. As an alternative residents may purchase…
Public Notice: Representative for LMTA, City of Scottville. The Ludington Mass Transportation Board has an opening on the board for the Scottville Representative Position. You must reside within the City of Scottville to apply for this vacancy. Interested persons must submit a Letter of Interest for this position that outlines why you want to serve on the board and what…
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