SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the family of the 35-year-old Pentwater woman who was tragically killed on US 31 while trying to help other motorists involved in a crash on US 31 Wednesday evening, Nov. 20. Latoya Marie Smith was hit by a pickup truck north of Meisenheimer Road. According to the…
LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Manistee man faces four felony charges after allegedly threatening guests at a Pere Marquette Township hotel early Wednesday morning. Jonald Wilson, Jr. was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on Wednesday and has formally been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault) and three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Shortly after midnight…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Howard City, Michigan man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a 911 call “reporting a subject removing items from the shelves at Walmart and throwing the product around the store,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Public Notice: Special Meeting, Hamlin Township The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, Michigan 49431. The purpose of the meeting is to approve job postings for the following open positions: Township Attorney Township Clerk Office Manager Recording Clerk…
Employment: Full Time Cook Oakview Medical Care Facility has an immediate opening for Full time Cook. Ability to work well with others in a close environment, enjoy working with the elderly and perform a variety of tasks in accordance with current federal and state regulations. Flexibility is a must. Benefit package includes, Health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401 A retirement,…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Latoya Marie Smith, 35, of Pentwater has been identified as the “Good Samaritan” who was struck and killed on US 31 Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Other names and details related to the crash are being withheld at this time,” said Sheriff Cole. Smith was hit by a pickup truck while…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Pentwater woman died Wednesday evening while trying to help another motorist on US 31 freeway. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said emergency crews were dispatched to US 31 north of Meisenheimer Road at 8:21 p.m. “Upon arrival deputies located two heavily damaged vehicles in the median and a third vehicle, not involved, parked on the…
LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old woman was sentenced to 29 months to 40 years in prison for a three-count felony conviction of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 19. Mara Lynn Castro-Delgado pleaded “no contest” to the charges Oct. 8, according to court records. Charges of bringing contraband into jail/prison, possession of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024: 5:55 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Stephens Road, Custer Township. 8 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Meisenheimer Road,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Tina Ann Rose, 44, pleaded “no contest” Sept. 24 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Nov. 12 to nine months in jail with credit for 98 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. One count of controlled…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Tickets are available online now for the Rotary Club of Ludington’s 25th Annual Holiday Auction scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. In addition to a full meal, those attending the live auction gala will be able to bid on more than 170 silent auction items and 10 live auction items and packages as…
Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil, formerly of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Mom was born on December 1, 1940, in Free Soil, to the late F. Andrew M. Rozell and Mary G. (Brown) Rozell. She graduated from Haslett High School in 1958. Later in life, in 1990, she earned her associate degree in accounting from…
Employment: School Crossing Guard The City of Ludington Police Department is seeking a seasonal permanent part-time school crossing guard. The work involves traffic control and supervising students crossing the street at Washington and Tinkham avenues. The LPD is looking for individuals who possess the ability to interact well with children of all ages, use good judgment, and have flexible schedules.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Law enforcement personnel quickly apprehended an escaped inmate today who ran from a corrections deputy as the 26-year-old man was being escorted to the Mason County Courthouse from the Mason County Jail. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the inmate, who was wearing an orange jail outfit, handcuffed and “belly chained,” had been transported…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old woman convicted of two counts of first-degree retail fraud was sentenced to 20 months to 10 years in prison Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Nicole Lynn Boles pleaded guilty to the felony charges, Oct. 8. Boles admitted to stealing merchandise from both the Ludington area Walmart and…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central Schools has partnered with members of the community to help give some first and second grade students a boost in learning. Community Reading Buddies, held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 765 W. US 10-31,…
MASON COUNTY — The first snowfall of the season is expected to begin tonight, Nov. 20, and continue on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. “Accumulating wet/slushy snow” is expected especially in inland areas from Lake Michigan and across higher terrain areas. There is the possibility of 1-4 inches, “but a low probability exists…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Manistee man was arrested on multiple charges after threatening hotel guests and fighting with police at the Rodeway Inn, at 5095 W. US 10, Wednesday, Nov. 20, shortly after midnight, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the hotel related to a reported subject with a gun…
The Ludington Area Jaycees is holding its second annual Light up the Night Christmas lighting competition. Mason County residents are welcome to register their homes or businesses through Nov. 29. There are two categories, Jaycees Choice and People’s Choice. Participants can win a first place prize of $500 and second place of $300 in the Jaycees Choice and $250 for…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024: 1:19 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Tuttle Road north of US 10, Custer Township. 7:36 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 51-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving…
Marlene McDonald Donley passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on October 28, 1933, in Pontiac to Guy and Audrey McDonald, then moved to Reed City with her family. Marlene graduated from Reed City High School in 1951. After, she joined the Marine Corps for two years before being honorably discharged. Marlene married…
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