Man with long criminal history arrested on drug charges while squatting in house. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested on drug charges Friday, Oct. 18 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. At 11:26 a.m. deputies were called to that location for a report of a subject in a home that did not belong to him. Deputies located…
Gale force winds expected today, Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The Lake Michigan shoreline is under a flood warning from 8 p.m. this evening until 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Southeast gale force offshore winds up to 35 mph will shift to an offshore direction out of the southwest this evening. Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph are…
Woman seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP – A 52-year-old Amber Township woman received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, after the vehicle she was operating struck a vehicle that had failed to yield at the stop sign at intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads Friday, Oct. 18, at 5:20 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Amber Township…
Obituary: Donald George Miller, 90, of Ludington Donald George Miller, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Donald was born on June 6, 1929, in Custer, the son of Emery and Margaret (Ott) Miller. He enlisted in the United States Army, where he became pen-pals with Elizabeth Shunk. Their letters prompted an engagement and they were married in December…
Taco dinner to benefit Branch Township heart attack victim. FOUNTAIN — A taco dinner benefit will be held for Branch Township resident Ron Jensen on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. On August 3, Jensen, 48, suffered a heart attack while attending Shea’s Benefit Mud Run. He was transferred to Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon…
The Scoop: WSCC presents ‘Frankenstein.’ VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Michelle Kiessel, West Shore Community College’s director of theater, about next week’s presentation of the classic novel “Frankenstein.” The play will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 24, Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets…
Celebrating Riverton’s heritage By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Dozens of people attended Riverton Township Heritage Day today at the Riverton Township Hall on Hawley Road. The event celebrated the $40,000-plus renovations of the hall. During the event a bench was dedicated to the memory of the late Rita Johnson, who served as township clerk for over 30 years.…
MCC achieves MI Heart Safety School designation. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools was presented with the MI Heart Safe Schools designation Friday evening during half-time of the varsity football game for its efforts to train staff district-wide on responding to sudden cardiac death. Officials from MI Heart Safe Schools will present an award to the…
Sheriff’s report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019: 4:34 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Township. 3:02 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Hoague Road, Free Soil Township. 7:12 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Breckenridge Road, Hamlin Township.…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 18, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dustin Allan Himes, 25, of 6501 E. Rossell Lake Rd., Walkerville, was arrested Oct. 10 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of unlawful driving away a motor vehicle, larceny from a motor vehicle and habitual…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Oct. 18, 2019.. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Nicole Christine Jaquinde, 47, of 7112 Baltic Dr. SW, Byron Center, pleaded no contest Oct. 8 to attempted assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer and operating a vehicle with a high blood alcohol content. She was sentenced to…
Trooper arraigned on drunk driving charge. HART – The 26-year-old Michigan State Police trooper who was arrested for operating while intoxicated Oct. 6 was arraigned in Oceana County’s 78th District Court. Conner Ray Crutchfield of Pentwater remains employed at the Hart post, but is currently not on road patrol, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. He is currently handling “administrative duties,” he…
Obituary: Norma Jean Hendrickson, 48, of Ludington Norma Jean Hendrickson, 48, of Ludington passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was born October 17, 1970 in Ludington to William Lemere Jr and Virginia (Nickerson) Rose. She married Ricky Hendrickson on August 21, 1993. Together they raised three children. Norma worked for Sportsman’s Bar as the head cook for nine…
Frost advisory overnight; temps in 50s Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A frost advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Lower temperatures of 30 to 35 degrees are expected, overnight, away from the lakeshore. Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Partly cloudy skies. High 55; low 42 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: SSE 8 mph day; SSE…
Halloween events planned for downtown Ludington. LUDINGTON — Several events are planned in downtown Ludington on Saturday, Oct. 26 in observation of Halloween. Those events include: Run for Your Lives 5k/10k: Register at Ludington Pub, 209 S. James St. Registration/packet pickup between 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Races start at 9 a.m. at James and Court streets. Safe Harbor Credit Union…
Tires slashed, trail cam stolen. #MasonCountyCrime FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP – Two vehicle tires were slashed and a trail camera was stolen from property in the 3100 block of East Townline Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported Wednesday, Oct. 16, shortly after 5 p.m. In a separate incident, an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen…
History: The schools of Riverton Township By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Prologue: Public education in Mason County today looks much different than it did in the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. In the mid- to late-1800s,…
Sartos donate building for new housing project. LUDINGTON — Business owners Ron and Dawn Sarto have recently donated the 100-year-old three-story building at 801 N. Rowe Street towards a redevelopment project that will create affordable housing. The planned 65 apartment project is being led by Third Coast Development and Michigan Community Capital. The site had long been eyed for redevelopment,…
Obituary: Jeremy Wayne Linstrom, 44, of Ludington Jeremy Wayne Linstrom, 44, of Ludington passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019. He was born September 22, 1975 in Bangkok, Thailand. As a child, he was adopted by Jerry and Jeannie (Raymond) Linstrom. Jeremy graduated from Ludington High School in 1994 and went on to attend West Shore Community College. He received his…
MCC H.G. Bacon Awards recipients. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School recently hosted the annual H.G. Bacon Awards for academic achievement. Students must obtain a 3.33 grade point average for all three trimesters from the previous school year. The program is named after the late Dr. H.G. Bacon of Scottville. The evening’s guest speaker was Bruce Smith, chairman of…
Car/deer crashes plague motorists. #MasonCountyNews The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019: 4:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Decker Road, Hamlin Township. 6:09 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 and Independence Drive, Amber Township. 6:31 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of…
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