LASD, Kennedy honored for supporting National Guard, reserve employees. The United States Department of Defense and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve have recognized Superintendent Jason Kennedy and the Ludington Area School District with the Patriot Award. The award recognizes supervisors nominated by a National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces reservist employee for support provided directly to the…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 30, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Justin Michael Hamilton, 31, of 4705 E. Fisher Rd., Sherman Township, pleaded no contest Jan. 22 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 67…
Student art exhibit inspired by Cuba. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting an exhibition of student works at the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery titled “Inspired by Cuba: Student Works.” Students participating in the exhibition are students from the college, ASM Tech Early College High School, Mason County Central High School, and Pentwater High School. The student works…
WSCC hosts college access network director. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, West Shore Community College hosted Michigan College Access Network Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss and representatives from local area college access networks to discuss collaboration and strategies to increase college readiness among students who will attend the college. Local college access networks are aligned with the Michigan College Access Network…
Deputies busy with crashes on slippery roads. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020: – 12:03 a.m., a 37-year-old Fountain woman was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic…
Obituary: Amy (Amarylis Jean Loomis) Kistler, 85, of Ludington Amy (Amarylis Jean Loomis) Kistler, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020 at home. She was born in Cadillac on March 1, 1934. Amy lived most of her full life at Kistlercrest Farms, where she was a strong partner in the fields, garden, orchards, and sugar bush with…
Walk for Warmth scheduled for Feb. 15. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Walk for Warmth event will take place on Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning at Community Church, 109 N. Harrison St. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and lunch will follow the walk. Funds raised by pledges during Walk for Warmth stay in the county that…
Snow possible tonight, Friday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies this evening with a few snow showers developing late. Low temperature of 27 degrees. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. Snow showers also likely after midnight. High 34; low 31 Precipitation: 40% day; 40% evening. Wind: S 6 mph day; SW 8…
Tuesday crash victims identified. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The victims of two separate crashes that occurred on Mason County highways Tuesday have been identified. Michael Molina, 48, of Branch was seriously injured after the Buick LaSbre he was driving lost control and collided with a Ford F-150 driven by Holly Lafleur, 49, of Manistee. The crash occurred about 9…
Mason County Road Commission accepting logging bids. The Mason County Road Commission is accepting bids to log trees at three of its pits. For information please call Jeff Loeser or Mary Samuels at the road commission, 231-757-2882. The bids are due by 10 a.m. Feb. 10, 2020.
Primary health care services to be offered at CMH in Ludington. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) and Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. have reached an agreement to open a primary care clinic at the CMH offices at 920 Diana St. As a federally qualified health center, Northwest Michigan Health Services provides a full array of physical health…
Letter to the Editor, by Jason Kennedy, superintendent of Ludington Area School District. Dear Oriole Family: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed January 2020 as School Board Recognition month. It is important that we take a moment to recognize and honor our Board members for their commitment and dedication to the students and families of our community. The Board is committed…
Scottville Police Dept. selling unclaimed bicycles. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department will be selling bicycles from its unclaimed property inventory. The department has a variety of bikes including children’s bikes, mountain bikes, BMX bikes and more. Revenues will support the SPD’s youth outreach programs. All bikes will be available to view and purchase at City Hall, 105 N. Main…
Police busy with vehicle slide-offs on slushy roads. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Mason County: Monday, Jan. 27, 2020: – 6:52 p.m., car/deer crash, Sugar Grove Road near Stephens Road, Custer Township.…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 29, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Amarylis “Amy” Jean Kistler, 85, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at noon at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Riverton Township, with visitation starting at 11 a.m.. Arrangements were entrusted to…
Recent births, posted Jan. 29, 2020. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Braelynn Ray Sheafor, the daughter of Elizabeth and Trad Sheafor of Mears, was born January 21, 2020. Jacqueline Gerriann Black, the daughter of Bryana and Jared Black of Fountain, was born January 24, 2020. Raegan Layne Huggard, the daughter of…
Ludington council hires new city attorney. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council, in a 4-3 vote, chose to hire a new city attorney for the remainder of the year Monday. The law firm Olson, Bzdok & Howard, P.C., of Traverse City, in conjunction with Ludington-based firm Carlos Alvarado Law, P.C., will now serve Ludington. The city…
Man sentenced to 10-60 years in prison for fentanyl death. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Sheridan Township man was sentenced to 10-60 years in prison Tuesday, Jan. 28, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of delivery of fentanyl causing death and third-offense habitual offender in connection to the death of Katie Lynn Fulton, 35, of…
Driver injured after colliding with log truck. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Branch man was injured Tuesday afternoon after his vehicle collided with a log truck on US 10 east of Walhalla. The crash occurred about noon. The injured driver was in an eastbound 2006 Ford Fusion when apparently he lost control of his vehicle and struck the westbound 2002…
US 31 crash injures 2, closes highway. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two vehicle crash on US 31 north of Fountain Road Tuesday morning. The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. when a northbound Buick LaSabre apparently lost control, crossed the centerline, and collided with a southbound Ford F-150 pickup truck,…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Covenant Christian School has announced that it will be closed the remainder of the week due to illness.
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