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Ludington teen drowns in Lake Michigan. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Albrianna Huck, 14, of Ludington died Thursday evening as a result of drowning in Lake Michigan. Emergency crews spent nearly 2 1/2 hours searching for Huck after she was reported missing from Stearns Park beach at 7:40 p.m. Barnett said Huck was initially reported missing by a…
DWLS, domestic assault top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, July 17, 2019: – 7:47 a.m., a 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested following a traffic stop for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), Fountain and Custer roads, Sherman Township. – 2:45 p.m., a warrant will be requested for a Mason County…
Heat, beach advisories in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, and a beach advisory until 8 p.m. tonight. Friday, July 19, 2019. Scattered thunderstorms possible in the morning and in the evening. High 89; low 74 Precipitation: 50% day; 40% evening. Wind: SW 10 mph day; SW…
Missing teen found in Lake Michigan. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — After a nearly 2 1/2 hour search, emergency personnel located Albrianna Huck,14, in Lake Michigan at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. Huck had been reported missing from Stearns Park at 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. She was located in the water west of the 700 block of North Lakeshore…
Woman who killed Pentwater construction worker appears in court. #ManisteeNews. MANISTEE — Charlene Myers, 67, of Bear Lake, the woman accused of killing a Pentwater construction worker and injuring a construction worker from Ludington, appeared in Manistee County’s 85th District Court Wednesday. In September, 2018, Myers was driving on US 31 in the Village of Bear Lake when she allegedly…
Lake Jump board looking for 2020 beneficiary. The Ludington Lake Jump board is seeking organizations that may want to be considered to be beneficiaries of the 2020 Lake Jump. Representatives from the organization should contact Linda O’Brien at 231-845-8544 or email manager@pmlakeshore.com. Deadline for the 2020 beneficiary applications is July 31, 2019. The Lake Jump board will also consider a 2021…
Beach hazard issued, north breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement in effect until Friday evening. As a result, the north breakwater has been closed by Ludington Police Department. Police Chief Mark Barnett stated the reason for the closure was high waves over the breakwater. Rip currents are expected in Lake Michigan which…
Effort underway to raise funds for AED at fair. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Sandy Quillan is raising funds to purchase an automatic external defibrillator (AED) for the Mason County Fairgrounds. Quillan is a registered nurse and said she was surprised when she found out that there wasn’t an AED at the fairgrounds. “My two sons are on the Western Michigan…
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Thunderstorms forecasted through Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, July 18, 2019 Scattered thunderstorms and showers. Hot! High 86; low 70 Precipitation: 50% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSW 14 mph day; SSW 10 mph evening Humidity: 76% day; 84% evening. Sunrise: 6:18 a.m.; sunset: 9:23 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019. Scattered thunderstorms possible in the morning and in the…
Big Sable Point Lighthouse bus service offered July 27. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers is hosting bus service on Saturday, July 27 to Big Sable Point Lighthouse. Round trip bus transportation from noon to 5 p.m. is offered from the building next to the Ludington State Park office to the lighthouse. An additional charge of $5 for…
The Scoop: Ludington Offshore Classic/Big Boys fishing tournaments. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Brandy Miller, president of Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce about the Offshore Classic/Big Boys fishing tournaments, which begin Thursday. Registrations begin this afternoon at Waterfront Park in Ludington.
Thief/thieves get stolen quad stuck in mud. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – An intruder or intruders stole a quad runner from a barn in the 3500 block of East Beyer Road and then got it stuck in the mud, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. Several tools were also…
Obituary: Harold Dempsey Cronk, 81, of Phoenix and Scottville. Harold Dempsey Cronk, 81, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Scottville, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2019 with his family by his side. Harold “Harry” was born March 19, 1938 in Detroit. He graduated from Baldwin High School, attended Ferris State College, and received his bachelor of arts degree in teaching and…
Peninsula grain bin house will be couple’s cabin, some neighbors unhappy. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Randy and Bobbie Wood had a dream of building a unique home on a lake. Since Randy is in the business of building grain bins, he had had a lot of people ask about converting the bins into homes. When…
Man arrested for 10th DWLS charge. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, July 15, shortly before 5 p.m. for repeat-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop at Hansen and Amber roads. The suspect had nine prior DWLS convictions, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. This story is…
Juvenile apprehended after allegedly passing out along US 10. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 15-year-old Free Soil boy was apprehended by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for disorderly person, resisting arrest and minor in possession of alcohol Monday, July 15, shortly after 4:30 a.m. following a 911 call “reporting a person down alongside US 10 not moving,” said Mason County Sheriff…
Mason County 4-H members travel to MSU, Washington, D.C. Mason County 4-H recently sent youth to the Washington, D.C. area and Michigan State University. Three participants spent a week at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Md. for the Citizenship Washington Focus workshop, a weeklong legislative and citizenship workshop for exceptional youth to learn about government, the history of…
Recent births, reported July 16, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Charley Jean Oomen, the daughter of Danielle and Justin Oomen of Hart, was born July 8, 2019. Mirren Marie Quist Peterson, the daughter of Jessica Quist and Brenden Peterson of Ludington, was born July 8, 2019. Amara Renee Knudsen, the daughter of Shanna and Tyler Knudsen…
Partly cloudy today, slight chance of thunderstorm. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 82; low 66 Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: SW 12 mph day; S 7 mph evening. Humidity: 71% day; 92% evening. Sunrise: 6:17 a.m.; sunset: 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Partly…
MCC to consider new teachers. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is being asked to hire three new teachers when it meets in its regular monthly meeting tonight. The board will meet in the high school conference room beginning with a biannual organizational meeting at 6:45 p.m. and then the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Administrators are…
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