Deer baiting among hot topics at Michigan Farm Bureau centennial meeting. The Land is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRAND RAPIDS — Earlier this week the Michigan Farm Bureau held its 100th annual meeting at the Amway Grand Plaza and Devos Center. Over 400 voting delegates…
Pedestrian suffers minor injury after being struck by vehicle. #MasonCounty BRANCH TOWNSHIP – A 26-year-old Walhalla woman was struck by a vehicle while walking down the side of Wever Road west of Stephens Road Thursday, Dec. 5, around 5:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “She sought her own treatment for a minor injury,” Cole said. The following is…
Felony drug charges top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Thomas James Robinson, Jr., 39, of 1006 Olmstead St., Ludington, was arrested May 28 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 11…
Recent 79th District Court proceedings, posted Dec. 6, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Matthew Jason Case, 46, of 624 E. Dowland St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Nov. 27 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 17 days served and $125 in fines/costs. A charge of…
Historical society honors volunteers. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society held its annual meeting Thursday, Dec. 5. During the meeting, the 82-year-0ld organization honored some of its volunteers. Father and son Gary and Josh Powers were recognized as Historic White Pine Village volunteers of the year for their work with the village’s sawmill. Mike Breybrook was recognized…
Obituary: Edward (Ed) Lawrence Zweigle, 88, Free Soil. Edward (Ed) Lawrence Zweigle, 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on December 5, 2019, at his home in Free Soil. He was born January 27, 1931, in Romulus, Michigan, the youngest son of the William and Leta (Simot) Zweigle. After graduating from Custer High School in 1949, Ed…
Recent births, reported Dec. 6, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Nova Chi Polacek, the daughter of Micahelia and Nicholas Polacek of Fountain, was born December 2, 2019. Mia Grace Wheaton, the daughter of Haley Wheaton of Ludington, was born November 27, 2019. Malakai Carlos Lopez, the son of Lucia Lopez of Ludington, was born December…
Death notice: Donald Volz, 91, Pentwater Donald V. Volz, 91, of Pentwater died on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia on February 23, 2018. A memorial service will be held for Donald later in spring 2020 at First Baptist Church of Pentwater with burial for…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 6, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Donald V. Volz, 91, of Pentwater died on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. www.wymanfuneralservice.com. Thelma Frances Bowden, 94, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist,…
Repeat offender sentenced to 10-30 years in prison for CSC. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 30-year-old Branch man was sentenced to 10-30 years in prison Tuesday, Dec. 2, for third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and third-offense habitual offender. Joseph Lynn Yennior, Jr., of 11978 US 10, pleaded guilty to the charges, Oct. 22. Yennior testified at…
OWI, domestic violence arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019: – 12:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. – 3 a.m., (MCSO), a 29-year-old Muskegon man was cited for no license following a traffic stop, US 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township. – 3:59 p.m., (MCSO),…
MSUE, FSA to host farm bill field crop commodity meeting. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension and the Farm Service Agency will host a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. to discuss the field crop commodity section of the national farm bill. The program will be held in Room 104 of the Arts and Science…
FloraCraft to host Santa’s Workshop, Dec. 14. LUDINGTON — FloraCraft will host its eighth annual Santa’s Workshop at its Ludington headquarter, 1 W. Longfellow Place on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to visit FloraCraft for a day of Christmas crafting, holiday games, stories with Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate, horse drawn wagon rides…
Sheridan Township woman faces prison in connection to drug death. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old Sheridan Township woman faces a prison term of four and a half to 20 years in connection to the death of Katie Lynn Fulton, 35, of Ludington. Neta Margett Sohn, of 4513 North Benson Rd., pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court…
Group discusses children’s museum water safety exhibit, outreach. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, Dec. 3, a group of local community advocates met at Sandcastles Children’s Museum to talk about the museum’s planned water safety exhibit. The proposed exhibit and community outreach program is in response to the seven water-related deaths that have occurred in Mason County this…
Man stabs wife’s hand during argument. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP (Oceana Co.) – A 63-year-old Colfax Township man was arrested for felonious assault after allegedly stabbing his 61-year-old wife in the hand with a large kitchen knife Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the 8700 block of East Ruth Drive near Ruby Creek, according to Oceana County…
Obituary: Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville. Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kurtis was born on April 25, 1969 in Pontiac, the son of Loren and Marilyn Malzahn. He graduated from McBain High School, class of 1987 and attended Lake Superior State University and…
Obituary: June Sharp, 95, Irons June Emmaline Sharp, 95, longtime resident of Irons, died peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. June was born on March 14, 1924 in Baldwin, the daughter of Earl and Elvira (Landon) Marmon and graduated from Dickson High School, Brethren with the class of 1943. On June 3, 1945…
Scottville man seriously injured in early morning crash. #MasonCounty RIVERTON TOWNSHIP – A 65-year-old Scottville man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving ran off the road and struck a tree Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 4:41 a.m. on Chauvez Road east of Morton Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Gary Langfeldt, who was the lone occupant of…
Scottville DDA to consider purchasing Optimist building. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Downtown Development Authority will consider purchasing the Scottville Optimist Building when it meets on Thursday, Dec. 12. The DDA has been working on a plan to acquire the building and then renovate it as a community hall. Recently, the DDA approved a lease with the Optimist Club, however the…
Ludington offices to close Friday during funeral LUDINGTON — City of Ludington offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow city employees to attend the funeral of Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Kurt Malzahn. The closure will be throughout all departments unless an emergency occurs. Kurtis K. Malzahn, 50, of Scottville, passed away…
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