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Obituary: Margaret Wise, 96, formerly of Ludington. Margaret Joyce (Anderson) Wise, born June 17, 1922 in Racine, Wis., formerly of Zion, Ill., and Ludington, went to be with her Lord May, 18, 2019. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute of Chicago (MBI) in 1944 and married Donald Lemott Wise of Zion, Ill., later that year. They celebrated their 74th anniversary…
Police investigate storage unit break–ins. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is investigating a breaking and entering to four storage units on US 10 that was reported Thursday, May 30, at 2 p.m. The intruder(s) cut the locks to gain access, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson, and several times were stolen. No other information was immediately available.…
Recent deaths, posted May 31, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: David Alan Courteau, 44, of Custer, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. A funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Apostolic Christian Tabernacle, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, June 4 from…
Felony OUIL among recent arraignments, posted May 30, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -David Melvin Kloss, 40, of 489 W. Two Mile Rd., Baldwin, was arrested May 24 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OUIL). Probable…
The Scoop: West Shore Pride Fest. VIDEO The West Shore Pride Fest takes place Saturday, June 9 at Rotary Park in Ludington, with preliminary events taking place on June 2, June 5, and June 8. Kate Krieger-Watkins talks to some of the event organizers on today’s episode of MCP’s The Scoop.
OWI arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – a 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for operating while intoxicated at US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway Wednesday, May 29, at 10:43 p.m. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. The following is other police activity in Mason County Wednesday,…
Jury questionnaires must be returned by June 10. LUDINGTON — The annual questionnaires for jury pool selection are now being mailed by the Mason County Jury Commission. Susan K. Sniegowski, 51st Circuit Court judge, has determined that 4,500 questionnaires need to be processed to meet the court’s estimated juror requirements for September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. There are…
Obituary: Jack Greiner, 87, Scottville. Jack William Greiner, 87, of Scottville passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his home after spending a beautiful sunny day doing the things he enjoyed outside like mowing his lawn. Jack was born on November 5, 1931 in Hart, the son of William and Louise Jacqueline (Carclay) Greiner, and graduated from Hart High…
79th District Court sentencings, posted May 30, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jeremy Jason Bonneau, 45, of 610 N. James St., Ludington, pleaded guilty May 28 to using a controlled substance (narcotics) and was sentenced to 120 days in jail, one year discretionary jail for one year; must have a substance…
Mostly sunny this afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, May 30, 2019 Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. High 69; low 41 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: W 11 mph day; NNE 10 mph evening. Humidity: 70% day; 62% evening. Sunrise: 6:06 a.m.; sunset: 9:19 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019 Sunny during the day. Scattered thunderstorms…
Scottville commission offers city manager job to Shelby native. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission has offered Courtney Magaluk of Shelby the job of city manager. The commission met today, Wednesday, May 29, and interviewed two candidates for the position. A third candidate had withdrawn due to personal reasons. Magaluk, is a graduate of Shelby High School and attended West Shore Community…
STOPPED notifies parents when teens are pulled over. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is one of two counties in Michigan now using the automated STOPPED program, also called e-STOPPED. It is a program that gives parents an immediate notification via text or email of when their teen driver is pulled over by the police.…
Obituary: James Miller, 74, Ludington — former city manager. James Harold Miller, age, 74 of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Jim was born on August 2, 1944 in Ludington the son of Raymond John Miller and Kathryn Louise Pehrson. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Alaska and at Fort Knox,…
History: Scottville’s Emma Bishop broke barriers for female teachers. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory Emma Bishop Loomis was a true pioneer woman. She moved from New York state to the wilderness…
Woman arrested for slashing tires, violating bond. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, May 28, shortly before 4 a.m. after she allegedly slashed two tires on a vehicle while out of jail on bond in the 5600 block of West Johnson Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
State park music series announced. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park has announced the lineup for the summer program series it sponsors at Ludington State Park in conjunction with the park interpretive programming. Most programs are at the park amphitheater. This summer two concerts will take place on the beach at the Lake Michigan Beach House. Those attending…
Cloudy with occasional showers this afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Cloudy with occasional showers in the afternoon. High 69; low 48 Precipitation: 40% day; 20% evening. Wind: NNE 6 mph day; W 6 mph evening. Humidity: 75% day; 85% evening. Sunrise: 6:07 a.m.; 9:18 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny in…
Manistee woman pleads ‘no contest‘ to embezzling from convenience store. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 56-year-old Manistee woman pleaded “no contest” Tuesday, May 28, in 51st Circuit Court to a misdemeanor of embezzlement $200-$1,000 for embezzling from her employer, Ertie’s Forest Trail Marathon convenience store on north US 31 near Free Soil. Judith Desiree Sannes, of 392…
Homeless man faces jail for using forged check. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 49-year-old homeless man faces serving nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, May 28, in 51st Circuit Court to uttering and publishing and third-offense habitual offender. Jeffrey Clay Young testified that he presented a check with a…
Man sentenced to prison, boot camp for meth delivery. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison Tuesday, May 28, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski said she would not oppose Special Alternative Incarceration (SAI) or “boot camp”…
Man faces jail for trying to use counterfeit money to buy soda. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 30-year-old Scottville man faces serving two months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 28, to a felony of uttering and publishing counterfeit bills or notes. Obed Isaiah Gaytan, of…
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