Body of missing swimmer found Tuesday evening. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The body of Daniel McCarthy, 18, of Lake County was located this evening. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said McCarthy’s body was located approximately 300 yards from shore at a depth of 18 feet by Michigan State Police Marine Services Team’s Underwater Autonomous Vehicle and Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle. A…
Search for missing swimmer scaled back due to hazardous conditions. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has scaled search efforts in Lake Michigan Tuesday evening, July 23, for missing swimmer Daniel McCarthy, 18, of Lake County due to hazardous conditions. McCarthy went missing Monday, July 22, while swimming near the mouth of the Big Sauble River at Ludington…
Ludington man pleads guilty to attempted CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 23, to charges of attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and third-degree CSC. Remington John-Paul Greiner, of 773 N. Stiles Rd., Amber Townhip, faces a sentence of up to one year in jail and…
Sex offender sentenced to prison for probation violation. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Amber Township man was sentenced Tuesday, July 23, in 51st Circuit Court to 26 months to four years in prison for violating probation on a conviction of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Gavin Ray Routh, of 525 N. LaSalle Rd., committed “numerous…
Search for missing swimmer continues today. #MasonCountyNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel have continued the search this morning in Lake Michigan for Daniel McCarthy, 18, of Lake County. McCarthy went missing Monday, July 22, while swimming near the mouth of the Big Sable River at Ludington State Park, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Crews are currently conducting searches…
LPD issues tickets to breakwater violators LUDINGTON — Since July 19, Ludington Police Department has issued 10 citations to individuals ignoring the closure of the north breakwater, according to Police Chief Mark Barnett. The breakwater remains closed this morning, July 23, 2019. The weather forecast calls for winds out of the north-northwest at 10-15 mph. Due to high water levels…
Recent deaths, posted July 23, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Sharon Kay (Cole) Cribb, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Midland, died on Monday, July 22, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 3:00 pm. Arrangements by…
Search continues in Lake Michigan for missing Baldwin man. #MasonCountyNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Rescue personnel are continuing their search Monday evening of Lake Michigan for Daniel McCarthy, 18, of Baldwin, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. At 2:52 p.m., emergency personnel were notified of several persons who had been swept out into Lake Michigan at the Big Sable River…
First responders searching Lake Michigan for missing man. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — First responders have been searching Lake Michigan near the Ludington State Park for a missing 19-year-old man. Several agencies are on scene including Mason County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard, Life EMS, Ludington State Park personnel and Hamlin Township Fire Department. The man was part of a group of…
US 31 closed between Sugar Grove and Fountain roads. US 31 between Sugar Grove and Fountain roads has been closed due to a washout near the Millerton Road intersection, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Traffic is detoured Sugar Grove west to Stiles Road, north to Fountain Road, east to US 31. More details will be posted when available.
Felony assault tops recent arraignments. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Brooks Aaron Johnson, 37, of 702 N. Emily St., Ludington, was arrested July 14 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Johnson was also arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of…
Fountain man arrested for 7th drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER – A 60-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for his seventh drunk driving offense Saturday, July 20, at 11:11 a.m. on Main Street, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other police activity over the weekend includes:…
Obituary: Albrianna Huck, 14, Ludington. Albrianna Jane Huck, 14, of Ludington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Albrianna was born on March 18, 2005 in Ludington, the daughter of John Huck Jr. and Jaimie Harris. She was a student in West Shore Educational Service District’s Rising Stars Program at Mason County Central Middle School…
LUDINGTON– The north breakwater is closed due to wave conditions.
Rep. O’Malley to hold local office hours. Rep. Jack O’Malley (R, Lake Ann) will hold office hours in Mason and Manistee counties this week: Wednesday, July 24 Manistee City Hall, 70 Maple St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St., 3 to 4 p.m. O’Malley represents the Michigan 101st House of Representatives district which includes Mason,…
Sunny skies most of the week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, July 22, 2019 Sunny.High 76; low 54Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening.Wind: N 13 mph day; NW 7 mph evening.Humidity: 55% day; 80% evening.Sunrise: 6:22 a.m.; sunset: 9:20 p.m.Tuesday, July 23, 2019Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain.High 76; low 53Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening.Wind: NW 11 mph day;…
Western Michigan Fair rabbit and poultry clinic. VIDEO. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2019 Western Michigan Fair is Aug. 6-10 at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Preparations are underway for the event. Recently, the Western Michigan Fair Association hosted a rabbit and poultry clinic at the fairgrounds to help prepare kids for showing their animals. Check out video for more details. …
Several roads still flooded, closed in Mason County. Several roads are still closed or flooded in Mason County as a result of Saturday’s storm. Those roads include: Poplar Road, between Townline and Beyer roads, Sherman Township, closed, washed out. Beyer Road east of Custer Road, Sherman Township, closed, flooded. Treml Road, west of Stephens Road, Free Soil Township, water across…
Nashville duo will bring Celtic Praise to Waterfront Worship on Aug. 10. LUDINGTON — The free 2019 Waterfront Worship concert, Celtic Praise, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 10 beginning at 6 p.m. at Waterfront Park. The concert will feature Nashville based singer/songwriter/musicians Zach and Maggie White, who will celebrate ancient and modern Celtic hymns as well as the a…
Obituary: Raymond Karboske, 85, Ludington. Raymond Joseph Karboske, 85, of Ludington was peacefully welcomed into the Lord’s loving arms, at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born March 19, 1934 in Mason County to Walter and Lillian (Yeck) Karboske. He graduated in 1952 from St. Simon Catholic School and went on to attend McKinley…
Quarterline Road in Grant Township closed due to wash out. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission is reporting that Quarterline Road between Townline and Freeman roads is washed out and is closed as of today, July 20,2019. Barricades will be placed at Townline Road and West Forest Trail. Eric Nelson, county highway engineer, said road commission personnel are…
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