American Legion to host multi-vendor open house. LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is holding its annual multi-vendor Fall Open House on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will include representatives from direct sales companies, crafters, and local services and businesses. The event is open to the public and will be held at the…
Networking event will target those wishing to relocate to Mason County. LUDINGTON — A networking opportunity with the intent to attract workers to Mason County will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Ludington Bay Brewing Company, 515 S. James St. Re-Think West Michigan is a chance for those who are visiting for the Thanksgiving…
Cloudy with a slight chance of rain today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 Cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 46; low 41 Precipitation: 20% day; 80% evening Wind: SSW 11 mph day; ESE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 79% Sunrise: 7:26 a.m.; 5:29 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 Steady and light rain in…
Sheriff identifies pedestrian who was killed on US 10-31. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim has released the name of the 20-year-old man who was killed Saturday evening while walking across US 10-31 about 7:30 p.m. Jordan James of Riverton Township was walking across US 10-31 in front of Applebee’s Restaurant about 7:30 p.m. when he was struck…
Recent births, reported Nov. 4, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Isabel Marie Bush, the daughter of Heather and Seth Bush of Scottville, was born Nov. 1, 2018. Wyatt James Garcia, the son of Kortni and Austin Garcia of Ludington, was born Nov. 1, 2018. Cohen James Miller, the son of Brandy Henderson Miller and Jordan Miller…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 4, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Patrick Hoyt Payment, 76, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 2, 2018. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with The Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding, visitation…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by 3 vehicles on US 10-31. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Riverton Township man died after being struck by three vehicles while crossing US 10-31 about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The crash occurred in the 3800 block of US 10-31, just east of Brye Road and caused US 10-31 to be closed between Brye and Dennis…
Obituary: James Vandenheuvel, 81, Ludington, formerly of Hart.. James Albert Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Jim was born on March 20, 1937 in Hart, the son of Albert and Josephine (Kokx) Vandenheuvel. He graduated from Hart High School in 1955 and went to work on the family farm. Jim later became…
3 charged in connection to break-in at Scottville canoe business. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Three Scottville residents were recently arrested and charge with breaking and entering a Scottville business in July of this year. Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., 19, of 203 S. Crowley St. and Carrie Ann Carr, 38, of 116 E. Second St., were arrested by…
Obituary: Ruth Campbell, 90, Ludington. Ruth Francis Campbell (Kotecki), 90, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Ruth was born on November 2, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Peter and Anna Weston. She attended high school in Scottville and was later employed by Anaconda Wire and Cable Company in Muskegon, General Telephone Company, Star Watch Case Company,…
Recent arraignments include habitual offender drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ashley Anne Martinez, 30, of 409 First St., Ludington, was arrested by MCSO for a felony of controlled substance possession and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…
Supreme Court will not consider ‘Baby Kate’ murderer’s appeal. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Sean Michael Phillips has lost his attempts to appeal his conviction for the murder of his infant daughter. On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a one-page order stating it will not consider Phillips’ request to appeal a decision by a three…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: James A. Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Church of Christ, 3816 W. Fountain Rd in Victory Township, Ludington. Visitation will begin…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted Nov. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Joshua James Rogers, 31, of 5090 N. Williams St., Fountain, was found guilty Oct. 25 of taking a deer without a license and was sentenced to $2,250 in fine and costs and hunting privileges…
CMH hosting free community shred day. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will be hosting a community shred day on Friday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Mason, Oceana, and Lake counties. The event, which is open to all members of the community, and is an opportunity to bring old and…
Obituary: Ann Pedersen, 65, Scottville. Ann Pedersen, 65, of Scottville passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was born April 8, 1953 in Muskegon to Robert and Helen (Dick) Fischer. Ann graduated from Muskegon High School in 1971. After high school, Ann went on to Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, where she graduated with her registered nursing degree. Immediately after…
Entries sought for Aglow on the Avenue parade. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce will again hold the annual Aglow on the Avenue Christmas parade on Saturday, Nov. 24. The Chamber is now accepting parade entrants, and community members are invited to participate. Parade entrants may be an individual, group or business. Enter a float, a…
Some sunshine today, mixed with clouds. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with more clouds later in the day. High 46; low 32 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NE 4 mph Humidity: 73% Sunrise: 8:22 a.m.; sunset: 6:33 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 46; low 36…
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