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 A third candidate had withdrawn due to personal reasons.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…
Several shoplifting arrests at Walmart over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people for separate incidents of retail fraud (shoplifting) at Walmart over the weekend, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Three of the five arrests involved the theft of liquor. The first incident was Friday, May 24 at 4:58 p.m.…
Virginia man kicks patrol car windows during OWI arrest. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – A 25-year-old Glouchester, Virginia man faces several charges after allegedly trying to kick out the Michigan State Police patrol car windows during his arrest on US 10 near Reek Road Friday, May 24, shortly after 5 p.m., said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The man faces charges of operating…
Dewey Road closed in Sheridan Township. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Dewey Road, between Morse and Benson roads, has been closed by the Mason County Road Commission due to a culvert/bridge failure. Motorists are being asked to seek an alternative route.
Recent deaths, posted May 28, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: David Edward Durning, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Grand Rapids, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with visitation starting at 1 p.m. Burial will take place at…
Turning Leaf to begin operating Scottville group home, hiring. SCOTTVILLE — In October 2018, West Michigan Community Mental Health selected Turning Leaf Behavioral Health Services to operate the specialized residential group home located at 309 E. James Street. Since that time, Turning Leaf has taken ownership of the home, completed renovations, and is ready to begin operations in June 2019. …
Rain or thunderstorm possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Overcast in the evening. High 65; low 50. Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: NNE 10 mph day; ENE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 79% day; 83% evening Sunrise: 6:07 a.m.; 9:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Cloudy…
Fire severely damages Dewey Road house trailer. #MasonCountyNews VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a house trailer at 86 W. Dewey Road late Saturday morning, May 25, 2019. Initial dispatch information stated there was a fire underneath the home, owned by Mike Keith. The first fire department units arriving on scene reported that smoke was coming out of the eaves.…
Ludington man arrested for prowling. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested for prowling Thursday, May 23, shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the 200 block of North Danaher Street, according to the Ludington Police Department. The incident was originally called in as a breaking and entering in progress. No other information was immediately available. In another case, Michigan…
Portion of Reek Road to close due to reconstruction. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Reek Road between Millerton and Manales roads will be closed to all through traffic due to reconstruction beginning Tuesday, May 28, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Barricades will be placed on Reek Road at Millerton and Manales roads warning motorists of the road work, which is…
Morning rain; thunderstorms possible in the afternoon, evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, May 24, 2019 Cloudy with rain in the morning then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and into evening. High 66; low 58 Precipitation: 72% day; 78% evening. Wind: ESE 9 mph day; S 10 mph evening. Humidity: 72% day; 78% evening. Sunrise: 6:10 a.m.; sunset: 9:13…
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