Suspect runs away from police during traffic stop. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 20-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday evening, Oct. 3, after he ran from a vehicle he was riding in that was pulled over by a deputy for speeding, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect ran into a house and into…
Breakwater closed due to weather. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed to public access by the City of Ludington due to wind and wave conditions. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said the breakwater will be re-opened when conditions allow.
Scottville requiring address numbers on buildings. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is requiring all structures within the city to have address numbers. During Monday’s City Commission meeting, City Manager Amy Williams said identifying an address can often be difficult for emergency responders, city employees, and delivery personnel. She said she has noticed that many buildings, especially houses, in the…
Horse drawn wagon rides part of fall celebration Oct. 13 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A fall celebration will be held at Ludington State Park on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will include a horse-drawn wagon ride, doughnut holes, apple juice, music by 80 Cows, a beach campfire and the beautiful views at the Lake Michigan Beach House.…
Fountain Horse Pull fundraising events Oct. 20, 21. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Chamber of Commerce is holding two weekend events to help raise funds for the annual Memorial weekend Fountain Horse Pull. A cornhole tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. Sign up begins at noon with competition beginning at 1…
Cloudy and cooler today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 Some clouds in the morning will give away to mainly sunny skies in the afternoon. High 53; low 36 Precipitation: 0% Wind: N 13 mph day; ENE 5 mph evening Humidity: 66% day; 75% evening Sunrise: 7:46 a.m.; sunset: 7:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 Considerable cloudiness…
Halloween hayride at Cartier Park. LUDINGTON — A Halloween hayride will be held at Cartier Park Campground on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 10 p.m.. Cost is $5 per person or a maximum of $20 per family. Enter from Lakeshore Drive. Proceeds benefit Connexion Point.
Obituary: Faye Carleton, 81, Ludington. Faye Marlene (Martin) Carleton born, December 11, 1936 of Ludington, Michigan passed away peacefully, and joined her beloved husband Roy Carleton on, September 22, 2018. Faye is survived by her son Joe Carleton, and her nieces, Cheryl (Jim) Strukel, Shellie (Robert) Pitera, and Stacie (Daniel) Champeau. Faye was deeply loved by her grandchildren, Joncey,…
Absentee Ballots for the November 6, 2018 Election Absentee Ballots are available for the General Election to be held on November 6, 2018. Voters eligible and who desire to receive an absentee ballot should contact their local city or township clerk. Voters are eligible to obtain an absent voter ballot if any of the following are true for the upcoming…
LASD superintendent encourages district residents to take facilities’ survey. Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members: As the District looks to the future of educating our community’s children, it’s important to understand and plan for how our district will continue to provide the best possible educational learning environments for student development and success. Diverse student instructional needs have expanded since…
Thunderstorms possible today, warmer temps. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 76; low 48 Precipitation: 60% day; 80% evening Wind: S 18 mph day; WSW 19 mph evening. Humidity: 86% day Sunrise: 7:45 a.m.; sunset: 7:22 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 Some clouds in the morning will give away to mainly sunny…
Relay for Life planning committee to meet Oct. 15. LUDINGTON — The Relay for Life planning committee will meet on Monday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the West Shore Bank room of the Mason County District Library Ludington Branch. The committee will be making plans for the 2019 event, which is the 25th year of Relay for Life in…
AAUW to meet at Gateway to Success. SCOTTVILLE — The Ludington Area American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 8 at Gateway to Success Academy, 562 N. Scottville Road, beginning at 6:30 p.m. During the meeting, Gateway to Success Superintendent/Principal Jamie Bandstra will give a tour of the school, followed by a short…
Scottville Optimist to host garage sale Oct. 6. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club is hosting a 20 family garage sale at the Scottville Optimist Hall (behind West Shore Bank) on Saturday Oct 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will also be available.
The Resendiz family celebrates homecoming at MCC, porque Scottville está en casa. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #SpartanProud SCOTTVILLE —As Mason County Central Schools celebrates homecoming week, the event has special meaning for the Resendiz family of Riverton Township. Last year the family chose to no longer live a migrant lifestyle, traveling back and forth from Texas to Michigan — as the…
Shoplifting arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 17-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies at Walmart for retail fraud Monday, Oct. 1, at 5:53 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 includes: – 7:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain…
Obituary: Michael Wadel, 67, Ludington. Michael John Wadel, 67, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 9:15 a.m. Born in Ludington on Nov. 22, 1950, Mike followed in the footsteps of his father and was a longtime contractor in the northwest Michigan area. He was a graduate of Ferris State College. Mike worked construction in Michigan, as well as in…
Obituary: Donald Jaynes, 80, Branch. Donald G. Jaynes, 80, of Branch passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 23, 1938 in Akron to Howard and Geraldine (Tobias) Jaynes. Don graduated from Fairgrove High School in 1956. Immediately after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served…
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