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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 28, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Sharlene Flores, 41, of 605 Kosciusko, Manistee, pleaded guilty Mar. 19 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 33 days in jail with credit for three days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year;…
Deputies awaken residents during chimney fire. #MasonCountyNews AMBER TOWNSHIP – Mason County sheriff’s deputies awakened two people who were sleeping inside a house during a chimney fire Wednesday, March 27, shortly after 5:32 a.m. in the 1700 block of North US 31, said Sheriff Kim Cole. “The deputies responded to a reported chimney fire and were able to awaken two…
Obituary: Villie Kirkpatrick “Kirk” Webb, 78, of Ludington Villie Kirkpatrick “Kirk” Webb, 78, of Ludington passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born July 8, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lewis Mallory and Ann (Kirkpatrick) Webb I. Kirk married Ruth Raymond on October 18, 1975 in Cincinnati. Kirk worked as a lineman for Cincinnati Gas and Electric (Duke Energy)…
Thunderstorms possible this morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, March 28, 2019 Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy skies late. High 49; low 31 Precipitation: 40% day; 10% evening. Wind: W 9 mph day; NE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 77%. Sunrise: 7:34 a.m.; sunset: 8:06 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 Mostly cloudy. Periods of rain in the evening,…
Recent deaths, posted March 27, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Wayne Kittle, 72, of Ludington died on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com. Ruth Ann Wilbur, 75, of Fountain died on Friday, March 22, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78…
Pistol found in car during drunk driving arrest. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Mason County deputies found a .22 caliber pistol between the front seats of a vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday, March 26, shortly after 7 p.m. on US 10 west of Jebavy Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 46-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for…
April is Youth Month at Safe Harbor Credit Union. LUDINGTON — The official theme for the 2019 National Credit Union Youth Month is “The Future is Yours… Picture it! Save for it! Share it!”. This theme encourages young members to look forward to their futures, picture their goals, and learn how to save their money to chase their dreams. This April, celebrate…
Cloudy today, rain possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening. High 49; low 42 Precipitation: 10% day; 30% evening. Wind: S 15 mph day; SSW 14 mph evening Humidity: 53% day; 66% evening. Sunrise: 7:36 a.m.; 8:05 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019 Scattered thunderstorms in the morning,…
Scottville man pleads no contest in December 2017 vehicular death. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to one year discretionary jail time for up to one year for the December 1, 2017 vehicular death of Benjamin Compeau, 35, of Scottville. Laurance Russell Adams, Jr., of 104 E. Third St., pleaded no contest in 79th District Court recently…
Mason, Oceana counties implement CodeRED alert system. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON – Following a thorough evaluation of alerting systems, Mason and Oceana counties have implemented CodeRED, a high-speed emergency mass notification service. Thanks to a donation from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant, the CodeRED system will serve as the primary emergency public warning system to both citizens and visitors. The system sends…
Local activities planned during April for sexual assault awareness month. #COVE Nearly one in five women in the US have experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their lives, while one in 67 American men have experienced rape or attempted rape. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) has several activities planned…
Deer population on the rise in Ludington. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON – The Ludington Police Department is warning residents that the deer population is on the rise in the city limits and is urging residents to not feed them. “Some Ludington residents are concerned about the increased number of deer in the City of Ludington,” states a post on LPD’s Facebook page.…
Stabbing suspect faces felony charges. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – The 57-year-old Free Soil man accused of repeatedly stabbing his 72-year-old brother and punching a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the face over the weekend has been arraigned in 79th District Court on charges of felonious assault and resisting and opposing an officer. Gerald Francis Morong’s bond was set at $10,000 cash/surety,…
Obituary: Margaret ‘Peggy’ Kortge, 82, Ludington. Our beloved Margaret J. “Peggy” Kortge, 82, of Ludington passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born the oldest of six children on November 8, 1936 in Lansing to Buford V. and Margaret J. (Hutchens) Millner. After graduating from Sexton High School, she married the late Corliss Kortge on November 19, 1960 in…
Sun continues today, temperatures rise. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Mostly sunny. High 42; low 26 Precipitation: 0% Wind: SSW 7 mph day; S 4 mph evening Humidity: 42% day; 56% evening Sunrise: 7:38 a.m.; sunset: 8:04 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening. High 49; low 42 Precipitation:…
Weekend police report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, March 22, 2019: – 8:22 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Meisenheimer Road west of Scottville Road, Riverton Township. – 4:10 p.m., (MCSO), assault, Custer Road south of First Street, Custer Township. A report detailing the alleged assault filed by a…
Obituary: Mary Rodriguez, 98, Ludington. Mary Louise Rodriguez, 98, of Ludington, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born March 11, 1921 in Houston, Texas to Martin and Perfecta (Enjosa) Aleman. She married the late Joseph Leon Rodriguez on August 10, 1940 in Houston. Together they raised five daughters. Mary worked for Straits Steel Co.…
Obituary: Scott Cooper, 27, Plymouth, Wis., formerly of Ludington. Scott Michael Cooper of Plymouth, Wis., formerly of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday March 18, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah, Wis. He was 27 years old. Scott was born on October 8, 1991 in Ludington to Michael Cooper and Lorrie Meduna. He is survived by his fiancé, Rachel…
Man allegedly stabs 72-year-old brother, punches deputy. #MasonCountyCrime FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP – A 72-year-old man was repeatedly stabbed by his brother Saturday, March 23, shortly after noon, in the 8200 block of Tuttle Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect, who is a 56-year-old Free Soil man, also allegedly punched a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the…
Sunny today and Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, March 25, 2019 Sunny. High 39; low 20 Precipitation: 0% day; 0% evening. Wind: NNE 10 mph day; NE 8 mph evening Humidity: 40% day; 58% evening. Sunrise: 7:39 a.m.; sunset: 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Mostly sunny. High 42; low 26 Precipitation: 0% Wind: SSW 7 mph day;…
Public Notice: Absentee ballots for May 7 school election. Absentee Ballots for the May 7, 2019 Election Ludington Area School District Bond Proposal Absentee Ballots are available for the Special Election to be held on May 7, 2019. Voters eligible and who desire to receive an absentee ballot should contact their local city or township clerk. Here is a…
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