Deputies arrest man for 3rd-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 53-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 4:50 p.m. for third-offense operating while intoxicated – with a high blood alcohol content – and driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop on US 10 near Jackson Road, according to…
Splash Pad to be ’19 Lake Jump beneficiary. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Splash Pad project will be the beneficiary of the 2019 Ludington Lake Jump, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019. Each year the Lake Jump raises thousands of dollars for its selected beneficiary. The splash pad is being planned for Copeyon Park. To date, the committee has raised $120,000…
Recent births, reported Oct. 17, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Bentley William Mears, the son of Kenya O’Brien and Tony William Mears of Scottville, was born October 10, 2018. James Theodore Feutz, the son of Chelsea and Mark Feutz of Ludington, was born October 15, 2018. Allanah Marie Alyse Jacobs, the daughter of Alyse Jacobs of…
Obituary: James Stewart, 75, Ludington. James Arthur Stewart, 75, of Ludington, passed away October 15, 2018. James was born on November 11, 1942 in Ludington, the son of Archie and Evaleen (Smith) Stewart. He graduated from Ludington High School and attended Michigan State University. James received his master’s degree from Western Michigan University and was working on his PhD…
Obituary: Barbara Knudsen, 82, Ludington. Barbara Ann Knudsen, 82, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Barbara was born on July 25, 1936 in Amber Township, the daughter of the late Nels and Agda (Vestin) Knudsen. She dedicated her life to serving others. Barbara founded the LPN Program at West Shore Community College. She started her nursing…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 17, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Linda Sue Dalton (Sinkula), 67, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 14, 2018. James Arthur Stewart, 75, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 15, 2018. Funeral arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
Rain early followed by overcast today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 A few showers early with overcast skies later in the day. High 43; low 30 Precipitation: 30% day; 0% evening Wind: NW 14 mph day; NW 7 mph evening Humidity: 60% Sunrise: 8:02 a.m.; sunset: 6:57 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 Sunny skies. High 51;…
Realtors donate to Neighbor to Neighbor program. LUDINGTON — The Mason-Oceana-Manistee Board of Realtors presented a donation of $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Mason County on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The funds are being used for the Neighbor to Neighbor home repair project that is currently underway on two houses in the 600 block of North Rowe Street. Jamie Healy,…
Idlewild woman faces jail for receiving, concealing stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Idlewild woman faces serving four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 16, to a felony of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Anna Marie Hawke, of 137 E. US 10,…
Man faces prison for seventh drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 46-year-old Ludington man faces serving two and a half to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 16, to third-offense operating while intoxicated. Jason Daniel Brocker, of 710 E. Loomis St., testified that during his recent arrest last August…
Ludington man, 53, sentenced to prison for threatening Social Security worker. GRAND RAPIDS — Kenneth L. Nickerson, 53, of Ludington was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison Monday, Oct. 15, for threatening to assault a Social Security Administration employee. U.S District Judge Janet T. Neff imposed the sentence. On June 6, 2017, Nickerson, who was upset about the level…
Man pleads guilty to felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old homeless man pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and third-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 16. Austin Marten Billings pleaded guilty to an added third count, and in exchange, charges of first-degree home invasion…
Holocaust is theme of latest WSCC play. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Less than 75 years ago, between 5 and 6 million Jewish people were killed by Nazis during the Holocaust. Less than 75 years ago, the world did not want to believe the full scope of the atrocities that were taking place in Europe under the dictatorship of Adolf Hitler. The…
Mostly cloudy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High 51; low 37 Precipitation: 20% Wind: WSW 17 mph day; NW 11 mph evening Humidity: 64% Sunrise: 8 a.m.; sunset: 6:59 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 Cloudy. High 43; low 34 Precipitation: 20% day; 0% evening Wind: NW 14 mph…
Habitat to host financial workshops. LUDINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County will be presenting three upcoming workshops as part of its ongoing series of financial education workshops. The workshops are designed to equip participants with proactive, practical strategies to get them where they want to be financially. The objective is to help participants visualize a brighter future and…
LASD board to discuss facilities. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will discuss the future of its facilities when it meets today at 6 p.m. at Ludington High School Media Center. For the past year a series of community forums have been held to receive public input on the future needs of the school district’s buildings.…
Oriole Foundation awards over $24,000 in grants. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District’s Oriole Foundation recently awarded $24,111.73 in grants during its recent grant cycle. Grant recipients included: – Hands on Learning, teacher Heidi Urka, Franklin Elementary, $100 – We Love Ludington, Heidi Urka, Franklin Elementary, $600 – Sensory Obstacle Course, Katie Eisinger, Franklin Elementary, $921 – After school…
Cloudy and rainy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day. High 43; low 37 Precipitation: 90% day; 0% evening Wind: WNW 10 mph Humidity: 68% Sunrise: 7:59 a.m.; sunset: 7:01 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High 51; low 37 Precipitation:…
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