Branch Township man arrested after crash with utility pole. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Branch Township man was arrested Monday evening after he allegedly drove his pickup truck into a utility pole at the intersection of US 10 and Benson Road. Mason County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Mike Fort said the man will be charged with…
Cadaver dog expected to join search for missing Hamlin boater. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Search and recovery efforts to find the body of Robert J Conklin, 54, of West Olive continued today, three days after Conklin disappeared in Hamlin Lake. Mason County Sheriff’s Office dive team leader Deputy Adam Lamb said a cadaver dog from Michigan…
Updates on Stiles Road, Sugar Grove Road projects. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Stiles Road between Hansen and Fisher roads will be open to traffic on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The water main installation project to West Shore Community College will then continue along Stiles Road between Fisher and Sugar Grove roads where traffic will be reduced to one lane. The work is…
One injured in Riverton crash. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old man was injured Monday afternoon when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Stiles and Hawley roads. The man was riding in a northbound Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV that was struck by an eastbound Ford Mustang. The male driver of the Mustang…
Woman arrested for driving drunk to sheriff’s office. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – Nicole Jaquinde, 47, of Byron Center, Michigan was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) and resisting and opposing police after she came into the lobby of the sheriff’s office Thursday, Sept. 19, shortly before midnight to drop off…
Lakeshore Food Club observes Hunger Action Month. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club held an open house Monday morning in observance of Hunger Action Month. The club opened two years ago and provides operates as a membership with food and household projects purchased on a point system. “The Lakeshore Food Club has been promoting Hunger Action…
Obituary: Sidney Morell, 79, Custer. Sidney L. Morell, 79, of Custer, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 22, 2019. He was born April 14, 1940 in Ludington to Larry and Velva (All) Morell. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1958. He was a master electrician who worked over the years at Merrill Electric and…
Man arrested after ‘stumbling in and out of traffic’ on US 10. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 19-year-old Fountain man was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, minor in possession of alcohol and possession of Xanax following a report of a subject “stumbling in and out of traffic” on US 10 near Dennis Road Satruday, Sept. 21, shortly before 8…
WSCC unveils sculpture. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The first large-scale sculpture by Riverton Township artist Manierre Dawson was unveiled on the West Shore Community College Alumni Plaza outside the Schoenherr Campus Center on Saturday. The 9-foot-high bronze sculpture sits atop a 5-foot black granite pedestal. Titled “Daedayl,” the piece is an abstract representation consisting of one continuous line that bends and…
Slots still available for suicide awareness event. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and West Michigan Community Mental Health are hosting a Suicide Awareness Community Event on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Ludington City Hall basement meeting room, 400 S. Harrison St. Lunch will be provided. The keynote speaker will be Kevin Fisher, executive director…
Search for missing Hamlin boater suspended for the evening. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The second day of searching for a missing boater on Hamlin Lake has ended for the evening. Deputies at Wilson Hill Park said they will be back out early Monday morning to continue searching for Robert James Conklin, 54, of West Olive, who…
Beach and flood advisories this evening, Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A beach hazard statement, along with a flood advisory, remain in effect until 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23. Southwest winds at 15 mph, shifting to northwest winds 10 to 20 knots this evening will increase to 20 to 30 knots Monday morning. Waves on Lake Michigan are expected…
Search continues for missing boater #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Search efforts have resumed for a missing boater. Robert James Conklin, 54, of West Olive was reported missing Saturday after apparently falling out of an 18-feet long bass style boat in the narrows of Hamlin Lake in 6- to 10-feet of water, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Ronald David Paris, 72, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2019 deaths
Boater missing on Hamlin Lake. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old male boater was reported missing after apparently falling out of an 18-feet long bass style boat in the narrows of Hamlin Lake Saturday afternoon in 6- to 10-feet of water, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was with a female who a…
Second teacher assault reported at MCE. #MasonCountyCrime. CUSTER — A 14-year-old male student at Mason County Eastern Schools has been turned over to Mason County Juvenile Court authorities following an alleged assault of a teacher that occurred Thursday, Sept. 19. The student allegedly punched a teacher in the arm. The student then reportedly fought with a Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
US 31 lane closures. Traffic Alert: US 31 is currently down to one-lane from Mavis Road north to Freeman Road due to milling and paving. The work is expected to be completed Saturday.
17-year-old charged for possession of weapon in school zone. #MasonCountyCrime. SCOTTVILLE — Zachary Allen Baugus, 17, of 96 N. Dennis Road, Amber Township, was arrested on Sept. 12, 2019 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on felony charges of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a weapon in a weapons-free school zone. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the suspect…
Male student allegedly punches female teacher in the face. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER – A female teacher at Mason County Eastern Schools suffered two loose teeth after a male student allegedly punched her in the face Wednesday, Sept. 18, shortly before 2:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A teacher at MCE reportedly sustained an injury to her face – two…
Teenage girl allegedly had knife, marijuana at school. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A teenage girl was allegedly found in possession of a knife with a 5-inch blade and 3 grams of marijuana at Mason County Central High School Wednesday, Sept. 18, shortly after 10 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case will be forwarded to juvenile court authorities, Cole…
Thunderstorm possible this evening, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low temperatures at 60 degrees. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies in the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 80; low 63 Precipitation: 20% Wind: S 6…
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