Ludington man sentenced to jail for marijuana delivery. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 28-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve six months up front of one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 25, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of marijuana. Christian Lee Mitchell, of 407 E. Melendy St., was also ordered to two years…
Man who stole mother’s checks sentenced to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Sherman Township man who admitted to using his mother’s checks to illegally obtain over $2,700 was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 25, to serve one year in jail. Christopher Wayne Bailey, of 3079 N. Tuttle Rd., pleaded guilty to one felony…
Baldwin man sentenced to jail for assault with knife. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 20-year-old Baldwin man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, Sept. 25, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of felonious assault. Earl Walter-Brandon Curtice, of 3095 W. Stag Rd., pleaded “no contest” Aug. 13. No…
Ludington woman sentenced to jail for fleeing police, drug use. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Riverton Township woman was sentenced to time served for convictions of analogue use, fleeing police and operating while intoxicated in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 25. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski sentenced Jessica Marie Curtin, of 6109 S. Brye Rd., to one…
MCC schools to dismiss early Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central schools will dismiss early on Friday, Sept. 28 to allow staff to participate in professional development activities in the afternoon. Dismissal for Scottville Elementary will be at 11:20 a.m. and all other buildings will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Students who ride buses will arrive home 3 hours, 45 minutes earlier than on a…
White Pine Village Lumber Day is Saturday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will hold its annual Lumber Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will include several family fun activities and special attractions including candlemaking, sawmill demonstrations, saw blade sharpening, laundry washing, weaving demonstrations, and much more. The day will begin…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 25, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Charles Harvey Boardman, 79, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Faye Marlene Carleton, 81, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms…
Showers expected early today, clearing up later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 74; low 50 Precipitation: 40% day; 80% evening Wind: SW 9 mph. Humidity: 83% day; 92% evening. Sunrise: 7:36 a.m.; sunset: 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 Mostly cloudy. High 58; low 46…
Pedestrians hit in Taco Bell parking lot. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 75-year-old Manton woman was airlifted to an area hospital for serious injuries after she and a 46-year-old Manton woman were hit by a 2003 Dodge van in the Taco Bell parking lot on West US 10 Friday, Sept. 21, at 12:36 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Ludington council expected to hire new assessor tonight. LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to hire Jared Litwiller of Ludington as its new assessor during its regular meeting tonight. The contracted position pays $43,100. Interim City Manager Steve Brock said three candidates were interviewed for the position. He said all three had the technical expertise but Litwiller was the best…
Sunny today, thunderstorms possible overnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 Sunny along with a few clouds. Thunderstorms developing overnight. High 74; low 61 Precipitation: 20% day; 90% evening. Wind: SE 10 mph changing to S 7 mph in evening. Humidity: 72% increasing to 91% in evening. Sunrise: 7:34 a.m.; sunset: 7:39 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018…
WSCC to host college night Oct. 8. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming together to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual “College Night” in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center on Monday, Oct. 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is designed for high school students, their…
Obituary: Genevieve Faye Batchelor, 86, of Fountain Genevieve Faye Batchelor, 86, of Fountain passed away peacefully Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born July 20, 1932 to Harry Richard and Helen Elizabeth (Shoue) Wiesner in New Carlisle, Ind. Jenny married Dennis Dale Batchelor on July 5, 1951 in New Carlisle, Ind. Together they raised four children. Jenny was a great…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Elizabeth “Betty” Plumb, 78, of Walhalla, died on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Corwin John Rotta, 88, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Genevieve Faye Batchelor, 86, of Fountain died on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
West Michigan CMH to receive additional $4 million for additional services. KALAMAZOO — West Michigan Community Mental Health is getting an additional $4 million in funding over the next two years to provide comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment services. The announcement was made by Sen. Debbie Stabenow Thursday, according to The Associated Press. The Ludington-based WMCMH is among four…
Recent births, reported Sept. 21, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. CaseLynn Floy Newman, the daughter of Cassondra and Casey Newman of Ludington, was born Sept. 12, 2018. Everest Gabriel Rheaume, the son of Breanna LeBrun and Gabriel Rheaume of Ludington, was born Sept. 14, 2018. Gyrla Ivory Lagow, the daughter of Elizabeth and Travis Lagow of…
79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ariss Akeem Williams, 23, of 1459 E. Elm St., Idlewild, was arrested by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) for felonies of analogue possession and delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance. Preliminary exam: Oct. 3 at 11:15 a.m.…
Cloudy, windy today, lower temps Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 Overcast skies and windy. Thunderstorms possible. High 75; low 41 Precipitation: 20% Wind: WSW 22 mph Humidity: 77% Sunrise: 7:31 a.m.; sunset: 7:44 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 Mainly sunny. High 63; low 41 Precipitation: 10% Wind: S 3 mph Humidity: 63% Sunrise: 7:32 a.m.;…
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