16-year-old driver may face drunk driving charges following crash. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old male driver may face charges for drunk driving after he crashed his vehicle near the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Barnhardt road Saturday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred about 3:15 p.m. The case has been turned over to the Mason…
WSCC to observe Constitution Day. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, West Shore Community College has organized a variety of activities on Monday, Sept. 17, to commemorate the vote taken on Sept. 17, 1787, by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention to approve the adoption of the United States Constitution. The WSCC Student Senate…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 10, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Kathleen E. Lund, 84, of Ludington, died on Friday, September 7, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Remembering Trooper Butterfield. FREE SOIL — A small ceremony is held every Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the roadside memorial dedicated to the memory of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, who died on that date, at that location while on duty in 2013. Today was no exception as a couple dozen people gathered on North Custer Road for…
Recent births, reported Sept. 9, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Gabriel Levi Bailey, the son of Amanda Franklin and Craig Bailey of Scottville, was born August 29, 2018. Oryan Mathew-Colby Vega, the son of Melissa and Jacob Vega, Sr., was born September 4, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…
Safe Harbor Credit Union offers all-in-one app. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union has recently released an all-in-one app. Life Steps Wallet allows members to check their account balances, transfer money, pay bills, and pay someone directly. The app also allows members to turn their debit card on and off, if for some reason they misplace it. Other features include: Apply for…
Obituary: Dorothy “Dee” McCumber, 56, Fountain. Dorothy Alyce “Dee” McCumber, 56, of Fountain, died peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018, surrounded by her family. Dee was born on January 6, 1962 in Washington, DC, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Fowler) Bender and graduated from Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida with the class of 1980. On August 6, 1983,…
Obituary: Bernard Kusebuski, 89, Ludington. Bernard Leo Kusebuski, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Bernard was born on December 26, 1928 in Muskegon, the only child of Michael and Mildred (Young) Kusebuski. Bernard was a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army, stationed in England during the Korean War. While there, he met his…
Support group for those trying to quit tobacco to meet. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Live Well Mason County are offering a free tobacco support group to anyone interested in quitting tobacco, to those who aren’t quite ready to quit but still want support, or to individuals looking to connect with fellow tobacco users. The free support group…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 7, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Bernard L. Kusebuski, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, September 6, 2018. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 11:30 am at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Visitation will begin…
Program will discuss advanced care planning Sept. 28. LUDINGTON — A collaborative program titled Making Choices Michigan is being organized by a variety of area agencies. The purpose of the program is to provide information and guidance on developing an advanced care plan. An informational presentation will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m…
Trooper Butterfield memorial service scheduled for Sunday. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A public memorial service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. for Michigan State Police Paul Butterfield, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 9, 2013 on North Custer Road. The memorial service will be held at the roadside memorial that stands in…
Muskegon man believed to be major drug dealer arrested. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A Muskegon man, who is believed to be a major drug dealer, was arrested recently by the local police. David Ramone Wilson, 46, of 519 McLaughlin Ave., Muskegon has been arraigned twice in 79th District Court over the past two weeks. Wilson was apprehended by law enforcement on Foster…
Local 4-H member wins award at State Fair. LANSING — A local 4-H club member was recently chosen as one of five winners of the Great Neighbor Community Service Award at the Michigan State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 2. Kendra Lewis’ essay was chosen as the top five out of 1,000 entries from 4-H and FFA members. Kendra is a…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 6, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Dee McCumber, 56, of Branch died on Thursday, Sept. 6 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville Jacob D. Bostrom, 96, of Branch, died on Monday, August 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,…
Upcoming speakers at Ludington Optimist Club. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Optimist Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the American Legion Post 76, 318 N. James Street. The following speakers will be presenting during the remainder of September: Sept. 11, Amy Marsh, Ludington Area School District, backpack program Sept. 18, David Greenwood, caption telephone, a device that converts a caller’s…
Sheriff, undersheriff observe state House 9/11 ceremony. LANSING — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, right, and Undersheriff Derrek Wilson, left, were invited by State Rep. Curt VanderWall to the Michigan Capital today for the House of Representatives’ annual Sept. 11 ceremony. The observance memorializes Michigan first responders and members of the military who died in the line of duty during the…
Arts center to feature Ossawald Crumb exhibit. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., will celebrate its 10th year on Sunday, Sept. 16 with a special viewing of pieces of the original Ossawald Crumb, created by Robert Stearns, son of Justus Stearns. Stearns created the character as Ludington’s Paul Bunyan. The collection is on…
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