Driver in Benson Road crash dies. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — James Russell Davidson, 50, died on Sept. 11, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle rollover crash on Sept. 2, 2019 in Sheridan Township. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the Kent County Medical Examiner’s Office notified the Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
WSCC to host Tech. Center open house Sept. 21. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a Technical Center open house to showcase the extensive renovation which occurred over the summer months. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The renovation encompassed 66,000 square feet of existing space and a…
Pleasant Ridge Road closed. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pleasant Ridge Road between West Riverview Drive and North Sherman Road has been closed by the Mason County Road Commission due to a culvert failure. Repairs will begin today, Sept. 13.
Obituary: Carl Rossi, 90, Ludington. Carl Edward Rossi of Ludington, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 11, 2019. Carl was born on January 16, 1929, in Middletown, Ohio, the son of Carlo and Lelia Rossi. Carl achieved the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 19 and served as an honor guard at the…
The Scoop: Gateway to Success Academy. #TheScoop. SCOTTVILLE –Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jamie Bandstra, superintendent/principal at Gateway to Success Academy (G2S) in Scottville. Presented by Safe Harbor Credit Union.
First responder softball game raises over $1,000 for cancer patient fund. LUDINGTON — The Mason County First Responders Charity Softball event held August 24, 2019 raised $1,052 for the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. According to Kaley Petersen, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital foundation and community services director, the funds will be used to support local patients of…
Rain likely this evening; thunderstorms possible in the morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Occasional rain expected this evening, up to half an inch possible with heavy rainfall likely. Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 Showers with a chance of thunder in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 70; low 55 Precipitation: 90% day; 10% evening. Wind: SSW 15…
Local pastor gives Senate invocation. LANSING — Pastor Todd Bush of Mason County Reformed Church in Amber Township gave the invocation today, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at the start of the proceedings of the Michigan Senate. Bush was the guest of Sen. Curt Vanderwall, R-Ludington. It is tradition for legislators to invite members of clergy from various faiths to give…
More construction on Sugar Grove Road. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove Road, between Schoenherr and Morse roads (Bachelor) will be closed to all traffic for upgrading the railroad crossing starting Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. The work is anticipated to take about one week. In Victory Township, Sugar Grove Road, between US 31 and Stiles Road continues to be closed for…
‘The Voice’ finalist Josh Davis to perform at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series kicks off its 2019-2020 season with two concerts by Josh Davis, Traverse City native and finalist of the hit NBC TV series “The Voice,” on Sept. 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Center Stage Theater. A tried…
Portion of Beckman golf tourney to benefit Hunter Bowman. LUDINGTON — Hunter Bowman is a cool 14-year-old kid with a name that sounds like he’s either a wild game expedition guide or a master archer himself. Bowman is tall for a mid-teen; he stands 6-feet, 1-inch tall and is still growing. His number one passion is physical fitness; second to…
Fugitive arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019: 8:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 42-year-old Scottville man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, US 10 and Stiles Road, Amber Township. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019: 3:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Hawley…
Rep. O’Malley spearheads move to emphasize local road projects control. LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann, chair of the House Transportation Committee, today unveiled a wide-ranging, bipartisan plan to give local communities more tools in their toolbox when it comes to providing needed road repairs. The bills, which are separate from ongoing budget negotiations but a notable and…
Obituary: Judy Abel, 63, Ludington. Judy Lynn Abel, 63, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Judy was born on November 14, 1955 in Shelby, the daughter of Lloyd and Arville (Cole) Stewart. She graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1974 and recently earned her associate degree in accounting from South University. Judy worked as a…
Fountain Bow Hunters’ Ball is Oct. 5 FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual Bow Hunters’ Ball on Saturday, Oct. 5 beginning at 8 p.m. at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event will include a chili cook off (drop off at 5:45 p.m.), Chinese auctions, and a raffle. Tickets are $10 each…
City manager to hold remote office hours at Book Mark. LUDINGTON — City Manager Mitch Foster will hold remote office hours on Friday, Sept. 20 at The Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., breaking for lunch. Anyone from the public is welcome to visit him there with questions, conversations, or concerns.
2,977. Never forget. 2,977: That’s how many people died on September 11, 2001 when our nation was attacked by fundamental Muslim terrorists. 265 passengers in planes. 2,606 people in the World Trade Center and surrounding area, including 71 police officers, and 343 firefighters. 125 people at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., including 55 military personnel. 1 police officer who died…
Harrie retiring as LPD captain, taking on new role at ESD. ESD approves new hires. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District board of education approved the hiring of Michael Harrie as behavior management/safety coordinator during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10. Harrie is currently captain of Ludington Police Department and will be retiring…
2 killed in US 31 crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – A 52-year-old South Bend, Indiana man and his 26-year-old daughter died in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Pentwater Tuesday night, Sept. 10, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The pair were northbound on US 31 north of Hammett Road shortly before 10 p.m. when…
Suspect allegedly slips off handcuff, tries to strike deputy. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 51-year-old Ludington woman allegedly slipped off a handcuff and attempted to strike a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the face during an arrest for operating while intoxicated Tuesday, Sept. 10, shortly after 2 a.m. at the intersection of Nelson and Johnson roads, said Mason County…
Fountain man arrested for CSC. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department for third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the 4000 block of North Stephens Road Tuesday, Sept, 10, shortly after 3 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
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