History: Photos from Mason County’s farming past. MC History Spotlight is a history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory Over the past 35 years of researching local history I have acquired an extensive collection of historical photos. There…
New sign honors Trooper Butterfield. #MasonCountyNews #TrooperButterfield By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Earlier this summer, a new sign was installed at the roadside memorial to Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield on Custer Road. Butterfield was killed by gunshot on that site, located between Townline and Gajeski roads, on Sept. 9, 2013, while on duty. Since that…
Mass casualty drill to be conducted Saturday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Mason County will be conducting a mass casualty exercise in cooperation with Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The exercise will test portions of medical response plans for a mass casualty incident, such as an active shooter at a school. The purpose of the exercise is to…
Warrant arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019: – 9:08 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 29-year-old Branch woman was arrested on an Ottawa County warrant, 5000 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 9:32 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old Fountain woman was cited for driving while…
Resolution from Sen. VanderWall supports Michigan cherry industry. LANSING — In response to recent overwhelming losses to the tart cherry industry in Michigan, Sen. Curt VanderWall has introduced a resolution supporting the U.S. cherry industry’s petition calling for action at the federal level. Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 urges the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce to act against unfair trade…
Obituary: Carl Jansen, 61, Scottville. Carl Stanley Jansen, 61, of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids from complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Carl was born on August 26, 1958 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington as one of twin boys born to Alfonse “Al” and Martha (Edel) Jansen, and graduated from…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 6, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Pamela R. Wicht, 70, of Grandville died on Thursday, September 5 at Faith Hospice in Byron Center. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Carl Stanley Jansen, 61, of Scottville died on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Arrangements by Wyman…
Recent arraignments include inmate possessing contraband #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Keila Ray Lankton, 28, of 6191 E. Sugar Grove Rd. , Sheridan Township, was arrested August 29 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance less than 50…
Sugar Grove Road to close between Stiles and US 31; Stiles remains closed. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove Road between Stiles Road and US-31 will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, Sept. 9. The Mason County Road Commission will be adding gravel to the edges of the existing asphalt roadway in preparation for new asphalt, according to Eric Nelson,…
Republican meetings set. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The regular monthly meeting of the Mason County Republican Party will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at All Seasons Resort, 7460 E. US 10. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass for a pot luck. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The annual GOP picnic, will be held at Sutton’s…
North breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed due to current weather conditions.
Community Foundation launches child savings account initiative Beginning this fall, every kindergartener in Mason County will have access to an education savings account at West Shore Bank seeded with $50. The Community Foundation for Mason County has recently launched the KickStart to Career Child Savings Account Program (K2C). The accounts are deposit only, and withdrawals are restricted to post-secondary education…
Driver from Benson Road crash remains in critical condition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — James Russell Davidson, 50, of Sheridan Township man remains in critical condition at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Davidson was injured late Monday evening, Sept. 2, following a rollover crash on North Benson Road. Emergency…
District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 5, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jason Wayne Cole, 45, of 507 E. Filer St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Aug. 28 to attempted assault/resisting/obstructing police and disorderly person drunk. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary…
Animal control to close Sept. 10, 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Animal Control will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Wednesday, Sept. 11 due to staff being at a conference.
Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCounty The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019: 3:20 p.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township. 6:08 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Gordon and Johnson roads, Amber Township. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019: 2:25 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Manistee and Michigan streets, Village…
Temperatures drop into low ’40s tonight, mostly sunny Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear skies are expected to last throughout the evening and into Thursday. Low temperatures tonight will fall to 42 degrees. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 Mostly sunny during the day with showers possible in the evening. High 71; low 54 Precipitation: 10% day; 40% evening. Wind: SSW…
Badger to transport vintage motorcycles on cross-country journey. LUDINGTON — On Saturday, September 7, roughly 75 motorcycles manufactured between 1930-1948 will be departing on the SS Badger’s 9 a.m. departure. Their final destination after their arrival at the port in Manitowoc, Wis. is Key West, Fla. The participating riders will depart Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and end their journey in…
Governor bans flavored vaping products. LANSING — On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to issue emergency rules to ban the sale of flavored vaping products in retail stores and online, making Michigan the first state in the nation to ban flavored vaping products. Also banned is any misleading marketing of…
Senator VanderWall announces local coffee hours. LANSING — Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, has announced his September coffee hours. Coffee hours are open to residents of the 35th Senate District to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue. VanderWall will be available to meet with constituents at the following times and locations: Friday, Sept. 6 11:30 a.m. – 12:30…
O’Malley introduces proposal to support Michigan cherry industry. LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann, presented today a proposal that would throw the state’s support behind a petition to safeguard Michigan’s domestic cherry industry from foreign product being sold at artificially low prices. “Michigan’s cherry producers are the backbone of the U.S. cherry industry, supplying 75 percent of cherries…
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