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UPDATE: Cross country skiing is postponed to Feb. 16 due to icy trail conditions. Two weekends of winter fun in Pentwater. #PentwaterWinterfest PENTWATER – The Village of Pentwater may be a known as a summer town, but residents and visitors know how to have a fun time in the winter too. Gear up for two Saturdays of fun during Winterfest,…
ID theft yields $44,000 in fraudulent credit card charges. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A local resident discovered her identity was stolen, which resulted in fraudulent credit card charges of $44,000, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The identity theft was reported to the sheriff’s office Tuesday, Feb. 5, around 3:30 p.m. in the City of Ludington. “The victim reported discovering her…
Suspect in ‘hot water’ after police find him hiding in shower. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 36-year-old Manistee man wanted on an outstanding warrant was in “hot water” Tuesday night, Feb. 5, after Mason County sheriff’s deputies found him hiding in a shower. The man was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on the outstanding warrant issued in Manistee County, said Mason…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Hesperia Community Schools Ludington middle school basketball games at Orchard View, cancelled. Montague Public Schools
Recent births, reported Feb. 6, 2019 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Sebastian Lee Knoch, the son of India Mitchell and Jarod Knoch of Baldwin, was born Feb. 2, 2019 Kason Wayne Black, the son of Megan and Douglas Black of Fountain, was born Feb. 4, 2019. Andrew Gordon McCulley, the son of Miranda Glover and Brandon McCulley…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 6, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Betty Jane Grafton, 94, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.OakGroveLudington.com. Charles Patrick Walker, 55, of Branch Twp. died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements…
WSCC presents “Looking for Palestine.” HART — “Looking for Palestine,” a play written and performed by Najla Saïd, will be performed on Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the Hart Middle School Auditorium. The performance is part of the college’s Humankind and Performing Arts series. In her one-woman play, Najla provides a unique passage into one of the most volatile…
Ice and snow expected tonight, Wednesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Expect mixed precipitation with a total snow and sleet accumulation of up to 1 inch and ice accumulations of up to 2/10 inch. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 Patchy freezing drizzle possible early with snow…
Scottville Update: Forward March! A column by Rob Alway In November of last year, I was elected as a Scottville commissioner-at-large. For those who know me, you know that have a deep loyalty in our little city. I also have faith that our town can once again be great. A couple times a month, I intend to write this column…
Scottville woman pleads ‘no contest’ to canoe livery break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Scottville woman faces serving 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 5, to a felony of breaking and entering with intent. The conviction stems from her involvement in the…
WSCC VP receives national recognition. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mark Kinney, vice president of academics and student services at West Shore Community College, was recently honored with an award for best session at the National Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration in New Orleans. The award was given as a result of a presentation delivered in 2018, when Kinney attended the…
Ludington officer suffers ‘lifetime’ injuries from assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 23-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 5, for three misdemeanor counts of attempted resisting and opposing a police officer. Darrick Cole Lilleberg, of 410 N. Delia St., initially…
Benyo selected as Scottville commissioner. SCOTTVILLE — Brian Benyo was selected as the newest city commissioner Monday during the commission’s regular meeting. Benyo was among three people who applied for the position to replace Leon Begue, one of the two first ward commissioners. Begue resigned in December for medical reasons. The other two candidates were Mary Waller and Ed Huhn.…
DaVita donates to United Way. LUDINGTON — Recently, DaVita Ludington Dialysis gave a donation of $1,150 to United Way of Mason County. Each DaVita location has the option to give to a chosen non-profit organization within its respective communities. United Way of Mason County Executive Director Lynne Russell said that the funds donated to United Way will be used for…
Obituary: Gladys Boyer, 92, Custer Gladys L. Boyer, 92, of Custer passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. She was born February 19, 1926 in Ludington to Oscar and Mabel (Lund) Weinert. Gladys was raised by her aunt and uncle, Paul and Agnes (Townes) Weinert. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1944 and went on to cosmetology school and graduated…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School Fountain Head Start Free Soil Area Senior Center Hart Public Schools…
Overcast skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 Cloudy during the day with late night snow showers possible. High 23; low 21 Precipitation: 10% day; 70% evening Wind: NNE 10 mph day; E 5 mph evening Humidity: 65% day; 74% evening Sunrise: 7:57 a.m.; sunset: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 Overcast during the way with…
Williams announces resignation as Scottville manager. #ScottvilleNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Amy Williams announced her resignation as Scottville City Manager Monday, Feb. 4, during the city commission’s regular meeting. Williams stated that she would like to remain in the position, which she has held since 1998, until the end of April, in order to assist the commission with…
Court employee pleads guilty to lying to police, remains employed. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — An employee of the 79th District Court recently pleaded guilty in that court to the misdemeanor of providing false information to a police officer. The employee, Rosemary Saucedo- Narvaez, 52, of Ludington, continues to be employed by the court as a clerk. The…
Obituary: Tracy Bothwell, 62, Scottville Tracy Duane Bothwell, 62, of Scottville passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born August 10, 1956 in Eaton Rapids to Stanley and Phyllis (Wright) Bothwell. Tracy graduated from Mason County Eastern High School. He went on to enlist in the U.S. Army where he served for eight years as an artillery instructor. After…
LASD board expected to formally place facilities bond request on May ballot. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet in a special meeting today, Monday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. to take action on a resolution to call for a bond election on Tuesday, May 7. During that election,…
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