Recent births, reported April 8, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Elissa Rose Zarzoza, the daughter of Magdalena and Jesus Zarzoza of Hart, was born on March 28, 2019. Aidan Marcel Olmstead, the son of Alora Linthicum of Ludington, was born March 30, 2019. Calder Mercer Kanine, the son of Emily and James Kanine of Ludington, was…
Obituary: Thomas Dereske, 65, Wyoming. When I get where I’m going, on the far side of the sky, the first thing I’m gonna do is spread my wings and fly, gonna land beside a lion and run my fingers through his mane, or I might find out what it’s like to ride a drop of rain. So much pain, so…
WSCC to show Iranian film ‘A Moment of Innocence.’ MANISTEE — The final event in WSCC’s Humankind series, “Philosophies of the Middle East,” to be held on April 16, at 12:30 p.m., at the college is canceled. However, the movie, “A Moment of Innocence,” will be presented on April 16, at 6 p.m., at the Vogue Theater in Manistee. The Iranian…
Cloudy today, rain possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, April 8, 2019. Party cloudy skies with a slight chance of a rain shower, ending early in the evening. High 61; low 38. Precipitation: 20% day; 80% evening. Wind: W 9 mph day; W 7 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 7:14 a.m.; sunset: 8:20 p.m. Tuesday,…
Recent deaths, posted April 6, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jean “Skip” McCumber, 79, of Branch died on Saturday, April 6. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Cheryl Jobbins, 64, of Ludington died on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of…
CTE students participate, place in allied health competition. GRAND RAPIDS — Recently, 30 West Shore Educational Service District Career and Technical Education (CTE) Allied Health students qualified to compete at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) event in Grand Rapids. There were over 7,500 students who participated in at least one of the 57 health related competitive events. Students…
Man arrested for 3rd-offense OWI, cocaine possession. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Thursday, April 4, shortly before 9 p.m. on felony charges of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and cocaine possession at the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Iris Road following a traffic stop, according to Mason County…
Rain possible this morning, temperatures rising. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, April 5, 2019. Showers in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 49; low 37 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: S 6 mph day; S 3 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 7:20 a.m.; sunset: 8:17 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019. Party cloudy…
Bobcat hit on US 10. #MasonCountyNews AMBER TOWNSHIP – A bobcat was struck by a vehicle Wednesday, April 3, shortly after 9 p.m. at US 10 and Stiles Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. “We usually get one of those at least once a year,” Hockanson said. No other information was immediately available.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted April 4, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Shawn Ryan Boles, 37, of 2788 E. Hoague Rd., Free Soil Township, pleaded guilty Apr. 2 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for…
Assault charges top recent arraignments, April 4, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Alicia Marie Talmadge, 29, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 3, Pere Marquette Township, was arrested Mar. 31 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm and third offense…
E-Sports event cancelled. LUDINGTON — The NBA 2K19 E-Sports Championship scheduled for Saturday, April 6 at Foster Elementary has been cancelled due to low enrollment, according to Vic Burwell, president of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. Burwell said another event will be scheduled for fall.
County zoning board of appeals denies brewery’s variance request. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) turned down a zoning variance request by Starving Artist Brewing Company of Amber Township today. Owners Andrew and Michelle Thomas had requested that their home-based business, located at 634 S. Stiles Rd. — which was granted…
MC History Spotlight: State Savings Bank of Scottville. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Scottville was once home to two banks. The People’s State Bank of Scottville, founded in 1911, was a victim…
Feeding America food distribution is April 11. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Feeding America West Michigan and Caritas Food Pantry of Custer are continuing monthly food distributions at the Mason County Reformed Church, 45 S. Amber Road, on Thursday, April 11, May 9 and June 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. The March event served nearly 80 families in less than one…
Warrant arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, April 2, 2019: 9:08 a.m., (Michigan State Police), threats, 5000 block of West Sixth Street, Pere Marquette Township. 12:58 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 31-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested on outstanding Friend of the Court warrants from Kent and Ottawa counties, 900 block of East…
Safe Harbor Credit Union launches 3% checking account. LUDINGTON – Safe Harbor Credit Union, located at 1200 E. Tinkham Ave. is rolling out three new checking accounts today, along with a new savings account and a new look to its website. “We wanted to give back to our members and let people experience the credit union difference in a huge…
Mostly sunny skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Mostly sunny skies. High 44; low 29. Precipitation: 0% Wind: WSW 16 mph day; E 9 mph day. Humidity: 52% day; 66% evening. Sunrise: 7:23 a.m.; sunset: 8:14 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2019 Partly cloudy with occasional rain showers likely in the evening. High 46; low 36…
West Shore Bank announces Rhythm & Dunes lineup. LUDINGTON — Plans are well underway for West Shore Bank’s eighth annual Rhythm and Dunes community concert series. This year’s headliners will include Your Generation in Concert on Saturday, July 27, and Trinity on Saturday, Aug. 3. Both shows take place at Waterfront Park beginning at 6 p.m. Your Generation in Concert…
Ludington city manager ready for challenges, glad to be back in west Michigan. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mitch Foster has been on the job as city manager since March 18. Entering into week three, he’s learning many aspects of the community. He is also glad to be back in west Michigan, and specifically Mason County, where he…
Amber Twp. woman sent to jail for Scottville canoe livery break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Amber Township woman was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 2, to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a felony conviction of breaking and entering with intent stemming from her involvement in the…
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