Sex offender sentenced for not registering. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 40-year-old Kalamazoo man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 2, to time served in jail for a conviction of failure to register as a sex offender and a second-offense habitual offender notice. Dale Skyler Simerson, of 6522 Kingsville Dr., was sentenced to 61 days…
3 Ludington school bond proposal forums scheduled. LUDINGTON — Three community forums discussing Ludington Area School District’s upcoming millage election have been scheduled. Dates include: Wednesday, April 3, 6 to 8 p.m. at Ludington High School Library. Thursday, April 18, 6 to 8 p.m., at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Wednesday, May 1, 6 to 8 p.m., at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The school…
Obituary: Ronald Tuinstra, 69, Ludington. Ronald W. Tuinstra, 69, died unexpectedly on March 30, 2019. Ron was born in Ludington on June 22, 1949, to Lester and Betty Tuinstra. He was a 1967 graduate of Ludington High School and then attended Grand Rapids Community College where he graduated with an associate’s degree in welding. After college Ron moved out…
Domestic violence arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, April 1, 2019: 12:17 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for domestic violence, 200 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. 1:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a traffic stop for…
Mom 2 Mom Sale is April 13. LUDINGTON — MOPS/MOMSnext of Ludington will hold its 16th Mom 2 Mom Sale on Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 Nelson Rd. Admission is a $2 per person donation; kids under the age of 12 are free and strollers are welcome. The event is a specialized,…
Rain possible today; sunshine Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Overcast with rain showers possible. High 43; low 32 Precipitation: 50% day; 20% evening. Wind: SSW 13 mph day; WSW 10 mph evening. Humidity: 81% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 7:25 a.m.; sunset: 8:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Sunshine in the morning followed by cloudy skies…
Scottville to honor outgoing city manager. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will host an open house for outgoing city manager Amy Williams after the next regular city commission meeting, Monday, April 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main St. Williams has served as city manager for 21 years and will be leaving the city…
WMOM off the air. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Radio station WMOM went off the air today and according to the WMOM Sports Team Facebook page, the move was not an April fool’s joke. The page states that owner Patrick Lopeman was involved in a “serious auto accident last month, which made him re-evaluate his activities in managing the business. With his…
Loomis Street pier closed due to deterioration. LUDINGTON — The pier north of the Loomis Street boat launch is being closed to pedestrian traffic due to unsafe conditions, according to City Manager Mitch Foster. Foster said minor erosion was noticed underneath the pier last fall, “but not an amount that caused any immediate concern,” he said. “It was believed to…
CPL class offered April 13. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Firearm and Tactical Training is offering a concealed pistol license class on Saturday, April 13 or Sunday, April 14, beginning at 8 a.m. Following the successful completion of the all day class, the student will be eligible to apply for a Michigan CPL. Cost is $100. The class is taught by…
CodeRED notification to be tested Wednesday. #MasonCountyNews. Mason County Emergency Management will be conducting an “all call” with the CodeRED emergency notification system on Wednesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Residents and businesses within Mason County may receive a pre-recorded message from the system around. “This ‘all call’ has several benefits,” said Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator Elizabeth Reimink. “It…
Forum to discuss Ludington school bond proposal. LUDINGTON — A community forum discussing Ludington Area School District’s upcoming millage election will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at Ludington High School Library (updated, previously reported that it was at L.F. Peterson Auditorium, but the meeting was moved due to another event). The school district will ask voters…
$40,500 grant gives Pentwater school added layer of security. #PentwaterPublicSchools #MichiganStatePolice PENTWATER – Pentwater Public Schools was recently awarded a $40,454 Michigan State Police (MSP) Competitive School Safety Grant. “This grant will allow us to purchase new safety and security measures, and/or upgrade measures that are currently in place,” said Pentwater Public Schools Superintendent/Principal Dr. Scott Karaptian. The funds will…
Woman arrested for disorderly, child neglect after screaming, staggering in streets. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 41-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for disorderly person and child neglect Saturday morning, March 30, after staggering down a street, yelling and talking loudly to herself, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Following her arrest, deputies found three children between 5 and 10 years of…
Obituary: Joyce Major, 93, Scottville. Joyce Eleanor Major, 93, returned to the loving arms of her Savior Saturday, March 30, 2019 after 15 years under the care of her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Major. Joyce was born June 5, 1925 in Pentwater, the fifth child of Jess and Lillian Petersen. Joyce grew up on the Jess Petersen farm…
WSCC receives marketing award. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has received a silver Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) in the college promotional brand video category. The Paragon Award winners were announced during the NCMPR’s annual conference held last week in San Antonio, Texas. The silver award signifies a top entry among…
Fountain Area Community Center fundraiser. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Community Center, 3916 E. Main St., will hold an open house fundraiser on Saturday, April 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the Food Mission on Wheels. For more information on the center, click here.
April Fool’s heat wave today! Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, April 1, 2019 An April Fool’s Day heat wave today with mostly sunny skies during the morning hours and then becoming overcast in the afternoon. High 42; low 36 Precipitation: 20% day; 50% evening. Wind: SSW 13 mph day; SSW 12 mph evening Humidity: 54% day; 69% evening. Sunrise:…
MCC Jazz Band receives top rating. BELLAIRE — The Mason County Central High School Jazz Band recently received a division 1 rating in class C division of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s state jazz festival, held March 20 at Bellaire High School. Under the direction of Tom Thomas, the band is in its 33rd year. In 2018, the…
Earth Day celebration. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment) will hold an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. Events will include over 20 booths, live animals and a show from the John Ball Zoo, kids activities, a family…
Obituary: Wilma Diesing, 97, Chelsea, formerly of Scottville. Wilma R. Diesing, 97, of Chelsea, formerly of Scottville passed away on March 24, 2019 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. She was born September 7, 1921 the daughter of Oliver and Rose (Tritten) Widing. She married Donald C. Diesing who preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, David (Jane)…
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