Historical society plans major changes including downtown research center. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society is planning some major changes within the next few years, including the purchase of a former downtown Ludington bank building. An announcement was made today to the historical society’s membership. The changes, which will cost over $5 million,…
The Scoop: Back to school with the superintendents. #TheScoop. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks about heading back to school with the superintendents of the Mason County public school districts: Paul Shoup, Mason County Eastern; Jason Kennedy, Ludington Area School District; and Jeff Mount, Mason County Central. The Scoop is a presentation of Safe Harbor Credit Union and…
Man with 19 convictions arraigned on theft-related charges. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Holland, Michigan man has been arraigned in 79th District Court on charges stemming from the thefts of several items from Ludington-area stores Saturday, Aug. 24, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Dennis Ray Howard has been arraigned on charges, which include receiving and concealing stolen property…
Flooding and beach advisories issued for Wednesday, Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a lakeshore flood advisory until 5 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29. A beach hazard statement for the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mason County and surrounding areas remains in effect through late Wednesday evening, Aug. 30. High wave action, strong currents and dangerous swimming…
Travel trailer valued at $18,000 stolen. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 26-foot-long 2019 Cherokee Coach Travel trailer valued at $18,000 was stolen from a parking lot in the 10000 block of North US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The trailer has a Michigan registration of E053320. It was reported stolen at noon Monday, Aug. 26. If anyone has…
Alleged heroin dealer on moped arrested. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested Monday, Aug. 26, around noon after he was stopped at James Street and Ludington Avenue by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy for failure to signal a turn on a moped, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “He was found to be in possession of numerous…
Fin & Feather Club offering pistol classes. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will offer two pistol classes in the next two months. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the club will offer a Ladies’ Basic Pistol Class and on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5, the club will offer a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) class. Ladies’ Basic Pistol…
North breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has closed the north breakwater due to current weather conditions. The National The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement for the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mason County and surrounding areas today, Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dangerous waves and currents are expected.
Decker Road closure SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Decker Road, between US 31 and Darr Road, will be closed to all traffic due to a culvert replacement beginning Wednesday, Aug. 28, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The culvert is located about .1 mile east of US 31. Work is anticipated to take about three days.
Obituary: Roger Olson, 82, Ludington. Roger Oliver Olson, 82, of Ludington, passed away on August 25, 2019. Roger was born on April 22, 1937 in Ludington, the son of Oliver and Agnes (Petersen) Olson. He graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1955 and attended Ferris State University. Roger married Marilyn Christensen on August 6, 1960. He worked on the…
Man sentenced to jail for child sexually-abusive material. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 22-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 26, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of distributing/promoting child sexually-abusive material. Robert Anthony Pierce, of 210 N. Gaylord St., pleaded “no contest” to…
LASD board to meet to consider student reinstatement, new hires. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 a.m. The three items of the meeting include: Student reinstatement request for the 2019-2020 school year. Foster Elementary dean of students non-union contract approval. O.J. DeJonge Middle School at-risk…
Law enforcement, schools to hold active assailant training. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office will be leading an active assailant training on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mason County Central Upper Elementary School. The closed training will include all MCSO road patrol deputies, faculty and staff from MCC and Mason County Eastern schools, Ludington…
Rain showers continue tonight; beach hazards Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Rain showers are expected to continue tonight and throughout the evening with areas of patchy fog as well. Low temperature will be 65. The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement for the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mason County and surrounding areas on Tuesday, Aug. 27…
Long-time criminal sentenced for repeatedly hitting child with pole. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 47-year-old Muskegon man who repeatedly hit a child with a pole was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 26, to one year in jail, followed by treatment in a 13-week residential program. David Ramone Wilson, of 519 McLaughlin Ave., pleaded guilty to…
Horowski appointed interim director of CTE, ASM Tech. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Dale Horowski has been appointed by the West Shore Educational Service District as the interim director of career and technical education and ASM Tech following the resignation of Lynda Matson. Horowski most recently served as interim assistant superintendent of general education at the ESD and prior to that worked…
2 arrested following vehicle plate theft, shoplifting Deputies still searching for female suspect. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Two suspects accused of stealing a license plate from a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, along with shoplifting multiple items from the store, have been arrested after they returned to the scene of the crime. On Saturday, Aug. 24, Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
Vehicle crash causes power outage in Summit Township. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle crash at 2:25 a.m. today caused a power outage for several hours in the southwestern portion of the county. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Ludington man struck a utility pole near the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Deren…
Stolen ATV, multiple crashes reported over weekend. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An ATV parked on a trailer at a local hotel was reported stolen Saturday morning. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4079 W. US 10, at 9:21 a.m. on Aug. 25. The yellow 2011 Can-AM Commander X10 4-wheeler had been parked on a…
MCC back to school events scheduled, corrected. SCOTTVILLE — Last week a schedule of back to school events at Mason County Central was posted on MCP. The schedule contained errors provided by the school. The following is the corrected schedule: Monday, Aug. 26, high school: seniors schedule pickup, 9 a.m. to noon; freshman schedule pickup, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday,…
Arch Staffing & Consulting posts new jobs. The following is a paid advertisement from Arch Staffing & Consulting of Ludington: PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Arch Staffing & Consulting of Ludington has recently posted the following jobs. Go to www.archstaffingandconsulting.com for further information: Electrical engineer, $70,000 to $80,000 per year, direct hire. Machine maintenance, $17-18 per hour, direct hire. Tool &…
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