Harrie retiring as LPD captain, taking on new role at ESD. ESD approves new hires. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District board of education approved the hiring of Michael Harrie as behavior management/safety coordinator during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10. Harrie is currently captain of Ludington Police Department and will be retiring…
2 killed in US 31 crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – A 52-year-old South Bend, Indiana man and his 26-year-old daughter died in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Pentwater Tuesday night, Sept. 10, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The pair were northbound on US 31 north of Hammett Road shortly before 10 p.m. when…
Suspect allegedly slips off handcuff, tries to strike deputy. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 51-year-old Ludington woman allegedly slipped off a handcuff and attempted to strike a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the face during an arrest for operating while intoxicated Tuesday, Sept. 10, shortly after 2 a.m. at the intersection of Nelson and Johnson roads, said Mason County…
Fountain man arrested for CSC. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department for third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the 4000 block of North Stephens Road Tuesday, Sept, 10, shortly after 3 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
Mason, Oceana counties under severe thunderstorm watch. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. for 23 counties in central Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. Showers early in the evening, becoming a steady rain late.…
Cancellations, Sept. 11, 2019. Ludington High School tennis at home Ludington High School golf at home OJ DeJonge Middle School cross country at Cadillac. Note: OJ DeJonge seventh grade football in Montague is still scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Mason County Eastern cross country at Bear Lake.
Obituary: Brian Hilden, 58, Ludington Brian Keith Hilden, 58, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Brian was born on December 29, 1960, the son of Melvin and Pearl (Dietz) Hilden. He graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1979. From 1987-1990, Brian was enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was a jack of all trades…
Recent arraignments, posted Sept. 11, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Brandon Charles Hathaway, 36, of 407 N. Thomas St., Scottville; Sept. 3; Scottville Police Department (SPD); domestic violence. Pretrial: Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. -Jeffrey Allen Gould, 23, of 3925 N. Stiles Rd., Victory Township; Aug. 31;…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 11, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Richard Roy Hannahs, 58, of 3250 Royalton Heights Rd., St. Joseph, pleaded guilty Sept. 4 to second offense domestic violence and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 24 months of…
DNR fishing report, posted Sept. 11, 2019. Northwest Lower Peninsula Overall: It’s all about the salmon in this neck of the woods! Rivers like the Pere Marquette, Manistee and Betsie are seeing good runs of Chinook salmon. Pierheads were producing in Ludington, Manistee and Frankfort while Pere Marquette Lake, Manistee Lake and Betsie Bay provided good options for small boat trollers,…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 11, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Clyde William Abrahamson, 95, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Donald Charles Walker, 56, of Branch, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. John McGraw, 62,…
Stabbing suspect faces up to 10 years in prison. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Muzette Elizabeth-Phippen O’Connell, 47, of 6695 W. Basswood St., Hamlin Township, was formally arraigned Monday, Sept. 9, in 79th District Court on the felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm and assault with a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from…
Expect US 10 lane closures through Friday. AMBER TOWNSHIP – Lane closures for basin work will be in effect beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10, through Friday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. on eastbound US 10 between US 31 and Stiles Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. This story is copyrighted © 2019, all rights reserved by…
Remembering Trooper Butterfield. #MasonCountyNews #TrooperButterfield FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A group of people gathered Monday evening on a quiet stretch of Custer Road to pay to tribute to a Michigan State Police trooper who lost his life at that location six years ago after being senselessly shot to death. The short service included an invocation, message and benediction by Michigan…
Congressman Huizenga’s staff to hold office hours in Ludington Thursday. LUDINGTON — Congressman Bill Huizenga’s Office is hosting mobile office hours for constituents in Ludington on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ludington City Hall, 300 S. Harrison St. Staff member’s will be available to speak with constituents about matters pertaining to Social Security, the Veterans Administration, IRS,…
Thunderstorms possible this evening, rain and thunderstorms through Friday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thunderstorms are possible this evenings with temperatures increasing throughout the overnight and into morning. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 Thunderstorms in the morning then mainly cloudy late with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 80; low 62 Precipitation: 80% day; 30% evening. Wind: SSW…
Fountain man cited for hit & run crash; weekend police news #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Fountain man was cited for causing a hit and run crash that took place on Saturday, Sept. 7. At 4:37 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Townline and Custer roads for a report of a UTV that was travelling…
County considering buying into waste water lift station. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is considering the county buying into a significant lift station that pumps waste water back to the Ludington Waste Water Treatment plant from Scottville, Amber Township, and West Shore Community College. Presently, Lift Station 1, located between Meyers Road and US 31 southbound on-ramp,…
Obituary: Jonathon Visscher, 56, Ludington. Jonathon Michael Visscher, 56, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019. Jon was a devoted husband, father and friend. He loved to hunt, be outdoors and travel. He owned Precision Window and Door and always strived to do each job with care and detail. He was a member of…
Ludington ad-hoc pot committee has delays. By Mayor Steve Miller. During the December 17, 2018, City Council meeting, Council unanimously passed Ordinance 398-18, effectively “opting out”, or prohibiting marijuana establishments within the boundaries of the City of Ludington. As was directed via an amendment to the ordinance, the Council unanimously agreed to revisit its decision within 60 days of the…
Obituary: Marilyn Moomey, 88, Ludington. Marilyn Grace Moomey, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 while anxiously awaiting her heavenly home, where she could be with Jesus and her husband, Bob. Marilyn was born on December 9, 1930 in Ludington, the daughter of Charles and Leah (Lawton) Shue. She was a full time mother and worked in…
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