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Obituary: Richard Eugene Wojtaszak, 87, of Ludington. Richard Eugene Wojtaszak, 87, of Ludington passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. He was born August 27, 1931 in Ludington to Frank and Rose (Ptaszenski) Wojtaszak. Richard graduated from St. Simon Catholic High School in 1950. He married the late Nancy Yonkers on August 31, 1951 in Pasadena CA. Richard and Nancy moved…
Recent deaths, posted March 3, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Norma M. Kissell, 87, of Custer, formerly of Scottville, died on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Danny A. Miller, 63, of Fountain died on Thursday, February 28 at his home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral &…
Jury acquits man accused of sexual assault. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A jury found a 55-year-old Ludington man not guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) during a trial in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Feb. 28. Russell James Simpson, of 413 E. Dowland St., was facing a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison had he been convicted,…
West Shore and Ferris sign agreement making transfers easier. VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College and Ferris State University have signed a partnership agreement enabling students who start their education at WSCC, with the intent to transfer to FSU, to hold a distinctive status with the university from the beginning. The agreement, set to begin the fall semester of…
Scottville man arrested for felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated/felonious assault following a domestic assault investigation Thursday, Feb. 28, at 11:42 p.m. in the 100 block of West Broadway Avenue, according to Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail and has not yet been arraigned in 79th District Court,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 1, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Erica Hope Carey, 38, of 3441 S. Masten Rd., Logan Township; Feb. 25; MCSO; domestic violence. Pretrial: Mar. 18 at 10:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500 cash. -Scott Earl Odekirk, 48, of 2552 N. Peterson Rd., Victory Township; Feb.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 1, 2019 #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Melinda Rae Kalis, 48, of 109 S. Columbia St., Scottville, pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to assault and battery and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…
Clouds and sun in the morning; snow possible later today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, March 1 A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies in the afternoon, a few flurries or snow possible with steadier snow in the evening. High 32; low 20 Precipitation: 20% day; 80% evening Wind: SW 2 mph day;…
Fountain man accused of sexually assaulting child. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 38-year-old Fountain man faces two felonies in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. Travis J. Shirey, of 201 Fourth St., was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Feb. 21, and charged with second-degree…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lucille Pickard, 82, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2019 deaths
Recent births, reported Feb. 28, 2019 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Princeton William Biggin, the son of Isabel and James Biggin III of Branch, was born Feb. 21, 2019. Madalyn Belle Johnson, the daughter of Kayla Johnson of Ludington, was born Feb. 21, 2019. Gavin Ryder Tominski, the son of Hannah Schmuhl and Connor Tominski of Ludington,…
Obituary: Lois Rozell, 70, Scottville Lois Renae Rozell, age 70, of Scottville, formerly of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Lois was born on February 16, 1949 in Ludington, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Rozell. She was an avid hiker who loved exploring and motorcycling in the desert southwest. Lois married…
Cloudy skies expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 Cloudy. High 25; low 12 Precipitation: 10% Wind: WSW 6 mph day; SW 2 mph evening Humidity: 71% day; 81% evening Sunrise: 7:23 a.m.; sunset: 6:32 p.m. Friday, March 1 Partly cloudy early then some snow showers later in the day. Variable clouds with snow showers in…
MC History Spotlight: Burr Caswell, first permanent settler. 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. Burr Caswell was one of Mason County’s first permanent non-native settlers. Many people who live or visit Mason County…
Family AfFair is March 16. SCOTTVILLE — The 28th annual Family AfFair will be held on Saturday, March 16 at Mason County Central High School. Every year, hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies get together to provide a whole day of fun for local families. Over sixty-five groups and organizations each year bring intriguing and entertaining hands-on…
CTE criminal justice students teach safe driving. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) criminal justice program are competing in the S4SD (Strive 4 a Safer Drive) campaign sponsored by Ford Driving Skills for Life and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. S4SD is a teen driving initiative aimed at…
Splash pad committee begins matching crowdfunding campaign. LUDINGTON — A crowdfunding campaign has recently be started to assist with raising money for the splash pad planned for Copeyon Park. The campaign was announced by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the City of Ludington announced today and is being offered through Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding…
DWLS arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019: – 10:28 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), fraud, 900 block of Lawndale Street, City of Ludington. – 1:10 p.m., (LPD), larceny, 900 block of North Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. – 6:21 p.m., (LPD), domestic assault, 100 block of Washington Avenue, City of…
Obituary: Karen S. Brandon, 69, of Ludington Karen S. Brandon, 69, of Ludington passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born October 7, 1949 in Ludington to Theodore and Jacqueline (Lemire) Gadziemski. Karen graduated from Ludington High School in 1967. She worked for Carrom Co. for over 20 years. Karen married the late James Brandon in 2009. Karen was…
Final weekend of “Little Shop of Horrors.” VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This weekend will be the final performances of the sci-fi smash musical “Little Shop of Horrors” in West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater. The production will be staged on March 1, 2, at 7:30 p.m., and March 3, at 2 p.m., in the college’s Center Stage Theater. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s…
CommUnity Auction is Saturday. #MasonCountyNews. SCOTTVILLE — The 24th annual Scottville CommUnity Auction takes place Saturday, March 2 at the Scottville Optimist Center. Hundreds of items will be showcased in the “North to Alaska” event with proceeds going to the Mason County Central Educational Foundation and the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission tickets are $24 each or…
