Purtee honored for 29 years in county clerk’s office. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners paid tribute to Debra Purtee during its regular board meeting Tuesday morning, March 12. Purtee, who is retiring, has worked for the county clerk’s office for 29 years and has served as chief deputy clerk since 1998. Purtee’s duties…
2018 was busy year for sheriff’s office; new K-9 purchased. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole presented his department’s annual report to the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning. Cole said that 2018 was a “very active year for the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. We had our first drowning in four years, when 38…
Recent deaths, posted March 12, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Michael Robert Lucas, 65, of Grand Rapids, died on Monday, March 12, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. A full obituary will run…
Writer series ends on March 21 with ‘Sky Pilot of the Great Lakes’ PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Winter Writer Series sponsored by the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association and Mason County Historical Society (MCHS), will present its final author and speaker John Kotzian, Thursday evening, March 21, 2019, at 7 p.m. The presentation, entitled “Sky Pilot of the Great Lakes”…
Sun today, rain tonight through Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Mostly sunny. Chance of rain after midnight. High 41; low 35 Precipitation: 10% day; 90% evening. Wind: SSW 9 mph day; SSE 9 mph evening. Humidity: 68% Sunrise: 8:03 a.m.; sunset: 7:47 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Steady rain all day. High 45; low 43…
Healing Mr. Marty. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. For nearly a month, Jody McCarthy has been caring for Mr. Marty the cat, who was brought into Mason County Animal Control on Feb. 14. Mr. Marty had clear signs of extreme frost bite on his back paws along with other signs of hypothermia. McCarthy is a volunteer with Lakeshore Animal Friends. She…
Man faces several charges following domestic, deputy assaults. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of home invasion, domestic violence, interfering with 911 communications and assault on a corrections deputy Saturday afternoon, March 9, after allegedly kicking the door down to residence where a woman he was dating lived and assaulting…
Victory Township’s Larsen completes year as Michigan Dairy Ambassador. #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Victory Township resident Leta Larsen has recently completed a year of serving as a Michigan Dairy Ambassador. Larsen, who is a junior at Michigan State University, majoring in agribusiness management with a minor in agronomy, received a scholarship from the Michigan Milk Producers Association in February…
Man arrested for allegedly wielding pistol at wife, firing shot in drunken rage. #MasonCountyCrime LOGAN TOWNSHIP – A 33-year-old Custer man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of felonious assault, second-offense domestic violence and felony firearm Friday evening, March 8, after allegedly wielding a pistol at his wife and firing a shot during drunken rage, according to…
Over $160 stolen in gas drive-offs at Scottville EZ Mart. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – Over $160 in fuel was stolen from the Scottville EZ Mart on US 10 Friday afternoon, March 8, in two separate gas drive-offs, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first theft was reported at 12:57 p.m., and $85.01 in fuel was stolen. The second…
Obituary: Harold Barber, 66, Ludington. Harold Dwaine Barber, 66, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side. Harold was born on February 25, 1953 in Hart, while his mother was visiting grandma. He was raised in Muskegon and graduated from Holton High School in 1971. He was always a hard…
Recent births, reported March 11, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Shepard Oakley Mathiot, the son of Hannah and Zachary Mathiot of Ludington, was born Feb. 28, 2019. Stanley Edward Eckholm, the son of Amy and Steven Eckholm Jr. of Manistee, was born March 5, 2019. Stanley joins big sister Annaleigh at home. Conrad Michael Donald, the…
Cloudy today, sunny Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, March 11 2019 Partly cloudy. High 29; low 18. Precipitation: 10% Wind: WNW 12 mph day; WNW 6 mph evening. Humidity: 69% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 8:04 a.m.; sunset: 7:46 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Mostly sunny. Chance of rain after midnight. High 39; low 32 Precipitation: 10% day; 90%…
Ludington seeks grant funds for Copeyan Park fishing pier. LUDINGTON — Copeyan Park will see more than just a splash pad in the near future, as part of the park’s improvements. The City of Ludington is applying for a Michigan Department of Recreation Passport Grant which will assist the city to fund a fishing pier at the park. The splash…
Obituary: James ‘Jim’ Schwass, 89, Scottville. James C. “Jim” Schwass, 89, of Scottville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Jim was born June 22, 1929 in Ludington, the son of Carl and Dyveka Schwass and raised on the family farm in Riverton Township, south of Scottville. His early years were spent working on…
Obituary: Raymond C. Patten, 62, Fountain. God has called one of his sons’ home. Raymond C. Patten, 62, of Fountain passed away on March 7, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Raymond was born on November 30, 1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Roy C. and DeEtta F. (Casteel) Patten. He was the oldest of seven children and…
Obituary: Marshall White, 92, Ludington Marshall Peter White, 92, of Ludington, passed away on February 24, 2019. Marshall was born on March 20, 1926, in Howell, the son of Peter and Ruth (Chilcote) White. He attended Grand Haven High School and received his diploma in 1944. He was first called into the U.S Navy in 1944 and again in 1951.…
Scottville woman receives Michigan Works! Impact Award. LANSING — Tina Holey of Scottville was the recent recipient of a Michigan Works! Impact Award. Holey was born with a rare genetic disorder that affected the development of her facial structure and made it difficult to eat, drink and breathe. “I always felt discriminated against as a child,” Holey said in an interview with…
Recent deaths, posted March 8, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Guadalupe Molina Escamilla-Esparza, 66, of Ludington, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Marshall Peter White, 92, of Ludington, died on February 24, 2019. Lori Ann Taylor, 60, of Ludington, died Friday, March 1, 2019. Clair R. Edson Jr., 81, of Scottville died Thursday, March…
Gus Macker registration under way. LUDINGTON — Three-on-three basketball will return to Ludington’s Stearns Park, June 15-16. Registration is under way for the premier Gus Macker tournament, which will be in its 28th year. Gus Macker in Ludington is a charity event, benefiting local sports and service clubs, and organizers are looking forward to making significant donations again this year.…
Riverton man arrested on sex crime involving minor. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — David Joseph Wildfong, 43, of Riverton Township was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday March 6, 2019 on charges of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) third degree and CSC fourth degree following a two week investigation. The alleged victim in the case is under the age of…
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