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…
Ludington mayor asks LMTA to consider offering service to Meijer. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Mayor Steve Miller attended today’s meeting of Ludington Mass Transit Authority and asked the board to consider providing service to and from Meijer. Miller specifically said he was concerned about the residents of Longfellow Towers who, during his campaign, had told then…
Winter weather advisory: 2 to 5 inches of snow possible Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The heaviest snow is expected during the early to mid-morning hours of Wednesday. The area of heaviest snowfall will be near US 10 with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.…
MCC coach still recovering following bus crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mason County Central High School forensics team Head Coach Tom Richert is still recovering from his injuries sustained in a bus accident near Farwell that occurred last Saturday evening. Richert, along with four students and two other adults, was initially taken to MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare. He was…
Pair arrested for probation violation following domestic call. #MasonCountyCrime LOGAN TOWNSHIP – Following a domestic disturbance complaint, a 38-year-old Branch woman and a 48-year-old Branch man were arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for probation violation Monday, Feb. 25, at 9:57 p.m. in the 3000 block of South Masten Road, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. The following is…
Obituary: Leona Davis, 91, Walhalla Leona Iris (Patterson) Davis, 91, of Walhalla passed away at her home on February 25, 2019. Leona was born on July 22, 1927 in Branch to Murrel and Gladys (Matteson) Patterson. She went to Custer High School (now Mason County Eastern) until the 10th grade. She was a life member of the VFW. Leona sold…
Cloudy with some flurries possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 Cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Variable clouds with snow showers possible in the evening. High 18; low 11 Precipitation: 20% day; 40% evening Wind: N 6 mph day; ESE 7 mph evening Humidity: 60% day; 78% evening Sunrise: 7:27 a.m.; sunset:…
Practice makes perfect; Allied health students practice venipunctures. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education allied health class recently had a chance to practice venipunctures on live subjects. The high school juniors and seniors are given the option to learn about phlebotomy as part of their curriculum, said instructor Melissa Fuehring. Those who…
Hospital collecting shoe donations as part of National Athletic Training Month LUDINGTON – Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital is partnering with Ludington Area Schools to provide athletic shoes to student athletes. During National Athletic Training Month in March, people may donate new or gently used athletic shoes by placing their items in the donation drop-off boxes in the main office, athletic…
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