LASD board to consider bond proposal tonight. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight, Monday, Nov. 26, at 6 p.m. to take action on a resolution proposing the school proceed with seeking the public’s approve to fund a bond up to $101 million for new and renovated…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 26, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Nolan Lee Crawford, 43, of Custer, died on Sunday, November 25, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 1 p.m. A reception will follow the service.…
Branch man arrested after fleeing police. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 40-year-old Branch man was arrested for cocaine possession and bond violation after fleeing from a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 21, on US 31, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was pulled over after a motorist called 911 to report…
Man accused of shooting school windows with B-B gun faces felony. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – The 22-year-old Pentwater man who allegedly shot the Pentwater Public School windows with a B-B gun last week is being charged with a felony count of malicious destruction of property, along with two misdemeanor MDOP counts. The suspect’s name is currently not being released until his…
Ludington 2019 budget includes 5.5% increase in revenue. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is expecting to see an increase in general fund revenues in 2019. City Council is expected to go over the 2019 budget when it meets Monday, Nov. 26 in regular session. Interim City Manager Steve Brock stated, in a pre-meeting memo,…
Snow showers expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 Cloudy with snow showers developing in the afternoon. Variable cloudy with snow showers in the evening. High 33; low 26 Precipitation: 40% Wind: N 14 mph day; NNW 9 mph evening Humidity: 74% Sunrise: 7:53 a.m.; sunset: 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 Snow showers early becoming…
Sheriff identifies Sunday morning ATV crash victim. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man who died Sunday morning in a crash involving an ATV and a deer. Nolan Crawford, 43, of Custer Township, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on South Stephens Road. According to Sheriff Kim Cole,…
Custer man dies in ATV/deer crash. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Custer man driving an all terrain vehicle died Sunday morning after hitting a deer. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the man was driving southbound on Stephens Road, south of US 10, when he struck the deer, causing him to lose control of the 2018 Polaris ATV,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 23, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON –– The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges in 79th District Court: – Jesse Allen Outwater, 34, of 313 N. Emily St., Ludington; Ludington Police Department (LPD); fourth-degree child abuse. Pretrial: Dec. 3 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $3,500/personal recognizance. – Michael Drew Cooper, 56, of 911…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 23, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON –– The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Christopher John Field, 36, of 4621 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty Sept. 10 of failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and…
Clouds and sunshine expected today, high of 43. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Cloudy with occasional rain after midnight. High 43; low 37 Precipitation: 10% day; 80% evening. Wind: SSE 12 mph Humidity: 69% day; 87% evening. Sunrise: 7:50 a.m.; sunset: 5:12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 Steady light rain in…
Pentwater man arrested for shooting school with B-B gun. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – A 22-year-old Pentwater man has been arrested for allegedly shooting the windows of the Pentwater School and some vehicles with a B-B gun, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “Pentwater Police, assisted by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office and numerous tips from citizens, arrested a 22-year-old Pentwater man…
Happy Thanksgiving! Partly cloudy skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Thanksgiving. Partly cloudy skies. High 30; low 25 Precipitation: 0% Wind: SE 9 mph day; SSE 10 mph evening. Humidity: 47% day; 65% evening. Sunrise: 7:48 a.m.; sunset: 5:12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Cloudy with occasional rain after midnight.…
Obituary: Katy Spalding, 93, Walhalla Kathleen Marie Spalding, 93, of Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Katy was born on February 15, 1925 in Terry Montana, the daughter of Charles and Caroline Walker. Katy is survived by her children, Charles Smith, Merry Smith Goward, Marsha Smith Vaclavik, and Kristy Smith Paauwe; stepchildren, Rick (Diana) Spalding, Darlene (Jim)…
Suspect shoots school windows with B-B gun. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – The Pentwater Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly shot the Pentwater Public Schools’ windows with a B-B gun and broke out nearby vehicle windows, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. The suspect is a white male with a beard and is believed to be driving a…
Recent births, reported Nov. 21, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Brenna Marie Mann, the daughter of Lyndi and Brian Mann of Ludington, was born Nov. 16, 2018. Avayiah Gail Wheeler, the daughter of Sara and Brandon Wheeler, Jr. of Ludington, was born Nov. 16, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
High of 30 today, cloudy. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 Considerable clouds early with some decrease later in the day. High 30; low 16 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening Wind: N 9 mph day; E 5 mph evening Humidity: 61% Sunrise: 7:47 a.m.; sunset: 5:13 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Thanksgiving. Partly cloudy skies. High 30;…
MCC Upper Elementary students raise nearly $1,000 for Shop with a Cop. SCOTTVILLE — Students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary recently raised $970.36 for Shop with a Cop through a “Thanksgiving thankfulness project.” Students raised money by participating in a coin drive for one week. After the drive, each class walked to West Shore Bank in downtown Scottville where…
Homeless shelter in need of more volunteers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Hospitality In the Name of Christ (INC), a winter emergency homeless shelter for men, has entered into its ninth season. Located in the former Bethany Lutheran Church (now the Salvation Army) at 1101 S. Madison St., the program relies on volunteers to keep going. While most…
Obituary: Lynnette Oomen, 68, Pentwater. Lynnette M. Oomen, 68, of Pentwater passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born November 15, 1949 in Muskegon to Alton and Lillian (Vunck) Ramthun. Lynnette graduated from Scottville High School in 1967. She was very involved with the Scottville Area Senior Center where she loved to play pool and cards. Lynnette also enjoyed…
Mary Jane Straub, 84, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Mary was born on November 7, 1934 in Oscoda, the daughter of James and Bertha (maiden name) McGillis. She graduated from Oscoda High School in 1953 and was wed to Arlie “Jack” Straub on February 6, 1956. Mary owned and operated Ludington Produce for 15 years, retiring…
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