Funds available to property owners to fight invasive species. The North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) is offering a program available for private landowners to offset the cost of invasive species treatment. NCCISMA and the Mason-Lake Conservation District received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for $200,000 to battle invasive species…
North US 31 to close again Thursday. SHERMAN/VICTORY TOWNSHIPS — Repairs on US 31 near the Millerton Road intersection were completed today, Wednesday, July 24 and the highway opened back up to traffic at 2 p.m. However, another culvert, located 1/4 mile north of Decker Road, is failing, due to recent rains, and is in need of repairs. Starting at…
US 31 re-opened SHERMAN TOWNSHIP– US 31 between Sugar Grove and Fountain roads has been re-opened, as of 2 p.m. today, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The highway was closed Monday, July 22, due to a collapse in the road caused by recent rain.
Man sent to jail for using counterfeit money to buy vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Lake City man was sentenced to serve seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, July 23, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of uttering and publishing counterfeit bills. William Eric Weland, of 828 N. Morely…
Man sentenced for using counterfeit money. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to a nine-month discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 23, for a felony conviction of uttering and publishing counterfeit bills or notes. Obed Isaiah Gaytan, of 103 N. Reinberg Rd., pleaded guilty to the charge last May. Judge…
Mostly sunny today, high 75. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Mostly sunny. High 75; low 60 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: WSW 8 mph day; SW 6 mph evening. Humidity: 63% day; 78% evening. Sunrise: 6:24 a.m.; sunset: 9:18 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019. Sunny skies High 83; low 65 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SW 7…
WSCC offering College for Kids. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2019, July 29- August 2. The five-day session is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features a wide variety of action-packed learning adventures. Classes are designed…
Recent births, reported July 24, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jaxn Jeffery Cross, the son of Samantha Chandler and Robert Cross of Manistee, was born July 16, 2019. Berlie Karmeisool Curtis, the son of Erica Karmeisool and Mark Curtis of Ludington, was born July 16, 2019. Jaxson Joseph Giammalva, the son of Anna and Joseph Giammalva…
Recent deaths, posted July 24, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: David Richard Moon, 65, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, July 23, 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
Body of missing swimmer found Tuesday evening. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The body of Daniel McCarthy, 18, of Lake County was located this evening. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said McCarthy’s body was located approximately 300 yards from shore at a depth of 18 feet by Michigan State Police Marine Services Team’s Underwater Autonomous Vehicle and Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle. A…
Search for missing swimmer scaled back due to hazardous conditions. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has scaled search efforts in Lake Michigan Tuesday evening, July 23, for missing swimmer Daniel McCarthy, 18, of Lake County due to hazardous conditions. McCarthy went missing Monday, July 22, while swimming near the mouth of the Big Sauble River at Ludington…
Ludington man pleads guilty to attempted CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 23, to charges of attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and third-degree CSC. Remington John-Paul Greiner, of 773 N. Stiles Rd., Amber Townhip, faces a sentence of up to one year in jail and…
Sex offender sentenced to prison for probation violation. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Amber Township man was sentenced Tuesday, July 23, in 51st Circuit Court to 26 months to four years in prison for violating probation on a conviction of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Gavin Ray Routh, of 525 N. LaSalle Rd., committed “numerous…
Search for missing swimmer continues today. #MasonCountyNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel have continued the search this morning in Lake Michigan for Daniel McCarthy, 18, of Lake County. McCarthy went missing Monday, July 22, while swimming near the mouth of the Big Sable River at Ludington State Park, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Crews are currently conducting searches…
LPD issues tickets to breakwater violators LUDINGTON — Since July 19, Ludington Police Department has issued 10 citations to individuals ignoring the closure of the north breakwater, according to Police Chief Mark Barnett. The breakwater remains closed this morning, July 23, 2019. The weather forecast calls for winds out of the north-northwest at 10-15 mph. Due to high water levels…
Recent deaths, posted July 23, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Sharon Kay (Cole) Cribb, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Midland, died on Monday, July 22, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 3:00 pm. Arrangements by…
Search continues in Lake Michigan for missing Baldwin man. #MasonCountyNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Rescue personnel are continuing their search Monday evening of Lake Michigan for Daniel McCarthy, 18, of Baldwin, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. At 2:52 p.m., emergency personnel were notified of several persons who had been swept out into Lake Michigan at the Big Sable River…
First responders searching Lake Michigan for missing man. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — First responders have been searching Lake Michigan near the Ludington State Park for a missing 19-year-old man. Several agencies are on scene including Mason County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard, Life EMS, Ludington State Park personnel and Hamlin Township Fire Department. The man was part of a group of…
US 31 closed between Sugar Grove and Fountain roads. US 31 between Sugar Grove and Fountain roads has been closed due to a washout near the Millerton Road intersection, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Traffic is detoured Sugar Grove west to Stiles Road, north to Fountain Road, east to US 31. More details will be posted when available.
Felony assault tops recent arraignments. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Brooks Aaron Johnson, 37, of 702 N. Emily St., Ludington, was arrested July 14 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Johnson was also arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of…
Fountain man arrested for 7th drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER – A 60-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for his seventh drunk driving offense Saturday, July 20, at 11:11 a.m. on Main Street, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other police activity over the weekend includes:…
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