Recent deaths, posted Nov. 6, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Kate Gilliland, 55, of Custer died on Friday, November 2, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. James Gerald Brand, 75, of Ludington died on Friday, November 2, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has…
Jewelry stolen during break-in. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating two residential break-ins, one of which involved the theft of jewelry, that occurred in the 7000 block of Custer Road, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Both break-ins were reported shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. Jewelry was stolen from one residence, and…
Fountain woman receives minor injuries following Saturday crash. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Fountain woman received minor injuries Saturday morning, Nov. 3, when the vehicle she was driving lost control after striking a mud puddle near the intersection of Fountain and Budzynski roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The vehicle left the roadway, went into a ditch and…
Benefit to raise funds for Custer sculpture. CUSTER — A benefit is being held to raise money for the sculpture that is planned to be installed in the Village of Custer. The benefit will take place Sunday, Nov. 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Johnny’s Roadhouse, 2278 E. US 10. The sculpture is part of the Mason County Sculpture…
Custer woman arrested for drunk driving following Eden Twp. crash. EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Custer woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Nov. 2, and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a high blood alcohol content, .21%, following a single vehicle crash on Darr Road north of Hawley Road. The crash occurred about 8:50 a.m.…
Civil War re-enactors at Free Soil church. FREE SOIL — In honor of Veterans Day, the Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War re-enactors will be holding a service on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 2845 E Michigan St. The group will also be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons at 8…
American Legion to host multi-vendor open house. LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is holding its annual multi-vendor Fall Open House on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will include representatives from direct sales companies, crafters, and local services and businesses. The event is open to the public and will be held at the…
Networking event will target those wishing to relocate to Mason County. LUDINGTON — A networking opportunity with the intent to attract workers to Mason County will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Ludington Bay Brewing Company, 515 S. James St. Re-Think West Michigan is a chance for those who are visiting for the Thanksgiving…
Cloudy with a slight chance of rain today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 Cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 46; low 41 Precipitation: 20% day; 80% evening Wind: SSW 11 mph day; ESE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 79% Sunrise: 7:26 a.m.; 5:29 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 Steady and light rain in…
Sheriff identifies pedestrian who was killed on US 10-31. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim has released the name of the 20-year-old man who was killed Saturday evening while walking across US 10-31 about 7:30 p.m. Jordan James of Riverton Township was walking across US 10-31 in front of Applebee’s Restaurant about 7:30 p.m. when he was struck…
Recent births, reported Nov. 4, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Isabel Marie Bush, the daughter of Heather and Seth Bush of Scottville, was born Nov. 1, 2018. Wyatt James Garcia, the son of Kortni and Austin Garcia of Ludington, was born Nov. 1, 2018. Cohen James Miller, the son of Brandy Henderson Miller and Jordan Miller…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 4, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Patrick Hoyt Payment, 76, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 2, 2018. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with The Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding, visitation…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by 3 vehicles on US 10-31. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Riverton Township man died after being struck by three vehicles while crossing US 10-31 about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The crash occurred in the 3800 block of US 10-31, just east of Brye Road and caused US 10-31 to be closed between Brye and Dennis…
Obituary: James Vandenheuvel, 81, Ludington, formerly of Hart.. James Albert Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Jim was born on March 20, 1937 in Hart, the son of Albert and Josephine (Kokx) Vandenheuvel. He graduated from Hart High School in 1955 and went to work on the family farm. Jim later became…
3 charged in connection to break-in at Scottville canoe business. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Three Scottville residents were recently arrested and charge with breaking and entering a Scottville business in July of this year. Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., 19, of 203 S. Crowley St. and Carrie Ann Carr, 38, of 116 E. Second St., were arrested by…
Obituary: Ruth Campbell, 90, Ludington. Ruth Francis Campbell (Kotecki), 90, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Ruth was born on November 2, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Peter and Anna Weston. She attended high school in Scottville and was later employed by Anaconda Wire and Cable Company in Muskegon, General Telephone Company, Star Watch Case Company,…
Recent arraignments include habitual offender drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ashley Anne Martinez, 30, of 409 First St., Ludington, was arrested by MCSO for a felony of controlled substance possession and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…
Supreme Court will not consider ‘Baby Kate’ murderer’s appeal. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Sean Michael Phillips has lost his attempts to appeal his conviction for the murder of his infant daughter. On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a one-page order stating it will not consider Phillips’ request to appeal a decision by a three…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: James A. Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Church of Christ, 3816 W. Fountain Rd in Victory Township, Ludington. Visitation will begin…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted Nov. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Joshua James Rogers, 31, of 5090 N. Williams St., Fountain, was found guilty Oct. 25 of taking a deer without a license and was sentenced to $2,250 in fine and costs and hunting privileges…
CMH hosting free community shred day. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will be hosting a community shred day on Friday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Mason, Oceana, and Lake counties. The event, which is open to all members of the community, and is an opportunity to bring old and…
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