79th District Court arraignments, posted April 25, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Marshall Jennings Brault, 25, of 2275 N. Tallman Lake Rd., Sheridan Township, was arrested April 17 by MCSO for felonies of third-degree fleeing a police officer, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam:…
Man faces jail for CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — Gavin Ray Routh, 22, of 525 N. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, faces serving 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 24, to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). In exchange for Routh’s plea, one misdemeanor count…
Hospital earns fifth consecutive “A” for patient safety. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital received an “A” grade for patient safety in the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades just announced by The Leapfrog Group, a national organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The “A” ranking is the fifth consecutive top-level grade for Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital from…
PM Township board to sell Father Marquette Memorial to local group. #FatherMarquetteMemorial. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The township board approved the sale of the Father Marquette Memorial to the the Pere Marquette Memorial Association during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 24 for the price of $800. During the board’s February meeting, Ludington attorney Carlos…
Two seeking Ludington mayoral seat. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two people are officially running to be elected as the next mayor of Ludington. Nominating petitions for elected city positions were due at 4 p.m. today. Seeking election for the four-year mayor term mayor are William Dustman of George Street and Steve Miller of Court Street. Other contested…
Obituary: Carol Dewyer, 80, of Ludington. Carol Dewyer went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 22 after a courageous three month battle with cancer. Carol Fern Dewyer was born November 11, 1937 in Ludington, where she lived her entire life. She grew up with four brothers and three sisters and is survived by her sister Margorie…
Attorney, Carlos Alvarado, speaks to GOP about immigration. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Immigration is a topic that has been on top of the national agenda for the past few years, especially illegal immigration. Last week, Ludington attorney Carlos Alvardo of Carlos Alvarado Law spoke to the Mason County Republican Executive Committee during tis regular meeting. Alvardo,…
LMTA to ask Amber Twp. voters for transportation millage. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Mass Transit Authority board of trustees voted today that it is going to seek the approval of the voters of Amber Township to add public transportation service to that community. A ballot proposal asking the voters of Amber Township to approve 1.25…
Men arrested for counterfeit money, armed robbery. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two Ludington men were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in connection to an armed robbery and a counterfeit money scheme, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Derek Routley, 28, has been arraigned in 79th District Court on armed robbery and felony firearm charges. His bond…
The Land: Fruit expert joins local extension office. #TheLand By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — David Jones has recently joined the Michigan State University Extension Office as the West Central Michigan Tree Fruit Extension Educator. Jones, who has a master’s degree in plant pathology and a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from the University of Wisconsin, offers valuable knowledge for local…
Texas woman owes over $40,000 in child support. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Texas woman who owes over $40,000 in child support may get a delayed sentence if 51st Circuit Court Judge Susan K. Sniegowski allows it. Amber Dawn Peterson of Odessa, Texas, pleaded guilty Tuesday, April 24, to failure to pay child support. If she…
Man ordered to pay over $28,000 in child support. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 47-year-old Grand Rapids man was ordered to pay $28,665.80 for a conviction of failure to pay child support in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 24. Jason Allen Comstock was also sentenced to serve 130 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term…
Hansen Road construction to begin April 30. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road between Gordon and LaSalle roads will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, April 30 for construction. The project will include widening the roadway, flattening slopes, cold-milling, earthwork, and culvert replacements. The project is scheduled to be completed by July 14, 2018. The $658,000 project is funded by…
Juvenile court officer addresses MCC school board. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Board of Education heard from Charlie Gunsell, Mason County Juvenile Court officer, during its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 23. Gunsell was invited to the meeting to explain to the board and community members about aspects of the law and juveniles who have…
MCC board approves renewal of 9 teacher contracts. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Board of Education approved several teacher contract renewals during its regular meeting Monday, April 23, 2018. Teachers whose contracts have been renewed include: – Chandra Tacktor, middle school, fourth year probation. – Sara Morrow, lower elementary, fourth year probation. – Cynthia Dugger, high school, third year probation.…
Obituary: Ruth Wendt, 90, Custer. Ruth Mae Wendt, 90, of Custer passed away on Friday April 20, 2018 surrounded by her family at Ludington Woods Living Center. Ruth was born on July 17, 1927 in Free Soil, the daughter of Frank and Jennie (Hooghouse) Dickey. She grew up surrounded by three brothers and four sisters in Amber Township. She attended Scottville schools, leaving early…
Recent deaths, posted April 23, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Chan Martz, 60, of Scottville died on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington. Carol Dewyer, 80, of Ludington died on Sunday, April 22, 2018. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements by…
MCC, Scottville challenging community to get healthy. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools, in cooperation with Scottville Walks, is challenging the community to get healthy. There will be three meet up and walk kick off events from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays April 26, May 3, and May 10, with the challenge to continue each Thursday proceeding. The kick…
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