Driver injured after head-on collision with semi. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Scottville man received non-life threatening injuries Thursday, Nov. 1, when the Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck he was driving struck a semi-truck and trailer head-on. The crash occurred about 6:45 p.m. on US 10-31 just west of the US 31 bypass. The pickup was eastbound on US…
Obituary: Ronald ‘Ron’ Oppenhuizen, 81, Irons. Ronald “Ron” Andy Oppenhuizen, 81, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2018, at home in Irons, Michigan, surrounded by family. He was born May 3, 1937, in Zeeland, Mich., to John and Christine (Machiela) Oppenhuizen. Ron enjoyed spending his time in the great outdoors fishing and hunting, tinkering with various projects in his garage,…
2 injured in 3-vehicle Amber Twp. crash. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured during a three vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. John Balowski, the crash occurred about 3:15 p.m. when a Kia Sorento, driven by a 76-year-old Free Soil woman, was eastbound…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 1, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ronald “Ron” Andy Oppenhuizen, 81, of Irons, died on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Ann Pedersen, 65, of Scottville died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com. Ruth Frances Campbell, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 1, 2018.…
Stolen vehicle recovered in Oceana County. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP – A 2013 GMC Acadia that was reported stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 5:16 a.m. in the 3200 block of East Hawley Road was later recovered by deputies in Oceana County, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case remains under investigation. Other recent police…
MCE arts and crafts bazaar is Saturday. CUSTER — The 33rd annual Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters Arts and Crafts Bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school gym, 18 S. Main St. The event will features arts, crafts, candles, gifts, and many homemade items. Lunch is also available.
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 1, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Ruth Frances Campbell, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Ludington Area Jaycees Light Up the Night Music Series scheduled LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees has set dates for the annual Light Up the Night Music Series, a fundraiser for its Ludington Area Freedom Festival Fireworks Fund, which takes place on July 4. The event will feature live music at a different location each Wednesday night for six weeks,…
Cloudy skies and dry the next couple of days. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 48; low 34 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NNW 6 mph Humidity: 69% Sunrise: 8:21 a.m.; sunset: 6:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 Cloudy skies. High 46; low 36 Precipitation: 20% Wind: NE 8 mph Humidity: 70% Sunrise:…
Grammy nominated composer to perform at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Eleven-time, Grammy-nominated composer Simon Shaheen and his rhythmically exciting quintet Qantara will be in concert for one night only on Friday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater as part of the Performing Arts and Humankind Series at West Shore Community College. Shaheen, one of the most…
Ludington mayoral candidate Miller hoping for more housing, jobs. #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Bill Dustman and Steve Miller are the two candidates running for mayor of Ludington, replacing Kaye Holman, who will be retiring at the end of this year. The mayoral election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6 during the General Election. The position is elected on…
Ludington mayoral candidate Dustman running to ‘straighten the city out.’ #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Bill Dustman and Steve Miller are the two candidates running for mayor of Ludington, replacing Kaye Holman, who will be retiring at the end of this year. The mayoral election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6 during the General Election. The position is elected…
Blood drive to be held at hospital Nov. 8. LUDINGTON — Michigan Blood will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level classrooms at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Donors should park on the north side of the hospital off Lawndale Street and enter through the surgical entrance. Appointments are encouraged,…
Weather: Should be a decent night for trick-or-treating. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected. Cloudy skies at night. High 50; low 40 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening Wind: WNW 7 mph Humidity: 80% Sunrise: 8:20 a.m.; sunset: 6:36 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 48; low…
Obituary: James Maher, 82, Ludington. James “Jim” Michael Maher, 82, of Ludington, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at home. He was born October 25, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Helen (Cylka) Maher. After graduating from Mendon Community School, Jim attended Western Michigan University until transferring to Wayne State University where he earned his degree in Mortuary…
LASD board narrows down facilities options. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. To access Monday’s presentation, click here. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education held a 2.5 hour work session Monday, Oct. 29, to discuss the future of the district’s facilities. Over the past year, a series of community forums have been held to receive input on how…
Ice rink to be proposed for James Street Plaza. LUDINGTON — The city’s downtown development office is proposing an ice rink at the James Street Plaza, according to an email sent to area businesses by Jen Tooman of that department. Tooman stated she was going to propose the idea to the Downtown Development Authority. “The rink would be made of…
Ludington man sent to prison for attempted armed robbery. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 15 months to five years in prison for a conviction of attempted armed robbery Tuesday, Oct. 30, in 51st Circuit Court. Derek Routley, who owned Routley’s Transit and Transportation, pulled a pistol on 17-year-old Jarod Tyler Smith…
Amber Twp. man sentenced to jail for child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 52-year-old Amber Township man described as a “regular church attender” was sentenced to 30 days in jail Tuesday, Oct. 30, in 51st Circuit Court for a felony of third-degree child abuse. Matthew Henry Visscher pleaded “no contest” last month, said Mason County Prosecutor…
Free Soil Road closure. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A portion of Free Soil Road, beginning at Custer Road and west about 1/2 mile, will be closed to through traffic due to reconstruction beginning today, Oct. 30, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Barricades have been placed on Custer Road at Tuttle Road warning motorists of the closure. The work…
Obituary: Donald Albrecht, 87, Ludington. Donald Lee Albrecht, Sr., 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2018. Don was born on January 9, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Jule (Bice) Albrecht. He attended and graduated from Ludington Schools. He also served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1950-53 and achieved the…
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