Emergency crews searching Lake Michigan for missing man. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the Ludington State Park about 3:15 p.m. today for the second water emergency there in 48 hours. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the male subject was last seen about 3:13 p.m. near the Sable River outlet at…
US 31 re-opened. SHERMAN/VICTORY TOWNSHIPS — US 31 north of US 10 re-opened to traffic earlier this evening. The highway, between US 10 and Sugar Grove Road was closed to through traffic due to a damaged culvert located north of Decker Road.
Woman falls asleep at the wheel, hits tree. #MasonCounty SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 67-year-old Fountain woman was injured after she reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, left the road and struck a tree Tuesday, July 23, at 1:43 p.m. on Custer north of Fountain Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “She was treated at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital…
Store owner apprehends accused shoplifters. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Oldewick Post owner Crystal Babbin apprehended three 18-year-old women in her store Wednesday, July 24, who allegedly went on a shoplifting spree in downtown stores, stealing nearly 50 items, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Babbin, who served in the US Air Force, said the suspects picked the…
Felony drug charges against Custer Twp. woman top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Hope Elaine Sodders, 28, of 3343 E. Hansen Rd., Custer Township, was arrested July 20 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of second-offense controlled substance, controlled substance double penalty and operating a…
79th District Court sentencings, posted July 25, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jesse Allen Outwater, 34, of 313 N. Emily St., Ludington, pleaded guilty July 16 to second offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; one…
Obituary: Sharon Cribb, 76, Ludington. Sharon Kay (Cole) Cribb, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Midland, joined her loving family in Heaven on July 22, 2019. Her final days were spent surrounded by family at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Sharon was born October 19, 1942 in Vassar, one of 14 children to Edward and Almeda (Campbell) Cole. She loved…
Temps expected to increase into ’80s today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, July 25, 2019. Sunny skies High 83; low 65 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SW 7 mph day; SSW 6 mph evening. Humidity: 62% day; 76% evening. Sunrise: 6:25 a.m.; sunset: 9:17 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2019 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Showers possible after midnight. High 79; low…
The Scoop: Stratford on the Avenue Shakespeare theatre. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Kara Rose And Erin Thibault of Stage Left Theatre about the group’s annual Stratford on the Avenue performances of Shakespeare that take place this weekend and next weekend at Rotary Park in Ludington.
Five competing for Miss Ludington Area title. LUDINGTON — Five contestants from Mason, Manistee, and Oceana counties will be competing for the title of 2020 Miss Ludington Area. The 2020 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The five women…
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…
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