Democrats, Republicans dueling over canned goods. Now for some positive news about the political parties. The Mason County Democratic Party has issued a challenge to the Mason County Republicans to see which party can collect the most canned goods for the Lakeshore Food Club. The losing party will need to donate an addition $50 to the food club. The collection…
Recent arraignments include resisting arrest, drunk and disorderly charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Britten Lee Towers, 17, of 707 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was arrested by LPD for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and misdemeanors of drunk and disorderly and disturbing the peace. Preliminary…
Cloudy today, freezing rain expected Sunday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 Partly cloudy skies, clearing in the evening. High 39; low 28 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SWS 7 mph day; NNW 6 mph evening Humidity: 86% day; 91% evening Sunrise: 8:19 a.m.; sunset: 5:21 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 Partly cloudy skies in the morning giving…
65 students receive inaugural Promise Zone scholarships. Sixty-five students took advantage of Mason County Promise Zone scholarships during the fall 2018 semester, paying for their education at West Shore Community College. See information about the Promise Zone here. Of those students, 32 were graduates of Ludington High School, 21 from Mason County Central High School, seven from Mason County Eastern…
Fire destroys outbuilding, family heirlooms. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed an outbuilding at the Bob and Joni Lee residence, 2507 N. Reek Road Friday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2019. Joni Lee said she was inside her house and let her puppy outside when she smelled an electrical-type smoke coming from the building. When she opened the…
Hawley Road bridge closure begins Jan. 14. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The bridge on Hawley Road between Campbell and Masten roads will be closed for re-construction beginning Monday, Jan. 14; the bridge spans the South Branch of the Pere Marquette River. According to Eric Nelson, Mason County Road Commission highway engineer, construction will include removal of the existing 49-feet long single…
MSP report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Mason County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019: – 2:50 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and Anthony Road, Summit Township. – 4:33 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Custer and Decker roads, Sherman Township. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019: – 3:37 a.m., a 29-year-old Ludington man…
Sheriff report. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 12:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 west of Tyndall Road, Branch Township. 7:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Scottville Road north of Conrad Road, Custer Township. 11:53 a.m., two vehicle crash, no injuries, First Street near Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 1:50 p.m., single vehicle crash, involving a logging truck, no…
College offering walk-in advising, registration. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Walk- in advising and registration for West Shore Community College’s winter semester classes that begin on Monday, Jan. 14, is open to both returning and new students. The advising sessions are available from January 7 – 11, in the Student Services office in the Schoenherr Campus Center from 8 a.m. to 5…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 4, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donna Caroline Brucato, 83, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 3, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak…
Suspect allegedly assaults man with skateboard. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested on felony charges by the Ludington Police Department after allegedly assaulting a 25-year-old Ludington area man with a skateboard, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. Bradley Daniel Gilman, of 710 E. Third St., faces one count of first-degree home invasion…
Partly cloudy skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 Party cloudy during the day and mostly clear in the evening. High 33 low 31 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SW 11 mph Humidity: 83% Sunrise: 8:19 a.m.; sunset: 5:19 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 Mostly sunny and clear. High 37; low 30 Precipitation: 10% Wind: SSW 6 mph…
New Year’s baby. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — Honor May Wygant is the first baby born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in 2019, becoming Mason County’s New Year baby on January 2, 2019. Parents Jessica Soller and Eric Wygant of Ludington welcomed Honor May at 2:18 a.m. The baby weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19.75 inches. Honor was delivered by…
Log truck ditched; driver uninjured. #MasonCountyNews FOUNTAIN — A log truck driver had to ditch the truck he was driving after an oncoming car would not move out of the center of the road Wednesday, Jan. 2. The incident happened on Fountain Road just east of the village limits. The driver of the eastbound truck, which was heading to McCormick…
2019 fair auction to start earlier. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Although it’s only the beginning of January, plans are already in motion for the 2019 Western Michigan Fair, which will take place Aug. 6 – 10. One of the proposed changes planned is an earlier start of the animal auction, which is scheduled for Thursday,…
Scottville ordinance committee recommends city opts out of marijuana sales. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Ordinance Committee is recommending that the City Commission opt out of allowing recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries within the city limits. The committee met late last week and made its recommendation to create the ordinance, which is consistent with ordinances passed by several other Mason County…
Man arrested for hitting victim’s head with flashlight. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on several charges Saturday, Dec. 29, the day after allegedly hitting a man on the head with a flashlight and then chasing after two women in a vehicle, trying to run them off the road,…
Mason County rings in New Year with several crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Dec. 28, 2018: – 10:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Lakeshore Drive north of Neil Road, Hamlin Township. – 6:16 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Dewey Road, Sherman Township. – 9:45…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 2, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joseph A. Merta, 87, of Branch, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Kerry L. Howe, 59, of Ludington died Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral…
Hospital offering free tobacco cessation classes LUDINGTON — Is quitting tobacco on your list of New Year’s resolutions? If so, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital can help you make a plan to quit smoking for good. Tobacco Treatment Specialist Kelly Barnhardt will offer proven methods on how to kick the habit during a free four-week seminar. The classes meet Jan. 23,…
Snow showers expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 Snow showers today. High 31; low 23 Precipitation: 100% day; 20% evening Wind: SSW 8 mph day; W 10 mph evening Humidity: 87% Sunrise: 8:19 a.m.; sunset: 5:18 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 Party cloudy during the day and mostly clear in the evening. High 33 low…
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