The following is a highlight of police and fire activity for April 2, 2018: 1:10 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), malicious destruction of property, 700 block of East Second Street, City of Ludington. 9:27 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), assault, 10500 block of North Tuttle Road, Free Soil Township. 11:51 a.m., LPD, assault, 1000 E. Tinkham Ave., City of…
Recent deaths, posted April 3, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joan Kalisch, 63, of Scottville, died on Monday, April 2, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Wyona Hanna, 82, of Ludington, died on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Christopher…
Ludington High School class of ’98 reunion announced. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School alumni who graduated in 1998 are invited to a 20th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 30, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club. Tickets are $15 per person, which includes appetizers and DJ. A cash bar will be available. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite.com and are available…
Woman arrested in connection to stolen vehicle. Weekend police and fire activity. LUDINGTON — A female suspect was arrested Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Mounds, Ill. in connection to a stolen vehicle out of Mason County, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. On Friday, March 30, the sheriff’s office took a complaint at 10 p.m. in the 7800 block…
Zonta club to host human trafficking survivor. LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington will host Theresa Flores, a human trafficking survivor on Friday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison Street. The free event will also feature Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Flores was sold in an underground crime ring…
Man who crashed truck into tree charged with fleeing, assaulting pregnant woman. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man, who crashed a pickup truck into a tree while allegedly fleeing from the police is facing up to five years in prison for fleeing a police officer third degree. He has also been charged with assaulting a pregnant woman and domestic violence.…
Recent deaths, posted April 2, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Machelle Marie Willis, 52, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Laura Jane Petersen, 93, of Hamlin Twp., died on Monday, March 26, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017…
Manistee woman arrested on 3 warrants. #MasonCountyCrime. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 34-year-old Manistee woman Thursday, March 29, 2018, on three outstanding warrants out of Manistee County. The arrest took place after deputies were called to the 1500 block of West Countyline Road at 11:08 p.m. for a 911 call reporting a disturbance. Other…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 30, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Joseph Sekenske, 22, of 2041 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, was found guilty Feb. 12 of third-degree home invasion and was sentenced March 20 to serve eight months up front of a one-year discretionary…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 30, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Raymond Harold Snay, 51, no address listed, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of failure to register as a sex offender, failure to comply with sex offender registration duties…
Recent births, reported March 30, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Cade Jackson Joseph Stock, the son of Natalie Britz and Matthew Stock of Montague, was born March 24, 2018. Cienna Jean Hernandez, the daughter of Devon and Benjamin Hernandez of Ludington, was born March 29, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…
Police investigate dumped deer carcasses. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 27, 2018: – 7:17 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 Freeway north of Pere Marquette Highway overpass, Summit Township. – 7:17 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 Freeway north of Pere Marquette Highway overpass, Summit Township.…
The Land: Maple Grove Farms, making syrup for 7 decades. #TheLand. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Just south of the Mason-Oceana line, on 120th Avenue, sits Maple Grove Farms, owned by Jerry and Bernice Shafer. Jerry’s parents, Herb and Betty Shafer, moved to the farm when Jerry was 1-year-old, almost 79 years ago, from Indiana where…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 28, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Jordan James, 20, of 5963 W. 6th St., Pere Marquette Township, was found guilty March 26 of second-offense domestic violence and was sentenced to 34 days in jail with credit for 30 days…
Focus on Life dinner is April 5. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The annual Focus on Life dinner will be held on Thursday, April 5 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. The event is a benefit for Mason County Right to Life. The featured speaker will be Christen Pollo, executive director of Students for Life of Michigan. While a…
Democrats to discuss drug treatment, host candidates. #Election 18. LUDINGTON — Dr. Michelle Kuster of All Access Care of Ludington will speak at the April meeting of the Mason County Democrats on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Kuster will discuss drug treatment and rehabilitation. Also speaking at the meeting will be Mike Talliard of Benzonia, a candidate for the 35th Michigan…
LMTA considering Amber Twp. transit millage. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Mass Transit Authority may consider asking the voters of Amber Township to add the service to their township next year. Amber Township’s supervisor said he is doubtful such a millage would pass and that the bus service is not providing adequate service to its existing…
Ludington street closures announced. LUDINGTON — The following streets will be closed due to construction: Diana Street, between Washington Avenue and Staffon Street, from Monday, April 2 to mid-June 2018; water and sewer upgrades. Pere Marquette Street, between Monday, April 2 to mid-August 2018; water and sewer upgrades.
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