Over 1,300 revelers receive free New Year’s Eve rides. LUDINGTON — Over 1,300 people took advantage of the free 2018 Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign on New Year’s Eve, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. Barnett said 1,318 people road Ludington Mass Transit Authority buses while 14 people had their vehicles towed. The program offered free rides in a…
Alcohol a factor in New Year’s Eve crash. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash that caused serious injury to two Chicago area residents Monday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2018. The crash, as reported Monday by MCP, occurred about 1:26 p.m. on Custer Road just north of Millerton…
2 injured in Custer Road rollover crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Two men were seriously injured following a single vehicle crash on Custer Road just north of Millerton Road Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. The crash occurred about 1:30 p.m. when the Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Custer Road, and apparently crossed the centerline, left the…
Obituary: Mabel Ann Polcin, 92, of Ludington Mabel Ann Polcin, 92 of Ludington passed away on December 30, 2018 surrounded by her family at home. She was born on March 31, 1926 in Ludington, daughter of the late Martin and Antonia (Yeck) Polcin. Mabel graduated Ludington High School in 1943. She retired from Star Watch Case after 36 years and…
Recent births, reported Dec. 31, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Penelope Amina Garel, the daughter of Alisha Davis and Charles Garel of Baldwin, was born Dec. 12, 2018. Ella Jessamae Johnson, the daughter of Cassandra Johnson of Baldwin, was born Dec. 14, 2018. Hanna Sky Rees, the daughter of Ariel Samantha and Thomas Rees of Ludington,…
Rain and snow possible to ring in the New Year. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 (New Year’s Eve) Rain showers early mixing with snow later in the day and into the evening transitioning into snow showers late. High 35; low 26 Precipitation: 100% Wind: E 7 mph day; N 11 mph evening Humidity: 90% Sunrise: 8:19…
Obituary: Dolores “DeDe” Samuel, 82, Pentwater. Dolores “DeDe” Samuel, 82, of Pentwater, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. DeDe was born on July 28, 1936 in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Roma (Dick) Ardrey. She graduated from Pentwater High School in 1953 and received her degree in education from Michigan State University. DeDe enjoyed…
Obituary: Arthur “Art” Paul Isham,78, of Ludington Arthur “Art” Paul Isham, 78, of Ludington, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 25, 1940, in Flint, the son of Austin and Violet (Clem) Isham. Art served in the US Army on the Signal Battalion, followed by six years with the National Guard.…
Crashes keep deputies busy. #MasonCounty The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018: – 2:22 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, US 31 south of Conrad Road, Amber Township. – 6 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Dewey Road, Victory Township. – 7:10 a.m., alarm activation, Brye Road, Amber Township. – 1:29…
Recent arraignments include home invasion. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Frank Wilson, III, 18, of 3217 Glendale St., Muskegon Heights, was arrested by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of first-degree home invasion and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Preliminary exam: Jan. 9…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 28, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Wesley Donald Hackert, 32, of 109 E.. Foster St., Ludington, was found guilty Dec. 18 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for 24 days served;…
Rain and snow possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 Rain showers early mixing with snow later in the day and into the evening. Overcast late. High 46; low 23 Precipitation: 70% day; 50% evening Wind: WSW 15 mph day; N 12 mph evening Humidity: 91% day; 78% evening Sunrise: 8:19 a.m.; sunset: 5:14 p.m. Saturday,…
Child receives minor injuries following Eden Twp. crash. EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 7-year-old Scottville girl received a minor head injury following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Scottville and Chauvez roads Thursday afternoon. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred when a Dodge Dakota pickup truck, heading west on Chauvez, pulled into the path of…
Elderly man suffers from hypothermia after vehicle crashes into river. #MasonCounty HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – An elderly Mason County man was admitted to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for hypothermia Wednesday morning, Dec. 26, after the SUV he was driving crashed into the Big Sable River at the Ludington State Park. “Responding units found an SUV-type vehicle partly in the water destroyed…
Obituary: Norma Jean (Penland) Dorman Souers, 75, of Ludington Norma Jean (Penland) Dorman Souers, 75, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born May 25, 1943 in Three Oaks, Mich. to Ralph and Violet (Anderson) Penland. Norma worked many places, but she retired from Baywood where she worked in the kitchen. In her spare time, she…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 27, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Tom Smogoleski Sr, 78, of Ludington, died on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Service times are pending. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Mable “De De” Samuel, 82, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Service times are pending. An obituary will run…
Rain likely today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 Rain showers early will become more steady rain in the afternoon and evening. High 42; low 41 Precipitation: 100% day; 90% evening Wind: SE 12 mph day; SSE 12 mph evening Humidity: 88% day; 94% evening. Sunrise: 8:19 a.m.; sunset: 5:13 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 Rain showers…
Emma and Jaxson most popular 2018 baby names at Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Emma and Jaxson take first place for most popular girl and boy names among the 241 babies born in 2018 as of December 20 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Alternate spellings and versions of names are included in the hospital’s Top 10 Baby Names lists. Top 10…
Hospital to host blood drive Jan. 10. LUDINGTON — Michigan Blood is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, January 10, 2019 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, but not required.…
Free rides offered again on New Year’s Eve. LUDINGTON — Free rides through the Drive Safe-Drive Sober Campaign will again be offered to New Year’s Eve revelers. The program is a cooperative effort between Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police-Hart Post, Abrahamson’s Towing, Quinn’s Towing, Oceana Auto, Fiers Towing, Ludington Mass Transportation Authority,…
Ludington’s ‘best of…’ list. Opinion by Steve Miller, Ludington mayor-elect. Now that we’ve reached the calendar’s final week, we can expect the inevitable avalanche of “Best of the Year” lists. They come from every corner of the world…top news stories, outstanding athletic highlights, outrageous celebrity scandals, cutest pet pictures. The rankings have become expected traditional media entertainment filler between the…
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