Break-in at Tractor Supply store. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a breaking and entering at Tractor Supply, at 4572 W. US 10, Sunday, Aug. 19, at 7:57 p.m. Nothing was reported stolen, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Aug. 17, 2018: – 1:28 a.m.,…
College again offering free bus rides to campus. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus will be offered again to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over transportation costs. The…
79th District Court arraignments posted Aug. 17, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Damion Michael Moore, 19, of 267 N. Jackpine Rd., Branch Township, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Preliminary exam: Aug. 29 at 11:15…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 17, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Richard Lee James, 47, of 130 W. 2nd St., Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 7 of operating a vehicle without a license and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for…
MCC board to consider new hires Monday. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is expected to hire three new teachers and three new coaches when it meets Monday, Aug. 20. Teachers include: Jason Stanick, secondary science teacher (high school and middle school). Jonathan Hackey, middle school social studies teacher. Janelle Kelly, middle school English language arts teacher.…
Conservation District to host annual farm tour. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual farm tour on Thursday, Aug. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. The tour’s focus is to teach about different land management practices used by local farms. Specific topics will include an introduction into programs and cost share opportunities provided by Natural…
Manistee woman arrested for driving while on drugs following crash. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Manistee woman was arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs following the investigation of a single-vehicle crash Thursday, Aug. 16, at 7:15 p.m. on Jebavy Drive south of Dewey Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured. The following…
Recent births, reported Aug. 17, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Layne Scott Masar, the son of Elizabeth Edel and Michael Masar Jr. of Scottville, was born Aug. 16, 2018. Jace Eugene Jorissen, the son of Marissa Hansen and Daniel Jorissen of Hart, was born Aug. 17, 2018. Hudson Alexander Smith, the son of Natasha and Kurt…
Illinois man arrested for assaulting wife in motel parking lot. #MasonCountyCrime. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Lockport, Ill. man was arrested Wednesday evening for domestic assault of his 21-year-old wife. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) were called to the Rodeway Inn, 5095 W. US 10, at 10:18 p.m. for a report of an assault in the motel’s…
Mason County teen featured in drug prevention campaign. When it comes to parents having the “drug talk” with their children, teens say they want more conversation, not less. That’s the premise of a new “Just Talk to Me” Public Service Awareness (PSA) campaign, presented by Talksooner.org. The campaign, endorsed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), will…
Sister Bees wins Epworth 5×5 Momentum prize. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Sister Bees, makers of all natural skin products made from beeswax, was awarded the $5,000 Momentum 5×5 Night prize Wednesday evening. The event was sponsored by Epworth Church Association and held at Epworth Heights. Sister Bees is owned by Kimberly Ambrose, Amber Boerema and Kelly Bonnema. Products from the…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 16, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Robert King ,89, of Ludigton died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. John Isaacs, 84, of Irons died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Patricia Jean Saporita-Bidwell, 53, of Ludington…
Fire destroys Free Soil house. #MasonCountyNews. UPDATED INFORMATION By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — Fire destroyed a home at 8556 N. Democrat Street in the Village of Free Soil Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene about 4:45 p.m. The first firefighters on scene reported the house was mostly engulfed in flames. Free Soil/Mead Fire Chief Vince Williams…
Driver cited in injury crash. #MasonCountyCrime MEADE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Fountain man was cited for unlawful license plate use and careless driving following a crash Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 9:30 p.m. on Larson Road south Free Soil Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case of the Hart post. A passenger was pinned inside the vehicle. No other…
Plummer to retire from historical society; Berringer will take on executive director role. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Rick Plummer, executive director of the Mason County Historical Society has announced that he will retire, effective Sept. 1. Plummer will be replaced by Rebecca Berringer, who is currently the managing director of the historical society’s Historic White Pine Village and Port…
Man admits to stealing mother’s checks. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Sherman Township man admitted in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 14, to using his mother’s checks to illegally obtain over $2,700. Christopher Wayne Bailey, of 3079 N. Tuttle Rd., pleaded guilty to one felony count of uttering and publishing. A second count was dismissed. In…
Man with long criminal history sent to prison for break-in spree. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Fountain man who went on a crime spree with an accomplice last March, breaking into cabins in the Tallman Lake area of Branch Township, was sentenced to seven to 50 years in prison for three convictions of second-degree home invasion…
Cash advance employee pleads guilty in connection to staged robbery. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A former employee of Advance Cash America in Pere Marquette Township pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 14, to conspiracy to commit embezzlement $1,000-$20,000 and lying to a police officer in connection to a staged robbery at the business last May.…
‘Career criminal’ sentenced to 6-50 years in prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Hart man with a criminal history of 12 prior felonies and 14 prior misdemeanors was sentenced to six to 50 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 14, for breaking into several businesses along US 10 east of Ludington. “Mr. Phelps, you’re…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 14, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Rose Thom, 91, of Union City, Ind., and formerly of Fountain, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Eloise Smith, 87, of Ludington, died on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove…
Grant, donation pays for bike friendly infrastructure in Ludington. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington was recently awarded a grant of $2,920 to place bike fix-it stations and sharrows. The grant came from Northwest Michigan Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition through the Live Well Mason Coalition. Sharrows have been placed along Rath Avenue and Bryant Road, which are also known…
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