Thunderstorm possible this evening, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low temperatures at 60 degrees. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies in the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 80; low 63 Precipitation: 20% Wind: S 6…
Recent births, reported Sept. 19, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Maverick James Froncek, the son of Brittany Wilson and Andrew Froncek of Manistee, was born August 23, 2019. Keenan Dale Miller, the son of Amy Mallison and Jesse Miller of Free Soil, was born September 3, 2019. Georgie Ann Patrick, the daughter of Shannon and Logan…
Attempted criminal sexual conduct among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy John Thorne, 37, of 4020 N. Stephens Rd., Sherman Township, was arrested June 2, 2018 by LPD on a felony charge of attempted third degree criminal sexual conduct. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Bail:…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 19, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Lance Leroy Christensen, 76, of 1535 W. US 10, Amber Township, pleaded guilty Sept. 16 to operating an ORV while impaired and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary…
Money bag stolen from shopping cart. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A money bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen from a shopping cart in the Shop N Save parking lot on West US 10 Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim reported the theft to police. The case remains…
Obituary: Daniel Sanregret, 68, Scottville. One of the world’s most talented and fiery Yoopers…is no longer. The man, the myth, the legend, Daniel Lee Sanregret unexpectedly joined the stars in the heavens on Sept. 18, 2019. The Man: Dan was born in L’Anse on December 26, 1950, to the late and great Frank Sanregret and Hazel Jestila (Carr). He spent…
“The Devil We Know” environmental movie to be shown. LUDINGTON — AFFEW Friends of the Environment is sponsoring a presentation of the film “The Devil We Know”, presented by Cheryl Kallio from Freshwater Future, on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. After the movie, Kallio will answer questions about PFAS. Well…
Scottville Optimist Club donates to MCE athletic boosters. CUSTER — Members of the Scottville Optimist Club recently presented a check for $650 to the Mason County Eastern Athletics Club for the club’s work selling concessions this summer at the Scottville Clown Band Shell weekly concert series. Club members Nancy Sanford and Julie VanDyke presented the check to the booster club…
School addresses safety concerns following stun gun, knife incident. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Pentwater Public School Superintendent Scott Karaptian called a meeting Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, addressing Monday’s incident which involved a student carrying a stun gun and knife at the high school. A 17-year-old male student was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department Wednesday, Sept. 18. He…
Preferred Credit Union awards $500 to MCC teacher. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary fourth grade student Sophia Quick has learned a valuable lesson in saving money. She has a student savings account at Preferred Credit Union, and as a result of her deposits, Sophia got to share a reward with her classmates. Joy Jensen,…
Inhalant use arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 23-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police for use of inhalants and probation violation in the 400 block of East Dowland Street shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, according to the Ludington Police Department. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. The following is other police activity…
Teen arrested for carrying stun gun, knife at school. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – A 17-year-old man was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department Wednesday, Sept. 18, for allegedly carrying a stun gun and a knife at Pentwater High School. Pentwater Police Department arrested the 17-year-old following an incident that occurred Monday, Sept. 16, at the high school, according to a post…
Obituary; Julie Quinn, 67, Ludington. Julie A. Quinn, 67, of Ludington, lost her long battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Julie was born in Ludington on July 2, 1952, the daughter of Emery and Illeane (Summerfield) Marrison. She married James Quinn on September 11, 1971 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington. Julie graduated from Ludington High School, class…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 18, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Julie Ann Quinn, 67, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington, with Rev. Domingo F. Shriver presiding. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at…
The Scoop: WSCC Performing Arts Series kicks off. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Danny V speaks with Ted Malt, West Shore Community College professor of performing arts about the 2019-2020 performing arts series that kicks off Thursday with a performance of “The Voice” finalist Josh Davis. The Scoop is a presentation of Safe Harbor Credit Union.
VanderWall, rocker Ted Nugent testify against deer baiting ban. LANSING — Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, along with musician and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent and Rep. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, testified on Tuesday before the House Government Operations Committee on House Bill 4687, Hoitenga’s legislation that would enhance hunting activities in the state. VanderWall introduced the same measure, Senate Bill 37, in the Senate. The…
College preparing to unveil sculpture. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Earlier today, a 9-feet high bronze sculpture, titled “Daedayl,” was placed atop a granite base on the north side of West Shore Community College’s Schoenherr Campus Center. The College will formally unveil the sculpture in a ceremony on Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., outside of the campus center. The sculpture…
MCC Education Sportman’s Banquet is Thursday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation is holding its inaugural Sportsman’s Banquet Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Graystone Convention Center, 4079 W. US 10. Proceeds from the event support the MCC Educational Foundation and MCC school projects. Admission is $30 per adult or $50 for two adults;…
Zonta, WSCC, library sponsor human trafficking awareness programs. LUDINGTON — Members of the Zonta Club of Ludington Area placed red sand in sidewalk cracks at James Street Plaza in downtown Ludington as the kick off for Human Trafficking Awareness events taking place in Mason County. #RedSandProject is a nationwide campaign where participants place red sand in sidewalk cracks to represent…
FloraCraft announces promotions. LUDINGTON — FloraCraft recently announced three promotions intended to meet the needs of the growing business. Steve Carlson, Mike Smith and Phil Gable are stepping into roles of increased responsibility and oversight. “It’s an exciting time at FloraCraft as we continue to innovate and expand our product offerings in a competitive marketplace,” said CEO Eric Erwin. “Expanding the…
Disorderly arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Sept. 16, 2019: 12:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 43-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for disorderly conduct, North Sherman Street and East Tinkham Avenue, City of Ludington. 2:05 p.m., (LPD), a 20-year-old homeless man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 600 block of North Washington Avenue,…
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