Scottville man charged in Dec. 2017 traffic death of Ben Compeau. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Laurance Russell Adams, Jr., 23, of 104 E. Third St., Scottville, has been charged with the misdemeanor of moving violation causing death in connection to the December death of Benjamin Compeau, 35, of Scottville. He faces up to one year in jail and/or a fine of…
Reception will honor Ludington Mayor Holman. LUDINGTON — A reception honoring out-going Mayor Kaye Holman will be held after the City Council meeting, Monday, Dec. 17. (Corrected). The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Incoming elected officials will be sworn into office today, Friday, Dec. 7, during a ceremony at 6 p.m. All events take place at the municipal building, 400…
Obituary: James McCumber, 82, Ludington. James William McCumber, 82, of Ludington passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born April 6, 1936 in Custer to William and Irene (Moline) McCumber. Jim graduated from Ludington High School in 1954. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country for two years. Jim married Yvonne Ezdebski…
Fugitive arrest tops MSP activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Mason County of the Michigan State Police – Hart post: Monday, Dec. 3, 2018: – 1:33 a.m., a 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 5000 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018: – 10:53 p.m., a 37-year-old Harrison, Michigan man was…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Jasmine Satin Jenks, 29, of 2904 S. Grantsyn Trail, Branch Township, was found guilty Nov. 27 of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for…
Recount confirms Serna winner of Ludington Fifth Ward seat. LUDINGTON — A recount held today at the Ludington municipal building confirmed that Angela Serna is the winner of the Fifth Ward Councilor seat, defeating Wally Cain 243-239 votes. The recount was requested by Cain following the November General Election. Elected officials, including Serna, will be sworn in during a ceremony…
Crashes keep deputies busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Dec. 3, 2018: – 3:32 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Lakeshore Drive and Lincoln Road, City of Ludington. – 7:15 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Jagger Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 7:53 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive…
Overcast skies expected today, high of 23. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, Pearl Harbor Day Overcast. High 23; low 19 Precipitation: 10% Wind: W 7 mph. Humidity: 62% day; 73% evening Sunrise: 8:06 a.m.; sunset: 5:07 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 Partly cloudy skies. High 29; low 20 Precipitation: 10% Wind: W 5 mph Humidity: 73%…
2 injured following Branch Twp. crash. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Two women were injured Thursday afternoon after the eastbound pickup truck they were in was apparently rear-ended by semi-truck. The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m. on US 10 between Gibson and Campbell roads east of Walhalla. The truck occupants were transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by ambulance. No further details…
Service club to ring in the holidays. #PentwaterServiceClub PENTWATER — Pentwater Service Club members will volunteer as Salvation Army Red Kettle collection bell ringers in front of the Pentwater Post Office from 9 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15. This continues a service club outreach project started over 25 years ago. The Salvation Army Red Kettle…
Obituary: William ‘Billy’ Cox, 40, Free Soil. William “Billy” Charles Cox of Free Soil was diagnosed with AML Leukemia (FLT 3 gene mutation- very rare and aggressive form of Leukemia) on November 5, 2018 and lost his battle on December 2, 2018 in Spectrum Health Butterworth of Grand Rapids. He was 40 years old. Billy was born in Ludington on…
Obituary: Rosemary St Johns, 89, Grand Rapids and formerly of Ludington. Rosemary Elizabeth St Johns of Grand Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. She was 89 years old. She was born in Detroit on October 26, 1929 to William H and Katherine Schindler. She married Ernest K St Johns in Detroit, December 24, 1969.…
West Shore Blades presents Christmas on Ice. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Blades Figure Skating Club is hosting its annual Christmas on Ice on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. The food drive and skating party held at West Shore Community Ice Arena is a benefit for the Ludington Area School District Resource Center. Attendees are asked to…
‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ to make Christmas brighter for local kids. #MichiganStatePolice PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police will conduct an event, “Stuff a Blue Goose,” to benefit less fortunate families in Mason and Oceana counties, Friday, Dec. 14, from 3-7 p.m. at the Ludington-area Walmart on US 10. “We have long referred to…
Snow possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 Cloudy skies with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Late night snow showers possible. High 30; low 27 Precipitation: 20% day; 40% evening. Wind: WSW 9 mph Humidity: 73% Sunrise: 8:04 a.m.; sunset: 5:07 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 Cloudy with snow showers possible mainly during the…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: William “Billy” Charles Cox, 40, of Free Soil, died on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Alpha Emily Podgorski, 104, of Ludington, died on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Lois Jean Larson, 86, of Ludington, died on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Jessie “Sue” Marie Gillan, 101, of Ludington,…
Teen sent to jail for attempted imprisonment. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – An 18-year-old homeless man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of attempted unlawful imprisonment in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4. Devin McKay Martin was initially facing felony charges of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct…
Idlewild woman sent to jail for receiving, concealing stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Idlewild woman was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 4, for a felony of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Anna Marie Hawke, of 137 E. US 10,…
Man sent to prison for seventh drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 46-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to two and a half to 15 years in prison for a conviction of third-offense operating while intoxicated in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 4. Jason Daniel Brocker, of 710 E. Loomis St., testified that during his arrest last…
Man ordered to jail for felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 4, for a conviction of felonious assault and third-offense habitual offender. Austin Marten Billings pleaded guilty to an added third count, and…
Scottville resident raises concerns over neighbor’s dogs. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville resident addressed the City Commission Monday with concerns he has about his neighbor’s dogs. Trinidad Rios, who said he has lived in Scottville for 53 years, said his neighbor has at least five pit-bull type dogs. The dogs have been a menace in the neighborhood. “Last Saturday three of…
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