Mason County bus tech, driver receive top state awards. Two Mason County school transportation technicians were recently recognized by the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation. Rich Page of Ludington Area School District was named Technician of the Year and Bob McClure of West Shore Educational Service District was named Driver of the Year during the 54th annual MAPT conference held…
Police busy with car/deer crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, June 25, 2019: 9:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Grant Township. 12:21 p.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Stephens Road, Custer Township. 11:41 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Amber Road, Victory Township. Wednesday,…
Recent deaths, posted June 28, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Theresa Curtis, 76, of Scottville, died on Friday, June 28, 2019. Memorial contributions may me made to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington to assist with funeral costs. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Thunderstorms possible tonight, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service is reporting that a line of thunderstorms that swept across Wisconsin is pushing gusty winds pushing into western lower Michigan. Thunderstorms are possible tonight until about midnight. Friday, June 28, 2019 Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms, a little something for everyone. High 78; low 50…
West Shore CTE students earn top rankings in international competition. Recently, four high school students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Allied Health program along with their instructor, Sally Wright, traveled to the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Orlando, Fla. The team of Mason County…
Felony assault among recent arraignments, posted June 27, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Matthew Dustin Case, 33, of 229 ½ Second St., Ludington, was arrested June 22 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Probable…
Woman charged with killing Pentwater construction worker absent from hearing. MANISTEE — The woman accused of causing a fatal crash in a construction zone last year in Bear Lake was due in 85th District Court today but did not appear with her attorney, according to UpNorthLive.com (7&4 News). Charlene Myers, 67, of Bear Lake, is being charged with two misdemeanors…
Obituary: Mary Virginia Wallace, 97, Benzonia, formerly of Scottville. Mary Virginia Wallace, 97, of Benzonia and formerly of Scottville, was known by her friends as Ginny. She died May 31, 2019 at the Homesteader in Benzonia. She was born Mary Virginia Lindsey on a farm in West Virginia. She grew up during the Great Depression and met and married her…
Obituary: Wade Buffenbarger, 57, Scottville. Wade Alan Buffenbarger, 57, of Scottville, passed away on June 24, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Wade was born on October 3, 1961 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Roger and Janet Buffenbarger. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1980. After graduation,…
Manierre Dawson exhibit on display at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is presenting an exhibition of artist Manierre Dawson’s works in the college’s gallery named after the artist. The exhibition draws from WSCC’s collection of the Dawsons’s works that were donated by the artist himself, his family, and other private donors. Four of the exhibited pieces are…
LPD makes several drunk driving arrests. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in the City of Ludington: Friday, June 21, 2019: 7:38 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 30-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on two criminal bench warrants from 51st Circuit Court, 100 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. 10:57 p.m., (LPD), a 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested…
Recent births, reported June 26, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Zane Daniel-Fred Peterson, the son of Rebecca McWilliams and Zane Peterson of Ludington, was born June 25, 2019. Greyson James Papes, the son of Kerri and Justin Papes of Free Soil, was born June 24, 2019. Kennedy Grace Maycock, the daughter of Lauren and Raymond…
Mostly sunny skies today, more rain expected Thursday, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service is reporting that thunderstorms are moving through western Michigan this evening. At 8 p.m. thunderstorms were approaching the Lake Michigan shore between Grand Haven and Ludington. The storms were moving east at 40 mph. Thunderstorms are expected to continue until past 11…
Man who fled from police after crash faces jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old homeless man who fled from police after crashing his vehicle last April pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, to attempted larceny from a person, failure to report an accident and third-offense habitual offender. Jerry Edson Weathers crashed his…
The Scoop: Lakeshore Animal Friends. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks about pet adoption and fostering with Jody McCarthy and Annette Montminy of Lakeshore Animal Friends. A presentation of Urka Auto Center and @Safe Harbor Credit Union.
Man faces jail for receiving, concealing stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Scottville man faces serving four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, to receiving and concealing $1,000-$20,000. Shawn Daniel O’Connell, of 104 5th St., originally faced a charge of larceny $1,000-$20,000, along…
Man sent to jail for throwing box cutter at wife. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 32-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a high-court misdemeanor conviction of attempted felonious assault, a misdemeanor of second-offense domestic violence and third-offense habitual offender Tuesday, June 25, in 51st Circuit…
Man sent to jail for felony domestic assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 42-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a third-offense domestic violence conviction. Eric James Friedley, of 5731 Limouze St., pleaded guilty to third-offense domestic violence, May…
Prisoner sentenced to 26 months to 40 years for dealing fentanyl. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old prison inmate received a concurrent sentence of 26 months to 40 years in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, for a conviction of delivery of fentanyl less than 50 grams and third-offense habitual offender. Anthony Joseph Brock, who is lodged…
Scottville band shell show cancelled tonight. SCOTTVILLE — The weekly free performance at the Scottville Clown Band Shell scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather. Tyler John Reed was scheduled to perform. Another date has not yet been scheduled. The Scottville Clown Band will perform next Tuesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. at the shell for its…
Crashes, OWI arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, June 24, 2019: 5:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Beyer Road, Victory Township. 5:46 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, 4000 block of West US 10, Amber Township. 7:55 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 and…
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