Ludington ad-hoc pot committee has delays. By Mayor Steve Miller. During the December 17, 2018, City Council meeting, Council unanimously passed Ordinance 398-18, effectively “opting out”, or prohibiting marijuana establishments within the boundaries of the City of Ludington. As was directed via an amendment to the ordinance, the Council unanimously agreed to revisit its decision within 60 days of the…
Obituary: Marilyn Moomey, 88, Ludington. Marilyn Grace Moomey, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 while anxiously awaiting her heavenly home, where she could be with Jesus and her husband, Bob. Marilyn was born on December 9, 1930 in Ludington, the daughter of Charles and Leah (Lawton) Shue. She was a full time mother and worked in…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 9, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Marva Brown Nystrom, 84, of Grand Rapids died on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Marilyn Grace Moomey, 88, of Ludington, died on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Jonathon Michael…
Victim receives minor injuries following stabbing; 1 arrested. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman was stabbed early Sunday morning at a residence in the 6600 block of West Basswood Street, between Tamarack Road and Walnut Street (north of Victory Drive). Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 12:42 a.m. According to Michigan State Police Lt. Matt Kanitz…
Temps rising this week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight, becoming partly cloudy after midnight with low temperature of 50 degrees. Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Cloudy in the evening with scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. High 72; low 63 Precipitation: 10% day; 50% evening. Wind: SE 7 mph day; SE 13 mph evening.…
History: Photos from Mason County’s farming past. MC History Spotlight is a history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory Over the past 35 years of researching local history I have acquired an extensive collection of historical photos. There…
New sign honors Trooper Butterfield. #MasonCountyNews #TrooperButterfield By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Earlier this summer, a new sign was installed at the roadside memorial to Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield on Custer Road. Butterfield was killed by gunshot on that site, located between Townline and Gajeski roads, on Sept. 9, 2013, while on duty. Since that…
Mass casualty drill to be conducted Saturday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Mason County will be conducting a mass casualty exercise in cooperation with Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The exercise will test portions of medical response plans for a mass casualty incident, such as an active shooter at a school. The purpose of the exercise is to…
Warrant arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019: – 9:08 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 29-year-old Branch woman was arrested on an Ottawa County warrant, 5000 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 9:32 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old Fountain woman was cited for driving while…
Resolution from Sen. VanderWall supports Michigan cherry industry. LANSING — In response to recent overwhelming losses to the tart cherry industry in Michigan, Sen. Curt VanderWall has introduced a resolution supporting the U.S. cherry industry’s petition calling for action at the federal level. Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 urges the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce to act against unfair trade…
Obituary: Carl Jansen, 61, Scottville. Carl Stanley Jansen, 61, of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids from complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Carl was born on August 26, 1958 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington as one of twin boys born to Alfonse “Al” and Martha (Edel) Jansen, and graduated from…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 6, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Pamela R. Wicht, 70, of Grandville died on Thursday, September 5 at Faith Hospice in Byron Center. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Carl Stanley Jansen, 61, of Scottville died on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Arrangements by Wyman…
Recent arraignments include inmate possessing contraband #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Keila Ray Lankton, 28, of 6191 E. Sugar Grove Rd. , Sheridan Township, was arrested August 29 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance less than 50…
Sugar Grove Road to close between Stiles and US 31; Stiles remains closed. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove Road between Stiles Road and US-31 will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, Sept. 9. The Mason County Road Commission will be adding gravel to the edges of the existing asphalt roadway in preparation for new asphalt, according to Eric Nelson,…
Republican meetings set. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The regular monthly meeting of the Mason County Republican Party will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at All Seasons Resort, 7460 E. US 10. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass for a pot luck. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The annual GOP picnic, will be held at Sutton’s…
North breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed due to current weather conditions.
Community Foundation launches child savings account initiative Beginning this fall, every kindergartener in Mason County will have access to an education savings account at West Shore Bank seeded with $50. The Community Foundation for Mason County has recently launched the KickStart to Career Child Savings Account Program (K2C). The accounts are deposit only, and withdrawals are restricted to post-secondary education…
Driver from Benson Road crash remains in critical condition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — James Russell Davidson, 50, of Sheridan Township man remains in critical condition at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Davidson was injured late Monday evening, Sept. 2, following a rollover crash on North Benson Road. Emergency…
District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 5, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jason Wayne Cole, 45, of 507 E. Filer St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Aug. 28 to attempted assault/resisting/obstructing police and disorderly person drunk. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary…
Animal control to close Sept. 10, 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Animal Control will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Wednesday, Sept. 11 due to staff being at a conference.
Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCounty The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019: 3:20 p.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township. 6:08 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Gordon and Johnson roads, Amber Township. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019: 2:25 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Manistee and Michigan streets, Village…
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