Time to be a senior. Scottville senior center’s Visscher moves into retirement. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Marcia Visscher has been at the helm of the Scottville Area Senior Center for nearly five years. Next week, she will step down as director and move into the role of retiree. “I’ve loved it, it’s been so much fun,” she said. “I…
Community Veterans Day program scheduled for Sunday. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Allied Veterans Council will hold its annual Community Veterans Day program on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post, 318 N. James St. The public is invited to attend. A luncheon will be held afterwards for veterans and their families. On…
Car/deer crashes plague motorists. #MasonCounty The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Nov. 5, 2018: – 6:30 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Manales Road, Sherman Township. – 10:03 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 48-year-old Ludington man was arrested for domestic violence, 5000 block of Jebavy Drive, Hamlin Township. Tuesday,…
Recent arraignments include narcotics arrest. 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Xavier Ignacio Zamora, 24, 201 W. William St., Ludington, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of a narcotic/cocaine less than 50 grams…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 8, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Westley Michael Badour, 20, homeless, was found guilty Oct. 31 of larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…
Snow shower possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 Cloudy skies. A shower of rain or wet snow possible. Late night snow showers possible. High 38; low 29 Precipitation: 10% day; 70% evening Wind: WNW 5 mph Humidity: 66% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 7:30 a.m.; sunset: 5:26 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Snow during the morning…
VanderWall easily wins 35th senate seat. Curt VanderWall will be the next state senator to represent this area. The Ludington Republican easily defeated his opponents, Democrat Mike Taillard and Libertarian Timothy Coon. VanderWall received 72,739 (63%) of the votes, Taillard received 39,989 (35%) and Coon received 3,035 (3%). Currently VanderWall is the representative of the 101st Michigan House of Representatives…
O’Malley takes 101st House seat. Republican Jack O’Malley defeated Democrat Kathy Wiejaczka to become the next representative of Michigan’s 101st House of Representative district, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. O’Malley won by 58% of the votes, 28,249-20,714. “I am honored,” O’Malley said this morning. “To receive an individual’s vote is a very precious thing to me. Knowing…
Barker, Tomaszewski win WSCC board seats. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — James Barker was re-elected to the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees Tuesday evening. Joining him will be new member Randal Tomaszewski. Barker received a total of 12,209 votes, Tomaszewski received 10,470 while James Scatena received 10,364. The college district includes all of Mason and Manistee counties along with portions…
Obituary: Anita Freeland, 77, Ludington Anita L. Freeland, age 77, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was born July 9, 1941 in Ludington. She is survived by her husband Laval and her son William. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. at the Oak Grove…
Obituary: Jordan James, 20, Pentwater Jordan James, 20, of Pentwater, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Jordan was born on November 4, 1997 in Battle Creek, the son of Jesse and Penny (Schultz) James. He attended Mason County Central Schools and was planning on attending adult education classes to complete his schooling. Jordan enjoyed fishing, bike riding, walking,…
Scottville Elementary seeking Halloween costumes. SCOTTVILLE — If anyone has Halloween costumes they would like to donate, Scottville Elementary is asking for consideration. The school keeps a supply of costumes on hand for students who do not have one but would like to participate in Halloween activities with a costume. The school depleted its supply last week. Clean costumes may…
MCC to hold half day Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold a half-day Friday, Nov. 9. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m., all other grades dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Sack lunches will be available. Teachers will be participating with law enforcement in safety training during the afternoon. Buildings will be in lock-down. The public is being asked…
Hospital to hold Veterans Day ceremony. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will hold a Veterans Day observance ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. at the flagpole near the main entrance to the hospital to honor all men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The Ludington Hospital Veterans Day observance will include remarks by Randy…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 7, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Angeline L. Krause, 88, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Service times are pending. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Anita L. Freeland, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Jacqueline “Jackie” L. Stevens, 90, of Pentwater, died…
Cloudy skies today; snow tomorrow. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 Cloudy skies. High 40; low 32 Precipitation: 50% day; 20% evening. Wind: W 17 mph day; WNW 11 mph evening. Humidity: 72% Sunrise: 7:29 a.m.; sunset: 5:27 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 Cloudy skies during the day. Snow possible overnight with accumulations less than one inch.…
Final Results for Mason County contested races: With 25 of 25 precincts reporting, here are the results of the contested political races and proposals in Mason County: State Senator 35th District: Curt VanderWall (R), 8,931; Michael Taillard (D), 4,385; Timothy Coon (L), 275 State Representative 101st District: Jack O’Malley (R), 8,327; Kathy Wiejaczka (D), 5,280 West Shore Community College Board…
Ludington man faces jail for 3rd-offense domestic violence. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Ludington man faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty to third-offense domestic violence Tuesday, Nov. 6, in 51st Circuit Court. Deshawn Erik Latimer, of 915 E. Maple St., initially faced other felony charges of assault…
Cougar sighting in Custer Township? CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Tim Dill found this picture on one of his trail cameras of what he believes is a cougar near US 10 and Bean Road just outside of Scottville. The picture was taken on Sunday, Nov. 4. Others may argue that it is a bobcat. Cougars were originally native to Michigan, but were extirpated…
Obituary: James Brand, 75, Ludington. James Gerald Brand, age 75, of Ludington passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 after an automobile accident. He was born May 6, 1943 in Homer, Michigan. After high school, James enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He proudly served his county from 1961 to 1966. James worked in the state correctional system for 29 years.…
4-H reaches $50K endowment goal VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mason County 4-H recently reached its $50,000 goal for the Mason County 4-H Endowment fund. The Pennies from Heaven Foundation has offered to match $10,000 if an additional $10,000 is reached by Dec. 31, 2018. The Mason County 4-H Endowment fund provides the 4-H program with the means to benefit many lives…
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