Momentum Business Plan Competition deadline is July 31. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The deadline to enter the $50,000 Momentum Business Plan Competition is Tuesday, July 31 at 11:59 p.m. The competition is for new business start-ups, or businesses with a viable startup idea or business with less than $100,000 in sales annually. The winner will be selected at a public pitch…
Large equipment move to cause slow-downs. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Consumers Energy will be moving large pieces of equipment Friday, July 27, and Monday, July 30 beginning on Pere Marquette Highway, traveling south from First Street to Iris Road, west to Lakeshore Drive and then to the pumped storage facility. The moves will take place between 7:30 and 11 a.m.…
Invasive plant species walking tour to be held at Cartier Park. LUDINGTON — Members of the North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area will be holding a walking tour through Cartier Park on Tuesday, July 31, to introduce members of the public to a variety of invasive plant species. The walk is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will begin…
Democrat monthly meeting LUDINGTON — The next meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party will be Thursday, August 2, at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area, 107 S. Harrison St. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, will demonstrate voting machines and answer questions. Jannice Lamb will also speak on the Oakview millage request on the August 7 Ballot. After a short business meeting, the film…
Primary Election: List of county, school, and municipal ballot issues. #Election18 LUDINGTON — Michigan voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 7 during the state’s Primary Election. Both the Democrat and Republican parties hold their primaries on this day. Voters choosing a partisan candidate must only vote for one party. However, the election will include some local ballot…
Obituary: Ryan J. Quick, 32, Fountain Ryan J. Quick, 32, of Fountain passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born February 19, 1986, the youngest of triplets, to Jack and Camille (Bennett) Quick. Ryan graduated from Mason County Eastern in 2004 and went on to receive his certification in welding from West Shore Community…
Fatal motorcycle crash victim identified. #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Ryan Joseph Quick, 32, of Branch, has been identified as the motorcyclist who died Sunday afternoon following a two vehicle crash. The crash occurred about 12:19 p.m. when Quick was traveling southbound in the 3100 block of Reek Road, just over a crest in the hill, when his Harley Davidson motorcycle…
Deputies arrest woman lying in road screaming obscenities. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Walhalla woman was arrested for disorderly person Saturday, July 21, at 3:42 a.m. in the 200 block of Gibson Road after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to an “intoxicated person” call. “Responding deputies found the subject lying in the roadway screaming obscenities,” said Mason County Sheriff…
U2 tribute band to perform Rhythm and Dunes concert Saturday. LUDINGTON —The first of two free community West Shore Bank Rhythm and Dunes concerts will take place this Saturday, July 28, at Waterfront Park. The U2 tribute band Hollywood U2, will perform at 7 p.m. The Mason County Central Jazz Band will open the concert at 6 p.m. Crowds have…
College board considering contracting janitorial services for Arts & Sciences Center. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees is scheduled to take action on contracting out janitorial services for its Arts and Sciences Center during a special meeting today. The college already contracts with Northern Floor Care of Riverton Township for janitorial services at the Recreation Center…
Portion of Hansen Road closed to traffic. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that Hansen Road between Meyers and Victory Corners roads in Amber Township is currently closed to through traffic. The road has been under scheduled construction but damage caused by rain on Saturday caused the road to be closed. The road is expected to be…
Ludington council to consider changing sidewalk ordinance for new homes. LUDINGTON — The City Council will take action on making its new construction sidewalk ordinance a little more flexible. The current ordinance requires property owners building a new home to install a new sidewalk with no exceptions. The proposed amendments would allow the city’s zoning administrator to grant an exemption…
3rd annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival begins this weekend. LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company and House of Flavors Restaurants will present the third annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival at Rotary Park in Ludington on Friday, July 27, Saturday, July 28, Friday, August 3, and Saturday, August 4 with performances at 7 p.m. and Sunday,…
Motorcyclist dies in Sherman Township crash. #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Mason County motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon after his bike rear-ended a pickup truck on Reek Road north of Sugar Grove Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man, who’s name is not being released pending family notifications. The crash occurred early afternoon when a motorcycle was…
Kimes to offer new EP exclusively for local audience. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — On Sept. 7, Scottville native Chloe Kimes will release her debut EP “Apothecary” on all the major download and streaming platforms. But, this Thursday, July 26, she will make the EP available for sale on CD to audience members attending her concert at the Ludington…
WSCC to hold special meeting to accept construction bids. #WSCC VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, July 23. One of the agenda items is to take action on accepting bids for construction projects on four college-owned buildings at a cost of $3.6 million. The projects include an addition to…
Ludington man faces charges of raping 8-year-old child. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man has been arraigned on multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct Thursday, July 19, in 79th District Court. Ray Thomas Kelly, 66, 203 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 5, was arrested by Ludington Police Department and charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree and two…
79th District Court sentencings, posted July 20, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Michael William Judd, 41, of 132 Terra Circle, North Muskegon, was found guilty July 10 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
WSCC to hold surplus equipment sale. VICTORY TONWSHIP — West Shore Community College will hold a surplus equipment sale on Friday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the warehouse at Sugar Grove and Amber Roads on the east side of the campus. All of the items have been previously used on the college campus and will be available to purchase…
Sheriff sergeants say millage proposal is about safety. #Election18 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. John Balowski and Jeremy King are sergeants with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Like the deputies they supervise, they work 12 hour shifts with a rotation of five days one week and two days the next week. A crew is made up of two deputies and a…
Rep. VanderWall announces July coffee hours State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) has announced his monthly coffee hours. VanderWall represents the 101st House District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. “I look forward to meeting with the community to hear their questions and ideas about state government,” VanderWall said. “I invite all residents to attend coffee hours.” …
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