Scottville woman receives Michigan Works! Impact Award. LANSING — Tina Holey of Scottville was the recent recipient of a Michigan Works! Impact Award. Holey was born with a rare genetic disorder that affected the development of her facial structure and made it difficult to eat, drink and breathe. “I always felt discriminated against as a child,” Holey said in an interview with…
Recent deaths, posted March 8, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Guadalupe Molina Escamilla-Esparza, 66, of Ludington, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Marshall Peter White, 92, of Ludington, died on February 24, 2019. Lori Ann Taylor, 60, of Ludington, died Friday, March 1, 2019. Clair R. Edson Jr., 81, of Scottville died Thursday, March…
Gus Macker registration under way. LUDINGTON — Three-on-three basketball will return to Ludington’s Stearns Park, June 15-16. Registration is under way for the premier Gus Macker tournament, which will be in its 28th year. Gus Macker in Ludington is a charity event, benefiting local sports and service clubs, and organizers are looking forward to making significant donations again this year.…
Riverton man arrested on sex crime involving minor. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — David Joseph Wildfong, 43, of Riverton Township was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday March 6, 2019 on charges of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) third degree and CSC fourth degree following a two week investigation. The alleged victim in the case is under the age of…
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Thursday was bad day for deer in Mason County. The following was activity of Mason County law enforcement on Thursday, March 7, 2019: 4 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), fire truck/deer crash, no injuries, Custer Road north of Wilson Road. 7:40 a.m., MCSO, car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer Road south of Meisenheimer Road, Eden Township. 8:14 a.m., MCSO, assisted…
Cloudy skies today; rain possible Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, March 8 2019 Partly cloudy. High 34; low 17. Precipitation: 10% Wind: S 3 mph day; E 4 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 83% evening. Sunrise: 7:10 a.m.; sunset: 6:42 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019 Partly cloudy early followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later in the…
Gold Coast Hunting Heritage Banquet March 29. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Gold Coast Gobblers Hunting Heritage Banquet will be held Friday, March 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. For tickets and information contact Larry Hawke 231-613-2165 or go to the link where you can purchase tickets online. https://www.facebook.com/events/570746960055719/?ti=ia https://events.nwtf.org/220360-2019/tickets
MC History Spotlight: James Ludington MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The namesake of the city of Ludington was James Ludington, a successful Milwaukee businessman who was born in Carmel, Putnam County, NY…
Fire destroys Eden Township barn. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments fought a barn fire in the 4100 block of South Darr Road early this morning. The fire was discovered about 3 a.m. Initial dispatch information stated that it was fully engulfed in flames. Riverton Fire Department, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department and Branch…
Recent arraignments include felony narcotics possession. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Thomas Donal Shepard, Jr., 32, of 912 N. Gaylord Ave., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 26 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (narcotics). Preliminary hearing: Mar.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 7, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Benjamin W. Hasbrouck, 26, of 1000 W. Washington, Unit 138, Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty Mar. 4 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days…
Seasonal road weight and speed restrictions beginning. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal road weight and speed restrictions will go into effect on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 a.m. until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axel and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight…
Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, March 6, 2019: 1:25 a.m,. (Michigan State Police), one-car crash, no injuries, 100 block of Main Street, City of Scottville. 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of Dennis Road, Amber Township. 8:28 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US…
Temps rising, cloudy skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, March 7, 2019 Cloudy skies High 23; low 12 Precipitation: 10% Wind: WNW 5 mph day; S 2 mph evening Humidity: 63% day; 77% evening Sunrise: 7:11 a.m.; sunset: 6:41 p.m. Friday, March 8 2019 Partly cloudy. High 34; low 17. Precipitation: 10% Wind: S 3 mph day; E…
Writing her way home: WSCC faculty member publishes memoir VICTORY TWP. – The first lesson in any writing course is “Write what you know,” and West Shore Community College communications instructor Natalie Grochowski has done exactly that. Her first book, “Welcome to Replica Dodge,” is slated for publication by Wayne State University Press on March 11. Published under her author…
Illinois man arrested on several charges following reckless driving complaint. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 56-year-old Bloomington, Illinois man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on charges of second-offense driving while license suspended, operating without insurance and for a misdemeanor warrant following a report of a reckless driver Tuesday, March 5, shortly after 10 p.m. on Pere…
Urgent need for blood donations. LUDINGTON — Michigan Blood is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level classrooms at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, 1 Atkinson Dr. There is an urgent need for blood donations due to low donor turnout and blood drive cancellations stemming from the recent cold and snow.…
Right to Life oratory contest is March 9. LUDINGTON — Mason County Right to Life will hold an oratory contest on Saturday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington Branch’s West Shore Bank Room. Registered contestants will present their pro-life speeches during the event, which is open to the public. Contact John for more information. 616-644-7050
Man pleads guilty to break-ins, receiving stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 27-year-old man faces serving 10 months of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent and receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Brandon Gene DeJonge, 27,…
Man sentenced to jail for attempted child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5. Daniel Aaron VanKampen, of 2985 N. Gordon Rd., pleaded “no contest”…
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