Water Safety Day is Saturday. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is hosting its annual Water Safety Day on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the west end of Ludington Avenue near Lakeshore Drive. This year’s event will feature a demonstration from the U.S. Coast Guard on Lake Michigan and also…
Childhood cancer: ‘It’s like fishing with dynamite’ Weekend lemonade stands, concert to benefit OJ 6th grader. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The annual Childhood Cancer Fund lemonade stands will be out in full force on Saturday, June 2. The stands raise money to assist local children who are fighting cancer. This year’s fundraising recipient is Genevieve Lux, a 12-year-old…
Houses passes Rep. VanderWall’s beer and wine carry-out bill. LANSING — The Michigan House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a plan Tuesday, May 29, introduced by 101st District Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) that allows carry-out beer and wine (specially designated merchant) licenses to be issued in towns with populations below 1,000 people. Current law allows for the issuance of one license to…
Deputy Lamb’s fawn By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A fawn that lost its mother was most likely saved today by Mason County Sheriff Dep. Adam Lamb. Lamb said he was on patrol on North Quarterline Road, near Forest Trail, when he spotted the fawn running into the road and then into the weeds. “Something just didn’t seem right,”…
Woman sentenced for kicking MSP car windshield, drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Scottville woman was sentenced to serve 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, May 29, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of malicious destruction of property $200-$1,000 and third-offense operating while intoxicated. Jennifer Lynn Nickleson, of 210 E.…
WSCC offering youth computer camps. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is offering five weeks of Black Rocket Digital Kids summer camps to help youth take their computer skills to the next level. The first week-long camp will be offered the week of June 18. The camps, designed for ages 8- to 14-years-old, are described as a fun and exciting introduction…
Mason County students participate in Decision Day. Earlier this month schools in Mason County participated in college Decision Day, an initiative of the Michigan College Access Network where students decided on their plans after graduating from high school. During the first two weeks of May the students were asked to fill out a form declaring their intentions. According to the…
Man sent to jail for breaking into shop, stealing scrap metal. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, May 29, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of breaking and entering with intent and buying/selling stolen scrap metal. Brian Keith Petro, of…
Police busy with crashes, arrests over the holiday weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 25, 2018: – 1 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 and Forest Trail, Free Soil Township. – 1:20 .m., (Michigan State Police), a 48-year-old Manistee man was arrested for domestic violence,…
Recent deaths, posted May 29, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Robert Dombrouski, 83, of Fountain, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018. A. Kenneth Prior Jr., 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Timothy Joseph Forbes, 56, of Ludington, died Saturday, May 26, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
Gus Macker registration deadline extended. LUDINGTON — The 2018 Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament has extended its registration deadline to June 3, 2018. Teams of four players can register online until 11:59 p.m. on June 3, or until the team count of 800 teams is reached. Should registration fill prior to the extended deadline, teams can call Gus Macker at 616-794-1445 to be…
West Shore Pride Fest will be held June 10. LUDINGTON — The West Shore Pride Fest will be held on Sunday, June 10 from noon to 5 p.m. at Rotary Park. The LGBT event will include local speakers, musicians, and performers including the Stage Left improv group, band Marsupial Mammals, and comedian Arielle Schnur, who was most recently featured at…
Obituary: Rita Schneider, 92, Ludington. Rita Jean Schneider, 92, of Ludington, passed into the arms of her Lord, Saturday, May 26, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 10, 1925, in Munising, the daughter of Roy and Mazie (MacKenzie) Peters. Rita was proud to have managed the footwear department at Montgomery Ward for over 25…
US 31 crash results in major damage, minor injuries. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A two vehicle crash north of the intersection of US 31 and Free Soil Road resulted in major damage to both vehicles but minor injuries to the six people involved. The crash occurred about 7 p.m. when a Toyota Camry, driven by…
Memorial Day, a day to remember those who died in military service of our nation. As Memorial Day approaches, it seems like a good time to reflect a little on the meaning of some of our American military holidays. In this day and age of social media, you see a lot of posts on Memorial Day thanking those who are…
Recent arraignments include felony drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Loren Micheal Cooper, 59, of 2962 N. Morse Rd., Sheridan Township, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and a misdemeanor of leaving the scene of…
79th District Court sentencings, posted May 25, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Joanne Eileen. Anderson, 38, of 6079 E US 10, Branch Township, pleaded “no contest” May 15 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days…
Obituary: Devin Courtland, 31, Ludington. Devin “Eskimo” Nathaniel Courtland, 31, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Devin graduated from Mason County Central High School in 2006. He worked at many factories and most recently, he worked at Shop-N-Save. Devin had a passion for music and he loved to play his guitar and drums. He was an avid disc…
Promise Zone scholarships available for Class of 2018. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board will be awarding scholarships to West Shore Community College to all eligible high school students. Scholarships will be available to students from this year’s graduating class, starting with an effective date of the fall 2018 semester at West Shore Community College. “The Promise…
Republicans to hold debate. #Election2018 LUDINGTON — The Mason County Republican Executive Committee is sponsoring a candidates’ debate on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Candidates who have been invited include 35th State Senate District candidates Ray Franz, Curt VanderWall, and Bruce Rendon; 101st House…
Recent births, reported May 25, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Christy Belle Simona Santiago, the daughter of Cindy Santiago and Eric Santiago Tellez of Hart, was born May 21, 2018. Olivia Lou Philip, the daughter of Terra Dickson and Adam Philip of Baldwin, was born May 24, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com;…
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