Custer woman to pay nearly $17,000 for attempted embezzlement. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Custer Township woman was ordered to pay $16,878.63 in restitution for a conviction of attempted embezzlement in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Allison Shirley Swan, 1005 N. Custer Road, pleaded “no contest” last December for attempting to embezzle money from her…
Ludington conducting inventory of trees on public land. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has contracted with Davey Resource Group, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive inventory of an estimated 4,500 trees along public streets and in city parks. According to a press release from City Manager John Shay, the project is part of on-going efforts by the city to manage…
Snowmobiler faces felony charges after assaulting police officer, fleeing. #MasonCountyNews. SCOTTVILLE — A 34-year-old Scottville man was arrested Saturday, Feb. 3, on the charges of assaulting a police officer and fleeing a police officer third offense. Brandon Charles Hathaway, of 407 N. Thomas St., was arraigned on the charges Monday in 79th District Court. The arrest stemmed from Hathaway allegedly…
Sheriff’s office investigating possible drug use following US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a single vehicle crash that took place Monday, Feb. 5, on US 10 near Schoenherr Road. The crash involved a 40-year-old Fountain woman who was driving a Ford Fusion. According to Sgt. Eric Soneral, a MCSO drug recognition…
Jaycees 2018 board of directors. LUDINGTON — The 2018 Ludington Area Jaycees Board of Directors assumed their official roles as of January 1. Officers include: Seated, from left: Eric Lund, individual development vice president; Cory Rickett, president. Standing from left, Zach Mitchell, management development vice president; Katie Provenzano, secretary; Lexi Alvesteffer, chairman of the board; Dave Kosla, director; Kim Johnson,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 6, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Earl Worthington, 96, of Scottville and Vicksburg, died Saturday February 3, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Kenneth Eugene Wessell, 66, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
Scottville native Chloe Kimes releases debut single, ‘I’ll Be Going.’ #MasonCountyTalent #SpartanProud. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Life is filled with milestones. One of the biggest milestones in a person’s life is leaving home and defining one’s self. That was the inspiration for “I’ll Be Going,” singer/songwriter Chloe Kimes’ debut single now available for purchase. The 19-year-old Scottville…
Hamlin Twp. veteran Eric Lund learning to use donor arms. This story is being posted on MCP by permission from our news partner UpNorthLive.com/TV 7&4. See video here. BALTIMORE, Md. – Hamlin Township veteran Eric Lund is recovering at a Baltimore hospital after receiving a rare transplant. In 2012, Lund, then a sergeant in the United States Army National Guard lost…
Hospital announces new director of inpatient services. LUDINGTON — Ann “Kate” Gosselin has recently been appointed as the new director of inpatient services at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Gosselin has recently started her new position at the hospital while concurrently working in Ann Arbor as clinical assistant professor in the Department of Systems Leadership Effectiveness Science at University of Michigan…
Lighthouse Realty Agents Soar in 2017, Market in 2018 continues the upward trend. LUDINGTON — Lighthouse Realty held its annual awards dinner recently and awarded four Elite Agents for their outstanding achievements in 2017. From the Ludington office, Realtor Lois Janish with highest sales volume of $9,110,100 and Associate Broker Lori Dickenson with most closing sides at 61 (sales…
Recent births, reported Feb. 5, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alex Ryder Ramirez, the son of Rebecca and Dakota Ramirez of Custer, was born February 1, 2018. Harrison Neil Pritchard, the son of Emily and Brian Pritchard of Ludington, was born February 4, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See…
Crashes, domestic assaults among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity over the weekend: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018: – 3 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Fountain Road and US 31, Sherman Township. – 8:22 p.m., (MSP), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. Friday, Feb. 2, 2018: – 10:56 a.m., (Ludington Police…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 3, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jack L. Rasmussen, 97, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Imogene E. Tingley, 79, of Free Soil, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Kenneth Eugene Wessell, 66, of Free Soil, died Wednesday,…
Jail creates policy after inmate released without shirt, shoes; inmate and mother planned photo. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A recent photo that was posted on social media of an inmate that was released recently from the Mason County Jail without a shirt and shoes has meant the creation of a new policy at the jail. However, Mason County…
Sherman Twp. man arrested 24 hours after being released from jail. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Less than 24 hours after being released from the Mason County Jail, a Sherman Township man was back there again last week. Mason Paul Saya, 19, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township, was arrested by Ludington Police Department on Jan. 19 on three counts, including…
VanderWall bill opens pathways for more adult foster care workers LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), this week testified before the Michigan House of Representatives’ Law and Justice Committee on his bill to give adult foster care facilities better access to qualified health care professionals. “There is a constant demand in our senior care facilities for nurses, physical therapists,…
Felony failure to pay child support tops arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Amber Dawn Peterson, 36, of 10116 W. Dunn, Odessa, Texas, was arrested by the Michigan State Attorney General’s Office for a felony of failure to pay child support/leaving the state. Preliminary exam: Feb. 14…
Felony drunk driving convictions top 51st Circuit sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Robin Kathi Wells, 52, of 304 W. Evergreen Lane, Scottville, was found guilty Nov. 7 of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Jan. 23 to serve five months up front of…
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