Safe Harbor Credit Union donates to Staircase Youth Services. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union donated $1,000 to Staircase Youth Services Friday during a presentation at the Staircase office located inside Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. Safe Harbor President Adam Johnson said the money was raised by employees and members of the credit union during its observation of…
WSCC paving to begin May 14; power outage May 19. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — There will be a campus-wide power outage at West Shore Community College on Saturday, May 19, to replace the damaged electrical switch gear which failed earlier this year. Consumers Energy will shut down power to the entire campus at the substation beginning at 8 a.m. If the work proceeds as…
This story has been updated at 12:30 p.m. Women arraigned on armed robbery charges. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The two women suspected of robbing a cash advance store Wednesday were arraigned in 79th District Court Thursday. Taya Ilene Wrightsman, 21, of 5616 N. Budzynski Road, Sheridan Township, and Koreana Lynn Reid, 18, the same address, have each…
79th District Court arraignments, sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Branden Arlie Straub, 29, of 179 N. Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of possession of cocaine, heroine or another narcotic less than 25 grams.…
Caritas Food Pantry and Meijer partner to provide hunger relief. By Kelly Glover, Manager, Caritas Food Pantry. CUSTER — People in our community continue to struggle every day to pay their bills and put food on their tables. Some are even forced to choose between the two, a heartbreaking decision that no one should have to make. I’m pleased to…
Ludington to attempt third Guinness World Record attempt. LUDINGTON — Ludington will seek its third Guinness World Record attempt on Saturday, June 9 in the category of world’s longest consecutive line of bicycles, which is being called the Pure Ludington Guinness World Record Attempt for the Longest Line of Bicycles. The attempt will be the signature event for the city’s June…
Letter to editor: A thank you to educators. Dear Editor: Educators are everyday heroes that inspire, motivate, empower, and encourage students to strive for greatness, and through experience and commitment to meeting the unique individual needs of all students, they help students realize their full potential to become the best that they can be. I am grateful for the educators…
Scottville man arrested for uttering, publishing. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, May 10, at 11:13 p.m. in 100 block of East Sugar Grove Road on a two-count felony warrant issued by the Scottville Police Department for uttering an publishing, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent…
Recent deaths, posted May 10, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Margot Joan Passolt, 84, of Ludington died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths. Full list of 2018 deaths.
Duo arrested after returning to the scene of the crime. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two female suspects who returned to the scene of the crime have been arrested and expected to be charged with armed robbery of the Advance America cash store, 4928 W. US 10, Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported…
Recent births, reported May 10, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Allen James Willett, the son of Gabriella Pena and Mark Willett of Pentwater, was born May 7, 2018. Harper Ann Malburg, the daughter of Amanda and Andrew Malburg of Ludington, was born May 7, 2018. Isabel Marie Cormany, the daughter of Desta and Tristan Bromley of…
Democrat June meeting. FREE SOIL — The next meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party will be Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Free Soil Community Center, 8480 N. Democrat St. The meeting will feature a speaker who is running for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. For information or a ride to this meeting phone Ed…
Armed robbery at Advance America store. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement personnel are investigating an armed robbery that took place this afternoon at Advanced America, 4928 West US Hwy 10. Not many details are currently available. MCP has been told that law enforcement is searching for a male and female possibly driving a Jeep Patriot. No injuries have been reported…
Scottville Clown Band Shell announces 2018 summer series. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band Shell, home of the longest continuous summer music series in Mason County, will launch its 29th season on Tuesday, June 5 and will continue through Aug. 21. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free. A goodwill offering is requested during the show. The series…
Youth theater coming to Scottville Clown Band Shell. SCOTTVILLE — The Stage Left Theatre Company is offering free youth theatre workshops during the month of June that will culminate in a live performance on Saturday, June 30 from 2-4 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell adjacent to the Scottville Optimist Center. Mentor directors Kara Rose, Michelle Kiessel, and Joe…
Assault arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, May 7, 2018: – 7:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, East US 10, Branch Township. – 11:40 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, northbound US 31 freeway near Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. – 1:55 p.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Logan Township.…
Bear hit by vehicle in Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A black bear was struck by a vehicle early Tuesday evening on Fisher Road between Peterson and Victory Corners roads, near the Lincoln River. Michigan State Police Trooper Matt Demny said when he arrived on the scene, the bear was badly wounded and it was necessary to dispatch the animal.…
K-9 unit finds missing man near Ford Lake. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement and fire department personnel spent about three hours searching for a missing 27-year-old Free Soil man Tuesday night. Sgt. John Balowski of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office said the man is mentally disabled and was fishing with his father on the Big…
Community Foundation awards over $77k in awards to local organizations. LUDINGTON — The Advisory Board of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $77,095 was awarded from Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds through the competitive application process, overseen by numerous volunteer committees. Highlights of the grants include: Friends of Ludington…
Man sentenced to prison for heroin possession, pleads guilty to break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Hamlin Township man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to one year and one day to four years in prison for a heroin possession conviction in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 8. Cody Morgan Denton, of 2630 Sherman Rd.,…
Father of teen who died in crash makes emotional speech in court. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Gordon MacDougall, the father of 16-year-old Henry MacDougall who died in a tragic vehicle crash last fall, gave a heartbreaking speech Tuesday, May 8, in 51st Circuit Court during Paul James Saya’s sentencing. Saya, 52, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman…
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