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.” …
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 18, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – David Robert Southern, 39, of 404 1/2 N. James St., Ludington, was arrested by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of third-offense domestic violence and a third-offense habitual offender notice. Preliminary exam:…
Break-in, crashes among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Mason County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, July 16, 2018: – 1:05 a.m., car/deer crash, Chauvez and Lister roads, Riverton Township. – 11 a.m., hit-and-run crash, 5000 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, Summit Township. Tuesday, July 17, 2018: – 4:15 p.m., car/deer…
Ludington man sentenced to year in jail for strangulation. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 17, to serve one year in jail for convictions of assault by strangulation and fourth-offense habitual offender. Adam Lee Passarelli, of 912 E. Ludington Ave., was also ordered by Judge Susan K.…
Man sentenced to jail for fleeing from police, assault. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 17, for convictions of third-degree fleeing a police officer and domestic violence. Michael Allen Alexander, of 308 E. Court St.,…
Obituary: George Stakenas, 65, Scottville. George William Stakenas, 65, of Scottville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 14, 2018. George was born on August 19, 1952 in Ludington, the son of Raymond and Sophia (Grimmel) Stakenas. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1970 and later attended West Shore Community College. Since the early 1970s,…
Motorcyclist injured after deer related crash. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Martin Dickenson, 47, of Pentwater was injured in a motorcycle/deer crash Monday morning, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crash occurred about 10:55 a.m. on Custer Road south of Meisenheimer Road. Dispatch information stated that Dickenson had driven the motorcycle into a ditch after the incident with the deer.…
Obituary: Ramon ‘Raymond’ Martinez, 72, Ludington. Ramon “Raymond” Martinez, 72, of Ludington passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Ramon was born on January 21, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas, the fourth of five sons born to Merced and Margarita (Soto) Martinez. In 1958 they moved their family to Mason County and strived to teach their sons how to work and make…
Recent deaths, posted July 17, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ramon “Raymond” Martinez, 72, of Ludington died on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Lee S. Vaught, 79, of Ludington, died on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Richard “Dick” Rich” Davis, 88, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 14, 2018. Arlene…
Hansen and Hoague roads to undergo construction projects. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission announced today that two roads, Hansen Road in Amber Township, and Hoague Road in Grant Township, will undergo construction over the next several weeks. Hansen Road near Dennis Road will be pulverized resulting in an aggregate roadway starting Tuesday, July 17. The work will be…
Man arrested for drunk driving following crash. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested for drunk driving early Saturday morning after he crashed his vehicle and then drove away from the scene. Deputies were called to Lincoln Road, north of Ehler Road, about 5:19 a.m. for a report of a vehicle that had struck a tree. The man…
Ludington school board expected to hire two new teachers Monday. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District’s Board of Education is expected to hire two new teachers when it meets in regular session on Monday, July 16 at 6 p.m. Superintendent Jason Kennedy is recommending the hiring of Rebecca (Bekki) Moser as a fifth grade teacher at Foster Elementary and…
Motorcycle stolen from Branch Twp. home. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a motorcycle from a residence in the 300 block of Gibson Road. At 1:36 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, a resident reported that someone had broken into the residence and stole a 2007 Honda CRF205R dirt bike. The case remains under…
Obituary: Ann Roberts, 68, Ludington. Ann Elizabeth Wilson Roberts of Ludington and formerly of West Bloomfield died of esophageal cancer on July 5, 2018. She succumbed to cancer after valiantly fighting it for 3 ½ years. Bravely choosing the alternative method of treatment, Ann did it all “her way”. She was 68-years-old, born in Detroit and married William E. Roberts…
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