Mason County teen featured in drug prevention campaign. When it comes to parents having the “drug talk” with their children, teens say they want more conversation, not less. That’s the premise of a new “Just Talk to Me” Public Service Awareness (PSA) campaign, presented by Talksooner.org. The campaign, endorsed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), will…
Sister Bees wins Epworth 5×5 Momentum prize. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Sister Bees, makers of all natural skin products made from beeswax, was awarded the $5,000 Momentum 5×5 Night prize Wednesday evening. The event was sponsored by Epworth Church Association and held at Epworth Heights. Sister Bees is owned by Kimberly Ambrose, Amber Boerema and Kelly Bonnema. Products from the…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 16, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Robert King ,89, of Ludigton died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. John Isaacs, 84, of Irons died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Patricia Jean Saporita-Bidwell, 53, of Ludington…
Fire destroys Free Soil house. #MasonCountyNews. UPDATED INFORMATION By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — Fire destroyed a home at 8556 N. Democrat Street in the Village of Free Soil Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene about 4:45 p.m. The first firefighters on scene reported the house was mostly engulfed in flames. Free Soil/Mead Fire Chief Vince Williams…
Driver cited in injury crash. #MasonCountyCrime MEADE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Fountain man was cited for unlawful license plate use and careless driving following a crash Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 9:30 p.m. on Larson Road south Free Soil Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case of the Hart post. A passenger was pinned inside the vehicle. No other…
Plummer to retire from historical society; Berringer will take on executive director role. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Rick Plummer, executive director of the Mason County Historical Society has announced that he will retire, effective Sept. 1. Plummer will be replaced by Rebecca Berringer, who is currently the managing director of the historical society’s Historic White Pine Village and Port…
Man admits to stealing mother’s checks. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Sherman Township man admitted in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 14, to using his mother’s checks to illegally obtain over $2,700. Christopher Wayne Bailey, of 3079 N. Tuttle Rd., pleaded guilty to one felony count of uttering and publishing. A second count was dismissed. In…
Man with long criminal history sent to prison for break-in spree. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Fountain man who went on a crime spree with an accomplice last March, breaking into cabins in the Tallman Lake area of Branch Township, was sentenced to seven to 50 years in prison for three convictions of second-degree home invasion…
Cash advance employee pleads guilty in connection to staged robbery. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A former employee of Advance Cash America in Pere Marquette Township pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 14, to conspiracy to commit embezzlement $1,000-$20,000 and lying to a police officer in connection to a staged robbery at the business last May.…
‘Career criminal’ sentenced to 6-50 years in prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Hart man with a criminal history of 12 prior felonies and 14 prior misdemeanors was sentenced to six to 50 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 14, for breaking into several businesses along US 10 east of Ludington. “Mr. Phelps, you’re…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 14, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Rose Thom, 91, of Union City, Ind., and formerly of Fountain, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Eloise Smith, 87, of Ludington, died on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove…
Grant, donation pays for bike friendly infrastructure in Ludington. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington was recently awarded a grant of $2,920 to place bike fix-it stations and sharrows. The grant came from Northwest Michigan Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition through the Live Well Mason Coalition. Sharrows have been placed along Rath Avenue and Bryant Road, which are also known…
Homeless woman arrested for meth. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old homeless woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession following a traffic stop Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3:20 p.m. on US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was in possession of approximately 2 grams of meth, Cole said. Other police activity…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 13, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Alexandra “Sandy” Kay Meeker, 76, of Ludington, died on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. Marshall F. Mattis II, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Doris Conley, 83, of Ludington, died on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. Harry A. Smalley, 88, of Free Soil, died…
Deputies rescue boaters after explosion. LUDINGTON — Marine patrol deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office rescued four men after the boat they were riding exploded in the Ludington channel Sunday afternoon. According to MCSO Sgt. Jeremy King, the men had just fueled the boat at Ludington Municipal Marina and were heading to Lake Michigan to fish when the boat caught…
Fair sweepstakes winners. #WesternMichiganFair PERE MARQUETTE — Pictured are the winners of the Western Michigan Fair sweepstakes awards. Front row, from left: ages 5-7, Makson Shimunek, grand champion, David Gaudette, reserve champion; 8-10, Parker Overmyer, grand; Keeli Johnson, reserve. Second row: 11-13, Briana Crawford, grand, Rebecca Szoboszlay, reserve. Back row: 17-19, Andrea Shoop, reserve; 14-16, Alexandrea Root, grand, Becca Townsend,…
Fair Sizzling Summer Sing Off Winners. #WesternMichiganFair2018 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Katelyn Allen was the grand prize winner of the Western Michigan Fair’s Sizzling Summer Sing Off Thursday night. The sing off took place throughout the downtown Ludington Friday Night Live Events and ended Thursday at the fair. Allen won $500. Pictured, from left are Allen, 1st place, Adam Johnson,…
‘Pop-Up Play Time’ next weekend. Thanks to a Trusted Advisor Grant through the Great Start Collaborative, our youngest community members get to have fun next weekend while parents learn some valuable parenting skills. “Pop Up Play Time” for children ages 0-5 and their families promotes child-parent engagement and play. Educators and teaching professionals will demonstrate different types of activities at…
Assaults, thefts top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018: – 12:44 a.m., (Michigan State Police), semi vs. deer crash, US 31 north of Dewey Road, Victory Township. – 4:32 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 300 block of First Street, City of Ludington. – 11:06 a.m., (LPD), warrant arrest, 1200…
Promise zone application deadline approaching. The deadline for students to apply who meet the eligibility criteria of the Mason County Promise Scholarship for the Fall 2018 semester at West Shore Community College is quickly approaching. Eligible students have until the close of business on Friday, August 17, 2018 to apply in order to be eligible to receive proceeds from the…
PM Township to dedicate new playground. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Charter Township will hold a dedication of a new children’s playscape at Buttersville Park on Friday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. The playground was completed with the support of a Michigan Recreation Passport grant, township funding, and volunteer work by park supporters who participated in a community build project…
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