MSP hosts citizens’ academy. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police Hart post has announced that a Citizens’ Academy will run Nov. 7-30. The four-week academy will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. It will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of MSP; understand the procedures that troopers follow; increase their awareness…
Recent births, reported Oct. 13, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ivory Marie Moore, the daughter of Crystal Snyder and Jason Moore of Luther, was born October 11, 2017. Austin James Shartell, the son of Jessie and Jeffery Shartell of Ludington, was born October 12, 2017. Isabelle Jade Gilbert, the daughter of Felicia and Jordan Gilbert of Ludington,…
Obituary: Warren “Curly” Jaarda, 70, Branch. Warren “Curly” Jaarda, 70, of Branch and formerly of Holland, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017, with family by his side after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He graduated from Holland High School in 1965 and married Ruth Dekker in 1966. He was a machinist at Haworth, Inc. for 23 years. Warren and Ruth…
Spartan Proud: Dean Raven, passing values to the next generation. #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today we feature Dean Raven, MCC Class of 2003. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Dean Raven has taken the lessons learned from attending Mason County Central Schools,…
Sheriff’s Office identifies fatal fire victim. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who died Wednesday morning in a house fire at 4602 S. Pere Marquette Highway as 66-year-old Aleatha Lynn Cox. A house fire at 4602 S. Pere Marquette Highway claimed the life of a woman early Wednesday morning,…
Ruth Ann Gustafson, 77, of Fruitport and formerly of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1940 to William and Eleanor (Swiftney) Vincent in Grand Haven. Ruth graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to have a career in secretarial work. Ruth worked for a number of businesses including, Fellowship Reformed…
Road closure at Decker and Stephens. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The intersection of Decker and Stephens roads will be closed beginning Friday, Oct. 13. The project was originally scheduled to in September but was delayed. Construction will include removal of the two existing 25-feet long by 21-feet wide and 20-feet long by 21-feet wide single-span steel I-beam bridges that were reconstructed in…
Domestic violence, marijuana possession top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017: – 9:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), domestic violence, 400 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. A warrant is being requested for a 45-year-old Cadillac man following a reported assault. – 7:20 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…
State representative October coffee hours. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) has announced his coffee hours during the month of October. The 101st State House District representative will be available at the following times and locations on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017: 8 to 9 a.m. at Scottville City Hall, 105 Main St. in Scottville; 10 to 11 a.m. in the Manistee…
Republicans to meet Oct. 17. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The next meeting of Mason County Republican Executive Committee is Tuesday October 17, 2017. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce located at 5300 US-10. Enter through the west entrance. A representative of the U.S. Coast Guard will be the guest speaker. Meetings are open to the…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 12, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Warren Lee Jaarda, 70, of Branch, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths.
Scottville Youth Football Program moves to MacPhail Field. #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Youth Football program has found a new home at a familiar place that is dear to many local athletes. The program recently landed at the old football field at MacPhail Field. Program Coordinator Tom McLouth said the program had been using some…
VanderWall bill offers more flexibility for ice shanty owners LANSING — Legislation introduced by state Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) increases the flexibility of rules regulating ice shanties placed on Michigan waterways. VanderWall’s bill gives the Michigan Department of Natural Resources the ability to adjust ice shanty removal dates each year based on weather conditions. Current law sets precise dates by…
Woman dies in Summit Twp. house fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A house fire at 4602 S. Pere Marquette Highway claimed the life of a woman early Wednesday morning, Oct. 11, 2017. The victim’s husband, who called 911 to report the fire, was transported to the hospital by ambulance for injuries sustained during the fire. Riverton…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 11, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ruth Gustafson, 77, of Fruitport and formerly of Scottville, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Katherine Battice, 82, of Custer, died Friday October 6, 2017. James “Jim” Michael Gowen, 77, of Scottville, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…
Car/deer crashes plague motorists. #MasonCounty The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017: – 4:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and Lenz Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 7:55 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar Grove and Custer roads, Sherman Township. – 8:15 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 and Hansen…
Obituary: Lee Mallison, 75, Scottville. Lee George Mallison, 75, of Scottville passed away on September 7, 2017 at his home. Lee was born on October 15, 1941 to the late George “Vic” and Alvetta Mallison and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 where he served on the USS Hancock…
Obstructing police among 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jake Ryan Ring, 26, of 111 N. Rath Ave., Apt. B, Ludington, was arrested October 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on two felony counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor charge…
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