Young Eagles program to offer free youth flights PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association is again offering free airplane rides to local youth ages 8 though 17 on Saturday, July 7 at the Mason County Airport. Rides are 10 to 15 minutes long and go over the Lake Michigan shoreline. More than 30 volunteers will be working to…
Five to compete in Miss Mason County pageant. SCOTTVILLE — The Miss Mason County Scholarship Pageant will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 6 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. The Miss Mason County Scholarship Pageant is a part of the Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration and is in place of the Harvest Festival Queen Contest. The winner…
Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Henry Phelps, 75, of Ludington died on Friday, June 22, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.
Ludington council to consider closure of downtown alley. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The City Council will consider, during its regular meeting Monday, a request from the Ludington Downtown Development Authority Board to close a major downtown alley to vehicular traffic. The alley is located on the south side of the 100 block of Ludington Avenue between Rath Avenue and James Street.…
Obituary: Jeanne Curtis Nevill, 96, San Antonio, Texas, born in Scottville. Jeanne Marie Curtis Nevill, 96, was born in Scottville, Michigan to “Little Glenn” and “Big Glenn”, mother Glenn Curtis, nee Stevens and father Glenn Curtis, on March 5, 1922 and passed away in her sleep in San Antonio, Texas, on May 21, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Jeanne survived…
Obituary: Jay Cutter, 38, Manistee. Jay Phillip Cutter, 38, of Manistee, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Jay was born on April 19, 1980 in Grand Rapids, the son of Larry and Terri (Leng) Cutter. After graduating from Ludington High School in 1999, he earned his real estate license and owned several rental properties in Manistee. Jay made many…
Spartan River Run will debut as part of 10 & 31 Celebration. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation (MCCEF) and Paddle Sports Factory Outlet are organizing the inaugural Spartan River Run, a five mile race down the Pere Marquette River on Saturday, July 7. The race is part of the newly former Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration. Participates…
Civil War re-enactors at Free Soil church. FREE SOIL — The Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War re-enactors will be holding a service on Sunday, July 1 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 2845 E Michigan St. The group will also be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons at 8 a.m. The group will present…
Shillinger recovering from injuries following lawnmower/vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Sharon Shillinger who was seriously injured Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle while mowing her lawn, remains in Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, but is improving, according to her husband Jay Shillinger, and her daughter, Kayleigh Martin. The 48-year-old’s injuries included a concussion along…
Rep. VanderWall’s plan to address transportation issues on and off the road signed into law LANSING — Legislation introduced by state Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) to define electric skateboards and how they operate on local streets, and establish off-road vehicle (ORV) requirements for towing a fishing shanty is now law. VanderWall’s bill defines what constitutes an electric skateboard and restricts…
Digital speed signs serve as a reminder to motorists. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Motorists on US 10-31 should be noticing a gentle reminder of their speed. Recently, Michigan Department of Transportation, with cooperation of Mason County Sheriff’s Office, installed three digital speed signs, two on westbound US 10-31 west of Scottville and west of Stiles Road,…
Obituary: Donald Schierholt, 80, Branch. Donald Joseph Schierholt, 80, of Branch, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Don was born on December 21, 1937 in Ashton, Iowa. He attended Sheldon High School and graduated from Winona State University in 1960, earning a BS in Physical Education with a minor in English. Don spent his teaching career at Ludington High…
79th District Court sentencings, posted June 21, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Ted Lee Taylor, 60, of 710 E. Main St., Hart, was found guilty June 12 of trespassing and was sentenced to eight days in jail with credit for eight days served; 30 days…
Recent births, reported June 21, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexzander Jo Kriesel, the son of Kara and Dan Kriesel of Custer, was born at Mercy Health Partners Hackley Hospital on June 15, 2018. Melanie Aurora Michalik, the daughter of Arin and John Michalik of Ludington, was born June 18, 2018. Ezykiel Ayden Matthew…
Lawnmower operator seriously injured after being struck by vehicle. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Sharon Shillinger, 48, was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after the lawnmower she was operating was struck by a vehicle in the 4500 block of West Hansen Road. The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. when a 20-year-old Scottville man, driving a Ford pickup truck,…
Neighbors helping neighbors. LUDINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has been hosting its fifth Neighbor to Neighbor Revitalization Project this week in the 200 block of Fourth Street. Homeowners who meet eligibility requirements have been able to receive help with exterior repairs, cleanup, painting, landscaping, etc. Habitat works with local officials and trade professionals to determine the greatest…
Ludington man gets 19 years prison for kidnap, assault By Becky Vargo, Grand Haven Tribune. OTTAWA COUNTY — Jason Kapala apologized to his victim – his former girlfriend – and his own family prior to being sentenced to a minimum 19 years in prison for a Christmas Eve attack on the woman he described as his best friend. “I just…
Obituary: James Kelly, 85, Ludington. James Harold Kelly, 85, of Ludington joined his beloved wife Marge, daughter Mary, and son Jimmy in Heaven on June 19, 2018. Jim was born in Detroit on January 8, 1933 to William and Mary Kelly and had two older brothers, Richard and Donald. Jim’s love for and commitment to Marge, Mary, and Jimmy along…
Man faces 3-15 years in prison for cabin break-in spree. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Sheridan Township man who went on a crime spree with an accomplice last March, breaking into cabins in the Tallman Lake area of Branch Township, pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion and receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 Tuesday, June 19,…
Woman pleads to reduced charge in ‘staged’ armed robbery. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — One of three young women involved in a staged armed robbery of a cash advance store last month pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of conspiracy to commit embezzlement $1,000-$25,0000. During the testimony of Taya Ilene Wrightsman of 5616 N. Budzynski Road, Sheridan Township,…
Teen pleads guilty to counterfeit money scam. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old Hamlin Township man pleaded guilty to a felony of publishing counterfeit money Tuesday, June 19, in 51st Circuit Court. Jarod Tyler Smith, of 4716 N. Beaune Rd., testified that he exchanged counterfeit bills for real money totaling $200 at the Northside Market on West…
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