Fire destroys Eden Township barn. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments fought a barn fire in the 4100 block of South Darr Road early this morning. The fire was discovered about 3 a.m. Initial dispatch information stated that it was fully engulfed in flames. Riverton Fire Department, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department and Branch…
Recent arraignments include felony narcotics possession. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Thomas Donal Shepard, Jr., 32, of 912 N. Gaylord Ave., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 26 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (narcotics). Preliminary hearing: Mar.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 7, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Benjamin W. Hasbrouck, 26, of 1000 W. Washington, Unit 138, Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty Mar. 4 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days…
Seasonal road weight and speed restrictions beginning. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal road weight and speed restrictions will go into effect on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 a.m. until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axel and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight…
Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, March 6, 2019: 1:25 a.m,. (Michigan State Police), one-car crash, no injuries, 100 block of Main Street, City of Scottville. 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of Dennis Road, Amber Township. 8:28 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US…
Temps rising, cloudy skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, March 7, 2019 Cloudy skies High 23; low 12 Precipitation: 10% Wind: WNW 5 mph day; S 2 mph evening Humidity: 63% day; 77% evening Sunrise: 7:11 a.m.; sunset: 6:41 p.m. Friday, March 8 2019 Partly cloudy. High 34; low 17. Precipitation: 10% Wind: S 3 mph day; E…
Writing her way home: WSCC faculty member publishes memoir VICTORY TWP. – The first lesson in any writing course is “Write what you know,” and West Shore Community College communications instructor Natalie Grochowski has done exactly that. Her first book, “Welcome to Replica Dodge,” is slated for publication by Wayne State University Press on March 11. Published under her author…
Illinois man arrested on several charges following reckless driving complaint. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 56-year-old Bloomington, Illinois man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on charges of second-offense driving while license suspended, operating without insurance and for a misdemeanor warrant following a report of a reckless driver Tuesday, March 5, shortly after 10 p.m. on Pere…
Urgent need for blood donations. LUDINGTON — Michigan Blood is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level classrooms at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, 1 Atkinson Dr. There is an urgent need for blood donations due to low donor turnout and blood drive cancellations stemming from the recent cold and snow.…
Right to Life oratory contest is March 9. LUDINGTON — Mason County Right to Life will hold an oratory contest on Saturday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington Branch’s West Shore Bank Room. Registered contestants will present their pro-life speeches during the event, which is open to the public. Contact John for more information. 616-644-7050
Man pleads guilty to break-ins, receiving stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 27-year-old man faces serving 10 months of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent and receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Brandon Gene DeJonge, 27,…
Man sentenced to jail for attempted child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5. Daniel Aaron VanKampen, of 2985 N. Gordon Rd., pleaded “no contest”…
Winter weather advisory continues until Wednesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 6. Snow showers are expected to increase in coverage and intensity throughout the evening. Falling snow and some blowing snow will reduce visibilities to less than a mile. Heavier snow showers will migrate closer to the…
Ludington woman faces jail for analogue possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old Ludington woman faces serving three months of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to possession of analogues and fourth-offense habitual offender. Tonya Marie Sheffield, of 208 W. Third St., could have served up to 15…
Mom who let kids camp at Walmart pleads guilty to cocaine possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Ludington woman who was arrested on drug charges after allowing her 10-year-old daughter and another girl to camp at the Ludington Walmart last December pleaded guilty to cocaine possession less than 25 grams and third-offense habitual offender in 51st…
Man sent to jail for canoe livery break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Scottville man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to serve four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term for breaking into the River Run Canoe Livery in Scottville last July. Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., of 203 S. Crowley…
Man sent to jail for writing $45,000 bad check to buy new car. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to serve seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, for writing a bad check totaling over $45,000 to Urka Auto Center to buy a…
Obituary: Danny Miller, 63, Fountain. The earth lost an Angel and Heaven gained one when Danny Allen Miller went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was born on September 11, 1955 in Louisville, Ill., the son of Robert and Lucille (Smith) Miller, and just 12 minutes from his cousin Lynn Patton. Nobody living remembers who was born…
Obituary: Gary F. Hermann, 69, of Ludington Gary F. Hermann, 69, of Ludington passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 14, 1950 in Grand Rapids to Theodore and Genevieve (Kroes) Hermann. Gary graduated from Ludington High School in 1968. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during…
Obituary: Russel Blucker, 81, Ludington. Russel Richard Blucker, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Russel was born on October 16, 1937 in Ludington, the son of Russel and Ruby (Bush) Blucker. He graduated from Ludington High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. While stationed in the state of Washington, he met his…
Obituary: Lucille Pickard, 82, Ludington. Lucille Pickard, age 82, of Ludington, formerly of Muskegon, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Lucille was born on February 2, 1937 in Muskegon, the daughter of Jess and Mary Holey. She married William Pickard in 1987. Lucille enjoyed playing cards, watching Tigers baseball, and spending time with…
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