Ludington saw slight increase in some crimes in 2017. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Crime in the City of Ludington was up slightly in 2017 compared to 2016, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett in his annual report to the City Council. The number of person crimes were up by one, while property crimes increased by 12.…
Motorcyclist safety is top concern for locally-based organization. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — As the snow has cleared most local roads, many motorcyclists are eager to get on the road. Dr, Dan Petterson of Hamlin Township is no exception to being eager to getting his bike on the road. Dan has been riding since he was a teenager in…
Recent deaths, posted March 19, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dennis James Hansen, 78, of Amber Township, died Monday, March 19, 2018. James Sam Italia, 80, of Ludington, died Friday, March 16, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths. …
Weekend police activity included heroin, drunk driving arrests. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Ludington man who locked himself in a gas station bathroom for over two hours was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, March 16, 2018, for possession of heroin. Deputies were called to Airport Shell, 5445 W. US 10,…
Hamlin man seriously injured following UTV crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. UPDATED WITH IDENTIFICATION: HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Michael Scott Shelley, 44, of Hamlin Township was seriously injured after the UTV recreational vehicle he was driving rolled multiple times after striking a deer. The crash occurred about 7:45 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2018 in the 4500 block of Sherman Road, between…
Benzonia resident running for Democratic nomination in 35th Senate District. #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mike Talliard of Benzonia has recently announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Michigan 35th Senate district seat, which includes Mason and Manistee counties. He will run against Cary Urka of Brethren in the August primary election. Talliard filed his nominating petition on…
Oceana duo charged with B&Es are repeat felons; names released. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people are accused of recently breaking into businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships. Scott Eric Phelps, 45, of Hart, and Candice Lee Fennel, 22, of Hart, have each been charged with one count of safe breaking, four counts of breaking…
Oceana duo arrested for multiple Amber, PM break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people are accused of breaking into businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships over the past month. A 45-year-old Hart man and a 22-year-old Hart woman have been charged with breaking and entering and safe breaking. The businesses involved included Century 21 Bayshore…
Stolen iPad, domestic assault among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 14, 2018: – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police), fraud, under investigation, 100 block of Campbell road, Branch Township. – 3 p.m., (MSP), stolen iPad, 4000 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 9:16 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Sugar Grove and…
Recent deaths, posted March 16, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: John Richard Rodgers, 96, of Ludington, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Muriel Jean Frey, 97, of Ludington, died on March 9, 2018. Harley David Anderson, 38, of Ludington, died on Feb. 28, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
Recent births, reported March 16, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Kenzley Lee McCann, the daughter of Kourtney West and Andrew McCann of Shelby, was born on March 6, 2018. Adalecia Ann Shinsky, the daughter of Kayla and Brandon Skinsky of Ludington, was born March 15, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 15, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Marvin Lee Brault III, 28, of 2273 N. Tallman Lake Rd., Sheridan Township, was found guilty Dec. 19, 2017 of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder/assault by strangulation and was…
Arraignments include B&E suspects; posted March 15, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Lee Hamilton Colby, 34, of 6735 E. Butters Rd., Sheridan Township, was arrested March 10 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of first-degree home invasion, four counts of second-degree home invasion,…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 15, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Derek Lee Malburg, 21, of 18 Griswold St., Hart, was found guilty March 12 of failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year; $2,583.73 in…
Squires receives national recognition. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Dr. Lew Squires recently received the American Chiropractic Association’s Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to the ACA and the chiropractic profession. The award was given by Chairman of the Board Dr. Ray Tuck during the National Chiropractic Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Dr. Squires of Squires Family Chiropractic, Scottville, along with over 500 other chiropractic physicians…
Public forum will discuss state’s educational strategic planning. MANISTEE — A community forum focused on how citizens can enhance community involvement in state educational strategic planning will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at Manistee high School, 525 12th St. The event is being organized by We the People Action Network-Northwestern Michigan, an independent non-partisan organization based in Manistee County…
Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, March 14, 2018: – 12:52 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), disorderly person, 200 block of South James Street, City of Ludington. – 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Anthony Road, Riverton Township. – 8:38 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle rollover, no…
PM Township treasurer nominating petitions available. #Election2018. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Nominating petitions are available for the office of Pere Marquette Charter Township treasurer, which will appear on the ballots for the August primary and November General elections. The position is full-time and currently pays $43,561. Candidates must be Pere Marquette Township residents. The filing deadline for partisan offices is…
MCE’s “The Diary of Anne Frank” will feature Holocaust survivors after performances. FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern drama club’s production of “The Diary of Anne Frank”, will feature two Holocaust survivors. The play debuts Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. followed by evening performances Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17, along with a performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday,…
Local students participate in walk-out (we think); media blocked from events. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Students at local high schools participated in a national walk out today — at least we think they did. The reason why I say “we think they did” is because the media was denied access to the walkouts. Before I go any further, I want…
Sheriff’s office creates jail administrator position, eliminates adm. sgt. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has eliminated the administrative sergeant position and replaced the job with a jail administrator position. A request by Sheriff Kim Cole was approved Tuesday by the Mason County Board of Commissioners. The sergeant position was a union job while the administrative…
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