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1 injured after offramp crash. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — One person was injured following a two vehicle crash at Pere Marquette Township and the northbound off-ramp of US 31 Monday morning. The crash occurred about 9 a.m. when a Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck, that was exiting the expressway, apparently failed to yield the right-of-way for Chrysler LeBaron that was southbound…
Crashes, OWI arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, May 11, 2018: – 3:30 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Dowland and Washington streets, City of Ludington. Saturday, May 12, 2018: – 2:55 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Landon Road, Branch Township. – 5:57…
Recent deaths, posted May 14, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Alexander “Xander” Levi Ellis, 24, of Ludington, died on Friday, May 11, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths. Full list of 2018 deaths.
Recent births, reported May 14, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Calliope Breeze Nehm, the daughter of Brittany Thrailkill and Mason Nehm of Scottville, was born May 10, 2018. Juan Humberto Solis, Jr., the son of Alice Ortiz and Juan Solis of Ludington, was born May 10, 2018. Carl Britton Nelson, Jr., the son of Ann Sinclair-Nelson…
Town hall meeting to seek resident’s perspective of life here. LUDINGTON — A town hall meeting titled “A Great Place to Live” will be held on Wednesday, May 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. The event is being hosted by AFFEW environmental group and Bridge Magazine. The meeting will provide participants with…
Safe Harbor Credit Union donates to Staircase Youth Services. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union donated $1,000 to Staircase Youth Services Friday during a presentation at the Staircase office located inside Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. Safe Harbor President Adam Johnson said the money was raised by employees and members of the credit union during its observation of…
WSCC paving to begin May 14; power outage May 19. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — There will be a campus-wide power outage at West Shore Community College on Saturday, May 19, to replace the damaged electrical switch gear which failed earlier this year. Consumers Energy will shut down power to the entire campus at the substation beginning at 8 a.m. If the work proceeds as…
This story has been updated at 12:30 p.m. Women arraigned on armed robbery charges. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The two women suspected of robbing a cash advance store Wednesday were arraigned in 79th District Court Thursday. Taya Ilene Wrightsman, 21, of 5616 N. Budzynski Road, Sheridan Township, and Koreana Lynn Reid, 18, the same address, have each…
79th District Court arraignments, sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Branden Arlie Straub, 29, of 179 N. Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of possession of cocaine, heroine or another narcotic less than 25 grams.…
Caritas Food Pantry and Meijer partner to provide hunger relief. By Kelly Glover, Manager, Caritas Food Pantry. CUSTER — People in our community continue to struggle every day to pay their bills and put food on their tables. Some are even forced to choose between the two, a heartbreaking decision that no one should have to make. I’m pleased to…
Ludington to attempt third Guinness World Record attempt. LUDINGTON — Ludington will seek its third Guinness World Record attempt on Saturday, June 9 in the category of world’s longest consecutive line of bicycles, which is being called the Pure Ludington Guinness World Record Attempt for the Longest Line of Bicycles. The attempt will be the signature event for the city’s June…
Letter to editor: A thank you to educators. Dear Editor: Educators are everyday heroes that inspire, motivate, empower, and encourage students to strive for greatness, and through experience and commitment to meeting the unique individual needs of all students, they help students realize their full potential to become the best that they can be. I am grateful for the educators…
Scottville man arrested for uttering, publishing. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, May 10, at 11:13 p.m. in 100 block of East Sugar Grove Road on a two-count felony warrant issued by the Scottville Police Department for uttering an publishing, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent…
Recent deaths, posted May 10, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Margot Joan Passolt, 84, of Ludington died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths. Full list of 2018 deaths.
Duo arrested after returning to the scene of the crime. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two female suspects who returned to the scene of the crime have been arrested and expected to be charged with armed robbery of the Advance America cash store, 4928 W. US 10, Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported…
Recent births, reported May 10, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Allen James Willett, the son of Gabriella Pena and Mark Willett of Pentwater, was born May 7, 2018. Harper Ann Malburg, the daughter of Amanda and Andrew Malburg of Ludington, was born May 7, 2018. Isabel Marie Cormany, the daughter of Desta and Tristan Bromley of…
Democrat June meeting. FREE SOIL — The next meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party will be Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Free Soil Community Center, 8480 N. Democrat St. The meeting will feature a speaker who is running for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. For information or a ride to this meeting phone Ed…
Armed robbery at Advance America store. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement personnel are investigating an armed robbery that took place this afternoon at Advanced America, 4928 West US Hwy 10. Not many details are currently available. MCP has been told that law enforcement is searching for a male and female possibly driving a Jeep Patriot. No injuries have been reported…
Scottville Clown Band Shell announces 2018 summer series. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band Shell, home of the longest continuous summer music series in Mason County, will launch its 29th season on Tuesday, June 5 and will continue through Aug. 21. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free. A goodwill offering is requested during the show. The series…
Youth theater coming to Scottville Clown Band Shell. SCOTTVILLE — The Stage Left Theatre Company is offering free youth theatre workshops during the month of June that will culminate in a live performance on Saturday, June 30 from 2-4 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell adjacent to the Scottville Optimist Center. Mentor directors Kara Rose, Michelle Kiessel, and Joe…
Assault arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, May 7, 2018: – 7:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, East US 10, Branch Township. – 11:40 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, northbound US 31 freeway near Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. – 1:55 p.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Logan Township.…
