Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Marjorie Eliza Ann (Hull) Peterson, 97, of Ludington died on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Thomas Frank Briskey, 84, of Ludington, died Saturday, March 3, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of…
The disappearance of Flight 2501 next winter writers series topic. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The disappearance of Flight 2501 will be the topic of the next and final edition of the Ludington Winter Writers Series. The event will feature author, maritime historian, and diver Valerie van Heest on Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m., at United Methodist Church, 5601 W. Bryant…
Female shooting group beginning. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Gun ownership and the complex laws surrounding the use of firearms is a significant topic around the nation. The 2017 Pew Research reported 42 percent of American households currently own a gun and 22 percent of women personally own a firearm. With women being the largest growing segment of this historically male dominated…
ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — During a special meeting Wednesday, the West Shore Educational Service District board of education unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Jason Jeffrey for the position of superintendent. The board held a second interview with Jeffrey and following voted to empower board…
DNR awards $40,000 grant to Friends of Ludington State Park playground project FLSP nears $202,000 goal, donations still needed, so construction may take place in June HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division has awarded a $40,000 match program grant to Friends of Ludington State Park for the playground planned for the Hamlin…
Speeding truck hits school bus head-on. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck hit a Pentwater school bus that was transporting approximately 20 students Tuesday afternoon, March 6, on West Hammett Road west of North 72nd Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. No one was injured in the head-on crash, but both the…
WSCC hosts high school art competition. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 20th annual Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery, located in the Arts and Sciences Building. Student artwork will be displayed through March 22, and a reception for the artists will be held on March 11, at 2…
Ludington woman injured in two-vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Ludington woman was transported by Life EMS to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on US 10 near Nelson Road Tuesday afternoon, March 6. According to Sgt. Jeremy King of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was trapped inside the…
Judges raise concerns about courthouse security; proposal moving forward. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners’ Public Safety and Courts Committee passed a proposal Tuesday, March 6, by Sheriff Kim Cole to provide security personnel at the Mason County Courthouse. The proposal will now go to the county Finance Committee. The public safety and…
Man sentenced to jail for choking ex-wife’s male friend. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Sheridan Township man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 6, for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation. Marvin Lee Brault…
Homeless man to serve a year in jail for stealing phone charger from library; drug possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old homeless man was sentenced to one year in jail for convictions of larceny in a building, marijuana possession and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 6. Fremont Kerricks pleaded guilty to the…
Radio host Jack O’Malley announces candidacy for 101st House seat. #Election2018. LAKE ANN — Longtime WTCM morning radio host Jack O’Malley today announced his run for the Michigan House of Representatives 101st District. O’Malley, a resident of Almira Township, announced his intention to run on his popular radio show this morning. “I’ve spent over 30 years, every weekday morning, having…
Scottville commission discusses downtown parking angle. #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A frequent conversation at City Commission has been the angle of parking in the 100 block of South Main Street, downtown Scottville. In 2011 the streetscape was rebuilt to through funds from the Downtown Development Authority. As part of the design, the angle of parking was changed…
Water billing procedures discussed at Scottville commission meeting. #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Two Scottville property owners addressed City Commission about concerns of their water bills. The concerns were not about rates but about procedures. Marilyn Carey, who along with her daughter, Jordan Munford, owns two rental homes in Scottville, said that she had noticed the December water…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donald E. Clem, 85, of Irons died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at home. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Linda S. Plummer, 58, of Branch died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services,…
Kayak theft among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, March 2, 2018: – 7:17 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Victory Corners roads, Victory Township. – 1:17 p.m., (MCSO), larceny of a multicolored kayak, 400 block of West US 10-31, Amber Township. Saturday, March 3, 2018: – 2:12…
2nd District Republican Committee to meet. MUSKEGON — The Second Congressional District Republican Committee will meet on Thursday, March 15 at the Muskegon County GOP Headquarters, 3100 S. Glade (between Summit and Norton streets). Pizza and beverages will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Recent births, reported March 5, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Avery Marie Warren, the daughter of Samantha and Codi Warren of Ludington, was born March 1, 2018. Adan Joaquin Madrigal, the son of Yesenia and Lazaro Madrigal of Shelby, was born March 1, 2018. Josie Lynn Copsey, the daughter of Whitney Sroka and Russell Copsey of…
Stolen Jeep recovered at cemetery. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 2005 Jeep that had been reported stolen was recovered Thursday, March 1, in the Riverton Cemetery on West Hawley Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Sheriff’s deputies recovered the Jeep following a “suspicious” vehicle call Thursday afternoon, Cole said. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of the City…
Teen shot by stepfather continues to recover. The following story has been posted by permission from the Midland Daily News. By Kate Carlson, Midland Daily News. The 18-year-old paused, and matter-of-factly stated her reasoning behind the eye color selection. “If you’re going to be different, you might as well embrace it,” said Amedy Dewey. “I’ve always wanted blue eyes. I…
Mason County Promise Zone established to help offset college costs. LUDINGTON — Mason County high school students may soon get major financial support for college tuition, following the establishment of a Promise Zone in the county. The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently approved Mason County as one of 15 entities identified as eligible to establish a Promise Zone under…
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