Mason County Farm Bureau wins awards at state annual meeting. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Mason County Farm Bureau took home some awards during the Michigan Farm Bureau state annual meeting held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place this week. The Mason County chapter of the farm bureau won the State Champion of Excellence Award…
Obituary: Arnold Kalis, 94, Ludington. Arnold A. Kalis, 94, of Ludington formerly of Westland passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born September 3, 1924 in Detroit to John and Johanna (Gauger) Kalis. Arnold enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during World War II. He worked as a truck driver and in his spare time…
79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – David Michael Krajkiewicz, 46, no address listed, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam: Dec. 12 at 11:15 a.m.…
Man avoids prison for break-in, car theft, resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Fountain man was sentenced to one year in jail Tuesday, Nov. 27, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of breaking and entering a building with intent; unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft); and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Michael Ryan Albaugh, of 7008…
Snow showers expected in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 Scattered snow showers during the morning, then partly cloudy for the afternoon and evening. High 32; low 26 Precipitation: 30% day; 10% evening Wind: NW 8 mph day; SW 2 mph evening Humidity: 74% day; 80% evening Sunrise: 7:56 a.m.; sunset:…
A message from Ludington mayor-elect Steve Miller. Letter to the Editor. In the not so distant past, our city’s population topped 10,000 residents. The large employer base was vast: the Consumers Power Hydroelectric Plant, Dow Chemical, the C&O Railway, Harbison-Walker, Thompson Cabinetry, Atkinson Mfg., the City of Ludington, Merdel/Carrom, Star Watchcase, to name a few. Today, just over 8,000 people…
Obituary: Nolan Crawford, 43, Custer. Nolan Crawford, 43, of Custer, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Nolan was born June 23,1975 in Ludington, the son of Larry and Patricia (Fugere) Crawford. He graduated from Mason County Eastern in 1993 and attended West Shore Community College where he earned a degree in welding. He has been a millwright mechanic for…
Obituary: Diana Zeeff, 76, Ludington. Diana Mae Zeeff, 76, of Ludington passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her home. Diana was born on June 24, 1942 in Zeeland, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Raab) Smith. She graduated from Hopkins High School with the class of 1960. On July 9, 1960 she married Ronald Zeeff and they have celebrated 58 years…
Community foundation shares wishes of area nonprofit organizations The Community Foundation for Mason County is inviting area nonprofit organizations to share which near-term projects and purchases are in need of financial support from the community. Last year over $12,000 in “wishes” were granted. One of the wishes granted last year was for the Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center…
Obituary: Rick Shively, 60, Scottville. Rick Lee Shively, 60, of Scottville passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Muskegon. Rick was born on April 6, 1958 in Onekama, the son of Jack and Judith (Gerwin) Shively and graduated from Manistee High School with the class of 1976. He served his country with the United State Air Force…
MCE winter band concert. CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern middle school and high school band will hold its annual winter concert on Tuesday, Dec. 4 beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. The public is invited.
Snow showers early today, scattered later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 Snow showers early becoming more scattered later. Variable cloudy with snow showers in the evening. High 29; low 27 Precipitation: 40% Wind: NNW 10 mph day; NW 8 mph evening. Humidity: 70% Sunrise: 7:55 a.m.; sunset: 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 Scattered snow showers…
LASD board approves facilities resolution; voters to decide in May ’19. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education approved a resolution Monday evening, Nov. 26, proposing the school proceed with seeking the public’s approval to fund a bond up to $101 million for new and renovated facilities. Voters in the school district will…
Man accused of shooting school windows arraigned. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – Gavin Krueger-Swanderski, 22, of 6137 Wayne Rd., Pentwater, was arraigned in 78th District Court on a felony charge of malicious destruction of property and two misdemeanor charges of MDOP for allegedly shooting the Pentwater School windows with a B-B gun last week, causing over $3,000 in damages. Swanderski also allegedly…
LASD board to consider bond proposal tonight. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight, Monday, Nov. 26, at 6 p.m. to take action on a resolution proposing the school proceed with seeking the public’s approve to fund a bond up to $101 million for new and renovated…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 26, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Nolan Lee Crawford, 43, of Custer, died on Sunday, November 25, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 1 p.m. A reception will follow the service.…
Branch man arrested after fleeing police. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 40-year-old Branch man was arrested for cocaine possession and bond violation after fleeing from a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 21, on US 31, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was pulled over after a motorist called 911 to report…
Man accused of shooting school windows with B-B gun faces felony. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – The 22-year-old Pentwater man who allegedly shot the Pentwater Public School windows with a B-B gun last week is being charged with a felony count of malicious destruction of property, along with two misdemeanor MDOP counts. The suspect’s name is currently not being released until his…
Ludington 2019 budget includes 5.5% increase in revenue. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is expecting to see an increase in general fund revenues in 2019. City Council is expected to go over the 2019 budget when it meets Monday, Nov. 26 in regular session. Interim City Manager Steve Brock stated, in a pre-meeting memo,…
Snow showers expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 Cloudy with snow showers developing in the afternoon. Variable cloudy with snow showers in the evening. High 33; low 26 Precipitation: 40% Wind: N 14 mph day; NNW 9 mph evening Humidity: 74% Sunrise: 7:53 a.m.; sunset: 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 Snow showers early becoming…
Sheriff identifies Sunday morning ATV crash victim. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man who died Sunday morning in a crash involving an ATV and a deer. Nolan Crawford, 43, of Custer Township, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on South Stephens Road. According to Sheriff Kim Cole,…
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