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Bear hit by vehicle in Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A black bear was struck by a vehicle early Tuesday evening on Fisher Road between Peterson and Victory Corners roads, near the Lincoln River. Michigan State Police Trooper Matt Demny said when he arrived on the scene, the bear was badly wounded and it was necessary to dispatch the animal.…
K-9 unit finds missing man near Ford Lake. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement and fire department personnel spent about three hours searching for a missing 27-year-old Free Soil man Tuesday night. Sgt. John Balowski of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office said the man is mentally disabled and was fishing with his father on the Big…
Community Foundation awards over $77k in awards to local organizations. LUDINGTON — The Advisory Board of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $77,095 was awarded from Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds through the competitive application process, overseen by numerous volunteer committees. Highlights of the grants include: Friends of Ludington…
Man sentenced to prison for heroin possession, pleads guilty to break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Hamlin Township man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to one year and one day to four years in prison for a heroin possession conviction in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 8. Cody Morgan Denton, of 2630 Sherman Rd.,…
Father of teen who died in crash makes emotional speech in court. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Gordon MacDougall, the father of 16-year-old Henry MacDougall who died in a tragic vehicle crash last fall, gave a heartbreaking speech Tuesday, May 8, in 51st Circuit Court during Paul James Saya’s sentencing. Saya, 52, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman…
Pere Marquette Memorial Association begins $100,000 fund raising campaign. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — The Pere Marquette Memorial Association (PMMA) will begin a campaign to raise $100,000 to help repair and preserve the Father Marquette Memorial, located on Buttersville Peninsula. The Pennies from Heaven Foundation has pledged a contribution to match the first $25,000 raised by PMMA. The PMMA was recently incorporated…
Free video series to explore cannabis. SCOTTVILLE — The public is invited to a free community education class featuring the documentary video series, “The Sacred Plant,” which which features the most current science and studies about cannabis. The kick off for the seven-part series is today, Tuesday, May 8, with the showing of “Episode 1: The Sacred Plant…Revealed.” Subsequent episodes…
Scottville commission hears marijuana dispensary presentation. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — Dan Reynolds of CANNACare Group, LLC spoke to the commission about his plan to place a medical marijuana grow facility in the former Nichols Drug Store building, 112 S. Main St. Reynolds said the building would include the corporation headquarters along with the dispensary and would create 10 to 12 jobs…
Cowboy action shootin’https://youtu.be/LTYoD5t_JT0 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — On the fourth Saturday of most months, a group of men, women, and children gather at the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County, 3276 N. Darr Road, to relive a little bit of days gone by. They are a group of local Cowboy Action shooters and they shoot for…
Man saved from drug overdose. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Mason County man who was suffering from a drug overdose in the 100 block of Stiles Road Sunday, May 6, at 3:30 p.m. was saved through the administration of NARCAN, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson. MSP was assisting medical personnel on scene who administered the NARCAN,…
Scottville commission to take formal action on marijuana facilities. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission is expected to take action tonight to formally opt out of allowing medical marijuana businesses in the city. Mayor Bruce Krieger has drafted a resolution that calls for the prohibition of the “establishment of any businesses or individual proprietorships located within the City of Scottville…
Recent births, reported May 7, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. McKenzie Rose Alexander, the daughter of Nicole Shimizu and Willard Alexander II of Baldwin, was born April 27, 2018. Emberlynn Grace Coon, the daughter of Abrianne and Brian Coon II of Mears, was born April 30, 2018. Aria Mae Quick, the daughter of Crystal England and…
Obituary: Harold “Lucky” La Fleur, 83, of Scottville. Harold “Lucky” La Fleur, 83, of Scottville passed away at his home on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Lucky was born on January 11, 1935 in Ludington, the son of Harold “Loppy” and Dorothy (Strickler) LaFleur and attended Ludington schools until his family moved to California just prior to his graduation. Lucky was always considered…
Smith & Eddy, Gary Anderson receive Chamber’s highest honors. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Smith & Eddy Insurance and Gary Anderson were recipients of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s highest awards Saturday night during the chamber’s annual dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Smith & Eddy was awarded the 2017 Business of the Year and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted May 6, 2018 #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Armando Oliveros-Urieta, 38, of 500 S. Union St., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault by strangulation. Preliminary exam: May 16 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/10 percent.…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 6, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 51st Circuit Court: – Jacob David Bentz, 24, of 422 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, was found guilty March 20 of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced May 1 to serve 30 days up front of an 11-month discretionary jail term…
79th District Court sentencings, posted May 6, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – John Paul Accardi, 36, of 1283 W. Meisenheimer Rd., Riverton Township, was found guilty May 1 of operating a vehicle while impaired and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days…
Obituary: Karen Bergez,75, Fountain. On Friday, May 4, 2018 Karen Jean Bergez was lifted up by the angels and placed in the arms of God. Karen was born in Ludington on May 28, 1942, the daughter of John Louis and Meredith (VanSickle) Bergez and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1960. Karen married John Luft in August of 1960…
Changing times require more deputies, sheriff says. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 15, the Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on placing a proposal on the Aug. 7 Primary Election ballot asking the voters of Mason County to approve an eight year .3 millage to fund four additional road patrol deputies for the…
Sugar Grove Road closure. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove, between Gordon and Amber roads has been closed to traffic due to a culvert/road failure. Barricades have been placed on Sugar Grove Road at Stiles Road and US 31 warning motorists of the closure. The road is closed between Gordon and Amber roads. Motorists will need to seek alternative routes such…
Benzie Co. drain commissioner seeking Democratic nomination for 101st House seat. BEULAH (Benzie County) — Benzie County Drain Commissioner Edward Hoogterp recently announced his candidacy to seek the Democratic nomination for the Michigan 101st House of Representatives district, which includes Mason, Manistee Benzie, and Leelanau counties. “I’m doing this because I want the state of Michigan to start passing laws…
