Closings and cancellations, Jan. 8, 2018. Ludington Area School District. Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center. Ludington Area Catholic School. Gateway to Success Academy. Covenant Christian School. Mason County Eastern Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. West Shore ESD and CTE The Edwin H. Ewing Unit 76 American Legion Auxiliary meeting, scheduled for Monday, January 08, 2018, has been…
Recent births, reported Jan. 5, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Noah James Carlson, the son of Erica and Eric Carlson of Ludington, was born January 4, 2018. Kaidyn Lee Frey, the son of Misty Bolton and Terry Frey Jr. of Ludington, was born January 5, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
Deputies nab Texas fugitive wanted for robbery, assault with deadly weapon. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Mason County sheriff’s deputies captured a 27-year-old Texas man wanted on several violent charges Thursday, Jan. 4, and he is currently being held in the Mason County Jail awaiting extradition, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On Jan. 3, 2018, deputies with the Mason County…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 5, 2018. Ludington Area School District. Ludington Area Catholic School. Gateway to Success Academy.
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 4, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Ann D. Trenner, 80, of Scottville, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Otis Henry Jarvie, 85, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 4, 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…
ESD to begin search for new superintendent. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD)) has begun the process to hire a new superintendent. Randy Howes, current superintendent, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2018. He has served as superintendent for five years. The Board of Education has contracted with Michigan Leadership Institute to help guide the board…
Snowy roads wreak havoc for motorists. #MasonCounty Recent police activity in Mason County includes several crashes on snowy roads. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018: – 10:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), identity theft, City of Scottville. The victim reported that an unknown person attempted to file for unemployment benefits under their name. – 11:10 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US…
Public blood drive at hospital January 11 LUDINGTON — A public blood drive will be held at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, January 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The blood collection event will be conducted by the hospital’s blood supply partner, Michigan Blood, in the classrooms on the lower level of the hospital. The most convenient parking and entrance…
Spartan Proud: MCC alumni enjoy working at their school. #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief, class of ‘88. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today we feature some of the 48 MCC graduates who make up the administration, faculty, and support staff of Mason County Central…
Third-offense drunk driving, destroying police property top arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in 79th District Court: Arraignments Felony – Jennifer Lynn Nickleson, 29, of 210 E. Second St., Scoville, was arrested Dec. 31 by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police on felony charges of third-offense operating while intoxicated, resisting and…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 3, 2018. G.E.M.S. at Mason County Reformed Church, cancelled.
Disturbances top LPD activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018: – 10:51 a.m., larceny, 1000 block of East Tinkham Avenue, City of Ludington. Monday, Jan. 1, 2018: – 12:56 a.m., disorderly, 200 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. – 2:28 a.m., disturbance, 200 block of East Ludington Avenue, City…
Obituary: Richard Courtland, 61, Ludington. Richard Elmer Courtland, 61, of Ludington, passed away on January 1, 2018. Richard was born on October 31, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of Elmer and Lillian (Ferris) Courtland. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1975 then finished two years of Automotive Tech at West Shore Community College. Richard married Deb Clark…
Hart man faces jail for pole barn break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Hart man faces serving nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Jan. 2, in 51st Circuit Court to breaking and entering with intent. Roy James Alltop, of 3745 132nd Ave., is charged with the same offense…
Man faces prison for breaking into home with crow bar. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Ludington man faces serving 12 1/2 to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, Jan. 2, to first-degree home invasion, possession of burglary tools and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court. Tyrone Gardner, of 502 Third St., Apt. B,…
Repeat offender faces prison for stealing beer from Wesco. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Hamlin Township man faces serving one and a half to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, Jan. 2, in 51st Circuit Court to larceny in a building and fourth-offense habitual offender. Daniel John Horowski, of 3028 Piney Ridge Rd., testified…
Defendant tells judge getting busted for meth saved his life. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to six to 40 years in prison for his role in a meth lab operation Tuesday, Jan. 2, in 51st Circuit Court. “Catching this case saved my life,” said Bryan Jacob Carroll, of 506 Melendy St. “I…
New Year’s baby delivered at Spectrum. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — Charlotte Grace (Adams) Miller is the first baby born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in 2018, becoming Mason County’s New Year baby on January 1, just a couple of hours into the new year. Parents Stephanie Adams and Spencer Miller of Pentwater welcomed Charlotte Grace at 2:15 a.m. Charlotte weighed 8…
Mason County celebrated New Year’s Eve safely this year. LUDINGTON — The 2017 Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign transported 1,257 people to and from their destinations on New Year’s Eve, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. “This New Year’s Eve celebration was a safe and enjoyable one,” Barnett said. “This success was due to the combined efforts of Abrahamson’s…
Slick roads cause many crashes over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 29, 2017: 8:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10-31, Amber Township. 10:22 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Walhalla and Hawley roads, Logan Township. 10:43 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries,…
Recent births, reported Jan. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ava Rose Erndteman, the daughter of Amber and Kevin Erndteman, was born December 28, 2017. Hazel Mae Chandler, the daughter of Lynsey and Adam Chandler of Hart, was born December 30, 2017. Charlotte Grace (Adams) Miller, the daughter of Stephanie Adams and Spencer Miller of Pentwater,…
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