Recent deaths, posted Feb. 15, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Richard Joseph Graczyk, 79, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 13, 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.
Letter to the Editor: Celebrating Sandcastles Children’s Museum. Dear Editor, There is a lot of excitement and anticipation at Sandcastles Children’s Museum as we ready the museum to open for our 2018 season! Although we have been closed for the last month, we have been busy building new exhibits, maintaining existing exhibits, and cleaning the museum from top to bottom.…
Scottville woman arrested for driving while on drugs following crash. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs after crashing her vehicle on US 10 near Gordon Road Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 3:17 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured. Other recent Mason County Sheriff’s…
Lawyers offer township options for future of Marquette memorial. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Township Board of Trustees will consider a couple options in regards to the Father Marquette Memorial. During the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 13, two attorneys spoke to the board offering ways to move forward in response to…
Sue Brown named Michigan Photographer of the Year. #MasonCountyPeople. DEARBORN — Sue Brown, of Photography by Sue Brown was named the 2018 Photographer of the Year by the Professional Photographers of Michigan, during the organization’s annual convention last weekend. The title Michigan Photographer of the Year is annually bestowed on a photographer by a panel of certified judges from across…
Group offering to buy Father Marquette Memorial. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A community based organization is being formed to revitalize the Pere Marquette Memorial Association. Ludington attorney Carlos Alvarado has sent a letter to the township board stating the group’s request to purchase the Father Marquette Memorial (also known as the Father Marquette Shrine).…
Hospital unveils mobile phone technology for staff. LUDINGTON — Beginning tomorrow, nurses, doctors, technologists and other staff members at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will use mobile phone technology to communicate internally to enhance patient services. The mobile phones are part of a technology pilot program that the Ludington hospital and Pennock Hospital in Hastings are conducting for the Spectrum Health…
Ludington city manager is a final candidate for Holland Township job. OTTAWA COUNTY — Ludington City Manager John Shay is one of two finalists to be considered for the job of Holland Township manager in Ottawa County, according to an article in the Holland Sentinel. Shay will be interviewed in a public meeting on Feb. 20, along with Steve Bulthuis,…
Recent births, reported Feb. 13, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Luke Ivan Dain Andersen, the son of Katelyn and Alan Andersen of Scottville, was born February 2, 2018. Cyrus Malachi Wicker, the son of Rachel Kruisenga of Branch, was born February 5, 2018. Logan James Schwartz, the son of Katie Bowen and Daniel Schwartz of Custer, was…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 13, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Carl Anthony Anderson, 82, of Ludington, died on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Judith Jenks, 82, of Ludington died Monday, February 12, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville.…
Oceana County deputy saves life of man overdosing on heroin. #OceanaCounty PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — By using Narcan, Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Brown saved the life of a 26-year-old Ludington man who overdosed on heroin at the Dollar General store on West Monroe Road Monday afternoon, Feb. 12. “On Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at 12:01 p.m. the sheriff’s office responded…
2 injured in Free Soil Twp. crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured Monday afternoon during a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Hoague and Darr roads. The crash occurred when a Ford F-150, heading south on Darr Road, failed to stop for the stop sign and struck a Jeep Liberty heading…
Obituary: Helen Sutterfield, 91, Suttons Bay, formerly of Mason County. Helen Broder Sutterfield lived a life filled with laughter and love of family and friends. At the time of her passing, Thursday, Feb 8, 2018, she was in the comforting, loving hands of family, the remarkable caregivers at Effie’s Place and Hartland Hospice. Helen was born on June 17, 1926. …
Car/deer crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Feb. 9, 2018: – 10:35 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), larceny, 500 block of North Rath Avenue, City of Ludington. – 1:23 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Bass Lake Boulevard and Lakeshore Drive, Summit Township. – 4:21 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 12, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Rebecca Ann Campbell, 45, of Custer, died Thursday, Februrary 8, 2018. Gerald Elwin Vanderstar, 72, died Friday, February 9, 2018. Carl William Griffin Sr., 80, of Ludington died Saturday, February 10, 2018. Josephine Martz, 97, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at…
Struble and Rangel team up for ‘AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.’ #SpartanProud By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Two Scottville natives are teaming up on a new musical adventure. For years, music producer Edgar Struble and sound engineer Luke Rangel have worked together on several Dick Clark Productions awards shows, such as the Billboard Music Awards, American Academy of Country Music Awards,…
LUDINGTON — St. Simon Catholic Church, 702 E. Bryant Road, will host Sister Ann Shields, an internationally renowned speaker, for its Lenten Mission titled “Who Am I and Where Am I Going?” at 6 p.m. on both Sunday, Feb. 25 and Monday, Feb. 26 at the church. A reception will follow the mission each evening in the Family Center.
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 9, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Helen Broder Sutterfield, 91, of Suttons Bay, and formerly of Dearborn, Summit Township and Grant Township, died on Feb. 8, 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…
Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018: – 12:44 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Dennis roads, Victory Township. – 3 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Conrad Road east of Brye Road, Amber Township. – 6 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Stiles Road…
Larsen Farms receives Outstanding Conservationist award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Larsen Farms of Victory Township was awarded the Mason-Lake Conservation District’s 2017 Outstanding Conservationist Award Thursday during the district’s annual meeting and dinner. Larsen Farms is owned by Burke and Lisa Larsen, along with their daughters Lindsay, Leta and Leah. Larsen Farms began in 1957 by Warren Larsen,…
Murray Stall was a friend of farming; Conservation District to honor him tonight.By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Michigan farming community lost a strong advocate last month after the death of Murray Stall II. Murray, 83, died on Jan. 30 at Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio. Murray, who lived in Bear Lake, most recently was employed by the Mason-Lake Conservation District…
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