Teen sentenced for illegal credit card use. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 5, in 51st Circuit Court to serve 68 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 68 days served for a conviction of illegal use of a financial transaction device, a credit card. Elecia…
Suspect throws beer can out window, flees police, rams cruiser. #MasonCountyCrime MASON COUNTY — A 59-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for third-offense operating while intoxicated, fleeing and eluding police, two counts of resisting and opposing police, second-offense driving while license suspended and felonious assault of an officer with a motor vehicle following a high-speed chase…
Recent births, reported Sept. 5, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Courtney Lauren Urka, the daughter of Tiffany and Matthew Urka of Ludington, was born August 31, 2017. Colt Walker Denton, the son of Brooke and Dylon Denton of Ludington, was born September 1, 2017. Willow Grace Braun, the daughter of Candice Mueller and Michael Braun of Ludington,…
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed to pedestrians due to weather conditions. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said conditions will be re-evaluated later in the day.
Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Sept. 1, 2017: – 5:29 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 south of Countyline Road, Grant Township. – 6:49 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Stiles Road, north of Kistler Road, Riverton Township. – 9:36 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, M 116 and…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Russell E. Spore Jr, 60, of Scottville died on Friday, September 1, 2017. Phillip John Roberts, 61, of Branch died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Wilma Katherine Roberts Keson, 86, of Ludington, died on Friday, September 4, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has…
Political parties holding fall picnics. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Both Mason County political parties are hosting their fall picnics this coming weekend at Suttons Landing on Iris Road. The Mason County Democratic Party will host its picnic/corn roast on Friday, Sept. 8 beginning at 6 p.m. with set up at 4 p.m. Guest speakers will include Patrick Miles, candidate for…
Name released of man who died in US 10-31 crash. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Russell Spore, 60 of Scottville, died Friday afternoon after the pickup truck he was driving rear-ended a semi-truck and trailer that was stopped for a red light on US 10-31 at Stiles Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Spore was pronounced dead at the scene.…
One dead following US 10-31/Stiles Rd. crash. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person is dead following a two vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when a pickup truck rear-ended a semi-truck and trailer that was stopped for a red light on…
Ludington woman arrested for drunk driving, resisting arrest following crash. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 12:43 a.m. for operating while intoxicated and resisting and opposing an officer after she allegedly crashed the vehicle she was driving on US 10 east of Brye Road, according to Mason…
Ludington man arraigned in Kalkaska County for fleeing police. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. KALKASKA — Derek Kenneth-Wayne Ray, 21, of Ludington, was arraigned recently in Kalkaska County’s 87th District Court on several charges related to a police chase Monday, Aug. 28. According to the Kalkaska Department of Public Safety, an officer attempted to pull over the vehicle Ray was…
Bond absconder among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -David Duane Bothwell, 40, no address listed, was arrested August 24 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of bond absconding and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing: September 13 at 11:15 a.m.…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 31, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -David Lewis Seibert, 67, of 918 High St., Manistee, pleaded no contest August 28 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $285…
Obituary: David Verduin, 74, Fountain. David Allen Verduin, 74, of Fountain passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at his home. David was born on May 17, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the son of Arthur and Christina (Hoffman) Verduin. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam Conflict. David also earned his associate’s…
Recent births, reported Aug. 29, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ashton Christopher-James Young, the son of Jennifer and Christopher Young of Ludington, was born August 24, 2017. Sofia Lynn Slimmen, the daughter of Wendi Miller and Donn Slimmen Sr. of Fountain, was born August 24, 2017. Aubrey Lynn Vronko, the duaghter of Brenda and Jeremy Vronko of…
Ludington Cares Box is full of blessings. #LoveLudington #LudingtonCares. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The words on the Ludington Cares Box pretty much sums up its purpose: “Give when you can. Take when you need.” The first of two boxes was installed recently at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. The second will be installed next…
More traffic delays expected Thursday on PM Hwy. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Traffic delays are expected on Pere Marquette Highway between First Street and Iris Road between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Just like on Wednesday, large equipment is expected to be transported to the Consumers Energy pump…
West Shore Bank appoints financial advisor. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently appointed Mark Harrie as financial advisor. A specialist in retirement and investment planning for individuals and business owners, Harrie is based in West Shore Bank’s downtown Ludington office. He brings 13 years of experience as a financial advisor and investment executive, mostly in the west Michigan market.…
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