LAC will conduct emergency, reunification drill Friday. LUDINGTON — On Friday, May 4, Ludington Area Catholic School will be conducting an emergency response and reunification drill starting at 12:30 p.m. This drill is being conducted in coordination with Mason County Emergency Management and the Mason County School Safety Planning Team to test the readiness of emergency plans and train personnel. The community…
No injuries following rollover crash in Ludington. LUDINGTON — A crash at the intersection of Dowland and Madison streets caused one vehicle to roll on its side Wednesday afternoon, but neither of the drivers involved were injured. According to Ludington Police Department, the 22-year-old male driver of an eastbound Chevrolet Blazer failed to stop at the stop sign at Madison…
Society changes have impacted education; ESD super reflects on career. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — On June 30 Randy Howes, superintendent of West Shore Educational Service District, will end his 46-year career in education when he retires, again. Over the years, Howes has seen many changes in education and society. Many of those changes have been for the…
DWLS arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 37 year-old Sheridan, Michigan man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop Monday, April 30, 8:14 p.m. at US 10 and Taylor Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in…
Hospital to hold blood drive May 10. LUDINGTON — Michigan Blood is hosting a mobile blood drive on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The MI Blood Bus will be located in the hospital’s north parking lot off Lawndale Street. Anyone who attempts to donate blood during the drive will be entered for…
Hart woman pleads guilty to breaking into local businesses. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart woman faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty today in 51st Circuit Court to two counts of breaking and entering and being a repeat offender. Candice Lee Fennel was arrested in March by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
Sherman Twp. man to serve 6 months jail in connection to teen’s death. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason Paul Saya, 19, briefly broke into tears after the parents of Henry MacDougall read victim impact statements during a sentencing hearing in 51st Circuit Court today, May 1, 2018. Saya, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township, was sentenced…
Sex offender accused of failing to register taking case to trial. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old man accused of failing to register as a sex offender for the fourth time, rejected a plea agreement by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office today in 51st Circuit Court and is taking his case to trial. Raymond Harold Snay, no address listed, was…
Supreme Court candidate to speak at Democrats’ meeting. LUDINGTON — Sam Bagenstos, a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, will be the speaker at this month’s general membership meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 N. Harrison St.
Woman injured during 6 department woods fire. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old woman was injured while attempting to extinguish a woods fire at her home Monday afternoon. Six fire departments were eventually dispatched to the fire near the corner of Stolberg Road and 21st Street, between Tallman and Round lakes. The fire burned between three…
Ludington treasurer announces retirement. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — City Treasurer Linda Rogers has announced her retirement, effective July 15, 2018. Rogers has been the elected treasurer for 10 years. “The timing of my exit follows the successful end of the 2017 property tax year and settlement of my tax records with the county treasurer, leaving a clean…
Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect. GRAND RAPIDS — The National Weather Service has issued a “red flag” fire warning that includes Oceana, Mason, and Manistee counties, effective at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. The area is currently under a “watch” until 8 p.m. tonight. Winds from the southwest at 10 to 20…
College to honor Manistee hospital president during commencement. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 200 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 48th commencement ceremony to be held on Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the college’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be President Scott Ward, Bruce C. Smith, chairman of the…
Ludington resident challenging O’Malley for GOP House nomination. #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington resident Carolyn Cater has entered the race for the Republican nomination to represent the Michigan House of Representatives 101st district, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. She is challenging Lake Ann resident, and well-known radio and television personality, Jack O’Malley. Politics is…
Free Soil woman arrested for stealing liquor from gas station. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested by the Michigan State Police for retail fraud after allegedly stealing liquor from the Scottville EZ Mart, 423 E. US 10, Sunday, April 29, at 6:50 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent MSP activity in Mason County…
WSCC honors society inducts 45 new members. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society welcomed 45 new members during its annual induction ceremony last week, in the college’s Administrative & Conference Center. Twenty-five students participated in the ceremony. The program included remarks by chapter Vice President of Leadership…
MCC Middle School 2nd trimester honor roll, 2017-2018. SCOTTVILLE — The following is the honor roll for Mason County Central Middle School’s second trimester for the 2017-2018 school year: Sixth grade Sara Abbott Braylin Thurow Kiera Aberegg Olivia Vandenberge Emily Adams Madison Vernier Jayden Baker Zachary Visser Kurtis Basler Lilly Walker Rayne Bates Ian Weiner Paul Bentley Grace Weinert Holly…
National Day of Prayer services to take place Thursday. LUDINGTON — Mason County will observe the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3 with two services. A community prayer service will take place on the north lawn and steps of the Mason County Courthouse at noon. During the service, community leaders will lead prayers for civic leaders, government, educators,…
Obituary: Donald Cable, 63, Walhalla. Donald W. Cable, 63, of Walhalla passed away Friday, April 27, 2018. He was born February 1, 1952 in Ludington to Donald and Marjorie (Hobson) Cable. Don graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1970. Don began driving semi right out of high school. He worked for PepsiCo for over 20 years. He retired…
Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Lana J. Swiger, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Donald W. Cable, 63, of Walhalla died on Friday, April 27, 2018. Harold George Edwards, 90, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Full list of 2017 deaths. Full list of…
79th District Court sentencings, posted April 27, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Christopher Joseph Sekenske, 22, of 2041 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, was found guilty April 17 of marijuana possession was sentenced to 90 days in jail; jail term concurrent with time imposed in circuit court…
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