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…
Promise Zone board establishes development plan. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board of Directors met earlier this week and approved the Mason County Promise Zone Development Plan. The plan will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Treasury for approval. If approved, the promise authority would provide scholarships to students who meet certain criteria, including: – Students…
Recent births, reported April 27, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Everly Mae Vergoam, the daughter of CreeAnna Verboam of Fountain, was born April 16, 2018. Kane Orion Chapman, the son of Ashley Swiecki and Nathan Chapman of Custer, was born April 19, 2018. Oakley Bliss Bechtel, the daughter of Brooke and Austin Bechtel of Hart, was…
Suspect apprehended in Newaygo County. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. NEWAYGO COUNTY — Michael Ryan Albaugh, 29, has been apprehended by the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County Press reported at 3 p.m. that sheriff’s deputies were still searching for Albaugh but were working on some leads. Albaugh is wanted on felony warrants charging…
Deputies continue to follow leads on wanted suspect. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said deputies are following leads in the search for Michael Ryan Albaugh, 29, who is wanted on felony warrants charging him with burglary (home invasion second degree), safe breaking, breaking and entering, and unlawfully driving away an automobile. Shortly…
VanSickle promoted to sheriff’s chief deputy of corrections. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of Sgt. Kenny VanSickle to chief deputy of the corrections division. Chief Deputy VanSickle will assume his new role effective April 30, 2018. Chief Deputy VanSickle is a 1997 graduate of Mason County Eastern High School. He was hired as a…
Jack O’Malley talks about why he is running for 101st House seat. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #Election2018 Jack O’Malley decided to run for state representative as a way to give back to his state and country. He is the son of a World War II veteran who passed away when O’Malley was young. “My parents were older when they had…
Drunk driving, DWLS arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, April 25, 2018: – 5:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash causing a minor injury, US 10 west of Schoenherr Road, Custer Township. – 7:47 a.m., (MCSO), car/turkey crash, no injury, Quarterline and Treml roads, Grant Township. – 2:59 p.m., (MCSO), a…
Sheriff’s deputies searching for fugitive in Tallman Lake area. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a 29-year-old male suspect wanted on felony warrants charging him with burglary (home invasion second degree), safe breaking, breaking and entering, and unlawfully driving away an automobile. Michael Ryan Albaugh, is described as a white…
K-9 unit searching for suspect in Tallman Lake area. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit is currently tracking a man on the east end of Tallman Lake in the Stolberg Road area. The suspect is described as a caucasian, wearing blue jeans and a grey shirt. Residents in the area are asked to stay away from the…
Fountain man arrested for drunk driving, analogue possession. #MasonCountyCrime SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Monday, April 23, at 11:37 p.m. at Morse and Dewey roads for operating while intoxicated and possession of analogues. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Monday, April 23, 2018: – 5:30…
Cops vs. firefighters hockey game will raise funds for victims of fires. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The fifth annual Law Dogs vs. Smoke Eaters (cops vs. firefighters) hockey game is this Saturday, April 28 at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, located on the campus of West Shore Community College. Proceeds from the event raise money for…
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