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…
Ludington man admits to embezzling from vulnerable adult. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 24, to one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult $1,000-$20,000 and one count of uttering and publishing. David Phillip Frank, of 308 E. Foster St., testified that he stole checks from a…
Man sent to prison for resisting arrest, tether tampering. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Pere Marquette Township man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 24, to 18 months to four years in prison for convictions of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and destroying an electronic monitoring device. Doyle Paul Kenyon, of 5634 W. Johnson Rd., was was…
Mason County Democrats hold annual luncheon. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Democratic Party held its annual spring soup/dessert luncheon on Saturday, April 21, at Holiday Inn Express in Ludington. Hostess Chris Fonnesbeck and her luncheon committee provided a variety of soups and desserts for the more than 75 attendees. Mason County Democratic Party Chair Ed Miller served as the master of ceremony. Political…
79th District Court arraignments, posted April 25, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Marshall Jennings Brault, 25, of 2275 N. Tallman Lake Rd., Sheridan Township, was arrested April 17 by MCSO for felonies of third-degree fleeing a police officer, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam:…
Man faces jail for CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — Gavin Ray Routh, 22, of 525 N. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, faces serving 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 24, to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). In exchange for Routh’s plea, one misdemeanor count…
Hospital earns fifth consecutive “A” for patient safety. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital received an “A” grade for patient safety in the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades just announced by The Leapfrog Group, a national organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The “A” ranking is the fifth consecutive top-level grade for Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital from…
PM Township board to sell Father Marquette Memorial to local group. #FatherMarquetteMemorial. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The township board approved the sale of the Father Marquette Memorial to the the Pere Marquette Memorial Association during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 24 for the price of $800. During the board’s February meeting, Ludington attorney Carlos…
Two seeking Ludington mayoral seat. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two people are officially running to be elected as the next mayor of Ludington. Nominating petitions for elected city positions were due at 4 p.m. today. Seeking election for the four-year mayor term mayor are William Dustman of George Street and Steve Miller of Court Street. Other contested…
Obituary: Carol Dewyer, 80, of Ludington. Carol Dewyer went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 22 after a courageous three month battle with cancer. Carol Fern Dewyer was born November 11, 1937 in Ludington, where she lived her entire life. She grew up with four brothers and three sisters and is survived by her sister Margorie…
Attorney, Carlos Alvarado, speaks to GOP about immigration. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Immigration is a topic that has been on top of the national agenda for the past few years, especially illegal immigration. Last week, Ludington attorney Carlos Alvardo of Carlos Alvarado Law spoke to the Mason County Republican Executive Committee during tis regular meeting. Alvardo,…
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