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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 30, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Raymond Harold Snay, 51, no address listed, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of failure to register as a sex offender, failure to comply with sex offender registration duties…
Recent births, reported March 30, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Cade Jackson Joseph Stock, the son of Natalie Britz and Matthew Stock of Montague, was born March 24, 2018. Cienna Jean Hernandez, the daughter of Devon and Benjamin Hernandez of Ludington, was born March 29, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…
Police investigate dumped deer carcasses. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 27, 2018: – 7:17 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 Freeway north of Pere Marquette Highway overpass, Summit Township. – 7:17 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 Freeway north of Pere Marquette Highway overpass, Summit Township.…
The Land: Maple Grove Farms, making syrup for 7 decades. #TheLand. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Just south of the Mason-Oceana line, on 120th Avenue, sits Maple Grove Farms, owned by Jerry and Bernice Shafer. Jerry’s parents, Herb and Betty Shafer, moved to the farm when Jerry was 1-year-old, almost 79 years ago, from Indiana where…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 28, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Jordan James, 20, of 5963 W. 6th St., Pere Marquette Township, was found guilty March 26 of second-offense domestic violence and was sentenced to 34 days in jail with credit for 30 days…
Focus on Life dinner is April 5. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The annual Focus on Life dinner will be held on Thursday, April 5 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. The event is a benefit for Mason County Right to Life. The featured speaker will be Christen Pollo, executive director of Students for Life of Michigan. While a…
Democrats to discuss drug treatment, host candidates. #Election 18. LUDINGTON — Dr. Michelle Kuster of All Access Care of Ludington will speak at the April meeting of the Mason County Democrats on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Kuster will discuss drug treatment and rehabilitation. Also speaking at the meeting will be Mike Talliard of Benzonia, a candidate for the 35th Michigan…
LMTA considering Amber Twp. transit millage. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Mass Transit Authority may consider asking the voters of Amber Township to add the service to their township next year. Amber Township’s supervisor said he is doubtful such a millage would pass and that the bus service is not providing adequate service to its existing…
Ludington street closures announced. LUDINGTON — The following streets will be closed due to construction: Diana Street, between Washington Avenue and Staffon Street, from Monday, April 2 to mid-June 2018; water and sewer upgrades. Pere Marquette Street, between Monday, April 2 to mid-August 2018; water and sewer upgrades.
WSCC taking steps to becoming smoke free campus. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has announced the WSCC Student Senate will join a national movement to address smoking and tobacco use at college campuses throughout the U.S. The Student Senate will ask students, faculty and administration to support the adoption of a 100 percent smoke- or tobacco-free policy. “We…
Police, fire news from March 26, 2018. The following are highlights of law enforcement and fire service for Monday, March 27, 2018. 12:08 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD)/Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), disturbance, East Melendy and George streets, City of Ludington. 1:29 p.m., MCSO, suspicious situation, 200 block of North Columbia Ave., City of Scottville. 4:42 a.m., MCSO, car/deer crash,…
Mason Co. Sheriff part of state coalition proposing school safety plan. HOLT — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole was among select law enforcement representatives and education groups who met in the Lansing area last week to unveil their proposals for preventing violence in the classroom. The plan is called the Michigan School Safety Reform Plan. “I was honored to be…
Police/Fire news: Hart man arrested on warrant. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37-year-old Hart man at 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, March 25 on an outstanding friend of the court warrant out of Mason County. The arrest took place at US 31 and Oceana Drive. Other highlights of activity of law enforcement and fire service…
Scottville Optimist Club to host garage sale. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will host a giant indoor garage sale on Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Optimist Hall in downtown Scottville. Lunch will be available. Those who wish to participate may rent tables: $20 for first table; $10 for additional tables. To reserve space,…
Recent births, reported March 26, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ethyn David-Ray Routh, the son of Brandee Hathaway and Gavin Routh of Scottville, was born March 22, 2018. Evalina Bonita Jean Avalos, the daughter of Lilana Avalos and David Lefler Jr. of Ludington, was born March 24, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com;…
Recent deaths, posted March 26, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Samuel James Bell, 55, of Irons died on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Minta K. Peebles, 88, of Ludington died on Monday, March 19, 2018. Joan L. Engfer, 82, of Ludington died…
WSCC scholarship application deadline is March 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend during the 2018-19 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 30. The College, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic…
Arts center to host pottery, oil painting sessions for children. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA), 107 S. Harrison St., and Ludington-based artist Mary Case will host a pair of pottery workshops for children. Kids Clay with Mary Case will be offered in two sessions during the month of April. Tuesday workshops, geared towards children ages 10 to 18…
MIT students studying local workforce barriers. LUDINGTON — Three students from the MIT Sloan School of Management are currently spending two weeks in Mason County to access barriers to workforce development and investigate the feasibility of expanding critical services, such as local childcare and transportation options. The students — Madeleine Sessions, Elizabeth McKean and Faisal Seraj — are being hosting…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 23, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felony – Brandon Michael Wright, 32, of 206 N. Harrison St., Ludington, was arrested March 18 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and second-offense driving while license…
Farm Bureau presents Ag Week gift to newborn parents. LUDINGTON — Mason County Farm Bureau recently presented a gift basket to welcome the first baby born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital during National Agricutlure Week. The gift basket was presented to Samantha Reagan and Brock Bowler, Sr. of Hart, and their new son, Brock Bowler, Jr. Brock was born March…
