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Custer man dies in ATV/deer crash. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Custer man driving an all terrain vehicle died Sunday morning after hitting a deer. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the man was driving southbound on Stephens Road, south of US 10, when he struck the deer, causing him to lose control of the 2018 Polaris ATV,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 23, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON –– The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges in 79th District Court: – Jesse Allen Outwater, 34, of 313 N. Emily St., Ludington; Ludington Police Department (LPD); fourth-degree child abuse. Pretrial: Dec. 3 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $3,500/personal recognizance. – Michael Drew Cooper, 56, of 911…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 23, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON –– The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Christopher John Field, 36, of 4621 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty Sept. 10 of failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and…
Clouds and sunshine expected today, high of 43. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Cloudy with occasional rain after midnight. High 43; low 37 Precipitation: 10% day; 80% evening. Wind: SSE 12 mph Humidity: 69% day; 87% evening. Sunrise: 7:50 a.m.; sunset: 5:12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 Steady light rain in…
Pentwater man arrested for shooting school with B-B gun. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – A 22-year-old Pentwater man has been arrested for allegedly shooting the windows of the Pentwater School and some vehicles with a B-B gun, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “Pentwater Police, assisted by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office and numerous tips from citizens, arrested a 22-year-old Pentwater man…
Happy Thanksgiving! Partly cloudy skies today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Thanksgiving. Partly cloudy skies. High 30; low 25 Precipitation: 0% Wind: SE 9 mph day; SSE 10 mph evening. Humidity: 47% day; 65% evening. Sunrise: 7:48 a.m.; sunset: 5:12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Cloudy with occasional rain after midnight.…
Obituary: Katy Spalding, 93, Walhalla Kathleen Marie Spalding, 93, of Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Katy was born on February 15, 1925 in Terry Montana, the daughter of Charles and Caroline Walker. Katy is survived by her children, Charles Smith, Merry Smith Goward, Marsha Smith Vaclavik, and Kristy Smith Paauwe; stepchildren, Rick (Diana) Spalding, Darlene (Jim)…
Suspect shoots school windows with B-B gun. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – The Pentwater Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly shot the Pentwater Public Schools’ windows with a B-B gun and broke out nearby vehicle windows, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. The suspect is a white male with a beard and is believed to be driving a…
Recent births, reported Nov. 21, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Brenna Marie Mann, the daughter of Lyndi and Brian Mann of Ludington, was born Nov. 16, 2018. Avayiah Gail Wheeler, the daughter of Sara and Brandon Wheeler, Jr. of Ludington, was born Nov. 16, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
High of 30 today, cloudy. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 Considerable clouds early with some decrease later in the day. High 30; low 16 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening Wind: N 9 mph day; E 5 mph evening Humidity: 61% Sunrise: 7:47 a.m.; sunset: 5:13 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Thanksgiving. Partly cloudy skies. High 30;…
MCC Upper Elementary students raise nearly $1,000 for Shop with a Cop. SCOTTVILLE — Students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary recently raised $970.36 for Shop with a Cop through a “Thanksgiving thankfulness project.” Students raised money by participating in a coin drive for one week. After the drive, each class walked to West Shore Bank in downtown Scottville where…
Homeless shelter in need of more volunteers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Hospitality In the Name of Christ (INC), a winter emergency homeless shelter for men, has entered into its ninth season. Located in the former Bethany Lutheran Church (now the Salvation Army) at 1101 S. Madison St., the program relies on volunteers to keep going. While most…
Obituary: Lynnette Oomen, 68, Pentwater. Lynnette M. Oomen, 68, of Pentwater passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born November 15, 1949 in Muskegon to Alton and Lillian (Vunck) Ramthun. Lynnette graduated from Scottville High School in 1967. She was very involved with the Scottville Area Senior Center where she loved to play pool and cards. Lynnette also enjoyed…
Mary Jane Straub, 84, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Mary was born on November 7, 1934 in Oscoda, the daughter of James and Bertha (maiden name) McGillis. She graduated from Oscoda High School in 1953 and was wed to Arlie “Jack” Straub on February 6, 1956. Mary owned and operated Ludington Produce for 15 years, retiring…
Sunshine expected today, mixed with clouds. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 Sunshine and clouds mixed. Occasional snow showers in the evening. High 31, low 27 Precipitation: 20% day; 50% evening Wind: W 10 mph Humidity: 66% Sunrise: 7:46 a.m.; sunset: 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 Considerable clouds early with some decrease later in the day.…
Obituary: Donnie Case, Sr., 70, Ludington. Donnie Case, Sr., 70, of Ludington passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. Donnie’s large family lost another dear brother to cancer. He fought long and strong until he walked on to be with his Creator. His grieving family was there surrounding him as he passed. Don was born in Fremont to George and Susie…
Obituary: Harrison Baldwin, 84, Pentwater. Harrison Taylor Baldwin, 84, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Harrison was born on February 17, 1934 in Huttig, Texas, the son of Ryland and Annie (Taylor) Baldwin. He graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas. Harrison served in the United States Marine Corps for nine years; honorably discharged in 1962.…
Obituary: Marjorie Lund, 84, Ludington. Marjorie A. Lund, 84, of Ludington passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, November 17, 2018. She was born September 18, 1934 in Ludington to Frederick and Marjorie (Parker) Schroeder. Marge graduated from Ludington High School in 1952. On June 19, 1954, she married Nels N. Lund at the Community Church in…
Ludington library honors prisoners of war, Medal of Honor recipient. LUDINGTON — Plaques were recently installed at the east entrance of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, honoring soldiers from Mason County who were prisoners of war, along with Medal of Honor recipient William R. Charette. The new plaques complement a larger Fallen Heroes plaque installed in 2014, honoring those county service…
Giving thanks to Scottville’s seniors. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club held its 40th annual senior Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Over 100 area seniors were provided a free meal. Employees from Mason County Central Food Service volunteered their time to prepare and serve the meal. Music was provided by John Marek and Boyd and Linda Stark.…
Johnson named hospital chief operating officer; Gosselin appointed chief of nursing. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has recently made changes to its executive team. Ann “Kate” Gosselin has been named chief nursing officer for Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She will take over the role recently held by Helen Johnson who was named chief operating officer for Ludington Hospital. Gosselin joined…
