LMTA to ask Amber Twp. voters for transportation millage. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Mass Transit Authority board of trustees voted today that it is going to seek the approval of the voters of Amber Township to add public transportation service to that community. A ballot proposal asking the voters of Amber Township to approve 1.25…
Men arrested for counterfeit money, armed robbery. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two Ludington men were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in connection to an armed robbery and a counterfeit money scheme, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Derek Routley, 28, has been arraigned in 79th District Court on armed robbery and felony firearm charges. His bond…
The Land: Fruit expert joins local extension office. #TheLand By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — David Jones has recently joined the Michigan State University Extension Office as the West Central Michigan Tree Fruit Extension Educator. Jones, who has a master’s degree in plant pathology and a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from the University of Wisconsin, offers valuable knowledge for local…
Texas woman owes over $40,000 in child support. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Texas woman who owes over $40,000 in child support may get a delayed sentence if 51st Circuit Court Judge Susan K. Sniegowski allows it. Amber Dawn Peterson of Odessa, Texas, pleaded guilty Tuesday, April 24, to failure to pay child support. If she…
Man ordered to pay over $28,000 in child support. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 47-year-old Grand Rapids man was ordered to pay $28,665.80 for a conviction of failure to pay child support in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 24. Jason Allen Comstock was also sentenced to serve 130 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term…
Hansen Road construction to begin April 30. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road between Gordon and LaSalle roads will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, April 30 for construction. The project will include widening the roadway, flattening slopes, cold-milling, earthwork, and culvert replacements. The project is scheduled to be completed by July 14, 2018. The $658,000 project is funded by…
Juvenile court officer addresses MCC school board. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Board of Education heard from Charlie Gunsell, Mason County Juvenile Court officer, during its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 23. Gunsell was invited to the meeting to explain to the board and community members about aspects of the law and juveniles who have…
MCC board approves renewal of 9 teacher contracts. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Board of Education approved several teacher contract renewals during its regular meeting Monday, April 23, 2018. Teachers whose contracts have been renewed include: – Chandra Tacktor, middle school, fourth year probation. – Sara Morrow, lower elementary, fourth year probation. – Cynthia Dugger, high school, third year probation.…
Obituary: Ruth Wendt, 90, Custer. Ruth Mae Wendt, 90, of Custer passed away on Friday April 20, 2018 surrounded by her family at Ludington Woods Living Center. Ruth was born on July 17, 1927 in Free Soil, the daughter of Frank and Jennie (Hooghouse) Dickey. She grew up surrounded by three brothers and four sisters in Amber Township. She attended Scottville schools, leaving early…
Recent deaths, posted April 23, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Chan Martz, 60, of Scottville died on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington. Carol Dewyer, 80, of Ludington died on Sunday, April 22, 2018. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements by…
MCC, Scottville challenging community to get healthy. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools, in cooperation with Scottville Walks, is challenging the community to get healthy. There will be three meet up and walk kick off events from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays April 26, May 3, and May 10, with the challenge to continue each Thursday proceeding. The kick…
PM Township board to consider memorial association’s letter of intent. #FatherMarquetteMemorial. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — When it meets Tuesday evening, the township board of trustees will consider a letter of intent from the Pere Marquette Memorial Association to transfer ownership of the Father Marquette Memorial site to the association. During the board’s February meeting, Ludington…
Prosecutor drops additional charges against Morton. CADILLAC — The Wexford County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has withdrawn its charges of possession of child sexually abusive material against convicted sex offender Timothy Morton, 38, of Boon. Morton is a former resident of Mason County who is serving a five- to 15-year prison sentence for criminal sexual conduct against a then-minor member of…
Ludington council to consider asking voters to extend city manager contract term. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council is expected to vote on a recommendation by its Building & Licenses Committee that would ask the voters to extend the city manager contracted term of service from one year to up to three years. In order for…
Ludington to change Fifth Ward polling location. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The voters of the Fifth Ward will begin voting at a new location. The new location would be Lakeshore Resource Network at 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The previous location has been Lakeside Church at 301 N. Washington Ave. The change is being made because the church…
Felony fugitive arrest, tire slashing top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, April 20, 2018: – 5:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Countyline Road near Morton Road, Grant Township. – 2:23 p.m,. (MCSO), gas drive-off, $20 in fuel stolen, Scottville EZ Mart, 400 block of East US…
Baldwin High School to celebrate College Decision Day. #LakeCountyNews. BALDWIN — Baldwin High School will host its fourth College Decision Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 1. The event will honor the members of the senior class of 2018 making their decision on their future beyond high school. “This celebration will continue to create a college-going culture within Baldwin High School,…
Learning about hunter safety. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fifty-seven students, mostly kids, participated in a hunter safety class this weekend at the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County. The two day class included classroom work and practical shooting and techniques. Ages ranged from 8-years-old to someone in her ‘40s. The class is made possible partially through…
West Shore ESD hosts building trades competition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education program hosted the 12th Annual CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organizations) Building Competition at the ESD’s Rybicki Center Friday, April 20. Participating schools included West Shore ESD, Mecosta-Osceola ISD Career Center, NC RESA Newaygo County Regional Education…
Recent deaths, posted April 22, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Kathryn Louise Barnett, 76, died on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Patricia Gail Benson, 73, of Ludington died on Saturday, April 22, 2018. Diann Lynn Collins, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 20,…
Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Matthew Henry Visscher, 52, of 941 N. Dennis Rd., Amber Township, was arrested March 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Case has been bound over…
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