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…
Recent deaths, posted April 20, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Diann Lynn Collins, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 20, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Commander Byron “By” R. Higgins, 88, (U.S. Navy retired), of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Richard Henry Smith, 76, of…
State board recommends 337 acre expansion of Ludington State Park. BATH — The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has recommended an additional $7.5 million to purchase approximately 337 acres of private land adjacent to Ludington State Park in Hamlin Township. This adds to $5 million previously recommended by the board for acquisition of the land, for a total of…
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Shannon George Courtland, 29, of 2190 N. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, was found guilty April 10 of assault and battery and was sentenced to three days in jail with credit for three days served; 93 days discretionary jail for…
GOP candidates speak at Lincoln Day dinner. HAMLIN TOWNHSIP — Several Republicans running for state seats spoke during the annual Mason County Republican Committee Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Speakers included Patrick Colbeck, candidate for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, Jack O’Malley, candidate for 101st House District, and Curt VanderWall, Bruce Rendon, and Ray Franz,…
Seasonal road weight restrictions to be lifted. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that season road weight restrictions will be lifted beginning 6 a.m. on Monday, April 23.
MCC prom court. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School will hold its junior/senior prom this Saturday, April 28 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the school. Members of the court include, in front, from left: Olivia Kimes, Emily VanDyke, Savannah Bice, and Kennady Merrick. In back, from left: Nathan Nummerdor, Tyler Sniegowski, Ian Grey, Trey Posma
Inmate found with heroin after arrested for fleeing police. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man who was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday afternoon, April 17, after allegedly fleeing from them in his vehicle was found in possession of heroin at the jail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Marshall Brault has been arraigned in 79th District…
Scottville teen receives minor injuries in crash. #MasonCountyCrime FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Scottville woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was operating lost control on the snowy roadway; left the road; and struck a fence Tuesday, April 17, at 7:03 a.m. on US 31 north of Townline Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent…
Scottville man criminally charged for 2016 traffic death. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — A 69-year-old Ludington man has been charged with a misdemeanor of moving violation causing death in connection to the July 26, 2016 crash on US 10-31 that caused the death of a 77-year-old Amber Township man. Philip Keilman, of 202 E. Beryl St, rear-ended an eastbound vehicle driven Walter…
Former Mason Co. man charged with possession of child sexual material. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — A former Mason County man who is currently serving a five to 15 year prison term for criminal sexual conduct has been arraigned on additional charges. Timothy Morton, 38, of Boon, was arraigned Tuesday in 84th District Court on the charges of possession of child sexually abusive material.…
Custer Road closure. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Road Bridge over the Pere Marquette River will be closed, beginning Monday, April 23, for construction. Seasonal weight restrictions have delayed the start of the project which will include removal of the existing 165-feet long by 24-feet wide three-span steel I-beam bridge deck that was constructed in 1953; replacement will include a 33-feet…
MCC PTC asking for public help with box top collections. SCOTTVILLE — One of the main fund raising projects for Mason County Central’s Elementary PTC is its boxtop collection project. Collecting box tops helps the organization raise money to fund projects such as field trips, March is Reading Month books for students grades K-5, playground equipment upgrades, iPad/Chromebook workstations, and…
Police, fire report: April 17, 2018 1:21 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), domestic situation, 700 block of East Filer Street, City of Ludington. 1:36 a.m., MCSO, suspicious vehicle, 5500 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 2:54 a.m., Michigan State Police (MSP), car/deer crash, no injuries, 5400 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette…
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