Kayak reported stolen in Hamlin Township. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 12-foot-long camouflaged Ascend kayak was reported stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 1:59 p.m. on Dalke Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 14, 2017: – 5:53 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…
Alprazolam possession leads to jail. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Branch Township woman convicted of alprazolam possession was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 15. Andrea Mae Johnson, of 823 N. Benson Rd, pleaded guilty, July 11. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski also ordered…
Ludington woman ordered to jail for shoplifting. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington woman was ordered to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of first-degree retail fraud (shoplifting) in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 15 Kristina Mackenzie Haynes, of 608 5th St., pleaded guilty, July 11. Haynes testified…
Repeat sex offender sentenced to 10-30 years in prison. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 10-30 years in prison for sex crimes involving minor children Tuesday, Aug. 15, in 51st Circuit Court. Robert Lee Carr, of 614 E. Dowland St., pleaded guilty June 22 to child sexually-abusive material – manufacture; using a…
‘Grease’ auditions taking place Aug. 20. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Dust off your leather jackets and get ready to pull on your bobby socks with Rydell High’s senior class of 1959. This fall, “Grease,” the musical, will run for three weekends as a part of West Shore Community College’s 2017/2018 Performing Arts Series. “Grease” follows love-struck bad-boy Danny and girl-next-door Sandy in…
Recent births, reported Aug. 15, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Charlotte Anne Mauer, the daughter of Ashley and Robert Mauer of Manistee, was born August 9, 2017. Jane Rose Emmerich, the daughter of Katelynn and Vincent Emmerich of Ludington, was born August 10, 2017. Hailey Joe Martinez, the daughter of Tyra and Raymond Martinez Jr. II of…
Friends of Ludington State Park annual meeting, hot dog roast Wednesday, Aug. 16 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The non-profit, volunteer Friends of Ludington State Park will have its annual meeting/hot dog roast Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Hamlin Lake pavilion in the park. Learn about Friends of Ludington State Park, meet others interested in helping one of Michigan’s finest parks serve…
Scottville boy hurt in head-on dirt bike/car crash. #OceanaCountyNews. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A 15-year-old Scottville boy was injured after the 2001 Suzuki 125 dirt bike he was riding collided head-on with a 2000 Volkswagon Passat Sunday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. on River Ridge Road east of North 96th Avenue near Pentwater, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Karaoke, followed by ‘Sing’ the movie Tuesday at Scottville band shell. #ScottvilleClownBandShell. SCOTTVILLE — Have you ever wanted to be a star? Tuesday is your chance. The weekly concert series at the Scottville Clown Band Shell will be an open mic night with karaoke hosted by MCP’s own Dan “Danny V” Vargas. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with the…
Revised Ludington Movies in the Park schedule. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Movies in the Park has been revised due to weather cancellations on Aug. 3 and 10. The movies are held at Rotary Park and begin at dusk. August 17: “Sing” August 24: “Moana” August 31: “Secret Life of Pets”
Community foundation to hold grant seeker workshop. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Nonprofit charitable organizations serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County (CFMA). To learn more about the application process, the Foundation is hosting a free grant seekers’ workshop, Wednesday, September 6 at 10 a.m. in the conference room at the Ludington &…
Crashes, warrant arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Aug. 11, 2017: – 4:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Beaune and Fountain roads, Hamlin Township. – 6:23 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 and Maple Road, Branch Township. – 7:40 a.m., (MCSO), gas drive-off, $60.37 in…
Obituary: Mildred (Billie) Louella Jabrocki, 97, Ludington. Mildred (Billie) Louella Jabrocki, 97, of Ludington, passed away on August 8, 2017 at Tendercare of Ludington. Billie was born on June 16, 1920 in Scottville, the daughter of the late Harley and Anna (Anderson) Sprague. She attended Scottville area elementary schools and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1938.…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Douglas Wayne Anderson, 78, of Ludington, died on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Steven Bell, 59, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Mary Tucker, 72, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on…
Obituary: Danny Petersen, 65, Pentwater. Danny Arthur Petersen, 65, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2017. Dan was born on September 23, 1951 in Ludington, the son of Carlyn and Mary (Mills) Petersen. After his father passed away at the age of 52, Dan left Scottville school to take over the family business, C. Petersen & Sons,…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donald B. Spencer, 83, of Baldwin died Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. David A. Verduin, 74, of Fountain died Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Diane R. Bolton, 61, of…
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