New dairy booth will keep fairgoers cool. #WesternMichiganFair. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Dairy Council is debuting its new Dairy Booth this week during the Western Michigan Fair. The new booth replaces the former booth that has helped the council raise funds for the past 30-plus years, said Bill Stakenas. Bill and his son-in-law,…
Sheriff confirms identification of Saturday’s fatal crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has confirmed that the man who died in a crash on US 10-31 Saturday was 30-year-old Jacob Edward Gross of the Grayling/Roscommon area. MCP was contacted by Gross’ uncle Sunday who stated that his nephew had died in the crash,…
Stephens Road Bridge to close for construction to Aug. 14. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Stephens Road Bridge over the Big Sable River, northeast of the Village of Free Soil, will be under construction starting Monday, August 14. Construction will include removal of the existing 28-feet long by 19-feet wide single-span steel I-beam bridge that was reconstructed in 1987. The…
Fair dog competition winners. #WesternMichiganFair. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The dog competition was held Monday, Aug. 7, at the Western Michigan Fair. The first competition was an agility course followed by showmanship.
Scottville to address park vandalism. #MasonCountyNews #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Vandals are costing the City of Scottville lots of money and the city is going to take steps to counter the issue. Most of the vandalism takes place at the restrooms and fish cleaning station on the west side of Riverside Park, City Manager Amy Williams told…
Rural Fire Authority to receive $416K grant to buy air packs. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority will receive a $416,000 Assistance to Firefighters grant from the Federal Emergency Management. The money will be used to purchase air packs and air filling equipment for the fire authority’s seven fire departments. “This is huge…
1 transported to hospital following rear-end US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Scottville woman was transported by ambulance to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital after the vehicle she was riding in inadvertently rear-ended a vehicle on US 10-31 near Dennis Road Monday afternoon. The crash occurred after a Chevrolet Cruz, driven by a 59-year-old…
Weekend crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Aug. 4, 2017: – 6:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar Grove and Amber roads, Victory Township. – 11:25 a.m., (MCSO), larceny of a trailer plate, Wallace Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 1:06 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injuries,…
Republican picnic scheduled for Sept. 10. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The annual Mason County Republican Party picnic is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Suttons Landing park on Iris Road. The picnic is free and open to the public. Local and state elected officials are likely to attend.
79th Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday. #WesternMichiganFair. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 79th Western Michigan Fair officially begins Tuesday, Aug. 8 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on US 10. One of the highlights of this year’s fair is the return of harness racing, which began today, Sunday, Aug. 6,…
Victim of Saturday crash was father of 4, veteran. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The victim of Saturday’s fatal crash on US 10-31 was a father of four children and a US Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jacob Gross, 31, of Roscommon had been working in the area as a heating and cooling technician…
Obituary: Theo “Ted” Miller, 84, Scottville. Theo Neil “Ted” Miller, 84, of Scottville died peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2017. Ted was born on March 28, 1933 in Newaygo County to Neil and Edith Miller and served his country during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army. On February 5, 1968, he married Sylvia Newhardt in Grand Rapids and they have celebrated…
1 person dead following US 10-31 crash involving boat. #MasonCountyNews. This story has been updated. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — One man is dead after a three vehicle crash involving a trailered sailboat in the 2700 block of US 10-31, west of Stiles Road, Saturday night. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Oscar Davila, the crash occurred about…
Photographer Sue Brown receives national recognition. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Sue Brown, of Photography by Sue Brown participated in the Photographers of America’s 2017 International Photographic Competition on Jul 30, 2017. A panel of 46 jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from nearly 6000 total submitted entries. Brown submitted four photographic art pieces into the annual…
LUDINGTON — Tonight’s Friday Night Live and Blessing of the Badges have been cancelled due to inclement weather. The events will not be rescheduled. The Cops & Robbers 5k Chase will still start at 6 p.m. this evening, rain or shine. Registration and bib pickup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Ludington Pub on South James Street. Tonight’s Art Walk will…
Badger crossings canceled due to weather. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — The SS Badger has cancelled Friday night and early Saturday Lake Michigan crossings due to hazardous weather. “In the best interest of our passengers’ comfort, we have cancelled this evening’s 9 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. crossings,” states a press release from Terri Veen, director of marketing and media relations for the…
Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017: – 12:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Irons man was arrested on an outstanding warrant following a trespassing complaint, 10000 block of River Drive, Meade Township. – 8:30 a.m., (MSP), stalking, 4800 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. –…
Counterfeiting coins among recent arraignments #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Melissa Marie Collins, 32, of 1007 N. James St., Ludington, was arrested July 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of counterfeiting coins – possession of less than five. Preliminary hearing: August…
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