A message from Ludington mayor-elect Steve Miller. Letter to the Editor. In the not so distant past, our city’s population topped 10,000 residents. The large employer base was vast: the Consumers Power Hydroelectric Plant, Dow Chemical, the C&O Railway, Harbison-Walker, Thompson Cabinetry, Atkinson Mfg., the City of Ludington, Merdel/Carrom, Star Watchcase, to name a few. Today, just over 8,000 people…
Obituary: Nolan Crawford, 43, Custer. Nolan Crawford, 43, of Custer, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Nolan was born June 23,1975 in Ludington, the son of Larry and Patricia (Fugere) Crawford. He graduated from Mason County Eastern in 1993 and attended West Shore Community College where he earned a degree in welding. He has been a millwright mechanic for…
Obituary: Diana Zeeff, 76, Ludington. Diana Mae Zeeff, 76, of Ludington passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her home. Diana was born on June 24, 1942 in Zeeland, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Raab) Smith. She graduated from Hopkins High School with the class of 1960. On July 9, 1960 she married Ronald Zeeff and they have celebrated 58 years…
Community foundation shares wishes of area nonprofit organizations The Community Foundation for Mason County is inviting area nonprofit organizations to share which near-term projects and purchases are in need of financial support from the community. Last year over $12,000 in “wishes” were granted. One of the wishes granted last year was for the Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center…
Obituary: Rick Shively, 60, Scottville. Rick Lee Shively, 60, of Scottville passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Muskegon. Rick was born on April 6, 1958 in Onekama, the son of Jack and Judith (Gerwin) Shively and graduated from Manistee High School with the class of 1976. He served his country with the United State Air Force…
MCE winter band concert. CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern middle school and high school band will hold its annual winter concert on Tuesday, Dec. 4 beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. The public is invited.
Snow showers early today, scattered later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 Snow showers early becoming more scattered later. Variable cloudy with snow showers in the evening. High 29; low 27 Precipitation: 40% Wind: NNW 10 mph day; NW 8 mph evening. Humidity: 70% Sunrise: 7:55 a.m.; sunset: 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 Scattered snow showers…
LASD board approves facilities resolution; voters to decide in May ’19. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education approved a resolution Monday evening, Nov. 26, proposing the school proceed with seeking the public’s approval to fund a bond up to $101 million for new and renovated facilities. Voters in the school district will…
Man accused of shooting school windows arraigned. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – Gavin Krueger-Swanderski, 22, of 6137 Wayne Rd., Pentwater, was arraigned in 78th District Court on a felony charge of malicious destruction of property and two misdemeanor charges of MDOP for allegedly shooting the Pentwater School windows with a B-B gun last week, causing over $3,000 in damages. Swanderski also allegedly…
LASD board to consider bond proposal tonight. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight, Monday, Nov. 26, at 6 p.m. to take action on a resolution proposing the school proceed with seeking the public’s approve to fund a bond up to $101 million for new and renovated…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 26, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Nolan Lee Crawford, 43, of Custer, died on Sunday, November 25, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 1 p.m. A reception will follow the service.…
Branch man arrested after fleeing police. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 40-year-old Branch man was arrested for cocaine possession and bond violation after fleeing from a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 21, on US 31, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was pulled over after a motorist called 911 to report…
Man accused of shooting school windows with B-B gun faces felony. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – The 22-year-old Pentwater man who allegedly shot the Pentwater Public School windows with a B-B gun last week is being charged with a felony count of malicious destruction of property, along with two misdemeanor MDOP counts. The suspect’s name is currently not being released until his…
Ludington 2019 budget includes 5.5% increase in revenue. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is expecting to see an increase in general fund revenues in 2019. City Council is expected to go over the 2019 budget when it meets Monday, Nov. 26 in regular session. Interim City Manager Steve Brock stated, in a pre-meeting memo,…
Snow showers expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 Cloudy with snow showers developing in the afternoon. Variable cloudy with snow showers in the evening. High 33; low 26 Precipitation: 40% Wind: N 14 mph day; NNW 9 mph evening Humidity: 74% Sunrise: 7:53 a.m.; sunset: 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 Snow showers early becoming…
Sheriff identifies Sunday morning ATV crash victim. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man who died Sunday morning in a crash involving an ATV and a deer. Nolan Crawford, 43, of Custer Township, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on South Stephens Road. According to Sheriff Kim Cole,…
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…
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