79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 3, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jesus Maria Chavez, 17, of 603 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty July 25 to three counts of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200 and was…
4th old engine and tractor show begins today. SCOTTVILLE — The 44th annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s Old Engine and Tractor Show begins today and will run through Sunday, Aug. 6. The show is held at Riverside Park from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Saturday and then from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tractor pulls…
Scottville firefighters grateful for new truck. #MasonCountyNews #ScottvilleFireDept. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Fire Department took possession of its new brush fire truck this morning and the members of the department say they are grateful for the public’s support. “While this truck’s primary purpose is to fight grassland and brush fires, we designed it so it would…
Recent births, reported Aug. 2, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Hannah Jane Large, the daughter of Courtney and John Large of Ludington, was born July 29, 2017. Gemma Mae Ramirez, the daughter of Katlyn Weber and Dylon Ramirez-Winters of Ludington, was born July 31, 2017. Adalyn Marie Jolly, the daughter of Jolynn Shoup and Gregory Jolly of…
Howard Hornung Memorial Concert tonight in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — The 14th annual Howard Hornung Memorial Concert will be held tonight at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, beginning at 7 p.m. Hornung served as Ludington Area Schools music director for many years. All monies donated are used for scholarships for area musicians who plan to study music in college.
Crashes, domestic assaults among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Sunday, July 30, 2017: – 9:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 36-year-old Custer woman was arrested for domestic violence, Deer Grove Road near Fox Den Road, Logan Township. Monday, July 31, 2017: – 4:45 p.m., (MSP), a Ludington man was cited for driving without…
MCC fall athletics practice schedule. SCOTTVILLE — The following is the fall practice schedule for Mason County Central High School athletic teams: Aug. 7: Junior varsity and varsity football, 4:30 p.m. Meet in the high school locker room. Aug. 9: Junior varsity and varsity volleyball, 7 to 9 a.m. in the high school. Aug. 9: Cross country, 8:30 a.m. Meet…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Margie (Murphy) Cunningham, 92, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Spectrum Health of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Lillian Mae Fenner, 85, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2017. See full list of 2017 deaths here. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…
Homeless woman pleads guilty to resisting police. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old homeless woman testified in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 1, that she was going through heroin withdrawals when she resisted being arrested by two Ludington police officers last June. Erin Nicole Granlund told Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that she attempted to ingest the analogue,…
Hamlin man faces jail term for attempted assault. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hamlin Township man who pleaded guilty to attempted felonious assault Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court faces serving three months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Cody Morgan Denton, of 2630 N. Sherman Rd., testified that he assaulted…
Scottville man pleads guilty to third-offense domestic violence. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old Scottville man faces serving four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Aug. 1, in 51st Circuit Court. Richard Jay Quijas, of 206 N. Main St., was arrested last June by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on…
Ludington announces city calendar photo contest. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is preparing its 2018 calendar to help inform citizens of public meeting notices. The calendar will continue to include dates and times for City Council meetings and meetings of major city committees, upcoming events and activities, tax and utility billing and much more. In addition to…
Scottville man allegedly hits brother with saw. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. for assault with a dangerous weapon after he reportedly struck his brother in the face with a hand saw, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect’s brother, a 27-year-old Scottville…
White Pine Village music festival and corn roast is Aug. 5 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host a music festival and corn road on Saturday, Aug. 5. The event will feature bluegrass, folk and jazz music including Rick Hicks, Oceana Drive – Ruthie Eilers, Haws and Owls String Band, Michigan Mafia String Band, and an open…
Farm Bureau tour will show diversity of Mason County farming. #MasonCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP/SCOTTVILLE —Michigan is ranked as the second most diverse agricultural state in the country, second only to California. Within the state, Mason County is one of the most diverse agricultural counties. The Mason County Farm Bureau will spotlight some of the county’s diversity with…
Obituary: Michelle Hanley, 56, Ludington. Michelle D. Hanley, 56, of Ludington passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Shelly, as she was known by her friends and loved ones, was born on October 21, 1960, the daughter of John and Virginia (Houlb) Harloff. She was raised in Ludington and graduated with honors at the top of her class from Ludington…
Obituary: Walter Klaft, 90, Ludington. Walter J. Klaft, 90, of Ludington, met his wife Ruthie in heaven on July 23, 2017. Walter was born on June 5, 1927 in Ludington, the son of Walter and Lena (Fassoth) Klaft. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1946 then enlisted in the United States Navy. While in the US Navy, Walter received…
Recent births, reported July 28, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Laney Rae Cole, the daughter of Racheal and Kyle Cole of Ludington, was born July 25, 2017. Lucas Samuel Overmyer, the son of Amanda and Jeremy Overmyer of Scottville, was born July 25, 2017. Luna Emma Maria Martinez, the daughter of Arandy Lara-Rinconada and…
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