Assault arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 38-year-old Ludington man for assault Monday, Oct. 30, at 6:57 p.m. in the 900 block of North Gaylord Street, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other police activity in Mason County Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 includes: – 1:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office),…
Apprenticeship information sessions to be held. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Apprenticeship opportunities in Michigan are being highlighted during National Apprenticeship Week November 13-17. The week’s activities will include an apprenticeship information session Tuesday, November 14 from 12:30 1:30 p.m. at the Manistee Northwest Michigan Works! Center, 1660 US 31 South, Filer Township, Manistee County. There will also be an Apprenticeship Open House Wednesday, November 15…
Zonta Club poinsettia plant sale. The Zonta Club of Ludington Area is selling poinsettia plants for the holidays. Proceeds support local service projects and organizations. The cost is $10 for small pots (6.5 inches) or $20 for large pots (8.5 inches). Order deadline is Nov. 17 and plants will be available Nov. 29. Contact Nancy at 231-670-5560 or Sandie at…
Sheriff asks shoppers to be aware of their surroundings. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking shoppers to be aware of their surroundings in response to recent social media postings about alleged suspicious activity. “During the past two weeks the Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to calls reporting suspicious activity at our local…
New Jersey town attempts to break Ludington’s sand angel record. #BeSomeonesAngel. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Ludington’s recent sand angel world record may have been broken over the past weekend in a New Jersey beach town. In June of this year, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital broke the world’s record with the most sand angels created simultaneously with 1,387 people at Stearns…
Drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Fenton man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for operating while intoxicated in the Meijer parking lot on US 10 Friday, Oct. 27, at 2:04 a.m. Other police activity in Mason County over the weekend includes: Friday, Oct. 27, 2017: – 11:28 p.m.,…
Police busy with car/deer crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017: – 4:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and Chauvez Road, Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 6:49 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer and Sippy roads, Eden Township. – 7:19 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…
West Shore Bank donates $12,000 to school music programs. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has recently donated $12,000 to music programs at all three county public schools: Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central Schools, and Mason County Eastern Schools. The donations are a result of funds raised during the August Rhythm & Dunes concerts at Waterfront Park. Donations accepted during…
Recent births, reported Oct. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Gracelynn Anne Hughart, the daughter of Samantha and Jonathan Hughart of Hart, was born October 9, 2017. Isabella Aislinn Berumen, the daughter of Teresa Saavedra and Alejandro Berumen of Hart, was born October 21, 2017. Henry Wayne Castillo, the son of Crystal and Anthony Castillo of Ludington,…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jimmie Lange, 82, of Ludington died Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Judy G. McLain, 76, of Ludington, recently passed away. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms…
MSP investigates child porn case. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a case of child pornography reported in the 3000 block of North Reek Road Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 1:30 a.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017: – 8:15 a.m., (MSP),…
State representative offers November coffee hours. The following are the November coffee hours for Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), 101st district representative: Monday, Nov. 13 9 to 10 a.m. at Scottville City Hall, 105 Main St. in Scottville 11 a.m. to noon in the Manistee County Board of Commissioners Room, 415 Third St. in Manistee. 1 to 2 p.m. in the Benzie County Board of…
Democrats to meet Nov. 2. LUDINGTON — The next monthly meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch’s West Shore Bank Room at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Attendees are asked to enter from the west parking lot. The Democratic Party meets…
Cardinals dedicating volleyball game to Garrett. #MasonCountyPeople. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — When the Mason County Eastern volleyball team takes on Mesick tonight, the team’s seniors will be honored at their last home game. The volleyball team has chosen to also honor a fellow student who died four years ago. Today, would have been Garrett Lake’s 15th birthday. Garrett,…
Bicyclist injured near Riverside Park Tuesday night. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A 19-year-old Ludington man riding a bicycle was injured Tuesday night when he was struck by a pick-up truck driven by a 59-year-old Scottville woman. The incident occurred on South Scottville Road near Riverside Park. The crash was discovered at 7:52 p.m. by Scottville Police Sgt.…
Letter to the Editor: Mother/nurse raises concerns over treatment received at hospital. Dear Editor, I am concerned for the safety of patients who are being treated at the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Emergency Room. On Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, my young son had a severe reaction to a bee sting. Within 20 minutes of the sting his lips, ears, and face…
Home invasion, third-offense OUIL top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tyrone Gardner, 55, of 502 Third St., Apt. B, Ludington, was arrested October 21 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of first-degree home invasion, possession of burglary tools, and two…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Oct. 25, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Zachary Robert Hubbard, 24, of 4626 S. Custer Rd., Eden Township, pleaded guilty October 17 to second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 31 days in jail…
MCC announces cast for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Drama Club will present William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Nov. 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. Cost is $5 for all students and $9 for adults. The play is directed by, Tom…
WSCC receives veteran friendly status. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) recently announced that 70 colleges, universities and professional trade schools from throughout the state have been recognized as 2017 Veteran-Friendly Schools. For the third year, West Shore Community College earned a silver–level certification for the 2017-18 academic year. The program awards bronze, silver or gold-level status to…
West Shore to host financial aid workshops. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Workshops where WSCC Financial Aid staff members will guide current students or future college applicants through the FAFSA form completion and submission process. These free work sessions will be held in: Manistee…
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