Bear killed by truck north of Scottville limits. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — An adult bear was killed by a motorist just outside of the Scottville city limits on North Scottville Road Sunday evening about 6:15 p.m. A 30-year-old Fountain man was driving his Toyota pickup north when his vehicle hit the bear that was crossing the road. Personnel…
Obituary: Arlen Blank, 84, Ludington. Arlen Siebert Blank, 84, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home. Arlen was born on July 13, 1934 in Lansing, the son of Leonard John and Helene Margaret (Siebert) Blank and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School with the class of 1951. Arlen attended Michigan State University before working for the State…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donnie Case Sr., 70, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Marjorie A. Lund, 84, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist,…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 17, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Jonathon Aubrey Johnson, 47, of 3677 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Pere Marquette Township, was found guilty Nov. 6 of second-offense larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with…
Lakeshore Animal Friends to hold holiday bazaar Dec. 1. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Animal Friends will hold it annual Home for the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Animal Control, 305 N. Meyers Road (south of Walmart). The event is a fundraiser to help the organization pay for spaying and neutering…
Ludington Writers holding book drive. LUDINGTON — Ludington Writers will be hosting a book drive for in-need youth of Mason County on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Participants are asked to bring new and/or gently used children’s books. The event will include a luncheon with…
WSCC considering student housing. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College students may have the option to live on campus at some point in the future. On Monday, Nov. 19, the college’s board of trustees is expected to hire a firm to conduct a student housing feasibility study. “On-campus student housing can provide benefits such as: supporting student success, increasing…
LASD to hire new business services director. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is expected to hire Jesse Rickard as the new director of business services when it meets Monday, Nov. 19. Rickard is replacing Bruce Doggett, who is retiring. Rickard currently serves as director of finance at Hart Public Schools. “Mr. Rickard has been highly…
Lakeview Elementary principal accepts position in Manistee. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is expected to accept the resignation of Lakeview Elementary Principal Amber Kowatch when it meets Monday, Nov. 19. Kowatch has been hired by Manistee Area Public Schools as a district curriculum director. She will remain at Ludington until Dec. 31. Kowatch has been…
New ESD superintendent settling in. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Jason Jeffrey has been at the helm of the West Shore Educational Service District since July, taking the place of Randy Howes, who retired. This is Jeffrey’s first job as a superintendent, having previously served as assistant superintendent for general education and career technical education at Traverse Bay…
Recent arraignments include narcotic charges. 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Thayne David Patterson, 32, of 1039 N. William St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 6 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of a…
Obituary: Mary Carlson, 68, Ludington. Mary Rogene Carlson, 68, of Ludington, passed away on November 15, 2018. Mary was born on April 14, 1950 in Ludington, the daughter of Roger and Mildred (Hanson) Carlson. She worked at Nader’s Motel and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word searches, embroidery, walking, and spending time outdoors. Mary will be missed at bingo nights, where she…
Car/deer crashes continue for Mason County motorists. #MasonCountyNews The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Nov. 12, 2018: – 6:16 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Gordon and Johnson roads, Amber Township. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018: – 3:17 a.m., (MSP), a 19-year-old Manistee man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Jebavy Drive and Jagger Road,…
Snow showers likely this morning, late evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 Mainly cloudy with snow showers in the morning and then more snow showers developing after midnight. High 39; low 31 Precipitation: 40% day; 50% evening Wind: WNW 12 mph day; WNW 6 mph evening Humidity: 80% Sunrise: 7:41 a.m.; sunset: 5:17 p.m. Saturday, Nov.…
Concerns raised over county employee insurance premium increases. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County government employees have recently been hit by a significant increase in their health insurance deductibles and co-pays, causing several employees, including sheriff’s deputies, to seek employment elsewhere. Sheriff Kim Cole, along with two of his sergeants, Magistrate Paddy Baker, and Prosecutor Paul Spaniola,…
WSCC receives grant for Humankind series. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The Michigan Humanities Council (MHC) has announced that West Shore Community College is the recipient of a $15,000 grant in support of the college’s Humankind series. Year two of the series is focusing on the cultural, social and political parallels between the Middle East and the U.S. The series of lectures, exhibits,…
Special weather alert. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a special winter weather alert for areas including Mason and Oceana counties: A wintry mix will continue into the evening commute over western lower Michigan. Area of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle will continue this afternoon and into the evening commute. In the heaviest snow bands, visibilities may…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) Board of Directors has announced that it will not be moving from its current location at Historic White Pine Village to the former PNC Bank building in downtown Ludington. This decision was researched in great depth over the past year, and it was determined by the board of…
Scottville Optimist Club prepares for the Kids Christmas Party SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold a kids Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Optimist center, located behind West Shore Bank in downtown Scottville. The event will include punch and cookies, Santa, ornament making, games, storytelling and a gift for every child.…
51st Circuit Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Douglas Gachter, 35, of. 2672 S. Derby Rd., Sidney, Michigan, was found guilty Sept. 11 of heroin possession less than 25 grams and third-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Nov. 7 to serve…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 15, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Arlen Blank, 84, of Ludington died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Amber Marie Dennert, 38, of Ludington died on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Catherine (Katie) Edith Tomczak, 99, of…
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