AFFEW placing cigarette butt recycling receptacles around area. LUDINGTON — Billions of cigarette butts litter shorelines, parks and sidewalks across the U.S. and once in the environment, take up to 10 years to decompose. A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW), a Mason County-based group focused on combating local environmental issues to promote a healthier ecosystem, is offering…
Miss Mason County competition applicants being accepted. SCOTTVILLE — Contestants are being sought for the 2018 Miss Mason County pageant, to be held during the inaugural Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration on Friday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. The Miss Mason County replaces the former Scottville Harvest Festival Queen competition, since that festival has…
Recent deaths, posted June 3, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Raymond “Hank” Yeager, 80, of Ludington, died on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Nancy Lee Dust, 65, died on Friday, June 1, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Russell…
Driver arrested following 3 vehicle US 10 crash. This story has been updated: PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The female driver who caused a three vehicle crash on US 10 Saturday night was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for driving without a license. The crash occurred in the 5200 block of US 10 in front of Burger King about…
Ludington man charged in Lake County fatal crash. #MasonCountyNews #LakeCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BALDWIN — A 43-year-old Ludington man is facing several felony charges in relation to a Lake County traffic crash that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old White Cloud man Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Ralph Dwyer, of Ludington has been charged with operating a vehicle while…
Breakwater closed due to weather. LUDINGTON — The North Breakwater has been closed to pedestrian access due to the current water and weather conditions. The city will re-evaluate the conditions on Saturday morning.
Sheriff appoints new leadership team. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has appointed Derrek Wilson as the new undersheriff. Wilson replaces Jody Hartley who retired effective May 31. Wilson has been serving as the chief deputy of the road patrol. Wilson has been with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years. Replacing Wilson as chief deputy of the…
Recent births, reported June 1, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jaylynne Louise Rutledge, the daughter of Erica Gillespie and Jonathon Rutledge of Hart, was born May 29, 2018. Titus Lee East, the son of Hannah and Gregory East of Ludington, was born May 31, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
MCC graduate inducted into Ferris State’s engineering honor society. BIG RAPIDS — Spencer Knizacky of Scottville, is among the 2018 inductees to Ferris State University’s Michigan Epsilon chapter of Tau Alpha Pi, the national honor society for engineering technology students. Knizacky is a 2016 graduate of Mason County Central High School and the son of Lynn and Jerome Knizacky. “Eligibility…
79th District Court arraignments, sentencings, posted May 31, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in 79th District Court: Arraignments Felony – Joshua Michael Boger, 40, of 410 Avon Ct., Davison, was arrested May 26 by the Scottville Police Department for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Preliminary exam: June 13 at…
MCC’s Richert named Michigan Forensic Coach of the Year. MACKINAC ISLAND – Mason County Central High School Forensics Team Coach Tom Richert was recently awarded the Michigan Speech Coaches Inc. Forensic Coach of the Year at the Grand Hotel. The Coach of the Year awards take place each year in conjunction with the MSCI Mackinac Conference and Tournament. The annual…
Water Safety Day is Saturday. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is hosting its annual Water Safety Day on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the west end of Ludington Avenue near Lakeshore Drive. This year’s event will feature a demonstration from the U.S. Coast Guard on Lake Michigan and also…
Childhood cancer: ‘It’s like fishing with dynamite’ Weekend lemonade stands, concert to benefit OJ 6th grader. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The annual Childhood Cancer Fund lemonade stands will be out in full force on Saturday, June 2. The stands raise money to assist local children who are fighting cancer. This year’s fundraising recipient is Genevieve Lux, a 12-year-old…
Houses passes Rep. VanderWall’s beer and wine carry-out bill. LANSING — The Michigan House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a plan Tuesday, May 29, introduced by 101st District Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) that allows carry-out beer and wine (specially designated merchant) licenses to be issued in towns with populations below 1,000 people. Current law allows for the issuance of one license to…
Deputy Lamb’s fawn By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A fawn that lost its mother was most likely saved today by Mason County Sheriff Dep. Adam Lamb. Lamb said he was on patrol on North Quarterline Road, near Forest Trail, when he spotted the fawn running into the road and then into the weeds. “Something just didn’t seem right,”…
Woman sentenced for kicking MSP car windshield, drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Scottville woman was sentenced to serve 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, May 29, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of malicious destruction of property $200-$1,000 and third-offense operating while intoxicated. Jennifer Lynn Nickleson, of 210 E.…
WSCC offering youth computer camps. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is offering five weeks of Black Rocket Digital Kids summer camps to help youth take their computer skills to the next level. The first week-long camp will be offered the week of June 18. The camps, designed for ages 8- to 14-years-old, are described as a fun and exciting introduction…
Mason County students participate in Decision Day. Earlier this month schools in Mason County participated in college Decision Day, an initiative of the Michigan College Access Network where students decided on their plans after graduating from high school. During the first two weeks of May the students were asked to fill out a form declaring their intentions. According to the…
Man sent to jail for breaking into shop, stealing scrap metal. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, May 29, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of breaking and entering with intent and buying/selling stolen scrap metal. Brian Keith Petro, of…
Police busy with crashes, arrests over the holiday weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 25, 2018: – 1 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 and Forest Trail, Free Soil Township. – 1:20 .m., (Michigan State Police), a 48-year-old Manistee man was arrested for domestic violence,…
Recent deaths, posted May 29, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Robert Dombrouski, 83, of Fountain, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018. A. Kenneth Prior Jr., 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Timothy Joseph Forbes, 56, of Ludington, died Saturday, May 26, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
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