Weather advisory continues with lake effect snow possible overnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. Lake effect snow is expected to intensify tonight with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches possible. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Snow showers. High 16; low 10 Precipitation: 50% day; 40% evening Wind:…
Scottville man charged with felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 32-year-old Scottville man has been arraigned in 79th District Court for felonious assault stemming from a domestic violence investigation. Joel Patterson, of 124 W. Broadway, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Feb. 28, shortly before midnight. Patterson’s bond was set at $15,000/10 percent. Felonious assault is punishable…
Police busy with crashes over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity over the weekend: Friday, March 1, 2019: 7:04 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. 11:13 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), animal complaint, South Madison Street, City of Ludington. 12:35 p.m., (MCSP), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy…
LHS presents ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live Too’ LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama Club will present “Schoolhouse Rock Live Too” Thursday, March 14, Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors and $5 for general admission. Cast includes: Allison Kettler, Cookie;…
Mayor’s corner: Need marijuana committee members. #MayorsCorner #LudingtonNews By Mayor Steve Miller, City of Ludington. The great interest shown by the community to the adult use/recreational marijuana dispensary issue prompted me to ask City Council to approve a committee to study the subject and produce a report with their findings. Ordinance No. 369-19 establishing an Ad Hoc Recreational Marijuana committee…
2-5 inches of snow expected overnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, March 4, 2019 A winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. this evening, Monday, March 4, until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are forecasted. Expect cloudy skies this afternoon with snow showers developing later. High 9; low 8…
Obituary: Richard Eugene Wojtaszak, 87, of Ludington. Richard Eugene Wojtaszak, 87, of Ludington passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. He was born August 27, 1931 in Ludington to Frank and Rose (Ptaszenski) Wojtaszak. Richard graduated from St. Simon Catholic High School in 1950. He married the late Nancy Yonkers on August 31, 1951 in Pasadena CA. Richard and Nancy moved…
Recent deaths, posted March 3, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Norma M. Kissell, 87, of Custer, formerly of Scottville, died on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Danny A. Miller, 63, of Fountain died on Thursday, February 28 at his home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral &…
Jury acquits man accused of sexual assault. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A jury found a 55-year-old Ludington man not guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) during a trial in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Feb. 28. Russell James Simpson, of 413 E. Dowland St., was facing a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison had he been convicted,…
West Shore and Ferris sign agreement making transfers easier. VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College and Ferris State University have signed a partnership agreement enabling students who start their education at WSCC, with the intent to transfer to FSU, to hold a distinctive status with the university from the beginning. The agreement, set to begin the fall semester of…
Scottville man arrested for felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated/felonious assault following a domestic assault investigation Thursday, Feb. 28, at 11:42 p.m. in the 100 block of West Broadway Avenue, according to Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail and has not yet been arraigned in 79th District Court,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 1, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Erica Hope Carey, 38, of 3441 S. Masten Rd., Logan Township; Feb. 25; MCSO; domestic violence. Pretrial: Mar. 18 at 10:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500 cash. -Scott Earl Odekirk, 48, of 2552 N. Peterson Rd., Victory Township; Feb.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 1, 2019 #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Melinda Rae Kalis, 48, of 109 S. Columbia St., Scottville, pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to assault and battery and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…
Clouds and sun in the morning; snow possible later today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, March 1 A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies in the afternoon, a few flurries or snow possible with steadier snow in the evening. High 32; low 20 Precipitation: 20% day; 80% evening Wind: SW 2 mph day;…
Fountain man accused of sexually assaulting child. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 38-year-old Fountain man faces two felonies in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. Travis J. Shirey, of 201 Fourth St., was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Feb. 21, and charged with second-degree…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lucille Pickard, 82, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2019 deaths
Recent births, reported Feb. 28, 2019 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Princeton William Biggin, the son of Isabel and James Biggin III of Branch, was born Feb. 21, 2019. Madalyn Belle Johnson, the daughter of Kayla Johnson of Ludington, was born Feb. 21, 2019. Gavin Ryder Tominski, the son of Hannah Schmuhl and Connor Tominski of Ludington,…
Obituary: Lois Rozell, 70, Scottville Lois Renae Rozell, age 70, of Scottville, formerly of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Lois was born on February 16, 1949 in Ludington, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Rozell. She was an avid hiker who loved exploring and motorcycling in the desert southwest. Lois married…
Cloudy skies expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 Cloudy. High 25; low 12 Precipitation: 10% Wind: WSW 6 mph day; SW 2 mph evening Humidity: 71% day; 81% evening Sunrise: 7:23 a.m.; sunset: 6:32 p.m. Friday, March 1 Partly cloudy early then some snow showers later in the day. Variable clouds with snow showers in…
MC History Spotlight: Burr Caswell, first permanent settler. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Burr Caswell was one of Mason County’s first permanent non-native settlers. Many people who live or visit Mason County…
Family AfFair is March 16. SCOTTVILLE — The 28th annual Family AfFair will be held on Saturday, March 16 at Mason County Central High School. Every year, hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies get together to provide a whole day of fun for local families. Over sixty-five groups and organizations each year bring intriguing and entertaining hands-on…
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