Victims of deadly US 10-31 crash identified. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Benjamin Compeau, 35, of Scottville man died following a three vehicle crash in the 700 block of US 10-31 Friday morning. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when an eastbound full-size 1995 Chevrolet van, driven Laurence Adams, Jr., 22, of Scottville,…
Obituary: Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, Scottville. Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, of Scottville passed away on November 30, 2017 at his home. Frank Xavier Claveau Jr. was born on July 11, 1925 in Scottville to Frank and Alta (Merritt) Claveau Sr. He grew up in Scottville and graduated from Scottville High School in 1943. While in school, Butch was very…
Scottville man dead following US 10-31 crash. UPDATED INFORMATION. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.SCOTTVILLE — A 35-year-old Scottville man is dead following a three vehicle crash in the 700 block of US 10-31 Friday morning. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when am eastbound full-size 1995 Chevrolet van, driven by 22-year-old man, crossed the centerline of…
Crashes, domestic assaults top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017: – 2:40 a.m., (Mascon County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Scottville and Sippy roads, Eden Township. – 5:45 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 7:40 p.m. (MCSO), one-vehicle crash,…
Bystanders rescue woman from burning car. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Three people helped save a woman from a burning vehicle early Thursday morning after the vehicle was involved in a rollover crash on Custer Road near Fountain Road. Casey Leese said she and other household residents, Nick Macgirr and Joseph Eno, were awoken by a loud…
Ludington woman among state police recruit school graduates. LANSING — Jennifer Alway of Ludington was among the 127 to graduate from the 133rd Michigan State Police Trooper School this afternoon. Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the MSP, administered the Oath of Office during the ceremony at the Lansing Center. Alway has been assigned to the Lakeview Post. Alway is also…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Frank “Butch” Claveau, 92, of Scottville died Thursday, November 30, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Frederick M. Fleetwood, 82, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
Obituary: Denise Stewart, 61, Pentwater. Denise Marie Stewart, 61, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. She was born in Hart on September 3, 1956 to William and Darlene (McKenzie) Askins. Denise graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1974 and went on to college at Muskegon Community College, Baker College and Grand Valley State…
Bird nest near chimney starts house fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A bird’s nest located near a chimney caught fire and caused fire damage to the David Outcalt, Jr. residence, 2271 S. Inman Road Wednesday afternoon. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department, along with Riverton Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department, were called to the…
Weapon and drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments, Nov. 29, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Lorenzo Maurice Eastling, 38, of 6014 E. Decker Rd., Sheridan Township, was arraigned November 21 on several felony charges stemming from arrests on August 18, 2016 by the…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 29, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Alexandra Ann Greiner, 29, of 7100 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township, pleaded no contest November 21 to assault and battery and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two…
VanderWall December coffee hours. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall has announced coffee hours within the 101st District (Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau) counties for December. VanderWall will be available on Monday, Dec. 11 at the following times and locations: 8 to 9 a.m. at the Scottville City Office, 105 N. Main St. in Scottville; 10 to 11 a.m. at the Manistee City…
Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Nov. 27, 2017: – 3 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Forest Trail and Quarterline Road, Grant Township. – 3:22 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 west of Schoenherr Road, Custer Township. – 3:35 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries,…
County Farm Bureau wins state award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — The Mason County Farm Bureau received state-wide recognition Tuesday when the organization won the Michigan Farm Bureau Champion of Excellence Award for advocacy. The award was presented to Mason County Farm Bureau President Seth Earl during the Michigan Farm Bureau awards banquet at DeVos Place in downtown…
Recent births, reported Nov. 28, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Mythias Jacob Bateson, the son of Jeriann and Jacob Bateson of Pentwater, was born November 25, 2017. June Mikel Chapel, the daughter of Stephanie and Jason Chapel of Scottville, was born November 27, 2017. Jude Henry Kitchen, the son of Jessica and John Kitchen of Scottville, was…
Obituary: Judith Barton Winn, 78, Scottville. Judith Barton Winn, who graced our life for 78 years, left this world peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017. Judy was born in Mason County, the daughter of Isaac and Margaret (Blossom) Barton on July 11, 1939. She attended Scottville schools starting in kindergarten and graduating with the Mason County Central class of 1957 and received…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lorraine Janet Hutchinson, 74, of Scottville, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Lauri Louise Smith, 54, of Ludington, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Dorris Jean…
Rash of vehicle break-ins in Custer on Thanksgiving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER — Several break-ins to vehicles occurred in the village limits on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, but nothing of any substantial value was stolen. The first vehicle break-in was reported at 8:54 a.m. in the 2000 block of First Street. “The victim reported someone…
Obituary: Monica Maycock, 69, Baldwin. Monica Elaine (Jeruzal) Maycock, who graced us with her presence for 69 years, left this world peacefully on November 17, 2017. Monica was born in Detroit, Michigan to her adoring parents Thomas and Delores (Shinsky) Jeruzal, on April 23, 1948. She was the cherished older sister of David, Karen, Thomas and Linda. After graduating…
Mason County Sports Hall of Fame names 2018 inductees. To induct Ingraham, Schafer, Tyndall, LHS 2001 boys soccer, 2001 MCE softball. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 14th induction class, the Class of 2018. The Hall of Fame will induct Duane Ingraham Sr., Wally Schafer, Gale Tyndall, the state champion 2001 Ludington High School…
Update: Fire destroys Ludington home; owner gone for holiday. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Fire destroyed the home of Sherry Wasserman, 718 E. Loomis St. early Thanksgiving morning. Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk said the house was fully engulfed in flames when he arrived shortly after 4:30 a.m. Wasserman had left the night before to visit her daughter…
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