Governor appoints Sheriff Cole to state marijuana advisory panel. LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder announced last week that Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has been appointed to the Marihuana Advisory Panel established by the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (marihauana is an alternative spelling of marijuana). Housed within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the 17-member Panel was created to…
Seven vehicles damaged in tire-slashing spree. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is investigating seven separate reports of tire slashing in the city that occurred within a 24-hour period Sunday, Oct. 15. The case is under investigation, and LPD is asking if anyone has any information about the slashing incidents to contact the police department at 231-843-3425. The incidents…
Police officer’s home extensively damaged by fire. #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A one-and-a-half story home at 9098 80th Avenue near Pentwater owned by Montague Police Officer Tom Walicki received extensive smoke and fire damage following a fire early Sunday morning, Oct. 15, according to Hart Fire Chief Jack White. “It appears to have started in the…
Fountain man arrested for second-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for second-offense operating while intoxicated at Bean and Johnson roads Monday, Oct. 16, at 7:22 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The man was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other police activity in…
MCC dismissing early Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will be dismissing early Friday, Oct. 20 due to teachers participating in afternoon professional development activities. Students who ride buses will be arriving home three hours, 45-minutes earlier than on a regular day. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. All other grades will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Sack lunches…
LAC Fall Arts & Crafts Show looking for vendors. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic School will hold its Fall Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Simon Family Center, 700 E. Bryant Road. The event will also feature a light lunch and baked goods. Anyone wishing to rent a booth…
LHS equestrian team wins state championship. MIDLAND — The Ludington High School equestrian team took first place in the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association’s B Division state competition last weekend. The competition took place at Midland County Fairgrounds; 10 other teams competed in the division.
Former Scottville man sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for sexual crime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — Timothy Morton, formerly of Scottville was sentenced in Wexford County’s 28th Circuit Court today to a minimum of five years and a maximum of 15 years in prison today on the charges of criminal sexual conduct against a child between…
Obituary: Louis Duperron, 70, Free Soil. Louis J. Duperron, 70, of Free Soil, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1947 to Louie and Anna (Leeball) Duperron. Louis married Sheila Kay McClure on January 6, 1973 in Ludington. He owned and operated a gas station in Benzonia for…
Hunter airlifted after falling from tree stand. #MasonCountyNews VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Vulcan, Michigan man was airlifted to Munson Hospital in Traverse City by Aero Med with serious injuries after falling from his tree stand Sunday night, Oct. 15, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The 7:42 p.m. hunting accident occurred in the 5400 block of North Quarterline…
Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 13, 2017: – 10:54 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic violence, 200 block of East Fourth Street, City of Ludington. – 11:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assault, 6100 block of East US 10, Branch Township. The case remains under investigation. –…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 16, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Theresa Dewitt, age 92, of Ludington died Monday, October 16, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Aleatha Lynn Cox, 66, of Ludington died Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Louis J. Duperron, 70, of Free Soil, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 Beads…
Obituary: Delos ‘Bud’ Matevich, 82, Scottville. Master Sgt. (retired) Delos “Bud” M. Matevich, 82, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Bud was born on December 12, 1934 in Eden Township, the son of Stanley and Mabel (Barton) Matevich. Bud joined the U.S. Air Force in September, 1952 following his graduation from Mason County Central and served 20 years…
LHS, MCC football players honoring Henry MacDougall. SCOTTVILLE — Tonight is the Mason County Central homecoming football game at Spartan Community Field. Many of the football players grew up playing sports with Ludington High School junior Henry MacDougall, 16, who died last week as the result of a vehicle crash north of Scottville(story here). Both of Henry’s parents, Gordon MacDougall…
Thief steals, crashes vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a stolen vehicle and illegal entry complaint Thursday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. in the 5400 block of South Brye Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim reported an unknown person stole his vehicle from a garage and crashed it on…
MSP hosts citizens’ academy. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police Hart post has announced that a Citizens’ Academy will run Nov. 7-30. The four-week academy will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. It will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of MSP; understand the procedures that troopers follow; increase their awareness…
Recent births, reported Oct. 13, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ivory Marie Moore, the daughter of Crystal Snyder and Jason Moore of Luther, was born October 11, 2017. Austin James Shartell, the son of Jessie and Jeffery Shartell of Ludington, was born October 12, 2017. Isabelle Jade Gilbert, the daughter of Felicia and Jordan Gilbert of Ludington,…
Obituary: Warren “Curly” Jaarda, 70, Branch. Warren “Curly” Jaarda, 70, of Branch and formerly of Holland, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017, with family by his side after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He graduated from Holland High School in 1965 and married Ruth Dekker in 1966. He was a machinist at Haworth, Inc. for 23 years. Warren and Ruth…
Spartan Proud: Dean Raven, passing values to the next generation. #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today we feature Dean Raven, MCC Class of 2003. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Dean Raven has taken the lessons learned from attending Mason County Central Schools,…
Sheriff’s Office identifies fatal fire victim. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who died Wednesday morning in a house fire at 4602 S. Pere Marquette Highway as 66-year-old Aleatha Lynn Cox. A house fire at 4602 S. Pere Marquette Highway claimed the life of a woman early Wednesday morning,…
Ruth Ann Gustafson, 77, of Fruitport and formerly of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1940 to William and Eleanor (Swiftney) Vincent in Grand Haven. Ruth graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to have a career in secretarial work. Ruth worked for a number of businesses including, Fellowship Reformed…
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