Ludington man faces jail for 3rd-offense domestic violence. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Ludington man faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty to third-offense domestic violence Tuesday, Nov. 6, in 51st Circuit Court. Deshawn Erik Latimer, of 915 E. Maple St., initially faced other felony charges of assault…
Cougar sighting in Custer Township? CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Tim Dill found this picture on one of his trail cameras of what he believes is a cougar near US 10 and Bean Road just outside of Scottville. The picture was taken on Sunday, Nov. 4. Others may argue that it is a bobcat. Cougars were originally native to Michigan, but were extirpated…
Obituary: James Brand, 75, Ludington. James Gerald Brand, age 75, of Ludington passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 after an automobile accident. He was born May 6, 1943 in Homer, Michigan. After high school, James enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He proudly served his county from 1961 to 1966. James worked in the state correctional system for 29 years.…
4-H reaches $50K endowment goal VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mason County 4-H recently reached its $50,000 goal for the Mason County 4-H Endowment fund. The Pennies from Heaven Foundation has offered to match $10,000 if an additional $10,000 is reached by Dec. 31, 2018. The Mason County 4-H Endowment fund provides the 4-H program with the means to benefit many lives…
Blessing of the Hunt on Nov. 10. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Blessing of the Hunt on Saturday November 10, 2018 starting at 6:30 p.m. The church is located 2 ½ miles south and ½ mile west of Custer on Wilson Road. The annual event is an…
Hospital offering CPR/BLS class. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness program is offering an American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/BLS (basic life support) certification class on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the classrooms located on the lower level of the hospital. Upon successful completion of the class, participants will be issued an AHA Heartsaver…
Occasional light rain possible today, Election Day. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. ELECTION DAY. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 Occasional light rain possible. High 46; low 35 Precipitation: 80% day; 70% evening Wind: SW 18 mph day; W 18 mph evening Humidity: 90% Sunrise: 7:28 a.m.; sunset: 5:28 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 Rain showers early with overcast skies later. High…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 6, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Kate Gilliland, 55, of Custer died on Friday, November 2, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. James Gerald Brand, 75, of Ludington died on Friday, November 2, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has…
Jewelry stolen during break-in. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating two residential break-ins, one of which involved the theft of jewelry, that occurred in the 7000 block of Custer Road, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Both break-ins were reported shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. Jewelry was stolen from one residence, and…
Fountain woman receives minor injuries following Saturday crash. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Fountain woman received minor injuries Saturday morning, Nov. 3, when the vehicle she was driving lost control after striking a mud puddle near the intersection of Fountain and Budzynski roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The vehicle left the roadway, went into a ditch and…
Benefit to raise funds for Custer sculpture. CUSTER — A benefit is being held to raise money for the sculpture that is planned to be installed in the Village of Custer. The benefit will take place Sunday, Nov. 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Johnny’s Roadhouse, 2278 E. US 10. The sculpture is part of the Mason County Sculpture…
Custer woman arrested for drunk driving following Eden Twp. crash. EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Custer woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Nov. 2, and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a high blood alcohol content, .21%, following a single vehicle crash on Darr Road north of Hawley Road. The crash occurred about 8:50 a.m.…
Civil War re-enactors at Free Soil church. FREE SOIL — In honor of Veterans Day, the Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War re-enactors will be holding a service on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 2845 E Michigan St. The group will also be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons at 8…
American Legion to host multi-vendor open house. LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is holding its annual multi-vendor Fall Open House on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will include representatives from direct sales companies, crafters, and local services and businesses. The event is open to the public and will be held at the…
Networking event will target those wishing to relocate to Mason County. LUDINGTON — A networking opportunity with the intent to attract workers to Mason County will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Ludington Bay Brewing Company, 515 S. James St. Re-Think West Michigan is a chance for those who are visiting for the Thanksgiving…
Cloudy with a slight chance of rain today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 Cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 46; low 41 Precipitation: 20% day; 80% evening Wind: SSW 11 mph day; ESE 5 mph evening. Humidity: 79% Sunrise: 7:26 a.m.; 5:29 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 Steady and light rain in…
Sheriff identifies pedestrian who was killed on US 10-31. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim has released the name of the 20-year-old man who was killed Saturday evening while walking across US 10-31 about 7:30 p.m. Jordan James of Riverton Township was walking across US 10-31 in front of Applebee’s Restaurant about 7:30 p.m. when he was struck…
Recent births, reported Nov. 4, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Isabel Marie Bush, the daughter of Heather and Seth Bush of Scottville, was born Nov. 1, 2018. Wyatt James Garcia, the son of Kortni and Austin Garcia of Ludington, was born Nov. 1, 2018. Cohen James Miller, the son of Brandy Henderson Miller and Jordan Miller…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 4, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Patrick Hoyt Payment, 76, of Ludington, died on Friday, November 2, 2018. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with The Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding, visitation…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by 3 vehicles on US 10-31. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Riverton Township man died after being struck by three vehicles while crossing US 10-31 about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The crash occurred in the 3800 block of US 10-31, just east of Brye Road and caused US 10-31 to be closed between Brye and Dennis…
Obituary: James Vandenheuvel, 81, Ludington, formerly of Hart.. James Albert Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Jim was born on March 20, 1937 in Hart, the son of Albert and Josephine (Kokx) Vandenheuvel. He graduated from Hart High School in 1955 and went to work on the family farm. Jim later became…
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