3 charged in connection to break-in at Scottville canoe business. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Three Scottville residents were recently arrested and charge with breaking and entering a Scottville business in July of this year. Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., 19, of 203 S. Crowley St. and Carrie Ann Carr, 38, of 116 E. Second St., were arrested by…
Obituary: Ruth Campbell, 90, Ludington. Ruth Francis Campbell (Kotecki), 90, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Ruth was born on November 2, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Peter and Anna Weston. She attended high school in Scottville and was later employed by Anaconda Wire and Cable Company in Muskegon, General Telephone Company, Star Watch Case Company,…
Recent arraignments include habitual offender drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ashley Anne Martinez, 30, of 409 First St., Ludington, was arrested by MCSO for a felony of controlled substance possession and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…
Supreme Court will not consider ‘Baby Kate’ murderer’s appeal. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Sean Michael Phillips has lost his attempts to appeal his conviction for the murder of his infant daughter. On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a one-page order stating it will not consider Phillips’ request to appeal a decision by a three…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: James A. Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Church of Christ, 3816 W. Fountain Rd in Victory Township, Ludington. Visitation will begin…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted Nov. 2, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Joshua James Rogers, 31, of 5090 N. Williams St., Fountain, was found guilty Oct. 25 of taking a deer without a license and was sentenced to $2,250 in fine and costs and hunting privileges…
CMH hosting free community shred day. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will be hosting a community shred day on Friday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Mason, Oceana, and Lake counties. The event, which is open to all members of the community, and is an opportunity to bring old and…
Obituary: Ann Pedersen, 65, Scottville. Ann Pedersen, 65, of Scottville passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was born April 8, 1953 in Muskegon to Robert and Helen (Dick) Fischer. Ann graduated from Muskegon High School in 1971. After high school, Ann went on to Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, where she graduated with her registered nursing degree. Immediately after…
Entries sought for Aglow on the Avenue parade. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce will again hold the annual Aglow on the Avenue Christmas parade on Saturday, Nov. 24. The Chamber is now accepting parade entrants, and community members are invited to participate. Parade entrants may be an individual, group or business. Enter a float, a…
Some sunshine today, mixed with clouds. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with more clouds later in the day. High 46; low 32 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NE 4 mph Humidity: 73% Sunrise: 8:22 a.m.; sunset: 6:33 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 46; low 36…
Driver injured after head-on collision with semi. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Scottville man received non-life threatening injuries Thursday, Nov. 1, when the Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck he was driving struck a semi-truck and trailer head-on. The crash occurred about 6:45 p.m. on US 10-31 just west of the US 31 bypass. The pickup was eastbound on US…
Obituary: Ronald ‘Ron’ Oppenhuizen, 81, Irons. Ronald “Ron” Andy Oppenhuizen, 81, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2018, at home in Irons, Michigan, surrounded by family. He was born May 3, 1937, in Zeeland, Mich., to John and Christine (Machiela) Oppenhuizen. Ron enjoyed spending his time in the great outdoors fishing and hunting, tinkering with various projects in his garage,…
2 injured in 3-vehicle Amber Twp. crash. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured during a three vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. John Balowski, the crash occurred about 3:15 p.m. when a Kia Sorento, driven by a 76-year-old Free Soil woman, was eastbound…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 1, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ronald “Ron” Andy Oppenhuizen, 81, of Irons, died on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Ann Pedersen, 65, of Scottville died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com. Ruth Frances Campbell, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 1, 2018.…
Stolen vehicle recovered in Oceana County. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP – A 2013 GMC Acadia that was reported stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 5:16 a.m. in the 3200 block of East Hawley Road was later recovered by deputies in Oceana County, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case remains under investigation. Other recent police…
MCE arts and crafts bazaar is Saturday. CUSTER — The 33rd annual Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters Arts and Crafts Bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school gym, 18 S. Main St. The event will features arts, crafts, candles, gifts, and many homemade items. Lunch is also available.
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 1, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Ruth Frances Campbell, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Ludington Area Jaycees Light Up the Night Music Series scheduled LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees has set dates for the annual Light Up the Night Music Series, a fundraiser for its Ludington Area Freedom Festival Fireworks Fund, which takes place on July 4. The event will feature live music at a different location each Wednesday night for six weeks,…
Cloudy skies and dry the next couple of days. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 48; low 34 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NNW 6 mph Humidity: 69% Sunrise: 8:21 a.m.; sunset: 6:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 Cloudy skies. High 46; low 36 Precipitation: 20% Wind: NE 8 mph Humidity: 70% Sunrise:…
Grammy nominated composer to perform at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Eleven-time, Grammy-nominated composer Simon Shaheen and his rhythmically exciting quintet Qantara will be in concert for one night only on Friday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater as part of the Performing Arts and Humankind Series at West Shore Community College. Shaheen, one of the most…
Ludington mayoral candidate Miller hoping for more housing, jobs. #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Bill Dustman and Steve Miller are the two candidates running for mayor of Ludington, replacing Kaye Holman, who will be retiring at the end of this year. The mayoral election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6 during the General Election. The position is elected on…
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