Recent births, reported June 30, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Gabriel Michael Shimel, the son of Denni Agens and Jacob Shimel of Ludington, was born June 23, 2017. Archie James Langfeldt, the son of Jessica and Matthew Langfeldt of Scottville, was born June 26, 2017. Iris Norene Szymanski, the daughter of Sasha Stafford and Jacob Szmanski…
Breaking into vehicle; drug charges top recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Thomas Martinez, 32, no address listed, was arrested June 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of breaking and entering a motor vehicle to steal property $1,000 or more but less…
79th District Court sentencings By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kenneth Michael Rocco, 64, of 2968 N. George Ln., Hamlin Township, pleaded guilty June 27 to operating a motor vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days…
Hart author to launch book at arts center. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will host a book launch for author Sally Defreitas celebrating her new book, “Shipwrecked Three Times, A Michigan Girl Goes to Sea” at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on Friday, July 7. The event will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room at…
MCC Class of ’87 reunion planned. The Mason County Central High School Class of 1987 will hold its 30th year class reunion on Saturday, July 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club. Cost will be approximately $40 per couple or $20 per person. A golf outing at Lakeside Links will also be held that morning…
Edgar Struble returns to hometown stage for July 5 concert. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band Shell Summer Music Series, normally held on Tuesdays, will hold a special Independence Week performance on Wednesday, July 5, featuring Edgar Struble and Friends. “It’s been a number of years since I’ve played my hometown and I’m really looking forward…
Hospital’s Fit Club receives state-wide recognition. LANSING — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will be one of three hospitals that will be receiving the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s 2017 Ludwig Community Benefit Award today for its Win with Wellness Fit Club. The award is named in memory of Patric E. Ludwig, a former MHA president who championed investing in…
Boat reported stolen. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 16-foot, 10-inch Smoker Craft boat, with its motor and trailer, was reported stolen from a yard in the 4500 block of East Sugar Grove Road Wednesday, June 28, at 7:58 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The boat is silver with a white stripe with a black 25 horsepower motor,”…
Internal medicine offices combine. LUDINGTON – Two Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital internal medicine offices combined on Monday, June 26, 2017 to form one large internal medicine group practice, creating more operational efficiency. The office of Dr. Bryan Kovas, physician assistant Susan Persson, and Shirley Tuller, moved from Suite 207 in the Medical Office Building at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital to…
Driver critical following US 31/PM Hwy. crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. This story has been updated. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A man involved in a two vehicle crash Wednesday morning at US 31/Pere Marquette Highway offramp was critically injured, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crash occurred about 8:45 a.m. when a Ford F-150, driven by Thomas Wesley…
Driver involved in US 10-31 crash was out of jail on bail. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Muskegon man, who is currently out of jail on bail for felony drunk driving, allegedly caused a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 Wednesday morning. The crash occurred about 9:30 a.m. when a Toyota Prius, driven by Patrick David…
Obituary: Roger Rasmussen, 97, Otsego. Roger M. Rasmussen, age 97, of Otsego passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. He was born January 29, 1919 in Ludington, the son of the late Hans and Anne (Madsen) Rasmussen. A funeral service will be held at Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington on Saturday, July…
Sculpture by Harold Cronk to pay tribute to Scottville Clown Band, agriculture. #ScottvilleNews #ForwardMarch. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — During the annual patriotic concert of the Scottville Clown Band Tuesday night, the next installment of the Mason County Sculpture Trail was revealed, a sculpture that will pay tribute to the Clown Band and the agricultural heritage of Scottville. Earlier this…
Obituary: Kenneth Petersen, 92, Hamlin Township. Kenneth M. Petersen, 92, of Hamlin Township passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2017. Ken was born on May 29, 1925 to Myers and Florence Petersen. Except for the time he spent in the military, Ken resided his entire life near the mouth of the Middle Bayou on Hamlin Lake. As a young boy…
FNL, fair to feature Summer Sizzle Sing-Off. LUDINGTON — Do you have what it takes to sing your way to the top? If so, you will have your chance at the Sizzling Summer Sing-Off during this year’s Downtown Ludington Friday Night Live events and the Western Michigan Fair. Preliminaries will be held on a special stage at each FNL event,…
Young Eagles program to offer free youth flights July 8. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association is again offering free airplane rides to local youth ages 8 though 17 on Saturday, July 8 at the Mason County Airport. Rides are 10 to 15 minutes long and go over the Lake Michigan shoreline. More than 30 volunteers will…
Tuesday night in Scottville to include Clown Band, kids’ carnival, sculpture announcement, free movie. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — There will be a lot going on in Scottville Tuesday night. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with the free Mason County Central Schools Summer Carnival on the green of the Scottville Clown Band Shell. At 6:50 p.m., the…
WSCC College for Kids educates the next generation of students. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2017, July 31- August 4. The five-day session is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 20 plus action-packed learning…
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