Shay likely to stay as Ludington city manager. HOLLAND TOWNSHIP (Ottawa County) — Ludington City Manager John Shay is likely staying in Ludington. Shay recently was selected as one of two finalists for the position as township manager of Holland Township, located to the north and east of the City of Holland. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, a selection committee voted…
Recent arraignments include drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Bethany Nicole Ross, 25, of 3829 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, was arrested Feb. 16 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of controlled substance possession. Preliminary exam: March 7 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…
2017 was successful tourist year for Mason County. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Last year was a banner tourism season for Mason County, with the highest-ever hotel room rental income, increased event attendance, and more visitors to attractions like Ludington State Park and Sandcastles Children’s Museum. The new Port of Ludington Maritime Museum attracted 10,000 visitors since opening in June 2017.…
Nominations sought for chamber awards. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Mason County Business of the Year, Mason County Community Service, and Future Five awards. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m., Thursday, March 15. “The Annual Dinner is always a wonderful evening honoring and celebrating the great…
Cast announced for LHS spring play. LUDINGTON — The Ludington high School drama club will present the play “Dear Edwina” on Wednesday, March 15, Thursday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Under the direction of Chris Plummer, “Dear Edwina” is a heartwarming musical about the joys of…
FFA and agriscience teach students leadership, hands-on skills. #FFA #Agriscience By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This week is FFA week, celebrating the National FFA Organization. The organization is the largest student leadership organization in the United States. It was started as the Future Farmers of America but now entails many other areas of agriculture including natural resources and…
Drunk driving, warrant arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Feb. 16, 2018: – Noon, (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested on an outstanding Mason County Circuit Court probation violation warrant at the sheriff’s office, City of Ludington. – 5:45 p.m., (Michigan State Police), two-car crash, no injuries,…
Scottville to become more dog friendly. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville is going to become a little more dog friendly, thanks to the generosity of a local resident and the Mason County Mutts organization. Sara Lutz, representing the organization, made a presentation to the City Commission during its regular meeting Monday. She said the organization received a $1,000…
Fin & Feather Club awards annual Trooper Butterfield scholarship. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship in memory of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield to Austin Buckingham. Buckingham, a resident of Fruitport, is a student in the West Shore Community College Criminal Justice Academy and plans…
Dr. Weston Squires earns athletic specialist certification. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Dr. Weston Squires of Squires Family Care Chiropractic, 414 W. US 10, has taken his love for sports and sports performance into action by completing his certification as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Certified strength and conditioning specialists are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the…
Ludington Area Schools superintendent discusses school safety. Dear students, parents, staff, and community members: As news of the latest school shooting in Florida has spread throughout our country, we have been confronted with the traumatic and shocked faces of children, parents, and school staff members through the media. We have seen terrified children, heard gunshots ringing throughout a school, and…
Secretary of State office to close for renovations. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Secretary of State office in Ludington will be closing for a week, beginning next Monday, due to a remodeling project, but customers can go online to ExpressSOS.com instead, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson said. The office, located at 5902 W. US 10, will not open on Monday, Feb. 26…
Recent births, reported Feb. 19, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ellis James Visger, the son of Samantha and Joshua Visger of Mears, was born February 13, 2018. Alexis Gael Vega, the son of Cindy Guerrero and Ramiro Magallan of Ludington, was born February 15, 2018. Crosby Michael Schmidt, the son of Amy and Micah Schmidt of Ludington,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 19, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Charles Lindsey, 62, of Ludington, died Saturday, February 17, 2018. Daniel Lee Cameron, 71, of Pentwater, died Saturday, February 17, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths. Full list…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 18, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Barbara Anne Wolever, 80, of Branch, died on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Doris Louise Burke, 92, of Carr Settlement died on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
Sheriff to discuss medical marijuana at Scottville ordinance committee meeting. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will speak about medical marijuana laws during a meeting of the Scottville ordinance committee on Wednesday, Feb 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. The meeting is open to the public and members of the public…
Seasonal road weight and speed restrictions beginning. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal road weight and speed restrictions will go into effect on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 a.m. until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axel and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight…
DWLS arrests, crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018: – 7:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 west of Reek Road, Custer Township. – 11 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 10 and Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 11:55 a.m., (MCSO), a 56-year-old…
VanderWall to run for State Senate; will not seek House re-election. #Election18 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — State Representative Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) has announced today that he is going to seek the Republican nomination for the 35th State Senate District. The district includes Mason and Manistee counties, along with 10 other counties, and is currently represented by Darwin Booher…
Scottville festivals to consolidate into a summer celebration. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE —The Summer Fest and Harvest Festival are consolidating into one event that will take place the weekend after July 4. Members of the former Harvest Festival committee and the Summer Fest committee met with the media today to make the announcement. Essentially, a new event is being…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 15, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Richard Edward Uhl, 35, of 3104 W. Tonawanda Trail, New Era, pleaded guilty Nov. 20, 2017 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct and pleaded “no contest” to extortion. Uhl was sentenced Feb. 6 to a minimum…
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