Democrats to meet Nov. 2. LUDINGTON — The next monthly meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch’s West Shore Bank Room at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Attendees are asked to enter from the west parking lot. The Democratic Party meets…
Cardinals dedicating volleyball game to Garrett. #MasonCountyPeople. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — When the Mason County Eastern volleyball team takes on Mesick tonight, the team’s seniors will be honored at their last home game. The volleyball team has chosen to also honor a fellow student who died four years ago. Today, would have been Garrett Lake’s 15th birthday. Garrett,…
Bicyclist injured near Riverside Park Tuesday night. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A 19-year-old Ludington man riding a bicycle was injured Tuesday night when he was struck by a pick-up truck driven by a 59-year-old Scottville woman. The incident occurred on South Scottville Road near Riverside Park. The crash was discovered at 7:52 p.m. by Scottville Police Sgt.…
Letter to the Editor: Mother/nurse raises concerns over treatment received at hospital. Dear Editor, I am concerned for the safety of patients who are being treated at the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Emergency Room. On Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, my young son had a severe reaction to a bee sting. Within 20 minutes of the sting his lips, ears, and face…
Home invasion, third-offense OUIL top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tyrone Gardner, 55, of 502 Third St., Apt. B, Ludington, was arrested October 21 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of first-degree home invasion, possession of burglary tools, and two…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Oct. 25, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Zachary Robert Hubbard, 24, of 4626 S. Custer Rd., Eden Township, pleaded guilty October 17 to second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 31 days in jail…
MCC announces cast for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Drama Club will present William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Nov. 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. Cost is $5 for all students and $9 for adults. The play is directed by, Tom…
WSCC receives veteran friendly status. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) recently announced that 70 colleges, universities and professional trade schools from throughout the state have been recognized as 2017 Veteran-Friendly Schools. For the third year, West Shore Community College earned a silver–level certification for the 2017-18 academic year. The program awards bronze, silver or gold-level status to…
West Shore to host financial aid workshops. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Workshops where WSCC Financial Aid staff members will guide current students or future college applicants through the FAFSA form completion and submission process. These free work sessions will be held in: Manistee…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 25, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Curt James Gowen, 43, of Ludington, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Timothy Martin Craw Sr., 74, of Ludington, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. Margaret B. Roat, 93, of Ludington died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
Woman faces jail for selling 20 Xanax pills. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 68-year-old Pere Marquette Township woman faces serving 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court to delivering a controlled substance. Linda Lou Hackert, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 14, admitted to Judge Susan…
Ludington man sent to prison for probation violation. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve 18 months to five years in prison for probation violation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24. Curtis Jerome Johnson, of 608 E. Dowland St., received credit for 389 days served in jail. “You have repeatedly failed…
Man testifies he climbed through window to steal alcohol. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man testified in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, that he climbed through a window to steal alcohol from a City of Ludington home last month. Nicholas David Wroble, whose address is listed as “Mason County Jail” in his court file, was…
Ludington man faces jail for resisting arrest. #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 assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, operating while intoxicated and fourth-offense habitual offender. Wesley Donald Hackert, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 14, was on parole at the time of…
Homeless man faces year in jail for break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old man faces serving one year in jail after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, to breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit larceny and second-offense habitual offender. Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, whose address is listed as “homeless” in…
Scottville Walks to launch to promote healthy living. #Scottville News. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, District 10 Health Department, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, the City of Scottville, and Mason County Central Schools are working together to promote healthy walking around the city through a soon-to-be-launched program called Scottville Walks. “The project is aimed at…
Hamlin man sentenced to jail for attempted felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced to serve 122 days up front, with credit for 122 days served, of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, Oct. 24, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of attempted felonious assault. Cody Morgan Denton of 2630…
Catholic Daughters of America to hold pork and sauerkraut dinner. LUDINGTON — The Catholic Daughters of the America, Court #475 will hold its annual Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Ludington Area Catholic School gym, 700 E. Bryant Road. Proceeds from the event go to local charity. Servings will include pork, sauerkraut,…
Local residents concerned about white supremacy tracts. #MasonCountyNews. #ManisteeCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville resident is concerned about paper tracts she found around town Sunday morning promoting a white supremacy agenda. Mary Waller said that she and her boyfriend, Alec Rowe, woke up Sunday morning and headed outside to go for a walk. “We saw what looked…
Scottville man arrested for felonious assault involving shotgun. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Scottville man was arrested for felonious assault and resisting/obstructing police following an incident involving a shotgun Monday, Oct. 23, at 9:10 a.m. in the 500 block of East Chauvez Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson. No injuries occurred, the sergeant said. The following…
West Shore Bank adds wealth management advisor. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank – Wealth Management recently added Craig Van Ess as vice president/senior wealth management advisor. As an attorney, tax accountant, and wealth advisor, Van Ess has over 27 years of experience working with individuals and families as a wealth and investment planning advisor. He is licensed to practice law…
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