Hospital foundation donates AEDs to county. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital recently donated three automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to the Mason County Courthouse. The AEDs were purchased for a total of $4,500 from the hospital foundation’s department of outreach, according to Kaley Petersen, foundation and community services director. Petersen said she was approached about the…
Drug charges top recent arraignments, posted Jan. 24, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies -Donnie Ray Totten, III, 24, of 1085 E. Hawley Rd., Eden Township, was arrested Jan. 16 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance…
Several vehicle crashes reported Thursday. Law enforcement was again occupied with several crashes Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The following is a report of local police: 3 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Angling Road, Hamlin Township. 5:56 a.m., MCSO, two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.…
Snow continues today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 Snow showers expected throughout the day. High 9; low 2 Precipitation: 50% day; 40% evening Wind: WNW 11 mph day; NW 5 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 75% evening. Sunrise: 8:09 a.m.; sunset: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 Cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible.…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 25, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Mason County Central girls basketball vs. Montague has been postponed. MCC Saturday morning basketball for grades 3 to…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 24, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Ludington High School basketball against Muskegon Heights, in Ludington, has been cancelled.
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 24, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tony Jerome Lopez, 44, of 5190 S. Scottville Rd., Eden Township, pleaded guilty Jan. 18 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served, 90 days discretionary jail…
Obituary: Clayton Schaner, 86, Ludington. Clayton A. Schaner, 86, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was born December 7, 1932 in Hart to Arthur and Mary Schaner. Clayton spent his entire life in Ludington. A 1950 graduate of Ludington High School, he went on to attend Western Michigan University for two years where he studied drafting and…
Sheriff’s office responds to several crashes Wednesday. Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several crashes Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019: 12:15 a.m., single vehicle crash, no injuries, Townline and Dennis roads, Victory Township. 7:35 a.m., two vehicle crash, no injuries, 4800 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 10:27 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Townline Road west of Poplar Road, Sherman…
Recent births, reported Jan. 24, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Royal Delores Mills, the daughter of Danielle and Jonathon Schultz of Fountain, was born on Jan. 14, 2019. Aidan Wayne Tacey, the son of Laura Roberts and Philip Tacey of Pentwater, was born Jan. 17, 2019. Kolton Alan Knudsen, the son of Julie and Kent Knudsen…
Obituary: Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville, left us to head “up north” on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She is finally at peace and so happy because she has been reunited with her Mom and Dad (Jim and Frances Schulte) and her big sister Christine Schulte Ziegler, who preceeded her in death and who…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 24, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Gloria Raskey, 77, of Ludington died on Monday, January 21, 2019. A mass will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. also at…
More snow expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 Snow showers early will become steadier in the afternoon with a possibility of 1 to 3 inches. Periods of snow in the evening with 3 to 5 inches expected. High 24; low 7 Precipitation: 70% day; 80% evening Wind: WNW 14 mph day; WNW 17 mph evening.…
Closings and cancelations, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. West Shore Community College Humankind Series’ panel discussion (Crossing Borders: Carrying Home Traditions) scheduled for tonight at the Oceana County Service Building in Hart, has been postponed. Letha Fulton School of Dance evening classes. Mason County Reformed Church Gems and Cadets. Cornerstone Baptist Church’s AWANA and Bible Study. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Win…
Three arrested on friend of court warrants. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people Tuesday, Jan. 22, on unrelated friend of court warrants out of Mason County. 6:25 p.m., a 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 400 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington. 7:49 p.m., a 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 4900 block of…
MCC to dismiss early Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Public Schools will dismiss early Friday, Jan. 25 due to staff professional development in the afternoon. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. while all other buildings will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Sack lunches will be available for students to take home. Students who ride buses will arrive home approximately…
Snow and freezing rain expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service continues until 4 p.m. The forecast is calling for mixed precipitation with snow. High 31; low 21 Precipitation: 100% day; 50% evening Wind: N 11 mph day; WNW 9 mph evening. Humidity: 88% day; 80%…
Scottville man receives fine in US 10-31 crash case that resulted in death. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — A 69-year-old Ludington man was sentenced recently in 79th District Court in a 2016 traffic crash case that resulted in the death of a 77-year-old Amber Township. On July 26, 2016, Philip Keilman, of 202 E. Beryl St, rear-ended an eastbound vehicle driven Walter…
Woman pleads guilty to using counterfeit money at Wesco. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 33-year-old woman faces serving up to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22, to uttering and publishing a counterfeit bill. Neta Margett Sohn, whose address is listed as “homeless” in her court file, testified that she…
Ludington man sent to jail in child porn case. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 25-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary term for a conviction of possession of child sexually abusive material in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22. Trevor James Coon, of 210 E. Fourth St., was initially…
Fountain man admits to stealing marijuana during break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 20-year-old Fountain man faces serving 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22, to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent. Aaron Michael Dietz, of 2090 4th St., testified…
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