79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 31, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -David Lewis Seibert, 67, of 918 High St., Manistee, pleaded no contest August 28 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $285…
Obituary: David Verduin, 74, Fountain. David Allen Verduin, 74, of Fountain passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at his home. David was born on May 17, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the son of Arthur and Christina (Hoffman) Verduin. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam Conflict. David also earned his associate’s…
Recent births, reported Aug. 29, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ashton Christopher-James Young, the son of Jennifer and Christopher Young of Ludington, was born August 24, 2017. Sofia Lynn Slimmen, the daughter of Wendi Miller and Donn Slimmen Sr. of Fountain, was born August 24, 2017. Aubrey Lynn Vronko, the duaghter of Brenda and Jeremy Vronko of…
Ludington Cares Box is full of blessings. #LoveLudington #LudingtonCares. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The words on the Ludington Cares Box pretty much sums up its purpose: “Give when you can. Take when you need.” The first of two boxes was installed recently at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. The second will be installed next…
More traffic delays expected Thursday on PM Hwy. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Traffic delays are expected on Pere Marquette Highway between First Street and Iris Road between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Just like on Wednesday, large equipment is expected to be transported to the Consumers Energy pump…
West Shore Bank appoints financial advisor. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently appointed Mark Harrie as financial advisor. A specialist in retirement and investment planning for individuals and business owners, Harrie is based in West Shore Bank’s downtown Ludington office. He brings 13 years of experience as a financial advisor and investment executive, mostly in the west Michigan market.…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Laura Lange, 76, of Ludington died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Phillip Roberts, 61, of Branch died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Susan M. Wagner, 51, of Ludington died on Tuesday…
Several cans of loose change stolen. #MasonCountyCrime LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A larceny of money was reported Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 4:10 p.m. in the 6700 block of East Hawley Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim reported the theft of several cans containing loose change,” Cole said. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Friday, Aug.…
Ludington man arrested in Kalkaska following police chase. #MasonCountyNews. KALKASKA — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested after he allegedly led police on a high speed chase Monday evening, according to Upnorth Live (7&4). According to the Kalkaska Police Department, police attempted to pull over a 2009 Chevrolet HHR for speeding and careless operations about 11 p.m. near the intersection…
Minor injuries after boat strikes breakwater. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two Pontiac men received minor injuries after their boat struck the south breakwater Tuesday night. The crash occurred about 9:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Marine Deputy Mike Fort, the men were returning from fishing when the 18-feet long Rinker struck the rocks on the northwest corner…
Traffic delays expected Wednesday on PM Hwy. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Traffic delays are expected on Pere Marquette Highway between First Street and Iris Road between the hours of 7 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 217, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Large equipment is expected to be transported to the Consumers Energy pump storage plant on…
Two former Mason County women remain safe during Harvey’s destruction. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. As Hurricane Harvey has caused massive destruction, two former Mason County women who now live in the Houston area have been able to remain safe. I spoke Monday evening with Tara Patten and Lisa (Schwass) Raynor -Keck about their experiences through the hurricane and tropical storm…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Bradley Heyse Estlick, 30, of Branch, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Walter Swiger, of Scottville, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Carolyn Joyce VanSickle, 57, of Fountain, died on Saturday, August,…
The Land: Egeler Beef Farm, going green. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — It’s feeding time at Egeler Beef Farm, 2940 West Victory Drive. Eric Egeler walks out to the pasture and relocates the thin electric fence. It takes about 15 minutes to move the fence and the herd follows him to the new section of…
Grandparents express thanks for finding missing granddaughters. Dear Editor, We would like to thank the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan State Police, and the Mason County Search & Rescue Team for their professional response August 21 when our granddaughters were missing. Thanks also to those who prayed for the safe return of these precious girls, and for those who…
Lakeshore Resource Network to open next week. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After three years of planning, the Lakeshore Resource Network building, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The building will serve as a hub for people who are in need of assistance. It will include the Lakeshore Food Club, a hybrid food,…
‘Intoxicated’ man arrested at Whiskey Creek for damaging camper, trying to ‘pick fights.’ #MasonCountyCrime LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday night, Aug. 26, at the Whiskey Creek Campground after deputies were dispatched to the scene of “an intoxicated person who had been attempting to pick fights with other campers and who…
Conservation District farm tour is Sept. 7. #MasonCountyAgriculture. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its fall farm tour on Thursday, Sept. 7. The annual tour showcases farms that have shown soil conservation and water stewardship over the past year. The bus tour begins at 5 p.m. from Farmview Resort, 6700 N. US 31, Grant Township. From there, it…
Hart man allegedly steals car, drives into lake. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hart man was arrested for unlawfully driving away an automobile (UDAA)/car theft and second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) after Mason County sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a vehicle in the water at Wilson Hill Park on Barnhardt Road Thursday, Aug. 24, at…
Former Scottville man pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct with minor. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — Timothy Morton, formerly of Scottville accepted a plea agreement with the Wexford County Prosecutor’s Office today in 28th Circuit Court on a charge of criminal sexual conduct second degree. The offense is a charge of sexual contact with a child between the ages…
Obituary: Lester Peterson, 91, Carr Settlement. Lester Gordon Peterson, 91, of Carr Settlement began his journey in Heaven on August 21, 2017 at 8:45 p.m. surrounded with love by his family at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin. Lester was born on January 13, 1926 to Nels and Hilda (Larson) Peterson in his family’s log cabin in Carr Settlement. He…
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