911 business contact forms. Mason-Oceana 911 is asking business owners to fill out business contact forms to assist dispatchers during emergencies. The form can be downloaded here. It includes instructions on how to submit it.
911 business contact forms. Mason-Oceana 911 is asking business owners to fill out business contact forms to assist dispatchers during emergencies. The form can be downloaded here. It includes instructions on how to submit it.
79th District Court sentencings, posted July 6, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Scott David Alexander, 56, of 2233 N. Sherman Rd., Hamlin Township, was found guilty July 3 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served or…

Ludington hospital president takes on dual role leading Fremont hospital. LUDINGTON — Randall L. Kelley, president of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, will take on a newly created role as leader of the northwest market area of Spectrum Health upon the announced retirement of Randy Stasik, president, Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. This announcement was made by Gwen Sandefur,…

Road commission appoints interim director, hires engineer. SCOTTVILLE — Mary Samuels has been appointed as the acting manager/director of the Mason County Road Commission, effective July 1. Samuels, who has held the position of clerk of the road commission for 19 years, will serve in the interim following the resignation of Wayne Schoonover. Samuels is also Summit Township clerk. The…

Drunk cyclist falls off bike, tries to fight deputy. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Wednesday, July 4, at 8:22 p.m. after he fell off his bicycle and tried to fight the deputy who was trying to help him, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man’s blood alcohol content…

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and…

MCC board will consider hiring new middle school principal. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Board of Education will consider hiring Rob Dennis as its new middle school principal when the board meets in regular session Monday, July 9. Dennis is currently the elementary principal at Baldwin Community School. Dennis is a graduate of Ludington High School, Central Michigan University and…
Scottville offering residents trash bin alternative to buying bags. SCOTTVILLE — Beginning in August city residents wishing to have a 96 gallon cart to be used for trash can sign up with City Hall. The cart is a voluntary option to replace the city trash bags residents are currently purchasing. Those residents wishing to continue to use city bags may…
Chamber earns national award. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded the Membership Achievement Award for Top 10 in Dues Retention for Chambers of similar size from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). “We really have to thank our loyal members for helping us to achieve this outstanding award” said…

Clown Band performs Patriotic Concert tonight. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band performs on its home stage, the Scottville Clown Band Shell, tonight for its annual Patriotic Concert. Most of the Americana themed songs are performed exclusively during this show, which begins at 7 p.m. The Scottville Optimist Club will be selling bratwursts, hotdogs, cotton candy, popcorn and…

Ludington woman facing multiple charges after hit-and-run crashes. #MasonCountyCrime. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Jessica Curtin, 28, Ludington was arrested Saturday, June 30, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, fleeing and eluding, and open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. She was arrested after deputies were investigating two separate hit and run crashes that had…

Music at the lighthouses July 11 and July 12 Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association will feature Skooine & Kly for two performances at local lighthouses. Skoonie and Kly feature two veteran folk guitarists with a unique blend of soft rock, blues, folk and hauntingly beautiful ballads that will touch your heart. The duo will perform on Wednesday, July 11 at…

Allied Health students place at national competition Recently, six West Shore Educational Service District Career and Technical Education Allied Health students, along with their instructor, Sally Wright traveled to Dallas to compete at the 41st annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference. The students worked in teams of two and each competed in the CPR and First Aid category. Teammates…

Weekend police activity includes several crashes, arrests. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday, June 29 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with bond violation. The arrest occurred in River Meadow Estates, in the 5000 block of West Rasmussen Road. Deputies made the arrest during a follow-up contact stemming from another incident, according to…

College for Kids is July 30 – Aug. 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2018, July 30- August 3. 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 adventures. Classes are…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Mason and Oceana counties, along with several other counties in western Michigan.

Fireworks restricted in cities of Ludington and Scottville. As the Independence Day holiday approaches, Ludington and Scottville police departments are reminding people that both cities have restrictions on fireworks. While Michigan state law allows for the launching and use of fireworks on federal holidays, along with the day before and day after, the law also allows municipalities to put some…

B-17 tours, rides available Monday, Tuesday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Yankee Air Force B-17 from Willow Run will be at the Mason County Airport on Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3 from approximately 9 a.m. to about 5 p.m. This World War II aircraft is one of nine flying B-17s still operating in the entire world. B-17s were…

Free Soil Community Schools Reunion is July 7. FREE SOIL — The 2018 Free Soil Community Schools Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 7 at the Free Soil Community Center on Democrat Street beginning at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The event will include live music from Cats ’n” Jammers and The Just 4 Fun Band,…