Fountain man, woman hurt in US 31 rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews #MasonCountyNews #Rothbury By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A 30-year-old Fountain woman and a 20-year-old Fountain man were transported by Oceana County EMS to Hackley Hospital in Muskegon for treatment of “non-life-threatening injuries” following a single-vehicle rollover crash on US 31 near Winston Road Wednesday, May 24, at…
Scottville man hurt in car/deer crash. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Scottville man received minor injuries after he struck a deer with his vehicle and lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over Wednesday, May 24, at 5:58 a.m. at the intersection of Meisenheimer and Appleton roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in…
Bowling alley owner tells his side of shooting story. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Donn Slimmen, owner of Spartan West Bowling Center, 2253 W. US 10-31, said the shooting incident that took place on the business property Tuesday was the result of an argument that he was having with his son, Bernard “Beamer” and that the gun…
Mason County veterans’ organizations will hold ceremonies across the county Monday, May 29, 2017, in observation of Memorial Day, a federal holiday established to remember those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. A service will be held at Mason County Central High School at 9 a.m. led by the Custer VFW Honor Guard along with the…
WSCC to hold alumni homecoming June 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s 6,000-plus alumni will have a chance to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their alma mater at a homecoming picnic, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 30. The event is sponsored by the college’s alumni association. The event will mark the founding of the college in…
Alleged shooter being evaluated; prosecutor reviewing case. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has issued a press release with more details about the shooting incident that took place Tuesday evening at Spartan West Bowling Center, 2253 W. US 10-31. MCP interviewed Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole immediately following the incident Tuesday and posted…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donald Lou VanBrocklin, 76, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 22, 2017. Esther Louise Kubat, 67, of Ludington died on Friday, May 19, 2017. Ted Wierda, 74, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 20, 2017. See full list of 2017 deaths here. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Suspect in custody following bowling alley shooting. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. A male suspect is in custody following a shooting at the Spartan West Bowling Center, 2253 W. US 10-31, Tuesday afternoon. Law enforcement personnel were dispatched to the bowling center just before 5 p.m. for a report of shots fired inside the building, according to Mason County Sheriff…
Obituary: Nellis Riisberg, 90, Scottville. #MasonCountyDeaths. Nellis Harnau Riisberg, 90, of Scottville, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2017, at his home with his family by his side. Born on August 7, 1926, at 4:44 a.m. to Erhardt and Susie Harnau Riisberg in Muskegon, Nellis attended school in Muskegon and enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and served on the…
Police respond to recent traffic crashes, arrest woman for driving on suspended license. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, May 19, 2017: 1:11 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), suspicious situation, 500 block of North Washington Avenue, City of Ludington. 12:05 p.m., (LPD), liquor inspection, 200 block of West Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. 2:23 p.m., (LPD),…
Victory Corner Rd. closure. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Victory Corner Road between Hansen and Decker roads will be closed beginning 7 a.m. Wednesday May 24 until about 5 p.m. Thursday, May 25 for a culvert replacement by the Mason County Road Commission.
Recent births, reported May 23, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Lexi Jade Chansler, the daughter of Misty Spalding and David Chansler of Scottville, was born May 8, 2017. Haley Mae Fishel, the daughter of Amber and John Fishel Jr. of Hart, was born May 17, 2017. Athena Ralyndin Sullivan, the daughter of Alysha Sullivan and Charlie Mantell…
Walk A Mile in My Shoes Rally will support mental health awareness Wednesday. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will hold its first local Walk A Mile in My Shoes Rally on Wednesday, May 24. The event, inspired by the state-wide rally held in early May in Lansing, will honor Mental Health Awareness Month. The local rally will raise awareness…
Got a business idea? You could receive $50,000 through the Momentum competition. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP– One lucky entrepreneur with a viable business idea or with less than $100,000 in sales annually will win $50,000 in prize money in a “Shark Tank”-style competition in front of a live audience Sept. 15. And the only catch is the winner must start or…
Pair arrested following crash; warrant sought for ‘Peeping Tom.’ #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 27-year-old Kentwood man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of operating while intoxicated, driving while license suspended (DWLS), open intoxicants and no insurance and his passenger, a 39-year-old Fountain woman, was arrested on charges of open intoxicants and possession of a schedule 4 drug…
Obituary: Robert Edwards, 78, Custer. #MasonCountyDeaths. Robert Graham Edwards, 78, of Custer passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 19, 2017. Robert was born on March 28, 1939 in Bitner, Pennsylvania, the son of John G. and Mildred (Jordan) Edwards and served with the United States Coast Guard as chief boatswain’s mate, retiring in 1978 after 22 years…
Obituary: Eva Petersen, 92, Free Soil. #MasonCountyDeaths. Eva Barbara Petersen, 92, of Free Soil passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her home. Eva was born on April 29, 1925 in Free Soil, the daughter of Bartlomiej and Agatha (Kosowska) Gajeski and was wed to Alfred P. Petersen on September 30, 1944 at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in…
Police respond to several crashes Thursday. #MasonCountyCrime. The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, May 18, 2017: 5:55 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Johnson Road west of Stiles Road, Amber Township. 6:56 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Custer roads, Sherman Township. 7:12 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Hawley Road and…
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