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Man arrested for drunk driving following crash. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested for drunk driving early Saturday morning after he crashed his vehicle and then drove away from the scene. Deputies were called to Lincoln Road, north of Ehler Road, about 5:19 a.m. for a report of a vehicle that had struck a tree. The man…
Ludington school board expected to hire two new teachers Monday. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District’s Board of Education is expected to hire two new teachers when it meets in regular session on Monday, July 16 at 6 p.m. Superintendent Jason Kennedy is recommending the hiring of Rebecca (Bekki) Moser as a fifth grade teacher at Foster Elementary and…
Motorcycle stolen from Branch Twp. home. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a motorcycle from a residence in the 300 block of Gibson Road. At 1:36 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, a resident reported that someone had broken into the residence and stole a 2007 Honda CRF205R dirt bike. The case remains under…
Obituary: Ann Roberts, 68, Ludington. Ann Elizabeth Wilson Roberts of Ludington and formerly of West Bloomfield died of esophageal cancer on July 5, 2018. She succumbed to cancer after valiantly fighting it for 3 ½ years. Bravely choosing the alternative method of treatment, Ann did it all “her way”. She was 68-years-old, born in Detroit and married William E. Roberts…
Chloe Kimes announces release of EP. To perform at arts center next week. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Song writing is a sort of therapy for Scottville native Chloe Kimes, kind of like medicine. That analogy was the inspiration to the title of her debut EP, “Apothecary”, set to be released on Sept. 7. Chloe announced the release today, Thursday, July…
Recent births, reported July 12, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Gemma Lynn Rodriguez, the daughter of Heather Swanson and Damian Rodriguez of Ludington, was born July 7, 2018. Tara LeeAnn Smedberg, the daughter of Colleen and Timothy Smedberg of Ludington, was born July 7, 2018. Cody Michael Wolff, the son of Shelby Foreman and Michael…
Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime Monday, July 9, 2018: – 2:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Chauvez Road near Morton Road, Riverton Township. Tuesday, July 10, 2018: – 4:06 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), breaking and entering, 600 block of North Delia Street, City of Ludington. – 10:59 a.m., (LPD), disorderly person, 400 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of…
Family of moped crash victim asking for financial help. SCOTTVILLE — The family of a Scottville man who was critically injured in a moped crash last week is asking for help to cover medical expenses and end of life costs. Shelby Taylor, daughter of Curtis Spuller, 55, created a Facebook donation page. On the page, she stated that, as a…
Fair looking for backpack give-away sponsors. #WesternMichiganFair PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association is looking for sponsors to help with its annual backpack giveaway, which takes place during the Western Michigan Fair. The fair association will be giving away 150 backpacks filled with notebooks, folders, tissue packs, pencils, glue sticks, hand sanitizers, and other school related supplies.…
County emergency management coordinator receives award from University of Georgia. LUDINGTON — Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator Liz Reimink was presented with the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health’s Internship Facilitator of the Year award during the Mason County Board of Commissioner’s regular monthly meeting. Reimink was nominated for the award by U.S. Army Maj. Kristopher Appler, who interned…
22 racers participated in Spartan River Run. SCOTTVILLE — The inaugural Spartan River Run held last Saturday, July 7, included 22 racers and 19 vessels. The event, sponsored by the Mason County Central Education Foundation and Paddle Sports Factory Outlet, took place on the Pere Marquette River, where racers started at Custer Road Bridge and ended at Riverside Park. It…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 11, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors – Benjamin W. Hasbrouck, 25, of 100 W. Washington, Chicago; Ludinton Police Department (LPD); operating while intoxicated (OWI). Pretrial: Aug. 13 at 11:30 a.m. Bail: $3,500/10 percent. – Anthony Joseph Pignatelli, 33, of 617 Maxine…
79th District Court sentencings, posted July 11, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Bryce Johnathan Faulkner, 24, of 5281 N. May Rd., Luther, was found guilty July 5 of disorderly person – public intoxication and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two…
Recent deaths, posted July 11, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: John Henry Mishler, 43, formerly of Branch, died on Sunday, July 8,2018. There will be a private burial service for the family. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.
Obituary: James Faulkner, 75, Gwinn, formerly of Scottville. James Logan Faulkner, 75, of Gwinn, a resident of the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, entered eternal life Thursday, June 28, 2018. Jim was born February 9, 1943, in Eau Claire, Michigan, a son of Howell and Jean (Gregory) Faulkner. A graduate of Eau Claire High School, Class of 1961, Jim continued…
Time to cut the grain. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club gathered at Alway’s Farm on Johnson Road Tuesday to cut grain for the upcoming annual show. The 45th annual Old Engine and Tractor Show will be held Thursday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 5 at the show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. Read more…
Miller appointed to MCC school board. SCOTTVILLE — Jennifer Miller was appointed to the Mason County Central Board of Education Monday during the board’s regular monthly meeting. The board seat was left vacant after the resignation of Randy Saxton, who has served in that position for 26 years. Miller, along with her husband Steve, resides in Lake Township, Lake County,…
King CPL Instruction offering CPL classes in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — King CPL Instruction, LLC is offering one day concealed pistol license classes on Saturdays July 14, 21 and 28 at the McMaster Professional Center, 101 N. Main St. The classes are being taught by mother and son team, Susan McCray-King and Trinity King. Susan is a lifelong educator and Trinity…
Crash involving tanker truck shuts down US 10/M-37 intersection in Lake Co. WEBBER TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents who live in a half mile radius of a crash scene near the north junction of US 10 and M-37 to voluntarily evacuate their homes until the scene is cleaned up. Earlier today, Monday, July…
Drunk, barefoot man staggering in traffic arrested. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested for disorderly person by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, July 8, at 10:41 p.m. on Pere Marquette Highway and Hesslund Road following reports of a person jumping into traffic, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “When deputies arrived, the person was…
Scottville man seriously injured following moped crash. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Scottville man was seriously injured Saturday after he apparently lost control of his moped-style bike Saturday. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Curtis Spuller was traveling eastbound on Conrad Road west of Meyers Road when he lost control of the bike and crashed it. The…
