Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lorraine Janet Hutchinson, 74, of Scottville, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Lauri Louise Smith, 54, of Ludington, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Dorris Jean…
Rash of vehicle break-ins in Custer on Thanksgiving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER — Several break-ins to vehicles occurred in the village limits on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, but nothing of any substantial value was stolen. The first vehicle break-in was reported at 8:54 a.m. in the 2000 block of First Street. “The victim reported someone…
Obituary: Monica Maycock, 69, Baldwin. Monica Elaine (Jeruzal) Maycock, who graced us with her presence for 69 years, left this world peacefully on November 17, 2017. Monica was born in Detroit, Michigan to her adoring parents Thomas and Delores (Shinsky) Jeruzal, on April 23, 1948. She was the cherished older sister of David, Karen, Thomas and Linda. After graduating…
Mason County Sports Hall of Fame names 2018 inductees. To induct Ingraham, Schafer, Tyndall, LHS 2001 boys soccer, 2001 MCE softball. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 14th induction class, the Class of 2018. The Hall of Fame will induct Duane Ingraham Sr., Wally Schafer, Gale Tyndall, the state champion 2001 Ludington High School…
Update: Fire destroys Ludington home; owner gone for holiday. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Fire destroyed the home of Sherry Wasserman, 718 E. Loomis St. early Thanksgiving morning. Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk said the house was fully engulfed in flames when he arrived shortly after 4:30 a.m. Wasserman had left the night before to visit her daughter…
Fire engulfs Loomis Street home. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Firefighters from Ludington and Pere Marquette Township fire departments were called to a fully engulfed house fire at 718 E. Loomis Street about 4:30 a.m. Thursday. The fire was called in by a neighbor. Dispatch information indicated that nobody was in the home when firefighters arrived on scene. Ludington Police Department and…
79th District Court arraignments include felony drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Makayla Shanae Snyder, 17, of 510 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, was arrested August 17 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. Preliminary hearing: December…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 22, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Bryan Scott Fenner, 26, of 4555 Ordway Rd., Eden Township, pleaded guilty November 7 to second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days…
Comedian to perform at WSCC on Nov. 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College Student Senate will host a performance by John Cassidy, a professional comedian, magician, and balloon artist, who holds several Guinness World Records for balloon sculpting speed. The performance will be held on Thurs., Nov. 30, in the Center Stage Theatre, Arts & Sciences Center at 7:30 p.m. John Cassidy’s…
Chief warns of phone scam. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller falsely portraying themselves as a WMOM radio station representative. “Today, Nov. 22, 2017, WMOM radio in Ludington was alerted, by the family of listener, of a scam where the caller portrayed themselves as WMOM representative,” Barnett sated.…
DWLS arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017: – 2:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 57-year-old Manistee man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 10-31, Amber Township. – 2:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Stiles and Hansen roads, Amber Township. – 7:26…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 22, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Robert Herman Bailey, 79, of Custer, died Sunday, November 19, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths.
West Shore Bank begins Spirit of Giving community challenge. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, is teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s ninth year to team up with local…
Locomotive arrives at White Pine Village. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The railroad has come back to Buttersville Peninsula; at least in the form of an exhibit at Historic White Pine Village. Volunteers have spent the past couple of weeks preparing the western boundary of the village for its latest display, a steam locomotive, tender car,…
Scottville couple adopts son during state ceremony. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Today, Art and Bobbiann Wallager, stood in the chambers of the Michigan Supreme Court, where they, along with several other families from across Michigan, took place in the state’s National Adoption Day ceremony. As part of the ceremony, Honorable Jeff Nellis, Mason County’s probate court judge, presided…
ProAct Services to invest $18.6 million, create 30 jobs in PM Township PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — ProAct Services Corporation is expanding in Pere Marquette Charter Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The expansion is expected to generate $18.6 million in investment and create 30 jobs. “ProAct Services’ expansion here rather than…
Scottville, Amber boards hear about marijuana facility options. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Marijuana was a topic for both the Amber Township Board of Trustees and Scottville City Commission at their respective board meetings Monday afternoon. The Scottville City Commission was scheduled to hear a presentation by Tom Reis of the Michigan Marijuana Law Experts. Reis serves as a…
Trespassing signs removed by alleged trespasser(s). #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An unknown person or persons removed “no trespassing” signs from property on West Dewey Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received the trespassing complaint Monday, Nov. 20, at 3:19 p.m. Other MCSO activity Monday includes: – 4 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain…
College board appoints Ward as president. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees has appointed Scott Ward as the fifth president of the college. The board took action at its November 20 meeting and will review a contract at the December meeting. Ward served as acting/interim president from September 2014 to July 2015, following the retirement…
Stolen trailer recovered. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Manistee Police Department with the recovery of a stolen 5-by-8 trailer in the 2000 block of Reek Road Sunday, Nov. 19, at 10:27 a.m. The trailer had reportedly been stolen out of Manistee, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason County…
Obituary: Lewellyn Schwikert, 86, Baldwin. Lewellyn “Lu” Frances Schwikert of Baldwin passed away in her loving home on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the age of 86. Lewellyn was born on December 15, 1930 to William and Mildred (Helbig) Knifke in Squirrel Hollow, Penn. On February 12, 1972, she married the love of her life Richard “Dick” Schwikert in Kalamazoo and celebrated…
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