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Pig roast, car show, arts & crafts fair in Free Soil July 15. FREE SOIL — Sunday, July 15 will be a busy day in Free Soil. The day will include the annual Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Pig Roast, a car show, and an arts and crafts show. The pig roast takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
Miss Mason County 2018. SCOTTVILLE — Jordan Goodman of Custer won the first title of Miss Mason County Friday during the 10 & 31 Celebration. She won a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. Paige Whitaker of Fountain won the title of first Runner Up. Five girls aged 16-20 competed for the title. The contestants…
Obituary: Jada Kim Weeks-Wehlage, 49, Scottville. Jada Kim Weeks-Wehlage, 49, of Scottville, formerly of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 6, 2018. Jada was the longtime companion of Andrew Knudsen and the beloved daughter of Milt and Alice Weeks of Greenville, and Dinah Stephens of West Fargo, North Dakota. Jada worked in property management and real…
PM Township man accused of armed robbery seeking trial. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Pere Marquette Township man accused of armed robbery and felony firearm has chosen to take his case to trial. Derek Michael Routley, 28, of 5433 W. Johnson Road, appeared in 51st Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 3 and turned down a plea agreement…
Hart man facing up to 50 years in prison for break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Scott Eric Phelps, 45, of Hart, and formerly of Ludington, is facing seven to 50 years in prison for breaking into several businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships. He pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 3, for the…
Pere Marquette Highway resurfacing beings July 10. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that Pere Marquette Highway (US 31 Business Route) will be re-surfaced from US 10 to US 31 on-ramp beginning Tuesday, July 10 at 7 a.m. Traffic will be maintained utilizing a flagging sequence and police enforcement will be on site to assist…
Recent arraignments include larceny. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Danyel Rebecca Horsley, 32, of 201 N. William St., Ludington, was arrested by by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of larceny from a person. Preliminary exam: July 11 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Trevor…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 6, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Stacy Marie Green, 36, of 2916 N. Trepanier Dr., Hamlin Township, was found guilty Nov. 7, 2017 of breaking and entering a building with intent and was sentenced July 3 to serve two…
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…
Recent deaths, posted July 5, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Florence Gutowski Rockwall, 100, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.
Ludington fireworks traffic routes. LUDINGTON — For those who plan to attend the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival fireworks display tonight. Here is the traffic route map issued by Ludington Police Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
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…
