Sheriff says public should not have safety concerns over disc golf death. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for evidence today at the Ludington Area School District forest along Jebavy Drive between Johnson and Bryant roads, where the body of a 28-year-old man was found on the disc golf…
City council to decide splash pad design. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to make a final decision tonight on the design of a splash pad that is planned for Copeyon Park during its regular meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. The council initially approved the…
Mason, Manistee sheriff offices, along with WSCC, purchase crash investigation equipment. By Rob Alway, Editor-in_Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Crash scene investigators with sheriff’s offices in Mason and Manistee counties now have a valuable tool at their disposal, which will make investigations more accurate and more efficient. In addition, the technology will help train future and current law enforcement personnel at…
Ludington to hold community listening session Tuesday. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will hold a community listening session Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the session is for the city to hear what is on citizens’ minds. “Notwithstanding this, the city council wants to hear about the opportunities and issues that are uppermost in citizens’…
Sheriff’s office investigating suspicious death at school forest. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is describing the death of a 28-year-old male, whose body was discovered at the disc golf course in the Ludington Area Schools forest, as suspicious. Law enforcement and medical personnel were called to the forest about 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, where…
Drivers in Saturday US 10 crash suffered serious injuries. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released more information on a crash that occurred Saturday about 1 p.m. in front of McDonald’s, 5389 W. US 10, just east of the Pere Marquette Highway intersection. The crash involved a 60-year-old Chesapeake, Virginia woman,…
Ludington couple escapes injuries following I-94 crash with semi. CALHOUN COUNTY — A Ludington couple was involved in a crash involving a semi-truck and trailer on I-94 Saturday, Sept. 23. According to the Battle Creek Inquirer, a car driven by Cletus Kyle, 74, of Ludington, was rear-ended by a semi-truck driven by Charles Rothney, 63, of Durant on I-94 west…
West Shore Bank donates $5,000 towards Oriole Foundation Dancing with the Local Stars. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently made a donation of $5,000 towards the Ludington Area School District Oriole Foundation Dancing with the Local Stars event. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 21 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township and will feature local personalities…
Alleged wedding crasher arrested for disorderly. #MasonCountyCrime FOUNTAIN — A 28-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for disorderly person at the Sherman Township Hall Saturday, Sept. 23, at 5:58 p.m., “after she allegedly showed up at a wedding reception uninvited and intoxicated,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity in Mason County over the weekend includes: Friday, Sept. 22,…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Marion Lusk, 80, of Scottville died on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Sherry Marston, 67, of Branch died on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Robert Francis Battice, 86, of Custer, died on Friday, September 22, 2017 Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths.
2 injured after crash at US 10 and PM Highway. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two vehicle crash at US 10 just east of Pere Marquette Highway Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred about 1 p.m. in front of McDonald’s, 5389 W. US 10 and involved a Chevrolet Z71 pickup truck…
Obituary: Robert Shuman, 71, Scottville. Robert Shuman, 71, of Scottville, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1945 in Janesville, Wisc. to Robert and Marcella (Moore) Shuman Sr. When Bob moved to California he entered into an apprentice program and became a journeyman electrician. He worked at Long Beach…
Recent births, reported Sept. 22, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Lylah Ann Bentz, the daughter of Carissa Spinner and Blake Bentz of Fountain, was born September 20, 2017. Logan William Glover, the son of Nicole Lindenau and Ryan Glover of Ludington, was born September 21, 2017. Mason Richard Kennedy, the son of Allison Girard and…
Money stolen from home. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft of money from a residence in the 5000 block of West Decker Road reported Thursday at 9:04 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Sept., 21, 2017 includes: – 8:12 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries,…
Community conversation on solving the opioid epidemic. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A community discussion will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 about how to address the opioid epidemic. The event is sponsored by Families Against Narcotics and Oceana Leads. Any community member is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held at the Days Inn Pentwater, 7576 S. Pere Marquette Highway…
Detroit businessman announces run for senate. #Election2018. DETROIT — Former Army captain and Detroit businessman John James announced today his bid as a Republican for U.S. Senate. John James made the announcement over Facebook Thursday and will be releasing 100 videos in 100 days to speak directly with voters. “Michigan needs a conservative outsider in Washington who will take on the establishment and fight for…
Recent births, reported Sept. 21, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Elana Sabrina James, the daughter of Noelle Plasterer and Tony James Jr. of Ludington, was born September 14, 2017. Graysen Lee James Fields, the son of Chelsea O’Brien and Dakota Fields of Baldwin, was born September 18, 2017. Riley Ann Mills, the daughter of Danielle Schultz and…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: David Lewis Clark-Nelson, 46, of Ludington died on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Joice M. Masunas, 64, of Ludington, died on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. Donald “Don” Wayne Swier, 84, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. Henry (Marty) Martyne Agens III, 60, of Ludington, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. Barbara…
Hollywood calling: Ludington resident takes lead role in production of film project. #MasonCountyPeople. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two years ago a chronic illness brought Lois Janish to a point where she believed her life might be coming to an end. Though she never gave up on living, her body was shutting down, after fighting a chronic illness for…
79th District Court arraignments include fourth offense drug possession charges. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Cody Morgan Denton, 22, of 2630 N. Sherman Rd., Hamlin Township, was arrested September 13 by MCSO on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and fourth-offense habitual offender.…
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