Assaulting police among recent arraignments, posted May 26, 2017. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse: Felonies -Sean Russell Daugherty, 33, of 3624 W. Forest Hills Circle, Amber Township, was arrested May 17 by MCSO on felony charges of assault/resisting/obstructing police and third-offense habitual offender. Probably…
Free movies being shown in Scottville and Ludington this summer. There will be many opportunities to see free movies in Mason County later this summer. Free movies are being shown at Rotary Park in Ludington and Scottville Clown Band Shell in Scottville. Movies begin at dusk. Movies in Ludington are being sponsored by House of Flavors Restaurant and Evergreen Natural…
District Court sentencings and dismissals, reported May 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Griffin Dominic Gruse, 19, of 12235 Mill Run Ct., Apt. 1B, Holland, pleaded guilty May 16 to possession of marijuana and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 12…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jeffrey Brunk, 54, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by King Funeral Home, Ludington. Donald Lou VanBrocklin, 76, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 22, 2017. See full list of 2017 deaths here. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
Ludington man charged with cocaine possession. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington man was arrested on cocaine possession and probation violation charges following an investigation conducted by local probation officers with the assistance of the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT), according to Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. Elrico James Brooks was arraigned in 79th District Court Thursday, May 25,…
Ludington woman arrested on drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Janis Kay Rider, 60, of Ludington was arraigned Thursday, May 25, in 79th District Court on charges of delivery of marijuana, possession of marijuana, and possession of Tramadol, according to Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose of the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). “Rider has bonded out of the Mason County…
MSU Extension looking for summer exchange student host families. By D’Ann Rohrer, Michigan State University Extension Service. Michigan State University Extension Japan Summer Inbound Exchange is recruiting Michigan families to welcome Japanese youth ages 12-16 for one-month this summer, July 23 through August 18. The Japanese LABO Program and Michigan 4-H Exchange Program is celebrating its 44th year in partnership.…
AmeriCorps VISTA changed my life for the better An essay by Shelby Soberalski “Should the government put into place programs that help people out of homelessness?” was the on-stage question that I was asked while competing at the Miss Michigan Pageant last June; a question that I randomly pulled out of a bowl and had to answer on the spot.…
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),…
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