Fleetwood Mac tribute band will kick off Rhythm & Dunes series Saturday. #Rhythm&Dunes #WestShoreBank. LUDINGTON — The Fleetwood Mac tribute band Mirage will kick off the first of two free West Shore Bank Rhythm and Dunes concerts Saturday, July 29. Both free shows are set to take place at the Waterfront Park Pavilion beginning at approximately 7 p.m. but pre-show…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Walter J. Klaft, 90, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Robert George O’Hearn, 85, of Ludington, died on Monday, July 24, 2017 See full list of 2017 deaths here. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.
Sheriff’s office searching for runaway. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in finding a presumed runaway, according to the office’s Facebook page. Stephanie Rozell, 13, was last seen in the 9000 block of US 31 near Koenig Rd, walking southbound, She is 5-feet, 120-pounds with blonde shoulder length hair, and wearing…
Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home has requested that the following be re-posted. Please note that there has been a change of time and location of the funeral services for Dr. Briggs. Click here to view the complete obituary. Funeral services will be held for Gordon at 12:30 p.m. on (change in date and location): Thursday, August 3 at…
Hart post seeks ‘Angel’ volunteers to help drug addicts. #MichiganStatePolice HART — To assist people struggling with addiction and reduce drug demand, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has joined almost 200 police departments nationwide in the Angel Program, a pre-arrest diversion program. The Angel Program allows someone with a drug addiction to walk into a state police post to seek…
Trooper, deputy save man from drug overdose. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police Trooper Jacob Grinwis and Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy John Balowski saved a 22-year-old Ludington man from a drug overdose on US 31 Tuesday, July 25, at 4:45 a.m., according to MSP Sgt. Adam Clement. Trooper Grinwis “rolled up” on the man’s…
Letter to the editor: The alternatives to shutting down Line 5 pipeline are greater risks. Dear Editor, As a local business owner and employer to 200-plus local residents whose livelihood is connected to energy, I think there are some key facts readers should know about the recent calls by some to shut down Enbridge’s Line 5 through the Mackinac Straits.…
District Court Arraignments, posted July 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robin Rae Bakies, 54, of 709 E. Foster St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested July 23 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, second-offense domestic…
District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted July 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Arthur Frederick Bennett, 54, of 6000 E. Free Soil Rd., Meade Township, pleaded guilty July 18 to operating an ORV while impaired and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit…
VanderWall supports USDA effort to provide locally grown food for schools. State Rep. Curt VanderWall is applauding a federal grant that will help the farm-to-school program grow, providing Michigan students with more fresh, locally grown produce. VanderWall, of Ludington, represents the state 101st House District. He said the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $70,280 competitive grant to the Michigan Department…
Ludington man charged with resisting arrest, probation violation. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for resisting and opposing police and probation violation Tuesday, July 25, at 8 p.m. on Wildwood Crossing, according to Sgt. Eric Soneral of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Other police activity in Mason County Tuesday, July 25,…
Christian singer/songwriter Paul Baloche to perform Sunday. LUDINGTON – Internationally-renowned Christian music singer/songwriter Paul Baloche will perform a free concert at Waterfront Park on Sunday, July 30 at 6 p.m. Baloche will be accompanied by Belfast native Jonny Wright who won for best song at the May 5 Christian Songwriters’ Invitational and Concert in Ludington. Wright will open the concert, performing…
North Washington Ave. closure. LUDINGTON — North Washington Avenue between Anderson and Fitch streets, will be closed beginning today and will be closed for construction for the next three to four weeks. A posted detour is at Tinkham Avenue.
MSU golf scramble is Aug. 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State University alumni golf scramble will take place on Friday, August 11. Those wishing to participate are asked to sign up as soon as possible so organizers have an accurate count for food purchases. Those who do not have a foursome but still wish to participate are encouraged…
Obituary: Justin Paulsen, 27, Roseville, formerly of Custer. Justin James Paulsen, 27, of Roseville, formerly of Custer died suddenly on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Justin was born on December 8, 1989 in Detroit, the son of Mark James and Betty Sue (Cantrell) Paulsen, and the older brother of Jeffrey Paulsen. After attending high school in Mason County, he moved to Roseville with…
Obituary: Wendy Holton, 46, Ludington. Wendy Lee Holton, 46, of Ludington passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. Wendy was born on March 22, 1971 in Dearborn, the daughter of Gerald Lee and Patricia Mary (Rahn) Holton and graduated from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte where she competed with the swim team. Wendy was an excellent swimmer…
Obituary: Dawn Olson, 49, Ludington. Dawn Louise Olson, 49, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home. Dawn was born on May 7, 1968, the daughter of the late Gary (Soupy) and Viola Mae (Chrisple) Olson. She attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1986. Dawn worked as a machine operator for Whitehall Industries since 2011. She was…
Law enforcement continues to make US 10 corridor safety a priority. #MasonCountyNews #US10 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Two weeks ago, our community lost two of its citizens in a fatal traffic crash on the US 10 five-lane highway (known as the US 10 corridor). A husband and wife, riding on a motorcycle, were killed after a motorist attempted to make…
Fraud complaints top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, July 24, 2017: – 1:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 700 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington. – 11:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a kayak, Piney Ridge Road, Hamlin Township. A 13 1/2 foot Carolina kayak that is red, orange…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Timothy William Krystiniak, 55, of Ludington, died on Friday, July 21, 2017. Wendy Holton, 46, of Ludington died Saturday, July 22. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville Justin Paulsen, 27, of Custer died Sunday, July 23. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman…
Bourgette unanimously appointed to city council. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council unanimously appointed David Bourgette to fill the sixth ward councilor seat during its regular meeting Monday. The seat was left vacant when Gary Castonia resigned after accepting appointment to the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Bourgette has been the owner of Viking Arms Motel for 27 years.…
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