Spartan River Run will debut as part of 10 & 31 Celebration. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation (MCCEF) and Paddle Sports Factory Outlet are organizing the inaugural Spartan River Run, a five mile race down the Pere Marquette River on Saturday, July 7. The race is part of the newly former Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration. Participates…
Civil War re-enactors at Free Soil church. FREE SOIL — The Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War re-enactors will be holding a service on Sunday, July 1 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 2845 E Michigan St. The group will also be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons at 8 a.m. The group will present…
Shillinger recovering from injuries following lawnmower/vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Sharon Shillinger who was seriously injured Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle while mowing her lawn, remains in Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, but is improving, according to her husband Jay Shillinger, and her daughter, Kayleigh Martin. The 48-year-old’s injuries included a concussion along…
Rep. VanderWall’s plan to address transportation issues on and off the road signed into law LANSING — Legislation introduced by state Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) to define electric skateboards and how they operate on local streets, and establish off-road vehicle (ORV) requirements for towing a fishing shanty is now law. VanderWall’s bill defines what constitutes an electric skateboard and restricts…
Digital speed signs serve as a reminder to motorists. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Motorists on US 10-31 should be noticing a gentle reminder of their speed. Recently, Michigan Department of Transportation, with cooperation of Mason County Sheriff’s Office, installed three digital speed signs, two on westbound US 10-31 west of Scottville and west of Stiles Road,…
Obituary: Donald Schierholt, 80, Branch. Donald Joseph Schierholt, 80, of Branch, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Don was born on December 21, 1937 in Ashton, Iowa. He attended Sheldon High School and graduated from Winona State University in 1960, earning a BS in Physical Education with a minor in English. Don spent his teaching career at Ludington High…
79th District Court sentencings, posted June 21, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Ted Lee Taylor, 60, of 710 E. Main St., Hart, was found guilty June 12 of trespassing and was sentenced to eight days in jail with credit for eight days served; 30 days…
Recent births, reported June 21, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexzander Jo Kriesel, the son of Kara and Dan Kriesel of Custer, was born at Mercy Health Partners Hackley Hospital on June 15, 2018. Melanie Aurora Michalik, the daughter of Arin and John Michalik of Ludington, was born June 18, 2018. Ezykiel Ayden Matthew…
Lawnmower operator seriously injured after being struck by vehicle. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Sharon Shillinger, 48, was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after the lawnmower she was operating was struck by a vehicle in the 4500 block of West Hansen Road. The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. when a 20-year-old Scottville man, driving a Ford pickup truck,…
Neighbors helping neighbors. LUDINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has been hosting its fifth Neighbor to Neighbor Revitalization Project this week in the 200 block of Fourth Street. Homeowners who meet eligibility requirements have been able to receive help with exterior repairs, cleanup, painting, landscaping, etc. Habitat works with local officials and trade professionals to determine the greatest…
Ludington man gets 19 years prison for kidnap, assault By Becky Vargo, Grand Haven Tribune. OTTAWA COUNTY — Jason Kapala apologized to his victim – his former girlfriend – and his own family prior to being sentenced to a minimum 19 years in prison for a Christmas Eve attack on the woman he described as his best friend. “I just…
Obituary: James Kelly, 85, Ludington. James Harold Kelly, 85, of Ludington joined his beloved wife Marge, daughter Mary, and son Jimmy in Heaven on June 19, 2018. Jim was born in Detroit on January 8, 1933 to William and Mary Kelly and had two older brothers, Richard and Donald. Jim’s love for and commitment to Marge, Mary, and Jimmy along…
Man faces 3-15 years in prison for cabin break-in spree. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Sheridan Township man who went on a crime spree with an accomplice last March, breaking into cabins in the Tallman Lake area of Branch Township, pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion and receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 Tuesday, June 19,…
Woman pleads to reduced charge in ‘staged’ armed robbery. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — One of three young women involved in a staged armed robbery of a cash advance store last month pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of conspiracy to commit embezzlement $1,000-$25,0000. During the testimony of Taya Ilene Wrightsman of 5616 N. Budzynski Road, Sheridan Township,…
Teen pleads guilty to counterfeit money scam. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old Hamlin Township man pleaded guilty to a felony of publishing counterfeit money Tuesday, June 19, in 51st Circuit Court. Jarod Tyler Smith, of 4716 N. Beaune Rd., testified that he exchanged counterfeit bills for real money totaling $200 at the Northside Market on West…
Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant accepting applications. LUDINGTON — Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant, which will take place on Friday, August 3 at Waterfront Park in Ludington. Women ages 17 to 24, or a senior in high in school, from Manistee, Mason or Oceana counties are eligible to compete. The application deadline is…
WSCC professor publishes in scientific journal. VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College announces the publication of a research study by Associate Professor of Biology Paul Bilinski in the May issue of the scientific journal PLOS Genetics. A member of college’s science department, Bilinski specializes in botany. Bilinski’s article, “Parallel altitudinal clines reveal adaptive evolution of genome size in Zea mays” was…
Man pleads guilty to 3rd-offense failure to register as sex offender. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old homeless man pleaded guilty to third-offense failure to register as a sex offender Tuesday, June 19, in 51st Circuit Court. Douglas Andrew Wilson appeared in court with his attorney David Glancy for a final conference hearing. A fourth-offense habitual offender…
Invasive plant species walking tour to be held at Cartier Park. LUDINGTON — Members of the North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area will be holding a walking tour through Cartier Park on Tuesday, June 26, to introduce members of the public to a variety of invasive plant species. The walk is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will begin…
Recent deaths, posted June 19, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: John J. Studnicka, 93, of Ludington, died on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Loraine Emms, 97, of Ludington, died on Monday, June 18, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.
Drowning victim’s body recovered from PM Lake. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — The body of Jay Phillip Cutter, 38, of Manistee County, was recovered from Pere Marquette Lake Monday, June 18, at 8:46 p.m. after drowning Sunday evening, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. Cutter jumped off a boat, attempting to retrieve an inner tube, while boating with two other adults…
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