Governor signs bill allowing funds to buy additional Ludington State Park land. LANSING – On Monday, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill that will add $49 million to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. The increase includes more than $12 million to purchase 337 acres of land near the Ludington State Park. The $12 million increase adds to $5 million…
Man arrested for punching, threatening girlfriend while she was driving. #MasonCountyCrime. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested Monday, June 4, for punching his girlfriend, while she was driving, and for threatening to cut her throat. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the incident occurred about 7 p.m. while the couple was driving on US 10 between…
Bare sighting at the rest area (not bear). SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a naked man running around the Ludington rest area along US 31 at 11:20 p.m. Monday, June 4. When deputies arrived, they were unable to locate the man. Other activity of local law enforcement for June 4 included:…
Muddy Fox Trot returns to WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly 5K mud run with a boot camp style obstacle course, returns for the fourth year to the West Shore Community College campus on Saturday, July 21, with course flights starting at 10 a.m. The mud run will benefit the WSCC Foundation student scholarship fund. The adult registration fee is $20…
Cole’s Antiques Villa to host appraisal day Tuesday. SCOTTVILLE — Cole’s Antiques Villa will hold its annual Appraisal Day on Tuesday, June 5, as part of the Scottville Celebrating Success event. Appraisals will take place from noon to 7 p.m. and will feature five antiques experts. Cost is $5 for appraisal of one to two items. A new appraiser this…
Scottville Celebrating Success is Tuesday. SCOTTVILLE — Several Scottville businesses will be downtown Tuesday, June 5, participating in the fifth annual Celebrating Success event from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration will include many activities such as a bounce house, face painting, a children’s craft, live music, beer tasting, many giveaways, and The Poker Run with a new kayak as…
Crashes, domestic violence arrests top weekend police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, June 1, 2018: 11:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 44-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating without insurance, US 10 near Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. Noon, (MSP), car/deer crash, Scotville Road near Marrison Road, Riverton Township. 2:55 p.m., (Mason County…
Woman who caused crash provided false ID to police. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Charlevoix woman allegedly lied to sheriff’s office about her driver’s license status and her residence after the woman caused a three-vehicle crash Saturday, June 2 on US 10 in front of Burger King. MCP reported Saturday night that the woman…
AFFEW placing cigarette butt recycling receptacles around area. LUDINGTON — Billions of cigarette butts litter shorelines, parks and sidewalks across the U.S. and once in the environment, take up to 10 years to decompose. A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW), a Mason County-based group focused on combating local environmental issues to promote a healthier ecosystem, is offering…
Miss Mason County competition applicants being accepted. SCOTTVILLE — Contestants are being sought for the 2018 Miss Mason County pageant, to be held during the inaugural Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration on Friday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. The Miss Mason County replaces the former Scottville Harvest Festival Queen competition, since that festival has…
Recent deaths, posted June 3, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Raymond “Hank” Yeager, 80, of Ludington, died on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Nancy Lee Dust, 65, died on Friday, June 1, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Russell…
Driver arrested following 3 vehicle US 10 crash. This story has been updated: PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The female driver who caused a three vehicle crash on US 10 Saturday night was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for driving without a license. The crash occurred in the 5200 block of US 10 in front of Burger King about…
Ludington man charged in Lake County fatal crash. #MasonCountyNews #LakeCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BALDWIN — A 43-year-old Ludington man is facing several felony charges in relation to a Lake County traffic crash that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old White Cloud man Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Ralph Dwyer, of Ludington has been charged with operating a vehicle while…
Breakwater closed due to weather. LUDINGTON — The North Breakwater has been closed to pedestrian access due to the current water and weather conditions. The city will re-evaluate the conditions on Saturday morning.
Sheriff appoints new leadership team. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has appointed Derrek Wilson as the new undersheriff. Wilson replaces Jody Hartley who retired effective May 31. Wilson has been serving as the chief deputy of the road patrol. Wilson has been with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years. Replacing Wilson as chief deputy of the…
Recent births, reported June 1, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jaylynne Louise Rutledge, the daughter of Erica Gillespie and Jonathon Rutledge of Hart, was born May 29, 2018. Titus Lee East, the son of Hannah and Gregory East of Ludington, was born May 31, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
MCC graduate inducted into Ferris State’s engineering honor society. BIG RAPIDS — Spencer Knizacky of Scottville, is among the 2018 inductees to Ferris State University’s Michigan Epsilon chapter of Tau Alpha Pi, the national honor society for engineering technology students. Knizacky is a 2016 graduate of Mason County Central High School and the son of Lynn and Jerome Knizacky. “Eligibility…
79th District Court arraignments, sentencings, posted May 31, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in 79th District Court: Arraignments Felony – Joshua Michael Boger, 40, of 410 Avon Ct., Davison, was arrested May 26 by the Scottville Police Department for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Preliminary exam: June 13 at…
MCC’s Richert named Michigan Forensic Coach of the Year. MACKINAC ISLAND – Mason County Central High School Forensics Team Coach Tom Richert was recently awarded the Michigan Speech Coaches Inc. Forensic Coach of the Year at the Grand Hotel. The Coach of the Year awards take place each year in conjunction with the MSCI Mackinac Conference and Tournament. The annual…
Water Safety Day is Saturday. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is hosting its annual Water Safety Day on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the west end of Ludington Avenue near Lakeshore Drive. This year’s event will feature a demonstration from the U.S. Coast Guard on Lake Michigan and also…
Childhood cancer: ‘It’s like fishing with dynamite’ Weekend lemonade stands, concert to benefit OJ 6th grader. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The annual Childhood Cancer Fund lemonade stands will be out in full force on Saturday, June 2. The stands raise money to assist local children who are fighting cancer. This year’s fundraising recipient is Genevieve Lux, a 12-year-old…
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