Unwanted, drunk visitor arrested. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested for illegal entry and disorderly person Thursday, Dec. 7, at 1:34 a.m. after allegedly walking into a residence in the 200 block of North Jebavy Drive while intoxicated, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was arrested “following a reported intoxicated person who…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 7, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: O’Neil James “Jim” Newkirk II, 70, of Scottville died Thursday, December 7, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Carl Morley Joseph Ricard, 80, of Paso Robles, California, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Paul Edward…
Ludington pastor gives invocation at House of Representatives. LANSING — Pastor Brian Ford from Living Word Church, 316 N. Robert St., Ludington gave the invocation before the Michigan House of Representatives at the state Capitol on Wednesday as the guest of Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington). House tradition calls for a representative or clergy member to begin each session with a prayer. “Pastor…
Fund established to help family after fire. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A benefit account has been established to help the victims of a house fire that took place last week in Pere Marquette Township. While occupants David Outcalt Jr. and Trish Ellsworth, along with their five children and pets, were safe after the fire at 2271 Inman Road,…
Felony child abuse tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Steven Douglas Jolly, 58, of 310 S. Jackson Rd., Ludington, was arrested December 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of third-degree child abuse and domestic violence. Preliminary hearing:…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Matthew James Lersch, 43, of 1100 Parkdale St., Lansing, pleaded guilty November 29 to child endangerment and was sentenced to 35 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary…
‘Whose Tragedy Is It Anyway?’ continues. LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company continues the production “Whose Tragedy Is It Anyway?” this weekend and next weekend at Timbers Bar & Grill, 320 S. James St.. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. This unique production is a 3-man show that will take the audiences on…
Recent births, reported Dec. 7, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Connor Mick Workman, the son of Katherine and Michael Workman of Ludington, was born December 4, 2017. Lincoln Oliver Gieske, the son of Kali and Wade Gieske of Shelby, was born December 1, 2017. Mia Louise Sage, the daughter of Amanda and Michael Sage of Ludington, was…
Briggs Hardware, one of the county’s oldest businesses, changes ownership. #MasonCountyBusiness. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — One of Mason County’s oldest businesses has changed ownership and its name will be part of the history books. As of today, Briggs True Value Hardware, 5840 W. US 10, is Larson’s Ace Hardware. The new owner, Angie Larson Smith, is…
Animal control requesting fee increases. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Animal Control is asking the Mason County Board of Commissioners to increase certain fees. The fees being considered are: Release fee, from $20 to $25. Impound fees, from $15 citation to $25 citation. Boarding fee, from $8 per day per animal to $10 per day per animal. Euthanization fee,…
‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ to help those in need. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is pleased to announce that troopers will conduct an event to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart post area. The theme for this event is “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE FOR CHRISTMAS.” “We have long referred to our patrol cars…
Service club to ring in giving season with Red Kettle collection. #PentwaterServiceClub #SalvationArmyLudington #RedKettle PENTWATER — Pentwater Service Club members will volunteer as Salvation Army Red Kettle collection bell ringers in front of the Pentwater Post Office from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16. The shifts are as follows: Friday: Mark Benner (9-9:30 a.m.),…
Downed tree, crash among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017: – 1:27 a.m., (Michigan State Police), traffic policing for a downed tree, Townline and. Custer roads, Sherman Township. – 9:30 a.m., (MSP), sex offender registration violation, under investigation, 200 block of Thornwild Drive, City of Scottville. – 4:09 p.m., (MSP), two-vehicle…
Gold Coast Chorale auditions at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is assembling a select group of singers to participate in the college’s newest vocal ensemble, the Gold Coast Chorale. Auditions will be held on Dec. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the college’s choir room located in the Arts and Sciences Center. The ensemble will rehearseon Monday nights from 6 to 8…
Henderson returns to CVB, Chamber. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (LACVB) jointly announced that Brandy Henderson will rejoin the organizations’ staff, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Henderson will fill the executive director position of the LACVB she previously held from February 2013 to August 2015. Kathy…
Obituary: William “Bill” Seeback, 82, Muskegon. William “Bill” Allen Seeback, 82, of Muskegon passed away on December 2, 2017. Bill was born on August 20, 1935 in Detroit, the son of William and Grace (Allen) Seeback. In fourth grade he moved with his family to Scottville where he attended school and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1954. Bill attended…
Man gets nearly 30-year minimum in ‘horrific’ CSC case. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Sherman Township man was sentenced to a minimum of 29 years and eight months to 70 years in a “horrific” criminal sexual conduct case Tuesday, Dec. 5, in 51st Circuit Court. Ryan Lee Herrera, of 3376 N. Custer Rd., sexually assaulted two…
Custer woman pleads ‘no contest’ to attempted embezzlement. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Custer Township woman pleaded “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 5, to attempted embezzlement $1,000-$20,000 for attempting to embezzle money from her employer, Fun-N-Sun RV in Amber Township. Allison Shirley Swan, 1005 N. Custer Road, was employed as a bookkeeper for…
Commissioners ask sheriff to create a courthouse security plan. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners’ public safety and courts committee has asked Sheriff Kim Cole to present a proposal on what it would take to staff security personnel at the Mason County Courthouse. The topic was brought up during the committee meeting Tuesday…
Ludington man admits he sold stolen bike for drug money. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man, who was on parole when he sold a stolen motorized bicycle last summer to get drug money, was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 5, for receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle. Mitchel…
Sheriff asking county board for 4 more deputies. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has begun the formal process of requesting four additional road patrol deputies. His request was approved Tuesday morning by the county’s public safety and courts committee and will now go to the county’s finance committee. The committee will also…
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