Community Cats program spays/neuters 700th cat. Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit group of volunteers, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, P.C. and Animal Hospital of Ludington, has Trap-Neuter-Returned (TNRd) the 700th “community cat.” The cat, a young soft brown tortishell female, was spayed by Dr. Laura Waldo of the Country Veterinary Clinic P.C. on September 1, 2017. It is…
Obituary: Rosetta Taylor, 91, Custer. Rosetta Jane Taylor, 91, of Custer passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Rosetta was born on October 10, 1925 in Custer, the daughter of Walter and Olive (Hannah) Forbes. On May 1, 1947 she married Claud J. Taylor in Riverton Township and they celebrated 55 years together before Claud preceded her in death in 2002. Rosetta…
Custer village asking to annex portion of township for safari park. CUSTER — The Village of Custer is asking the Mason County Board of Commissions to approve an annexation request to extend west into a portion of Custer Township that includes Marlins Wildlife Safari, 2041 E. US 10. Currently, the newly opened park is divided with part in the township…
Bear hit, run over on US 10. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Wapakoneta, Ohio man driving a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban ran over a bear on US 10 near Campbell Road early Monday morning, Sept. 11, after a semi truck had hit the bear, according to a Mason County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was westbound on US 10…
Hospital to hold blood drive Thursday. LUDINGTON — A public blood drive will be held at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, September 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.The blood drive is open to the public. The blood collection event will be conducted by the hospital’s non-profit blood supply partner, Michigan Blood, in the classrooms on the lower level. The most convenient…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Robert Lee Huber, 80, of Ludington died on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Dorothy E. Wallager, 67, of Custer died on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Irene Mayer, 83, of Ludington, died on September 10, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full…
Nearly $85 in fuel stolen during gas drive-off. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A total $84.86 in fuel was stolen from the Airport Shell gas station at the corner of US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway Sunday, Sept. 10, at 3:15 p.m., according to Sgt. Eric Soneral of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Other police activity in Mason County over…
WSCC hosting events in observation of suicide prevention week. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, September 10 -16, West Shore Community College’s Counseling Services will be hosting several events on the campus. Throughout the week, an information table located in the Schoenherr Campus Center will have information regarding suicide prevention and counseling services available in the community. Temporary…
African masks and figurative sculptures featured in art exhibit. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — As part of West Shore Community College’s year-long exploration of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Manierre Dawson Gallery is hosting an extensive exhibit of African masks, figurative sculpture, weavings, and artifacts. The show, entitled “Traditional African Art: Dialogue of Context,” was created from the collection of Dr. John Poindexter who…
Minor injuries after semi truck rear-ends pickup on US 31. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A northbound pickup truck hauling antique vehicles on US 31 was rear-ended Sunday morning by a semi-truck and trailer, causing extensive damage to the two vehicles, along with the antique vehicles that were being hauled. Roger Jacobson, 63, said he was…
Recent births, reported Sept. 10, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Quinn David Fugere, the son of Lindsey Carlson and Jason Fugere of Ludington, was born September 6, 2017. Evelyn Rose Hibbert, the daughter of Desiree Dolecki and Nicholas Hibbert of Brethren, was born September 7, 2017. Romen Lou McDonald, the son of Alexandria and Scott McDonald of…
Ludington man arrested for third-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 10:46 p.m. following a traffic stop at US 10 and Jebavy Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason…
Ludington man facing jail for second offense of resisting police. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7, to a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer — the second time in just over a year — along with a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Alan Glenn Ross, of 206…
Ludington man may return to prison for concealing stolen bike. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man, who was on parole when he tried to sell or trade a motorized bicycle for an iPod in July, is looking at a return prison stint after pleading guilty Thursday, Sept. 7, in 51st Circuit Court to receiving and…
Ludington man pleads guilty to home invasion. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man faces serving six months up front of one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7, to a felony of second-degree home invasion and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Marcus Moses Zamora, of 507 N. Harrison St.,…
Police officer assault leads to jail. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Amber Township man is looking at serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7, to two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Rodney Aaron Lentz, of 100 Wildwood Crossing, testified that he failed to…
Pentwater woman pleads guilty to tether tampering. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Pentwater woman pleaded guilty to tampering with an electronic monitoring device and third-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7. Nicole Lynn Kaiser, of 5086 Wayne Ave., was arrested June 23 by the Ludington Police Department on a felony charge of tampering…
Criminal sexual conduct offense tops recent arraignments, posted Sept. 7, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert Cecil Welsh, 43, of 405 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested September 5 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and third-offense habitual…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 7, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Shannon Marrie Freese, 31, of 8175 E. Johnson Rd., Branch Township, pleaded guilty August 29 to operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor (OUIL) with child endangerment and was sentenced to…
LUDINGTON — A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) is sponsoring a beach sweep on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Stearns Park at 10 a.m. Participants will meet at the south concession stand. Gloves and bags will be provided. For more info go to affew.org
Drugs were factor in Aug. US 10 fatal crash involving sailboat. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The man who died in a vehicle crash involving a trailered sailboat on US 10-31 on Aug. 5 had traces of Ecstasy, Oxycodone, and alcohol in his body, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Jacob Gross, 31, of Roscommon was…
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