10 years since the flood of ’08. By Liz Reimink, Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator. This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the storms which resulted in Mason County being designated as a disaster area. On June 12, 2008, a severe weather system produced strong winds and up to 11 inches of rain in areas. This storm resulted in approximately 200…
Recent deaths, posted June 12, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Christa Lynn Carrier, 15, of Scottville, died Sunday, June 10, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. An obituary will run later this week. Arrangements by…
MSP releases names of victims of Sunday crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police Hart Post has released the identity of the 15-year-old Scottville girl who died following a single vehicle crash Sunday evening. She has been identified as Christa Lynn Carrier, a Ludington High School student. The other victim of the crash, Mercedy Mae…
Scottville teen dies in county line crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old Scottville girl died following a single vehicle crash Sunday evening. The crash occurred on Washington Road, about 1/4 mile east of Stiles Road, about 7 p.m. According to Sgt. Dan Thomas of Michigan State Police, the deceased was a passenger in a Ford F-150…
Fire destroys Hamlin garage, damages home. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage at 2236 N. Larchwood Rd. Sunday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. John Balowski, the 68-year-old male resident said he had been welding a yard ornament in the garage, cleaned up his equipment and went into the attached house. He then…
Obituary: Patricia Volz, 93, Pentwater. Patricia Elaine Volz (née Pullen) died peacefully at Sutter Living Center, Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the age of 93. Patricia was born on October 17, 1924 in Grand Rapids to C. Leslie and Clara Pullen and graduated from South High School in Grand Rapids in 1942. Following High…
No record this time. #WorldRecordAttempt. LUDINGTON — Ludington’s third and fourth attempts at setting world records fell short Saturday morning. The attempt to form the Guinness Records world’s longest consecutive line of bicycles includes about 1,000 bicyclists but fell short of the record set in Dhaka, Bangladesh in December 2016 with 1,186 bicycles. The second attempt, was longest static line…
Ludington city manager leaving for Ottawa Co. position. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Manager John Shay has been named as Ottawa County’s new deputy administrator. Shay submitted his letter of resignation today, Friday, June 8, to Mayor Kaye Ferguson Holman and the City Council. “I have been very fortunate to have been able to work with…
MCC middle school principal stepping down, taking teaching position. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School Principal John Russell has requested Superintendent Jeff Mount reassign him as a high school math teacher for the 2018-2019 school year, according to an informational report sent to the board of education in advance of Monday’s regular monthly meeting. “Due to the district’s need…
Big Sable Lighthouse bus day is June 23. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association will be offering bus rides to Big Sable Lighthouse on Saturday, June 23 from noon to 5 p.m. Buses leave the building next to the Ludington State Park office for a cost of $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under.…
Scottville man arrested for drunk driving following crash; Hart man arrested on 5 warrants. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated early Thursday morning following a single vehicle crash near the Lowe’s parking lot, 4460 W. US 10-31. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were initially called at 3 a.m. to a…
West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support opening Baldwin office. BALDWIN — West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support will open a second satellite office in Baldwin beginning Tuesday, June 12. The office, located at 751 Michigan Street, will be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will serve Lake County families with children ages 4 and under. The community…
Recent arraignments include drug possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jessica Marie Curtin, 28, of 6109 S. Brye Rd., Riverton Township, was arrested June 1 by the Michigan State Police, Hart post, (MSP) for a felony of analogue possession. Preliminary exam: June 20 at 11:15…
Man with extensive criminal history arrested for home invasion, assault. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old former Ludington man was arrested June 4 by Ludington Police Department on a charge relating to a home invasion and assault that allegedly took place last October. Austin Marten Billings of Ann Arbor, was extradited to Mason County from Washenaw County after he was arrested there…
Recent births, reported June 1, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Tobi Lee Petzak, the daughter of Nicholas Davis and Nickole Petzak of Ludington, was born June 2, 2018. Adalynn Grace Schultz, the daughter of Jessica Jannenga and Travis Schultz of Ludington, was born June 3, 2018. Sydney Leigh-Ann Sanders, the daughter of Shaina and Richard Sanders…
Man could face 4 years imprisonment for threatening girlfriend while driving. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Travis Robert Ewing, 30, of 403 N. Rowe St., could face up to four years in prison for allegedly threatening to cut his girlfriend’s throat with a knife while she was driving Monday, June 4. Ewing was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after the…
Obituary: Penny Goerbig, 66, Scottville. Penny L. Goerbig, 66, of Scottville passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was born July 9, 1951 in Ludington to Max and Doris (Brown) Rahn. Penny graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1969. She went on to attend West Shore Community College. Penny married Wayne Goerbig on February 28,…
Fire causes significant damage to PM Twp. house. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A fire that may have been smoldering for several days caused significant damage to the Donna Liebetreus residence at 1173 N. Ellis Street Wednesday, June 6. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department were dispatched to the residence about 7:45 a.m.…
MCC Jazz Band to perform at Detroit Jazz Festival. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Jazz Band has been selected to perform at the 2018 Detroit Jazz Festival. The band, under the direction of Tom Thomas, is one of only six high school bands selected to perform at the festival. As part of a prerequisite to perform, the…
MCE elementary students hold social studies fair. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools recently held its annual elementary Social Studies Fair with displays from various projects showcasing what the students learned in that subject this year. First grade students presented photography and pictures that demonstrated human versus natural characteristics around them. Second grade students displayed maps that represented each student’s…
Recent deaths, posted June 6, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Larry Buckmaster, 81, of Branch died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at his home. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Marilyn A. Donnan, 77, of Ludington, and formerly of Alpena, died on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Beads &…
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