Parolee sent to jail for cocaine possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a cocaine possession conviction Tuesday, Dec. 5, in 51st Circuit Court. Valentine Alejandro Segura, of 611 E. Dowland St., pleaded guilty last October to cocaine possession less…
Siblings sentenced for felony convictions the same day. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON —A 41-year-old man and his 43-year-old sister were both sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 5, in separate felony cases. David Duane Bothwell was sentenced to two to 15 years in prison for absconding bond and fourth-offense habitual offender. His sister, April Lynn Somsel, was…
Clerk to demonstrate election equipment Wednesday. #Election2018. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly will be at the Scottville Area Senior Center Wednesday, 140 S. Main St., Dec. 5, 2017, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to demonstrate new election equipment to the public. Kelly said the new voter system offers a touchscreen. It does not replace the existing voting system…
Domestic assaults, car/deer crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Dec. 1, 2017: -2:49 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), prowler, 5900 block of Sixth Street, City of Ludington. – 6:31 p.m., (LPD), domestic assault, 200 block of South James Street, City of Ludington. – 10:48 p.m,. (LPD), disturbance, 200 block of South James…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 5, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: June J. Currier, 90, of Ludington died Monday, December 4, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington.. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths.
Ludington woman admits she forged grandmother’s checks for drug money. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART (Oceana County) — A 26-year-old Ludington woman with a lengthy criminal history testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4, that she forged her grandmother’s checks to get money to buy drugs. Tresa Brianna Anderson, of 6225 S. Brye Rd., Riverton Township, was facing…
Obituary: Marie Struve, 82, Free Soil. Marie Ann Struve, 82, of Free Soil, passed away on November 27, 2017. Marie was born on March 17, 1935 in Victory Township, the daughter of Bernard and Victoria (Rakoski) Edel. She was an outgoing woman who spent time quilting, crocheting, knitting, and gardening. She married Dale Struve in 1954 and was a custodian…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: William A. Seeback, 82, of Muskegon died Saturday, December 2, 2017. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Frederick M. Fleetwood, 82, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Diane Marie Smith, 58, of Ludington, died Saturday, December…
MCC makes move to chess club #MasonCountySchoolNews. By Samuel Gillette, MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE– A chess club has been created at Mason County Central High School (MCCHS). The effort was led by Thomas Trahey, librarian and teacher of online courses at MCCHS, with student participation. After several students told teachers that they would be interested in a chess club, Mr. Trahey volunteered…
Recent births, reported Dec. 4, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Gabby May Miller, the daughter of Tammi Tariske and Jared Miller of Montague, was born November 28, 2017. Logan Machel Le Latsch, the son of Amber and Cory Latsch of Ludington, was born November 25, 2017. Tanner Alan Keilman, the son of Areil Miller and Hunter Keilman…
MCC PTC looking for Holiday Shoppe volunteers. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Elementary School PTC is looking for volunteers to assist with its upcoming Holiday Shoppe. Volunteers are needed for the following dates and times: Monday, Dec. 11 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Wednesday, Dec. 13 Thursday, Dec. 14. Volunteers are needed for half days or full days. Times are 8:15…
Obituary: Benjamin James Compeau, 35, Scottville. Benjamin James Compeau, 35, of Scottville, passed away from an automobile accident on December 1, 2017. Ben was born on August 22, 1982, to parents Mark Compeau and Christie (Brye) Vandervest. Ben graduated from Ludington High School in 2001 and received his associate’s degree from West Shore Community College. He also attended Baker College…
Victims of deadly US 10-31 crash identified. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Benjamin Compeau, 35, of Scottville man died following a three vehicle crash in the 700 block of US 10-31 Friday morning. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when an eastbound full-size 1995 Chevrolet van, driven Laurence Adams, Jr., 22, of Scottville,…
Obituary: Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, Scottville. Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, of Scottville passed away on November 30, 2017 at his home. Frank Xavier Claveau Jr. was born on July 11, 1925 in Scottville to Frank and Alta (Merritt) Claveau Sr. He grew up in Scottville and graduated from Scottville High School in 1943. While in school, Butch was very…
Scottville man dead following US 10-31 crash. UPDATED INFORMATION. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.SCOTTVILLE — A 35-year-old Scottville man is dead following a three vehicle crash in the 700 block of US 10-31 Friday morning. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when am eastbound full-size 1995 Chevrolet van, driven by 22-year-old man, crossed the centerline of…
Crashes, domestic assaults top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017: – 2:40 a.m., (Mascon County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Scottville and Sippy roads, Eden Township. – 5:45 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 7:40 p.m. (MCSO), one-vehicle crash,…
Bystanders rescue woman from burning car. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Three people helped save a woman from a burning vehicle early Thursday morning after the vehicle was involved in a rollover crash on Custer Road near Fountain Road. Casey Leese said she and other household residents, Nick Macgirr and Joseph Eno, were awoken by a loud…
Ludington woman among state police recruit school graduates. LANSING — Jennifer Alway of Ludington was among the 127 to graduate from the 133rd Michigan State Police Trooper School this afternoon. Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the MSP, administered the Oath of Office during the ceremony at the Lansing Center. Alway has been assigned to the Lakeview Post. Alway is also…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Frank “Butch” Claveau, 92, of Scottville died Thursday, November 30, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Frederick M. Fleetwood, 82, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
Obituary: Denise Stewart, 61, Pentwater. Denise Marie Stewart, 61, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. She was born in Hart on September 3, 1956 to William and Darlene (McKenzie) Askins. Denise graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1974 and went on to college at Muskegon Community College, Baker College and Grand Valley State…
Bird nest near chimney starts house fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A bird’s nest located near a chimney caught fire and caused fire damage to the David Outcalt, Jr. residence, 2271 S. Inman Road Wednesday afternoon. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department, along with Riverton Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department, were called to the…
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