Drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Fenton man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for operating while intoxicated in the Meijer parking lot on US 10 Friday, Oct. 27, at 2:04 a.m. Other police activity in Mason County over the weekend includes: Friday, Oct. 27, 2017: – 11:28 p.m.,…
Police busy with car/deer crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017: – 4:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and Chauvez Road, Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 6:49 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer and Sippy roads, Eden Township. – 7:19 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…
West Shore Bank donates $12,000 to school music programs. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has recently donated $12,000 to music programs at all three county public schools: Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central Schools, and Mason County Eastern Schools. The donations are a result of funds raised during the August Rhythm & Dunes concerts at Waterfront Park. Donations accepted during…
Recent births, reported Oct. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Gracelynn Anne Hughart, the daughter of Samantha and Jonathan Hughart of Hart, was born October 9, 2017. Isabella Aislinn Berumen, the daughter of Teresa Saavedra and Alejandro Berumen of Hart, was born October 21, 2017. Henry Wayne Castillo, the son of Crystal and Anthony Castillo of Ludington,…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jimmie Lange, 82, of Ludington died Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Judy G. McLain, 76, of Ludington, recently passed away. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms…
MSP investigates child porn case. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a case of child pornography reported in the 3000 block of North Reek Road Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 1:30 a.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017: – 8:15 a.m., (MSP),…
State representative offers November coffee hours. The following are the November coffee hours for Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), 101st district representative: Monday, Nov. 13 9 to 10 a.m. at Scottville City Hall, 105 Main St. in Scottville 11 a.m. to noon in the Manistee County Board of Commissioners Room, 415 Third St. in Manistee. 1 to 2 p.m. in the Benzie County Board of…
Democrats to meet Nov. 2. LUDINGTON — The next monthly meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch’s West Shore Bank Room at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Attendees are asked to enter from the west parking lot. The Democratic Party meets…
Cardinals dedicating volleyball game to Garrett. #MasonCountyPeople. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — When the Mason County Eastern volleyball team takes on Mesick tonight, the team’s seniors will be honored at their last home game. The volleyball team has chosen to also honor a fellow student who died four years ago. Today, would have been Garrett Lake’s 15th birthday. Garrett,…
Bicyclist injured near Riverside Park Tuesday night. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A 19-year-old Ludington man riding a bicycle was injured Tuesday night when he was struck by a pick-up truck driven by a 59-year-old Scottville woman. The incident occurred on South Scottville Road near Riverside Park. The crash was discovered at 7:52 p.m. by Scottville Police Sgt.…
Letter to the Editor: Mother/nurse raises concerns over treatment received at hospital. Dear Editor, I am concerned for the safety of patients who are being treated at the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Emergency Room. On Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, my young son had a severe reaction to a bee sting. Within 20 minutes of the sting his lips, ears, and face…
Home invasion, third-offense OUIL top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tyrone Gardner, 55, of 502 Third St., Apt. B, Ludington, was arrested October 21 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of first-degree home invasion, possession of burglary tools, and two…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Oct. 25, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Zachary Robert Hubbard, 24, of 4626 S. Custer Rd., Eden Township, pleaded guilty October 17 to second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 31 days in jail…
MCC announces cast for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Drama Club will present William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Nov. 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. Cost is $5 for all students and $9 for adults. The play is directed by, Tom…
WSCC receives veteran friendly status. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) recently announced that 70 colleges, universities and professional trade schools from throughout the state have been recognized as 2017 Veteran-Friendly Schools. For the third year, West Shore Community College earned a silver–level certification for the 2017-18 academic year. The program awards bronze, silver or gold-level status to…
West Shore to host financial aid workshops. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Workshops where WSCC Financial Aid staff members will guide current students or future college applicants through the FAFSA form completion and submission process. These free work sessions will be held in: Manistee…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 25, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Curt James Gowen, 43, of Ludington, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Timothy Martin Craw Sr., 74, of Ludington, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. Margaret B. Roat, 93, of Ludington died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
Woman faces jail for selling 20 Xanax pills. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 68-year-old Pere Marquette Township woman faces serving 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court to delivering a controlled substance. Linda Lou Hackert, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 14, admitted to Judge Susan…
Ludington man sent to prison for probation violation. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve 18 months to five years in prison for probation violation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24. Curtis Jerome Johnson, of 608 E. Dowland St., received credit for 389 days served in jail. “You have repeatedly failed…
Man testifies he climbed through window to steal alcohol. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man testified in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, that he climbed through a window to steal alcohol from a City of Ludington home last month. Nicholas David Wroble, whose address is listed as “Mason County Jail” in his court file, was…
Ludington man faces jail for resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, operating while intoxicated and fourth-offense habitual offender. Wesley Donald Hackert, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 14, was on parole at the time of…
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