Homeless man faces year in jail for break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old man faces serving one year in jail after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, to breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit larceny and second-offense habitual offender. Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, whose address is listed as “homeless” in…
Scottville Walks to launch to promote healthy living. #Scottville News. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, District 10 Health Department, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, the City of Scottville, and Mason County Central Schools are working together to promote healthy walking around the city through a soon-to-be-launched program called Scottville Walks. “The project is aimed at…
Hamlin man sentenced to jail for attempted felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced to serve 122 days up front, with credit for 122 days served, of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, Oct. 24, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of attempted felonious assault. Cody Morgan Denton of 2630…
Catholic Daughters of America to hold pork and sauerkraut dinner. LUDINGTON — The Catholic Daughters of the America, Court #475 will hold its annual Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Ludington Area Catholic School gym, 700 E. Bryant Road. Proceeds from the event go to local charity. Servings will include pork, sauerkraut,…
Local residents concerned about white supremacy tracts. #MasonCountyNews. #ManisteeCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville resident is concerned about paper tracts she found around town Sunday morning promoting a white supremacy agenda. Mary Waller said that she and her boyfriend, Alec Rowe, woke up Sunday morning and headed outside to go for a walk. “We saw what looked…
Scottville man arrested for felonious assault involving shotgun. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Scottville man was arrested for felonious assault and resisting/obstructing police following an incident involving a shotgun Monday, Oct. 23, at 9:10 a.m. in the 500 block of East Chauvez Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson. No injuries occurred, the sergeant said. The following…
West Shore Bank adds wealth management advisor. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank – Wealth Management recently added Craig Van Ess as vice president/senior wealth management advisor. As an attorney, tax accountant, and wealth advisor, Van Ess has over 27 years of experience working with individuals and families as a wealth and investment planning advisor. He is licensed to practice law…
Ludington woman faces up to life in prison for forgery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Ludington woman with a lengthy criminal history faces up to life in prison for felony charges of forgery, because she is a habitual offender. Tresa Brianna Anderson, of 6225 S. Brye Rd., Riverton Township, appeared in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court…
Masons to donate Swiss steak dinner proceeds to hurricane relief efforts. LUDINGTON — Free Masons Pere Marquette Lodge 299 will hold its quarterly Swiss steak dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Typically proceeds from the dinner go towards the club’s college scholarship fund. But, this dinner will help the victims of the recent hurricanes in Texas,…
Heroin-using Branch mom who crashed into building pleads ‘no contest.’ #OceanaCountyCrime. #MasonCountyNews. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The heroin-using mom who crashed through the storefront of a building in downtown Walkerville last month pleaded “no contest” to heroin possession in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 23. Zada Ann Holey, 22, of 6592 E. US 10, Branch Township, crashed her…
Drug use suspected in Sunday US 10-31 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Drug use was suspected in a two vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on US 10-31 near Dennis Road. A 28-year-old Ludington man was also arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on an outstanding failure to appear warrant out of Mason County. According to Sheriff…
Ludington to amend fire station architect agreement. LUDINGTON — When it meets tonight, Ludington City Council is expected to approve amending its contract with architect Kendra Thompson for architectural services of the new fire station. While the city already approved a contract with Thompson, the council’s agenda is calling for an amendment to that contract. Originally, the city had planned…
New provider joins Spectrum. LUDINGTON – Physician assistant Ashleigh Tumey, has joined the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Family & Internal Medicine office. She will work with doctors Tim O’Callaghan, Amanda Overmyer, Jennifer Miller and Mary O’Callaghan at the Lawndale Street practice in Ludington. While earning her physician assistant degree at Western Michigan University, Tumey studied at clinics throughout southern Michigan.…
Hospital honors volunteers. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday honored its 101 volunteers for their time, talent and number of service hours. Those receiving service pins included: front row seated: Judy Thiel, 17,000 hours; second row seated: Janet Baxter and Wayne Disegna, 3,000 hours; Joyce Kazmarski, 5,000 hours; John Wallis, 3,000 hours; third row seated: Mary Reeds Mortensen, 2,000 hours; Debby Saxton, Terri Reimer, Gary…
‘Suspicious’ men approach teens at Meijer. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious situation” reported Saturday, Oct. 21, at 4:30 p.m. at the Meijer store on US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Two females, ages 18 and 19, reported they were approached by two Hispanic men and asked questions related to…
Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications. LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County is now accepting 2018 Foundation Scholarship Program applications. The Community Foundation for Mason County awards over $50,000 in scholarships to both graduating high school seniors and current college students in new and renewed scholarships each year. The online application deadline is Feb. 15, 2018. Applications may be submitted electronically through the Community…
Obituary: Bonnie Malkowski, 82, Scottville. Bonnie Jean Malkowski, 82, of Scottville joined the choir of Angels on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Bonnie was born on February 18, 1935 in Reyno, Ark., the daughter of Ercell and Ora (Shockley) Tyler, and married Edward L. Malkowski on August 30, 1958. They have celebrated 59 years together by each other’s side. Bonnie earned her certificate…
Obituary: James Miller, 88, Scottville. James Ivan Miller, 88, of Scottville passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2017. James was born on February 25, 1929 in Petoskey, the son of Frank and Frances (Tyndall) Miller and attended Scottville High School. He served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. James worked many years as Maintenance Supervisor for…
3 taken to hospital after US 10-31 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Three people were taken to the hospital following a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 near Dennis Road Sunday afternoon. The crash was reported about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. It involved a Chevrolet Sonoma pickup truck and a Ford Escape SUV. According to…
Obituary: Edward Baker, 68, Ludington Edward Frank Baker “Seven Crown”, age 68, of Ludington passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 after a courageous 5- year battle with brain cancer, related to Agent Orange. He was born May 3, 1949 in Ludington to Victor and Adella (Willavage) Baker. He was raised on the family farm in Custer. Ed graduated from Mason…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 20, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: James Ivan Miller, 88, of Scottville died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Audrey Miller, 19, of Free Soil died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Ken Badrak, 81, of Ludington died October…
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