Larsen Farms receives Outstanding Conservationist award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Larsen Farms of Victory Township was awarded the Mason-Lake Conservation District’s 2017 Outstanding Conservationist Award Thursday during the district’s annual meeting and dinner. Larsen Farms is owned by Burke and Lisa Larsen, along with their daughters Lindsay, Leta and Leah. Larsen Farms began in 1957 by Warren Larsen,…
Murray Stall was a friend of farming; Conservation District to honor him tonight.By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Michigan farming community lost a strong advocate last month after the death of Murray Stall II. Murray, 83, died on Jan. 30 at Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio. Murray, who lived in Bear Lake, most recently was employed by the Mason-Lake Conservation District…
Lessons in finances. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Students in Mason County Central High School’s junior class have been learning some valuable life lessons this week. Kyle Gurzynski, vice president of Safe Harbor Credit Union has been speaking to the 11th graders about financial literacy. The program is part of MCC’s morning advisory hour which takes place at the…
Obituary: Sharon Haas, 65, Ludington. Sharon Louise Haas, 65, of Ludington died peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her home. Sharon was born on July 26, 1952 in Flint, the daughter of Wilford and Christine (Pittman) Page. She graduated from Lapeer High School with the class of 1970 and married Walter D. Haas on November 26, 1981 in Hillman, Michigan. Sharon…
Candidate petitions for August primary election now available. #Election2018 LUDINGTON — Petitions are now available for candidates seeking to have their names placed on the August 7, 2018 Primary Election ballot. Candidates of the Democratic, Republican, or Libertarian parties seek their respective party nomination at the August primary election in order to be considered for election on the November General…
Presentation to discuss first keepers of Little Sable Point Lighthouse. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers, along with the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and the Mason County Historical Society will begin the 2018 Winter Writers’ Series on Thursday, Feb. 15. The evening’s topic will be “The Davenports of Lake Michigan,” with speaker David Dietrich whose great…
Felony firearm charges top arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Mark Edmund Scheuer, 47, of 314 N. Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested Jan. 31 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of firearms – possession by a felon, felony firearm, altering…
Crashes, drunk driving arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Feb. 5, 2018: – 10:24 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), warrant arrest, 300 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. – 5:25 p.m., (LPD) disturbance, 900 block of East Mitchell Street, City of Ludington. – 7:47 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash,…
West Shore Art Fair accepting applications. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is seeking fine art and fine craft artists to apply for the 2018 West Shore Art Fair, taking place Saturday and Sunday July 7-8 in Rotary Park. Celebrating its 50th year, the open-air, juried fine art and fine crafts show has space for up to 120 artists in…
Custer man receives 30 days in jail for death of Rosemarie Ohse, non-prescribed opioid found in his blood. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After nearly 18 months following a crash on US 10-31 that resulted in the death of a 79-year-old Custer Township woman, the man who caused the crash has been sentenced. Shane Martin McDowell, of 410 N.…
MCE Homecoming Court. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School will celebrate its homecoming week from Feb. 11 – 17. The homecoming boys basketball game will played on Friday, Feb. 16 against Pentwater. Members of the court are pictured above. Seated, from left, are: Cheyenne Fogel, sophomore; Jenny Appledorn, junior; Mckenna Lake, senior; Alex Abernathy, senior;…
Repeat offender sent to prison for beer theft, B&E. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced to one and a half to 15 years in prison for convictions of larceny in a building and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Daniel John Horowski, of 3028 Piney Ridge Rd., pleaded…
AAUW February meeting. LUDINGTON — The Mason County AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave. The program agenda will include recruiting new membership brainstorming session. If local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be cancelled.
New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old New Era man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and extortion was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6, to serve 225 months (18.75 years) to 60 years in prison. Richard Edward Uhl II, of 3104 W.…
Custer woman to pay nearly $17,000 for attempted embezzlement. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Custer Township woman was ordered to pay $16,878.63 in restitution for a conviction of attempted embezzlement in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Allison Shirley Swan, 1005 N. Custer Road, pleaded “no contest” last December for attempting to embezzle money from her…
Ludington conducting inventory of trees on public land. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has contracted with Davey Resource Group, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive inventory of an estimated 4,500 trees along public streets and in city parks. According to a press release from City Manager John Shay, the project is part of on-going efforts by the city to manage…
Snowmobiler faces felony charges after assaulting police officer, fleeing. #MasonCountyNews. SCOTTVILLE — A 34-year-old Scottville man was arrested Saturday, Feb. 3, on the charges of assaulting a police officer and fleeing a police officer third offense. Brandon Charles Hathaway, of 407 N. Thomas St., was arraigned on the charges Monday in 79th District Court. The arrest stemmed from Hathaway allegedly…
Sheriff’s office investigating possible drug use following US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a single vehicle crash that took place Monday, Feb. 5, on US 10 near Schoenherr Road. The crash involved a 40-year-old Fountain woman who was driving a Ford Fusion. According to Sgt. Eric Soneral, a MCSO drug recognition…
Jaycees 2018 board of directors. LUDINGTON — The 2018 Ludington Area Jaycees Board of Directors assumed their official roles as of January 1. Officers include: Seated, from left: Eric Lund, individual development vice president; Cory Rickett, president. Standing from left, Zach Mitchell, management development vice president; Katie Provenzano, secretary; Lexi Alvesteffer, chairman of the board; Dave Kosla, director; Kim Johnson,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 6, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Earl Worthington, 96, of Scottville and Vicksburg, died Saturday February 3, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Kenneth Eugene Wessell, 66, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
Scottville native Chloe Kimes releases debut single, ‘I’ll Be Going.’ #MasonCountyTalent #SpartanProud. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Life is filled with milestones. One of the biggest milestones in a person’s life is leaving home and defining one’s self. That was the inspiration for “I’ll Be Going,” singer/songwriter Chloe Kimes’ debut single now available for purchase. The 19-year-old Scottville…
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