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Recent births, reported Nov. 15, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Marina Kateri Bruno, the daughter of Kelsey and David Bruno of Ludington, was born November 12, 2017. William Edward Parr, the son of Margaret-Amelia Williams and Joshua Parr Sr. of Baldwin, was born November 14, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
People Fund and YAC grants help FLSP meet match grant to purchase playground equipment for Ludington State Park HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park recently raised the $15,000 it needed to match a $62,727.50 grant offered by playground equipment manufacturer GameTime and the equipment has been ordered for the proposed accessible playground at the Hamlin Lake beach area…
Scottville native, police officer David Wyman recovering after being struck on I-94. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BERRIEN COUNTY — Officer David Wyman of the Chikaming Township Police Department has undergone surgeries since he was struck by a vehicle on I-94 Sunday evening while on duty. According to a press release from Chikaming Township Police Chief Todd Anthony Taylor Sr., Wyman,…
Chamber donates $18K from Macker proceeds to local groups. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has presented $18,485 to local community organizations that assisted with the 2017 Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Those organizations include: Ludington High School Athletics Department, Ludington Area School’s Lakeview Elementary School, Mason County Central High School cross country team; City…
Ludington woman sentenced to year in jail for felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of felonious assault in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14. Robin Rae Bakies, of 709 E. Foster St., Apt. 1, was arrested last July by the Ludington Police Department…
ESD completes renovations. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District held a public open house Monday afternoon celebrating the completion of a $2.5 million expansion and upgrade to its facility located at 2130 W. US 10-31. The construction was the first major renovation to the building since it opened in 1974, said Superintendent…
Ludington woman who sold heroin to undercover officer sent to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman, who previously admitted selling heroin to an undercover officer, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Randi Marie Granger, of 1852 N. Lincoln…
Man covered in deer blood fights deputies. Sheriff Cole: ‘You’re correct, you can’t make this stuff up.’ CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old Scottville man “covered in blood” following a car/deer crash allegedly rushed at Mason County sheriff’s deputies and then fought with them Monday, Nov. 13, shortly before 3 p.m. according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was…
Man undergoing mental evaluation after allegedly pointing arrow out window. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER — A 45-year-old Custer man was taken into protective custody following a 911 call of a man who was walking down Madison Street with a gun Monday, Nov. 13, shortly before 8:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The call was deemed unfounded and had been…
Swastika, KKK references placed on Google Maps Ludington Schools tag. LUDINGTON — People trying to find Ludington Area Schools on Google Maps may have been in for a little bit of a surprise Monday when they saw images on the tag of a swastika and also references to the KKK. School Superintendent Jason Kennedy said school officials became aware of…
Man suffers medical emergency, crashes into several mailboxes. #MasonCounty HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Ludington man was flown by Aero Med to a Grand Rapids hospital after he suffered a medical emergency and crashed his vehicle into several mailboxes on Decker Road east of Jebavy Drive Monday, Nov. 13, at 9:39 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
Police officer from Scottville injured in Berrien County. BERRIEN COUNTY — Scottville native David Wyman, who is a police officer for the Chikaming Township Police Department in Berrien County, was seriously injured Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while on duty on I-94. According to a press release, the incident occurred about 9:30 p.m, Officer Wyman was struck by…
LPD asks motorists to drive safely around street crews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Department of Public Works are in the process of cleaning out catch basins and picking up leaves at the side of the road. This activity requires city workers to be extra vigilant because they not only have to pay attention to what they’re doing but they also have…
The many faces of homelessness. Editor’s Note: This week is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. By Diana Hanna, TrueNorth Community Services. The face of homelessness can often be hidden from view. Unlike, in urban areas where homeless people are in plain sight on street corners and sidewalks, homelessness is not as evident in rural communities like ours. Take one perspective…
Scottville Optimists to hold 40th annual Thanksgiving Senior Dinner. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold its 40th Thanksgiving Senior Dinner beginning at noon on Sunday, Nov. 19. The Optimist Club building is located behind West Shore Bank in downtown Scottville. Admission is free. Attendees may bring a dessert to share.
Pair arrested for allegedly fighting, ‘rolling around’ near post office. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Two South Carolina men were arrested for disorderly shortly before midnight Saturday, Nov. 11, after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy “spotted the two fighting and rolling around on the sidewalk near the Ludington Post Office,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 25-year-old from Spartanburg, South Carolina…
Want to move to Mason County? ReThink West Michigan event is for you. LUDINGTON — Ready to move back home? Ready to call Mason County your home? The upcoming ReThink West Michigan: Mason County Event is for you. The event will be held in conjunction with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours on Wednesday, Nov.…
American Legion to host multi-vendor open house. LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is holding its annual Multi-Vendor Fall Open House on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors include representatives from direct sales companies, crafters, and local services/businesses. The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Post #76, 318…
Recent deaths, posted Nov 13, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ronna Andersen, 75, of Ludington died Saturday, November 11, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Jennifer Johnson, 30, of Ludington died Friday, November 10, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist,…
Deer hunter’s spaghetti dinner in Free Soil Nov. 18. #MasonCountyEvents. FREE SOIL — The Free Soil Senior Center will be sponsoring a Deer Hunter’s Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Free Soil Community Center, 8480 Democrat St. Suggested donation is $10 for ages 11 and over; $5 for ages 6 to 10, and…
Farm to Fork Gala brings consumers and farmers together. #MasonCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Have you ever wondered what the difference is between organic food and “all natural” food? Are you concerned about GMOs? Did you know that 22% of Michigan’s workforce is connected to agriculture? These topics were amongst the conversations that took place Thursday…
