Juvenile court officer addresses MCC school board. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Board of Education heard from Charlie Gunsell, Mason County Juvenile Court officer, during its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 23. Gunsell was invited to the meeting to explain to the board and community members about aspects of the law and juveniles who have…
MCC board approves renewal of 9 teacher contracts. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Board of Education approved several teacher contract renewals during its regular meeting Monday, April 23, 2018. Teachers whose contracts have been renewed include: – Chandra Tacktor, middle school, fourth year probation. – Sara Morrow, lower elementary, fourth year probation. – Cynthia Dugger, high school, third year probation.…
Obituary: Ruth Wendt, 90, Custer. Ruth Mae Wendt, 90, of Custer passed away on Friday April 20, 2018 surrounded by her family at Ludington Woods Living Center. Ruth was born on July 17, 1927 in Free Soil, the daughter of Frank and Jennie (Hooghouse) Dickey. She grew up surrounded by three brothers and four sisters in Amber Township. She attended Scottville schools, leaving early…
Recent deaths, posted April 23, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Chan Martz, 60, of Scottville died on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington. Carol Dewyer, 80, of Ludington died on Sunday, April 22, 2018. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements by…
MCC, Scottville challenging community to get healthy. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools, in cooperation with Scottville Walks, is challenging the community to get healthy. There will be three meet up and walk kick off events from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays April 26, May 3, and May 10, with the challenge to continue each Thursday proceeding. The kick…
PM Township board to consider memorial association’s letter of intent. #FatherMarquetteMemorial. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — When it meets Tuesday evening, the township board of trustees will consider a letter of intent from the Pere Marquette Memorial Association to transfer ownership of the Father Marquette Memorial site to the association. During the board’s February meeting, Ludington…
Prosecutor drops additional charges against Morton. CADILLAC — The Wexford County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has withdrawn its charges of possession of child sexually abusive material against convicted sex offender Timothy Morton, 38, of Boon. Morton is a former resident of Mason County who is serving a five- to 15-year prison sentence for criminal sexual conduct against a then-minor member of…
Ludington council to consider asking voters to extend city manager contract term. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council is expected to vote on a recommendation by its Building & Licenses Committee that would ask the voters to extend the city manager contracted term of service from one year to up to three years. In order for…
Ludington to change Fifth Ward polling location. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The voters of the Fifth Ward will begin voting at a new location. The new location would be Lakeshore Resource Network at 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The previous location has been Lakeside Church at 301 N. Washington Ave. The change is being made because the church…
Felony fugitive arrest, tire slashing top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, April 20, 2018: – 5:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Countyline Road near Morton Road, Grant Township. – 2:23 p.m,. (MCSO), gas drive-off, $20 in fuel stolen, Scottville EZ Mart, 400 block of East US…
Baldwin High School to celebrate College Decision Day. #LakeCountyNews. BALDWIN — Baldwin High School will host its fourth College Decision Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 1. The event will honor the members of the senior class of 2018 making their decision on their future beyond high school. “This celebration will continue to create a college-going culture within Baldwin High School,…
Learning about hunter safety. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fifty-seven students, mostly kids, participated in a hunter safety class this weekend at the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County. The two day class included classroom work and practical shooting and techniques. Ages ranged from 8-years-old to someone in her ‘40s. The class is made possible partially through…
West Shore ESD hosts building trades competition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education program hosted the 12th Annual CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organizations) Building Competition at the ESD’s Rybicki Center Friday, April 20. Participating schools included West Shore ESD, Mecosta-Osceola ISD Career Center, NC RESA Newaygo County Regional Education…
Recent deaths, posted April 22, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Kathryn Louise Barnett, 76, died on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Patricia Gail Benson, 73, of Ludington died on Saturday, April 22, 2018. Diann Lynn Collins, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 20,…
Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Matthew Henry Visscher, 52, of 941 N. Dennis Rd., Amber Township, was arrested March 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Case has been bound over…
Recent deaths, posted April 20, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Diann Lynn Collins, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, April 20, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Commander Byron “By” R. Higgins, 88, (U.S. Navy retired), of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Richard Henry Smith, 76, of…
State board recommends 337 acre expansion of Ludington State Park. BATH — The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has recommended an additional $7.5 million to purchase approximately 337 acres of private land adjacent to Ludington State Park in Hamlin Township. This adds to $5 million previously recommended by the board for acquisition of the land, for a total of…
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Shannon George Courtland, 29, of 2190 N. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, was found guilty April 10 of assault and battery and was sentenced to three days in jail with credit for three days served; 93 days discretionary jail for…
GOP candidates speak at Lincoln Day dinner. HAMLIN TOWNHSIP — Several Republicans running for state seats spoke during the annual Mason County Republican Committee Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Speakers included Patrick Colbeck, candidate for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, Jack O’Malley, candidate for 101st House District, and Curt VanderWall, Bruce Rendon, and Ray Franz,…
Seasonal road weight restrictions to be lifted. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that season road weight restrictions will be lifted beginning 6 a.m. on Monday, April 23.
MCC prom court. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School will hold its junior/senior prom this Saturday, April 28 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the school. Members of the court include, in front, from left: Olivia Kimes, Emily VanDyke, Savannah Bice, and Kennady Merrick. In back, from left: Nathan Nummerdor, Tyler Sniegowski, Ian Grey, Trey Posma
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