Obituary: Donald McInnis, 89, Titusville, Florida, formally of Ludington. #MasonCountyDeaths. Donald J. McInnis, 89, of Titusville, Florida, died March 2, 2017 at Hospice of St. Francis in Titusville. Donald was born on January 13, 1928 in McMillan, Michigan to the late Donald (Sr.) and Delta McInnis. He served as a Navy Corpsman during World War II and was discharged on…
No Harvest Festival this year; new and improved planned for ’18. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — There will not be a Harvest Festival this year. Instead, the festival’s executive committee has decided to take an extra year, regroup, and plan a higher quality festival for September, 2018. The decision is a result of some changes in leadership, lack…
Rural fire authority sees slight increase in 2016 responses. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — The seven fire departments in the Mason County Rural Fire Authority saw a slight overall increase in responses in 2016 compared to 2015, responding to a total of 990 calls; in 2015 the authority responded to 936 calls. . The rural fire authority consists…
Credit/debit card fraud, auto theft among arraignments. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies Trenton Joseph Espinola, 20, no address listed, was arrested Feb. 23 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on two counts of illegal possession of a financial transaction device (credit/debit card/bank account) and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing: …
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: Jennifer Ann Fitch, 31, of 504 Fifth St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Feb. 21 to second-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 31 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year discretionary jail…
Deer struck by 2 vehicles Thursday.
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AMBER TOWNSHIP — A motorist struck a deer on US 10-31 near Gordon Road Thursday at 8:07 p.m., and then two minutes later another vehicle struck the same deer, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.
No (human) injuries were reported in either crash.
The following is other police activity Thursday, March 2, 2017:
– 10:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), rollover crash, no injuries, Hansen Road east of Meyers Road, Amber Township.
– 11:35 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 24-year-old Fountain man was arrested for unlawful license plate use and operating without insurance, US 10 and Budzynski Road, Branch Township.
– 4:17 p.m., (MCSO), warrant arrest at the sheriff’s office, City of Ludington. A 28-year-old Scottville man was arrested on a three-count probation violation warrant.
– 8 p.m., (MSP), a 47-year-old Fountain man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Benson Road and US 10, Branch Township.
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Alleged liquor thief arrested. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Wednesday, March 1, at 9:38 p.m. after allegedly stealing liquor from Walmart, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The suspect’s hometown was not immediately available. The following is other recent police activity: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017: –…
Recent birth, reported March 2, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Olivia Shay Thomas Bush, the daughter of Heather and Seth Bush of Ludington, was born February 25, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…
Obituary: Doreen Langfeldt, 82, Custer. #MasonCountyDeaths. Doreen Alice Langfeldt, 82, of Custer passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Doreen was born on May 7, 1934, the daughter of Allen and Evelyn (Ager) Quick, and married Earl Langfeldt on March 6, 1953 in Scottville. She and Earl celebrated 45 years together before Earl preceded her…
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VanderWall to hold local coffee hours. State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) will hold local coffee hours in early March. VanderWall represents the 101st House District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. Friday, March 3 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Traks Bar and Grill, 5073 N. High Bridge Rd., Brethren. Monday, March 6 from 2 to 3 p.m.…
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