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
Inmate found with heroin after arrested for fleeing police. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man who was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday afternoon, April 17, after allegedly fleeing from them in his vehicle was found in possession of heroin at the jail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Marshall Brault has been arraigned in 79th District…
Scottville teen receives minor injuries in crash. #MasonCountyCrime FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Scottville woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was operating lost control on the snowy roadway; left the road; and struck a fence Tuesday, April 17, at 7:03 a.m. on US 31 north of Townline Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent…
Scottville man criminally charged for 2016 traffic death. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — A 69-year-old Ludington man has been charged with a misdemeanor of moving violation causing death in connection to the July 26, 2016 crash on US 10-31 that caused the death of a 77-year-old Amber Township man. Philip Keilman, of 202 E. Beryl St, rear-ended an eastbound vehicle driven Walter…
Former Mason Co. man charged with possession of child sexual material. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — A former Mason County man who is currently serving a five to 15 year prison term for criminal sexual conduct has been arraigned on additional charges. Timothy Morton, 38, of Boon, was arraigned Tuesday in 84th District Court on the charges of possession of child sexually abusive material.…
Custer Road closure. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Road Bridge over the Pere Marquette River will be closed, beginning Monday, April 23, for construction. Seasonal weight restrictions have delayed the start of the project which will include removal of the existing 165-feet long by 24-feet wide three-span steel I-beam bridge deck that was constructed in 1953; replacement will include a 33-feet…
MCC PTC asking for public help with box top collections. SCOTTVILLE — One of the main fund raising projects for Mason County Central’s Elementary PTC is its boxtop collection project. Collecting box tops helps the organization raise money to fund projects such as field trips, March is Reading Month books for students grades K-5, playground equipment upgrades, iPad/Chromebook workstations, and…
Police, fire report: April 17, 2018 1:21 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), domestic situation, 700 block of East Filer Street, City of Ludington. 1:36 a.m., MCSO, suspicious vehicle, 5500 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 2:54 a.m., Michigan State Police (MSP), car/deer crash, no injuries, 5400 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette…
Richard Kenneth Horton, 69, of Fountain, passed away on April 15, 2018. Richard was born on November 8, 1948 in Saginaw, the son of Norman and Adella (Wallace) Horton. He was a truck driver for Yellow Truck for about 25 years, until his retirement in 2007. Richard loved living on the lake and working in the yard and on remodeling projects. While relaxing, he…
Mom to Mom Sale is April 28. LUDINGTON — The 14th Mom 2 Mom Sale, sponsored by MOPS/MOMSnext of Ludington, will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 N. Nelson Road. Admission is a $2 per person donation; kids under 12 are free. The event is a specialized, high quality group…
Pancake breakfast will raise funds for Riverton Fire Dept. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP —The Riverton Township Fire Department is holding its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 21 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2104 W. Hawley Road. The cost is $8 per person, which includes pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, coffee, apple juice, and orange…
Additional deputies request may go on August ballot. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners’ Finance Committee has approved Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole’s request to ask the voters to consider a millage request to increase the sheriff’s office’s road patrol by four deputies. The request will be considered by the full board…
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