Letter to the editor: The alternatives to shutting down Line 5 pipeline are greater risks. Dear Editor, As a local business owner and employer to 200-plus local residents whose livelihood is connected to energy, I think there are some key facts readers should know about the recent calls by some to shut down Enbridge’s Line 5 through the Mackinac Straits.…
District Court Arraignments, posted July 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robin Rae Bakies, 54, of 709 E. Foster St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested July 23 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, second-offense domestic…
District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted July 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Arthur Frederick Bennett, 54, of 6000 E. Free Soil Rd., Meade Township, pleaded guilty July 18 to operating an ORV while impaired and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit…
VanderWall supports USDA effort to provide locally grown food for schools. State Rep. Curt VanderWall is applauding a federal grant that will help the farm-to-school program grow, providing Michigan students with more fresh, locally grown produce. VanderWall, of Ludington, represents the state 101st House District. He said the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $70,280 competitive grant to the Michigan Department…
Ludington man charged with resisting arrest, probation violation. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for resisting and opposing police and probation violation Tuesday, July 25, at 8 p.m. on Wildwood Crossing, according to Sgt. Eric Soneral of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Other police activity in Mason County Tuesday, July 25,…
Christian singer/songwriter Paul Baloche to perform Sunday. LUDINGTON – Internationally-renowned Christian music singer/songwriter Paul Baloche will perform a free concert at Waterfront Park on Sunday, July 30 at 6 p.m. Baloche will be accompanied by Belfast native Jonny Wright who won for best song at the May 5 Christian Songwriters’ Invitational and Concert in Ludington. Wright will open the concert, performing…
North Washington Ave. closure. LUDINGTON — North Washington Avenue between Anderson and Fitch streets, will be closed beginning today and will be closed for construction for the next three to four weeks. A posted detour is at Tinkham Avenue.
MSU golf scramble is Aug. 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State University alumni golf scramble will take place on Friday, August 11. Those wishing to participate are asked to sign up as soon as possible so organizers have an accurate count for food purchases. Those who do not have a foursome but still wish to participate are encouraged…
Obituary: Justin Paulsen, 27, Roseville, formerly of Custer. Justin James Paulsen, 27, of Roseville, formerly of Custer died suddenly on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Justin was born on December 8, 1989 in Detroit, the son of Mark James and Betty Sue (Cantrell) Paulsen, and the older brother of Jeffrey Paulsen. After attending high school in Mason County, he moved to Roseville with…
Obituary: Wendy Holton, 46, Ludington. Wendy Lee Holton, 46, of Ludington passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. Wendy was born on March 22, 1971 in Dearborn, the daughter of Gerald Lee and Patricia Mary (Rahn) Holton and graduated from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte where she competed with the swim team. Wendy was an excellent swimmer…
Obituary: Dawn Olson, 49, Ludington. Dawn Louise Olson, 49, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home. Dawn was born on May 7, 1968, the daughter of the late Gary (Soupy) and Viola Mae (Chrisple) Olson. She attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1986. Dawn worked as a machine operator for Whitehall Industries since 2011. She was…
Law enforcement continues to make US 10 corridor safety a priority. #MasonCountyNews #US10 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Two weeks ago, our community lost two of its citizens in a fatal traffic crash on the US 10 five-lane highway (known as the US 10 corridor). A husband and wife, riding on a motorcycle, were killed after a motorist attempted to make…
Fraud complaints top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, July 24, 2017: – 1:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 700 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington. – 11:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a kayak, Piney Ridge Road, Hamlin Township. A 13 1/2 foot Carolina kayak that is red, orange…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Timothy William Krystiniak, 55, of Ludington, died on Friday, July 21, 2017. Wendy Holton, 46, of Ludington died Saturday, July 22. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville Justin Paulsen, 27, of Custer died Sunday, July 23. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman…
Bourgette unanimously appointed to city council. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council unanimously appointed David Bourgette to fill the sixth ward councilor seat during its regular meeting Monday. The seat was left vacant when Gary Castonia resigned after accepting appointment to the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Bourgette has been the owner of Viking Arms Motel for 27 years.…
Obituary: Clare Brasseur, 56, Scottville. Clarence “Clare” Brasseur, 56, of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Clare was born on July 26, 1960 in Cadillac. He graduated from Cadillac High School and entered the workforce. At the time of his passing, Clare was a senior lineman for Charter Spectrum. He had a great work ethic and a passion for…
MDOT looking for volunteers to count Ludington Ave. traffic. #MasonCountyNews #Ludington By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers to conduct traffic counts on Ludington Avenue to determine if the street should be converted to a three lane road on a trial basis between Jackson Road (eastern city limits) and William Street. Ludington…
Sunday evening crash victim identified. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening. Justin James Paulsen, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene after the 2001 Suzuki he was driving struck a deer on Decker Road west of Tyndall Road…
Police seek identity theft suspects. #MasonCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance with the identification of two suspects “responsible for identity theft and numerous unlawful credit card transactions spanning from Mason County to Ottawa County starting on July 9, 2017,” stated Det/Sgt. Zachary Sparks. The images of…
Off-duty deputy spots reckless driver wanted on 5 warrants. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An off-duty Mason County sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly through the McDonald’s parking lot Friday, July 21, at 4:56 p.m. and witnessed the vehicle’s axle breaking causing the front tire to nearly fall off, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver of the…
Obituary: Gordon Briggs, M.D., 88, Scottville. Gordon Arthur Briggs M.D., 88, affectionately known as “Doc,” was taken home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2017. Gordon was born on July 28, 1928 in Ferndale, the son of Harold A. and Della (Murdick) Briggs and graduated from Romeo High School in 1946. Gordon loved agriculture…
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