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Obit: Ted Wierda, 74, Ludington. Ted Wierda, 74, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 20, 2017. Ted was born on September 13, 1942 in Holland, Michigan, the son of Ted and Anne (Jansen) Wierda. He graduated from Holland High School in 1960 and joined the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany during the…
Weekend police activity includes crashes, lost hiker, assaults, drunk driving. Area law enforcement was kept busy over the weekend, responding to several vehicle crashes, a lost hiker, assaults, and drunk driving, among other incidents. Friday, May 26, 2017: 7:45 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle crash, no injuries, 500 block of North Washington Street, City of Ludington. 8:52 a.m., (Mason County…
Man arrested for extortion, home invasion, after finding ex-girlfriend with another man. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday at 6:09 a.m. after he allegedly entered a home in the 3300 block of West Johnson Road and assaulted two men and a woman, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect…
Pot left on stove causes smoke damage. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A cooking pot left on a stove in the house at 805 N. Rath Ave., caused some smoke damage to the home and a visit from the Ludington Fire Department Friday afternoon. Fire Chief Jerry Funk said there was no fire damage to the house and just…
Man struck on head with pipe during assault in Amber. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A male subject was airlifted to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital by Aero Med after reportedly being struck in the head by a metal pipe by another person in the 100 block of North Stiles Road Thursday, May 25, at 10:59 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
Assaulting police among recent arraignments, posted May 26, 2017. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse: Felonies -Sean Russell Daugherty, 33, of 3624 W. Forest Hills Circle, Amber Township, was arrested May 17 by MCSO on felony charges of assault/resisting/obstructing police and third-offense habitual offender. Probably…
Free movies being shown in Scottville and Ludington this summer. There will be many opportunities to see free movies in Mason County later this summer. Free movies are being shown at Rotary Park in Ludington and Scottville Clown Band Shell in Scottville. Movies begin at dusk. Movies in Ludington are being sponsored by House of Flavors Restaurant and Evergreen Natural…
District Court sentencings and dismissals, reported May 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Griffin Dominic Gruse, 19, of 12235 Mill Run Ct., Apt. 1B, Holland, pleaded guilty May 16 to possession of marijuana and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 12…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jeffrey Brunk, 54, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by King Funeral Home, Ludington. Donald Lou VanBrocklin, 76, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 22, 2017. See full list of 2017 deaths here. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
Ludington man charged with cocaine possession. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington man was arrested on cocaine possession and probation violation charges following an investigation conducted by local probation officers with the assistance of the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT), according to Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. Elrico James Brooks was arraigned in 79th District Court Thursday, May 25,…
Ludington woman arrested on drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Janis Kay Rider, 60, of Ludington was arraigned Thursday, May 25, in 79th District Court on charges of delivery of marijuana, possession of marijuana, and possession of Tramadol, according to Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose of the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). “Rider has bonded out of the Mason County…
MSU Extension looking for summer exchange student host families. By D’Ann Rohrer, Michigan State University Extension Service. Michigan State University Extension Japan Summer Inbound Exchange is recruiting Michigan families to welcome Japanese youth ages 12-16 for one-month this summer, July 23 through August 18. The Japanese LABO Program and Michigan 4-H Exchange Program is celebrating its 44th year in partnership.…
AmeriCorps VISTA changed my life for the better An essay by Shelby Soberalski “Should the government put into place programs that help people out of homelessness?” was the on-stage question that I was asked while competing at the Miss Michigan Pageant last June; a question that I randomly pulled out of a bowl and had to answer on the spot.…
Fountain man, woman hurt in US 31 rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews #MasonCountyNews #Rothbury By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A 30-year-old Fountain woman and a 20-year-old Fountain man were transported by Oceana County EMS to Hackley Hospital in Muskegon for treatment of “non-life-threatening injuries” following a single-vehicle rollover crash on US 31 near Winston Road Wednesday, May 24, at…
Scottville man hurt in car/deer crash. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Scottville man received minor injuries after he struck a deer with his vehicle and lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over Wednesday, May 24, at 5:58 a.m. at the intersection of Meisenheimer and Appleton roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in…
Bowling alley owner tells his side of shooting story. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Donn Slimmen, owner of Spartan West Bowling Center, 2253 W. US 10-31, said the shooting incident that took place on the business property Tuesday was the result of an argument that he was having with his son, Bernard “Beamer” and that the gun…
Mason County veterans’ organizations will hold ceremonies across the county Monday, May 29, 2017, in observation of Memorial Day, a federal holiday established to remember those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. A service will be held at Mason County Central High School at 9 a.m. led by the Custer VFW Honor Guard along with the…
WSCC to hold alumni homecoming June 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s 6,000-plus alumni will have a chance to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their alma mater at a homecoming picnic, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 30. The event is sponsored by the college’s alumni association. The event will mark the founding of the college in…
Alleged shooter being evaluated; prosecutor reviewing case. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has issued a press release with more details about the shooting incident that took place Tuesday evening at Spartan West Bowling Center, 2253 W. US 10-31. MCP interviewed Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole immediately following the incident Tuesday and posted…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donald Lou VanBrocklin, 76, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 22, 2017. Esther Louise Kubat, 67, of Ludington died on Friday, May 19, 2017. Ted Wierda, 74, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 20, 2017. See full list of 2017 deaths here. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Suspect in custody following bowling alley shooting. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. A male suspect is in custody following a shooting at the Spartan West Bowling Center, 2253 W. US 10-31, Tuesday afternoon. Law enforcement personnel were dispatched to the bowling center just before 5 p.m. for a report of shots fired inside the building, according to Mason County Sheriff…
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