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VanderWall co-sponsors legislation to change state budget completion date. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) recently signed on as a co-sponsor of a resolution changing the deadline for completion of the state budget to July 1. VanderWall, the 101st House District representative, said House Joint Resolution X amends the Michigan Constitution by requiring the Legislature to present a balanced budget to…
Recent births, reported Oct. 20, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Phoenix Alexander Cory, the son of Diana and Sean Cory of Pentwater, was born October 16, 2017. Adeline May Morkert, the daughter of Kelsey and James Morkert of Ludington, was born October 17, 2017. Dean Michael Lascari, the son of Jennifer and Christopher Lascari of Pentwater, was…
Driver in crash arrested on numerous charges. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — The 41-year-old man who was driving a Ford Taurus X that struck a tree Thursday afternoon on Freeman Road between US 31 and LaSalle Road was arrested on charges of driving while license suspended (DWLS), operating while intoxicated and on a fugitive warrant, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles…
Free Soil woman, 19, dies in Hasenbank Road crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP –Audrey Miller, 19, of Free Soil died this morning as a result of a single vehicle crash in the 4100 block of Hasenbank Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. At 9:03 a.m., deputies, EMS, and fire personnel were dispatched to the…
Driver arrested after vehicle strikes tree. #MasonCountyNews. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The driver of a Ford Taurus X was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after the vehicle crashed into a tree on Freeman Road between US 31 and LaSalle Road Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3 p.m. Dispatch information stated the driver, who was the sole occupant of…
Sheriff’s office investigating fatal Free Soil Twp. crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that occurred Thursday morning in the 4100 block of East Hasenbank Road. The crash resulted in the death of the female driver, the sole occupant, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle…
Ludington man arrested for criminal sexual conduct against minor. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Jesus Maria Chavez, 18, of 603 S. Washington Ave., was arrested Oct. 15 by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post and charged with criminal sexual conduct third degree and harboring runaways. CSC third degree is a felony punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment. According to…
Home invasion tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Christopher Joseph Sekenske, 22, of 2041 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 3 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of first-degree home invasion. Preliminary exam waived and case bound over…
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Roy James Alltop, 46, of 3745 132nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 11 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 38 days served. His sentence is to transfer to…
Obituary: Thomas Paul, 59, Ludington. It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas A. Paul, of Ludington, announces his passing on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at the age of 59. Tom was born on December 26, 1957 to Archie and Ruth (Granger) Paul. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1976 and went on to receive an accounting…
College board asking for public input on presidential search. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees is asking the community to provide input by participating in an online presidential search survey. The college is seeking that input from students, faculty, staff, administrators, college and foundation board members, as well as community members, school system and community leaders,…
Scottville Optimist Club seeks community input on future of building. #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Scottville Optimist Club is facing some tough choices about the future of its building. Since the mid-1970s, the Optimist Center has been the community hall for Scottville. But, the building is getting old and costing the club a lot of money, preventing it from…
Alleged drunken drag racers identified. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — The three suspects who were arrested following a drag race on South Lakeshore Drive in Summit Township Monday night, Oct. 16, that resulted in both vehicles crashing have been identified by police. Megan Brown, 25, of Shelby and Alberto Ramirez, 22, of Ludington were in the car that went off the road…
Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017: – 6:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 and Freeman Road, Grant Township. – 8:05 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Dewey and Benson roads, Sheridan Township. – 2:28 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway…
Late night car race results in crashes, arrests. #MasonCountyNews. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A late night race between two vehicles in southern Mason County has resulted in three people being arrested after both vehicles ended up crashing at separate locations along South Lakeshore Drive Monday evening. The first crash occurred at Sunset Road and was reported at 11:05 p.m. A 23-year-old…
Governor appoints Sheriff Cole to state marijuana advisory panel. LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder announced last week that Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has been appointed to the Marihuana Advisory Panel established by the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (marihauana is an alternative spelling of marijuana). Housed within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the 17-member Panel was created to…
Seven vehicles damaged in tire-slashing spree. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is investigating seven separate reports of tire slashing in the city that occurred within a 24-hour period Sunday, Oct. 15. The case is under investigation, and LPD is asking if anyone has any information about the slashing incidents to contact the police department at 231-843-3425. The incidents…
Police officer’s home extensively damaged by fire. #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A one-and-a-half story home at 9098 80th Avenue near Pentwater owned by Montague Police Officer Tom Walicki received extensive smoke and fire damage following a fire early Sunday morning, Oct. 15, according to Hart Fire Chief Jack White. “It appears to have started in the…
Fountain man arrested for second-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for second-offense operating while intoxicated at Bean and Johnson roads Monday, Oct. 16, at 7:22 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The man was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other police activity in…
MCC dismissing early Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will be dismissing early Friday, Oct. 20 due to teachers participating in afternoon professional development activities. Students who ride buses will be arriving home three hours, 45-minutes earlier than on a regular day. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. All other grades will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Sack lunches…
LAC Fall Arts & Crafts Show looking for vendors. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic School will hold its Fall Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Simon Family Center, 700 E. Bryant Road. The event will also feature a light lunch and baked goods. Anyone wishing to rent a booth…
