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Republican Party faithful gather for Lincoln Day Dinner. #MasonCountPolitics. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — About 100 people gathered Monday night at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington for the Mason County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The GOP is still coming off a high from the November general election in which Republicans won control of the White House, both houses of…
Chainsaw stolen from Hamlin Twp. residence. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the larceny of chainsaw reported Monday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the 3000 block of North Lincoln Road. Other police activity in Mason County Monday, May 8, 2017 includes: 6:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash,…
Hospital Hustle 5K/1 Mile run this Saturday Benefits Family Birthing Center LUDINGTON — The fifth annual Hospital Hustle at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital happens this Saturday, May 13, starting at 10 am in the hospital parking lot. The event is both a fundraiser and hospital-sponsored community health event. “The 5K run and One Mile Fun Run & Walk are open…
Sherrif’s Office recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is observing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by displaying bumper stickers on the back of patrol vehicles with the message “Look twice. Save a life. Motorcycles are everywhere.” Sheriff Kim Cole said there has been a noticeable increase in motorcycle fatalities across Michigan in 2016. “It’s…
Cash stolen during break-in. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during a break and entering of a residence reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Saturday, May 6, at 6:17 p.m. on South Walhalla Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim returned home to find his residence had been entered some…
Boater, allegedly drinking, arrested for violating bond. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP –Michael Oszust, 41, of 2927 Lena Dr., Hamlin Township, was arrested Saturday, May 6, at approximately 2:30 p.m. for bond violation after being treated at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a boating accident on Hamlin Lake Friday afternoon, May 5, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The boating accident…
Obituary: Versal Beemer, 91, Free Soil. #MasonCountyDeaths. Versal V. Beemer, 91, of Free Soil passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Versal was born on January 4, 1926 on his family’s farm in Morley, the oldest of seven children born to Foster and Iva (Seaton) Beemer. Versal attended Morley High School and later graduated from…
Businessman Doug Caswell passes away. Ludington businessman Doug Caswell passed away Saturday afternoon after a battle with cancer. He was 69-years-old and had owned Caswell-Latocha, a beverage distribution company, before selling the company a few years ago. Caswell was a big supporter of the Scottville Clown Band and its youth scholarship programs and also a supporter of the Western Michigan…
Chamber honors Shade Tree Mechanic, Kathy Radtke during annual dinner. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club Saturday night and it honored Shade Tree Mechanic LLC with the 2016 Business of the Year award and Kathy Radtke of Victory Township with the 2016…
Boy’s first fishing trip turns into traumatic boating accident, mother tells story. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Cortni Gallegos and her son, Keith, are resting at home today, the day after they spent about 45 minutes in the cold waters of Hamlin Lake Friday afternoon before they were rescued from personnel from Hamlin Township Fire Department. Cortni,…
UPDATED: Firefighters rescue 3 after boat overturns in Hamlin Lake. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two adults and a child were rescued by firefighters from Hamlin Lake Friday afternoon after their 12-foot boat turned over in the rough lake. The three people were discovered by Linda Williams who lives in the 2800 block of North Lakeview Street…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Thomas Bennett Reed, Jr., 86, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 4, 2017. See full list of 2017 deaths here. Recent deaths are brought to you by Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133.
Obituary: Carole Messer, 78, Arcadia. #ManisteeCountyDeaths. Carole Ann Messer, 78, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Spectrum Heath-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Carole was born on May 28, 1938 in Croswell, the daughter of late Clarence and Pauline (Nehring) Brown. She was a 1956 graduate of Bentley High School in Flint and had attended West Shore Community College. She…
Driver arrested after hitting building, passing out at gas station. #MasonCountyNews. FOUNTAIN — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested and charged by Mason County Sheriff’s Office with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, high blood alcohol level, Thursday after a firefighter witnessed the man’s vehicle striking a building in the village, then driving through a lawn of another building before the man…
Breaking and entering tops recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourtNews. Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kayla Jean Johnson, 24, of 202 S. Rowe St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested April 28 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on two counts of resisting/obstructing police, two counts of breaking and entering while…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals. #MasonCountyCourts. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Linda Ellen Carlson, 61, of 109 W. Dowland St., Ludington, pleaded guilty April 25 to impaired driving and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…
5K and 1 mile fun run to raise money for local Christian schools. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Covenant Christian School and Ludington Area Catholic School are teaming up to hold the fourth annual Amazing Grace Race on Friday, May 5, at the Ludington State Park. All of the proceeds raised at the event will be split between the two schools and…
Branch man found intoxicated arrested for probation violation. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Branch man was arrested for probation violation, Tuesday, May 2, at 11:05 p.m. in the 100 block of South Stephens Avenue. “The subject was found to be intoxicated after MCSO deputies responded to his residence regarding an unrelated matter,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
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Recent births, reported May 3, 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. Jayde Patricia White, the daughter of Tessa and Mitchell White of Scottville, was born April 20, 2017. Oaklyn Marie Austin, the daughter of Micaela Austin of Ludington, was born April 21, 2017.…
VanderWall votes against state school budget proposal. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) voted against the Michigan House of Representative’s school budget Tuesday, saying the spending blueprint does not support rural students, according to a press release. VanderWall, who represents Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties, said the lack of extra funding for kids in smaller school districts was…
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