Defendant testifies that he broke into house to steal marijuana. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Hamlin Township man faces serving one year in jail after pleading guilty Tuesday, Sept. 12, in 51st Circuit Court to breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny and third-offense habitual offender. Daniel John Horowski, of 3028 Piney Ridge…
For Hagen Dickson, racism is a frequent experience. #MasonCountyPeople. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Hagen Dickson moved to Mason County with his parents when he was 2-years-old. Growing up, he really didn’t feel like he was treated differently because he was black, living in a predominantly white community. In fact, his parents moved to Mason County in the early…
Scottville lineman among GLE crew that will assist with Irma aftermath. Nine Great Lakes Energy linemen, including Rod Herrema of the Scottville office, will join other Michigan linemen headed south to help restore power following Hurricane Irma’s massive destruction. The Great Lakes Energy group should arrive in Georgia early Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13, where they will help two electric cooperatives, Irwin EMC…
Judge to defendant: ‘It was your addiction that led you to all these offenses.’ #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington woman convicted of resisting and opposing police and breaking and entering a vehicle was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. “It was your addiction that led you to all…
Two injured in pickup/semi truck crash. #MasonCountyNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Fountain man and a 19-year-old Ludington man were injured after the 1993 Chevrolet GMT-400 pickup they were traveling in collided with a 1990 Kentworth semi trailer Saturday, Sept. 9, at 12:53 p.m. at the intersection of US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, according to an accident report…
Drunk driver who crashed into apartment building, nearly causing explosion, sent to jail. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Hamlin Township woman who crashed into an apartment building while fleeing police last Memorial Day weekend, putting several lives in danger by almost causing a huge explosion, was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 12, in 51st Circuit Court to serve…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: George Willavage, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Branch, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services -Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths.
5 to compete for $50k business prize Friday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 15, five entrepreneurs will present to a panel of judges in front of a live audience why their new business deserves $50,000 in start-up funding – and the winner will be announced at the end of the evening. The public is invited to attend this free event Sept. 15, 6…
Community Cats program spays/neuters 700th cat. Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit group of volunteers, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, P.C. and Animal Hospital of Ludington, has Trap-Neuter-Returned (TNRd) the 700th “community cat.” The cat, a young soft brown tortishell female, was spayed by Dr. Laura Waldo of the Country Veterinary Clinic P.C. on September 1, 2017. It is…
Obituary: Rosetta Taylor, 91, Custer. Rosetta Jane Taylor, 91, of Custer passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Rosetta was born on October 10, 1925 in Custer, the daughter of Walter and Olive (Hannah) Forbes. On May 1, 1947 she married Claud J. Taylor in Riverton Township and they celebrated 55 years together before Claud preceded her in death in 2002. Rosetta…
Custer village asking to annex portion of township for safari park. CUSTER — The Village of Custer is asking the Mason County Board of Commissions to approve an annexation request to extend west into a portion of Custer Township that includes Marlins Wildlife Safari, 2041 E. US 10. Currently, the newly opened park is divided with part in the township…
Bear hit, run over on US 10. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Wapakoneta, Ohio man driving a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban ran over a bear on US 10 near Campbell Road early Monday morning, Sept. 11, after a semi truck had hit the bear, according to a Mason County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was westbound on US 10…
Hospital to hold blood drive Thursday. LUDINGTON — A public blood drive will be held at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, September 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.The blood drive is open to the public. The blood collection event will be conducted by the hospital’s non-profit blood supply partner, Michigan Blood, in the classrooms on the lower level. The most convenient…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Robert Lee Huber, 80, of Ludington died on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Dorothy E. Wallager, 67, of Custer died on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Irene Mayer, 83, of Ludington, died on September 10, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full…
Nearly $85 in fuel stolen during gas drive-off. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A total $84.86 in fuel was stolen from the Airport Shell gas station at the corner of US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway Sunday, Sept. 10, at 3:15 p.m., according to Sgt. Eric Soneral of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Other police activity in Mason County over…
WSCC hosting events in observation of suicide prevention week. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, September 10 -16, West Shore Community College’s Counseling Services will be hosting several events on the campus. Throughout the week, an information table located in the Schoenherr Campus Center will have information regarding suicide prevention and counseling services available in the community. Temporary…
African masks and figurative sculptures featured in art exhibit. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — As part of West Shore Community College’s year-long exploration of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Manierre Dawson Gallery is hosting an extensive exhibit of African masks, figurative sculpture, weavings, and artifacts. The show, entitled “Traditional African Art: Dialogue of Context,” was created from the collection of Dr. John Poindexter who…
Minor injuries after semi truck rear-ends pickup on US 31. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A northbound pickup truck hauling antique vehicles on US 31 was rear-ended Sunday morning by a semi-truck and trailer, causing extensive damage to the two vehicles, along with the antique vehicles that were being hauled. Roger Jacobson, 63, said he was…
Recent births, reported Sept. 10, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Quinn David Fugere, the son of Lindsey Carlson and Jason Fugere of Ludington, was born September 6, 2017. Evelyn Rose Hibbert, the daughter of Desiree Dolecki and Nicholas Hibbert of Brethren, was born September 7, 2017. Romen Lou McDonald, the son of Alexandria and Scott McDonald of…
Ludington man arrested for third-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 10:46 p.m. following a traffic stop at US 10 and Jebavy Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason…
Ludington man facing jail for second offense of resisting police. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7, to a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer — the second time in just over a year — along with a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Alan Glenn Ross, of 206…
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