Franz addresses no-fault insurance, income tax reform as he campaigns for State Senate seat. #MichiganSenate #Election2018. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Ray Franz, former representative for Michigan’s 101st State House of Representatives district, has been increasing his presence on the campaign trail since filing his candidacy for Michigan’s 35th Senate district last February. Franz sat down with MCP last week to…
Man, 83, arrested for drunk driving following reports of a reckless driver. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An 83-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) Friday, Oct. 6, shortly before 6 p.m. “following three separate calls of a reckless driver in the US 10 and Jebavy Drive area,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver was…
Recent births, reported Oct. 9, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Hunter Matthew Vest, the son of Miranda Schaefer and Michael Vest of Ludington, was born October 5, 2017. Abigail Rose Cornetet, the daughter of Denise and Steven Cornetet of Baldwin, was born October 6, 2017. Madelyn Mae Fricke, the daughter of Sarah and Nathaniel Fricke…
911 operations manager recognized by state organization. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Mason-Oceana 911 Operations Manager Todd Myers has been selected as the 2017 Information Technologist of the Year by the Michigan Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO). Each year, Michigan APCO accepts nominations in seven categories from 911 centers in the state of Michigan. Myers was nominated by…
Funeral services announced for Henry MacDougall. Henry Gordon MacDougall, 16, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from injuries sustained during an automobile accident. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the L.F. Peterson Auditorium, with visitation starting at noon. A dessert reception will follow in the school’s cafeteria. Visitation will…
16-year-old Ludington boy dies following US 31 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Henry Gordon MacDougall, a 16-year-old Ludington High School student, died as a result of his injuries following a vehicle crash on US 31 at Sugar Grove Road Friday evening. The crash occurred on US 31 at Sugar Grove Road about 8 p.m. Friday…
LAS superintendent addresses student death, homecoming dance. Ludington Area School District Superintendent Jason Kennedy has issued a statement about Friday night’s tragic death of 16-year-old Henry MacDougall and tonight’s homecoming dance. See related story here. Dear LASD Family and School Community, It is with great sadness that we inform you that one of our students at Ludington High School passed…
Driver injured in US 31 expressway crash said he was smoking ‘meth’. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The driver of a vehicle involved in a single vehicle rollover crash on US 31 expressway Friday morning told deputies he was smoking ‘meth’ when he lost control of the 2009 Dodge Caliber he was driving. Thomas Albert…
Prosecutor, Sheriff: Mason County’s opioid problem is on the rise. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County has not been immune to the increase of opioid abuse in this country. During the monthly meeting of the Mason County Democrats Thursday, Oct. 5, Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Spaniola and Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole addressed the group and…
2 injured after US 31 rollover. #MasonCountyNews #OceanaCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a single vehicle rollover crash on southbound US 31 just north of the Oceana Drive (Pentwater) exit Friday morning. The crash, which occurred about 11 a.m., involved a Dodge Caliber sedan driven by a 38-year-old Indiana man and a 47-year-old…
Derek Michael Johnson, 27, of Ludington went to fly with the angels on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Derek was born on April 9, 1990 in Ludington, the son of Gina G. Johnson and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 2009. He lived life to the fullest, usually in the fast lane and always outdoors in the open. Derek loved to…
Man arrested after allegedly stealing 4 beers from Wesco. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested for retail fraud at the Wesco East Gate store in the 5600 block of West US 10 Thursday, Oct. 5, at 4:25 a.m. after the clerk reportedly saw him take four cans of beer from the store, according to Mason…
Judge Nellis to preside over state Adoption Day ceremony. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Probate Court Judge Jeff Nellis has been selected by the Michigan Supreme Court as one of two judges to preside over the state’s Adoption Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 21 in Lansing. “It’s a great honor,” Judge Nellis told MCP. Nellis has been…
VanderWall votes for bill that prohibits tax on food, beverages. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) today voted for a bill prohibiting local governments from imposing excise taxes on food and beverages. VanderWall, who represents the 101st House District, said a local tax on food would have a devastating impact on families that are already struggling to put food on…
Breaking and entering among felony arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Stacy Marie Green, 35, of 2916 Trepanier Dr., Hamlin Township, was arrested September 13 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of breaking and entering into a building. Preliminary hearing:…
79th District Court sentencings/dismissals, posted Oct. 5, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Arlen Michael Blank, 49, of 611 S. Staffon St., Ludington, pleaded guilty September 26 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 172 days in jail with credit for two…
Recent births, reported Oct. 5, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. John William Knight and Castiel Zkaryah Knight, the twin sons of Kaylyn Tyndall and Adam Knight of Ludington, were born September 28, 2017. Logan Carter McCray, the son of Myra Clark and James McCray of Baldwin, was born October 4, 2017. Recent births are brought…
‘Tall Cop’ tackles big issue. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY – Join Oceana Leads, Oceana County’s substance abuse prevention coalition, for a workshop with the Tall Cop, Nov. 9, at the Shelby Optimist Club. Officer Jermaine Galloway, the “Tall Cop” will take attendees through a workshop on current trends in drug and alcohol use as well as signs of use among youth and…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 5, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Marion L. Girard, 63, of Ludington Died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Robert J. Nankee, 85, of Midland and formerly of Ludington, died Wednesday morning Oct. 4, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…
Deputies from Oceana, Mason challenge each other to not shave. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office have challenged each other to a “beard off.” For the past four years, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has allowed beards to be grown by personnel — violating department policy — during the months of…
West Shore Bank opens mortgage, wealth management office in Traverse City. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has recently opened a mortgage loan and wealth management office at 627 W. Front St. in Traverse City. The Traverse City location will specialize in residential lending as well as providing wealth management services to residents and businesses in northern Michigan. The bank services…
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