Recent births, reported Feb. 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. Ethan James Dean, the son of Erica Morse and Michael Dean of Mears, was born January 26, 2017. Bentley James Courtland, the son of Taylor and George Courtland of Scottville, was…
Dive team members train for cold water. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Members of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team has spent the past couple of days getting certified in cold water diving. On Wednesday, team members were at Copeyan Park in Ludington, training in Pere Marquette Lake. On Thursday, they moved to Crystal (Hackert) Lake.…
Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen SUV. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A dark blue 1998 Dodge Durango SUV was stolen Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, from the 10000 block of North Stephens Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies received the complaint shortly after 5 p.m. The SUV bears a Michigan registration of 1GLY4, which is a veteran’s…
Meeting will discuss Fourth Ward neighborhood improvements. LUDINGTON — Neighbor to Neighbor will hold an information meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15 to discuss the program’s next neighborhood improvement project; the next targeted area for improvement is the Fourth Ward. The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. at Pere Marquette Early Childhood Center, 1115 S Madison St. and is open to…
Obituary: Susan Klemm, 58, Belfair, Wash. Susan Kay Dollemore Klemm, 58, of Belfair, Washington, went home to heaven Thursday evening, Jan. 26, 2017. She was surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends. In a fitting fashion, Sue’s last days were spent in the hospital where she worked for the last 15 years, developing a strong and loving community.…
VanderWall introduces transparency legislation. #101stDistrict. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall of Ludington today introduced legislation to make Michigan’s state government more transparent. VanderWall is representative for the 101st House District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. His legislation is part of a greater bill, House Bill 4150, package to make the governor and lieutenant governor subject to…
Eloise Claveau, Scottville community advocate, dies at age 92. #MasonCountyDeaths. Eloise (Ellie) June Claveau, 92, of Scottville passed away on January 31, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington after a brief illness. Ellie was born on June 10, 1924 in Huntington, Indiana to Lloyd and Alma (Fox) Buckingham. The family moved to Scottville in 1940 when Ellie and…
Police busy with crashes.
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With winter weather’s return, local police have been busy dealing with several vehicle crashes.
The following is recent police activity:
Monday, Jan. 30, 2017:
– 8:14 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Conrad Road east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.
– 9:09 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, with injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.
– 11:30 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Iris and Inman roads, Pere Marquette Township.
– 2:45 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Custer and Sugar Grove roads, Sherman Township.
– 8:35 p.m., (MCSO), vehicle slide-off, no damage/no injuries, US 31 freeway near Chauvez Road overpass, Pere Marquette Township.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017:
– 4:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Lakeshore Drive near Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township.
– 5:14 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway south of Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township.
– 2:15 p.m., (MCSO), rollover crash, minor injuries, Pere Marquette Highway near Iris Road, Pere Marquette Township.
– 3:20 p.m., (MSP), shoplifting complaint, Walmart, US 10, Pere Marquette Township.
– 3:50 p.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Quarterline Road and Forest Trail, Grant Township.
– 3:52 p.m., (MCSO), rollover crash, no injuries, Stiles Road near Fountain Road, Victory Township.
– 10:11 p.m., (MSP), a 17-year-old Ludington man was arrested for trespassing, 800 block of Dennis Road, Amber Township.
– 11:57 p.m., (MSP), a 36-year-old Eastlake woman was arrested for drunk and disorderly, 3000 block of Masten Road, Logan Township.
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#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Eloise J. Claveau, 92, of Scottville died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Faciltiy. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See full list of 2017 deaths here.
Driver injured following PM Highway crash. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Ludington woman was injured following a single vehicle crash on Pere Marquette Highway south of Iris Road Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred when the southbound Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck apparently lost control, went into a ditch, striking a mailbox, and then spun around stopping back on the shoulder of…
Driver uninjured following Custer Rd. rollover. #MasonCountyNews. GET NEWS UPDATES ON YOUR PHONE, DOWNLOAD THE MCP APP FROM YOUR DEVICE’S APP STORE. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Fountain woman was uninjured following a single vehicle rollover crash on North Custer Road south of Sugar Grove Road Monday afternoon. The crash occurred about 2:50 p.m. after the woman, driving a Chevrolet…
Beads & Blooms: Fifth generation florist takes over business. #MasonCountyBusiness. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Colton Gregory is the fifth generation in his family to operate a flower business, a tradition that began with his great-grandparents, in the late 1880s, who operated a greenhouse that was located on the present day campus of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.…
Conservation district to hold annual meeting, banquet on Feb. 16. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual meeting and dinner banquet at 6 p.m., Thursday February 16 at the Scottville Optimist Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Mason County Farm Bureau President Seth Earl, and his wife, Lyndsay, a Farm Bureau board member, will give their presentation…
2 involved in US 10, PM Hwy. crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway Monday about 9:15 a.m. The crash involved a GMC Acadia SUV and a Cooper Mini sedan. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene,…
Crashes keep police busy over the weekend. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews FOR INSTANT NEWS UPDATES, DOWNLOAD THE MCP APP FROM YOUR DEVICE’S APP STORE. The following is police recent activity: Friday, Jan. 27, 2017: – 5 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Iris Road east of Lakeshore Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 6:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries,…
Police rescue crash victim from burning vehicle. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A Ludington man was likely saved from major burns Sunday night after two area law enforcement officers pulled him to safety after from his burning SUV. Mason County Sheriff’s Office Dep. Matt Moss and Scottville Police Department Officer Adam Claveau were both dispatched to…
Shaken, Not Stirred: Septuagenarian #Shaken, Not Stirred. A blog by Jim Bond. I turned 70 today. And I’m cranky. I know, I know, it’s a milestone to be proud of. Rather than a milestone, for me it’s a millstone. I don’t want to be 70. In my judgment, (however flawed it may be at my age) I think women are…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: James Walter Hendrickson, 72, of Ludington passed away on Friday January 27, 2017 at home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here.
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