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UPDATED: 4 survive plane crash in Grant Twp. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four people survived a single engine plane crash Sunday morning in northwestern Mason County. The crash occurred about 11:20 a.m. in a field in the 11400 block of North Morton Road, just south of the Mason-Manistee counties line. The plane was piloted by a…
Obituary: William Hahn, 87, Ludington. #MasonCountyDeaths. William Henry Hahn, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully April 21, 2017 at Mercy Health in Muskegon. He was born August 26, 1929 in Manistee, to the late Edward Otto Leo and Meta Fredricka (Budde) Hahn as the youngest of five children. He grew up on the family farm in Parkdale and graduated from Manistee…
Sheriff’s office recovers body of Ryan Walsworth, missing since February. #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has recovered what it believes are the remains of Ryan Walsworth, a Mears resident who has been missing since Feb. 13. Sheriff Craig Mast said that sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 11 a.m. Saturday morning to the…
Spartan Proud: Melanie Weaver Barnett, running with the Wolverines. #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today we feature Melanie Weaver Barnett, class of 1979. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. ANN ARBOR — Melanie Weaver Barnett sums up her experiences of attending and graduating from MCC…
Historical society withdraws millage request. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society has announced in a press release that it is withdrawing its request for a millage. “The Mason County Historical Society (MCHS) Board of Directors met today and decided unanimously to delay its proposed millage request in order to more clearly communicate to the public the pressing…
Injuries minor following Sherman Twp. crash. #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Two people received minor injuries following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Custer and Sugar Grove roads Friday afternoon. The crash occurred about 2:50 p.m. and involved a Dodge Ram pickup and a Ford Taurus. The Taurus, driven by a 50-year-old Manistee man, was southbound on Custer Road and…
Crashes, property destruction among Thursday police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, April 20, 2017: 4:25 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Custer Road near Beyer Road, Sherman Township. 12:36 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), larceny, 600 block of North Saint Paul Street, City of Ludington. 4:06 p.m., (LPD), noise…
Obituary: Floyd Obel, 88, Ludington. #MasonCountyDeaths. Floyd P. Obel, 88 of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Tendercare of Ludington. Floyd was born on November 22, 1928 in Manistee and was the son of Marius and Catherine (Nelson) Obel. On September 11, 1948 he married Doris R. Ferris in a ceremony officiated by The Rev. John Christensen and celebrated…
#MasonCountyDeaths Recent deaths are brought to you by Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Nels Nelsen Lund, 89, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Shirley Ann Evans Nelson, 96, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April…
Recent births, reported April 20, 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. Emma Ann Comstock, the daughter of Danielle and Michael Comstock of Ludington, was born April 14, 2017. Monico Enrique Solis, the son of Alice Ortiz and Juan Solis of Ludington, was…
#MasonCountyDeaths Recent deaths are brought to you by Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Floyd Obel 88, of Ludington died Tuesday, April 18 at Tendercare of Ludington. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See full list of 2017 deaths…
LAS Kindergarten Round-Up still on for tonight. LUDINGTON — Kindergarten Round-Up for Ludington Area Schools is still on schedule for tonight, though classes in the school district were canceled due to early morning power outages. The round-up is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lakeview Elementary School, 502 W. Haight St. See the school’s website for more details.
Hospital on emergency power, portions of Ludington still without. UPDATE: Power has been restored at the hospital. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is currently operating on emergency generator power. Hospital personnel report that the Emergency Department is fully functional but some departments have been curtailed until full power is restored. There are delays in cancer treatment with patients being…
Man punches woman in face, flees. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being sought for a 41-year-old Ludington man for a felony charge of aggravated domestic assault after he allegedly punched a female in the face during an argument Wednesday, April 19, at 1:01 a.m. in the 5700 block of West Barton Road, according to Mason County…
Citizen donates emergency kit for K-9. LUDINGTON — A citizen recently donated funds to purchase an emergency medical kit for the Mason County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit, Cash. Dep. Ken Baum, the department’s K-9 handler, said the kit includes a respirator, splints, sutures, gauze, ice packs, and many other items that may be used in case the Dutch Shepard is…
The following schools are closed today due to power outages: Ludington Area Schools, Ludington Area Catholic School, and West Shore Educational Service District.
The Land: Fencing the deer out of the field. The Land features topics in local agriculture, one of Mason County’s top industries. #TheLand #MasonCountyAg. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Damage to crops by deer can cause significant issues to farmers. Deer can transfer disease to crops and to each other. Last week, a crew from Ohse Farms was…
79th District Court arraignments include drug offenses. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Jeremy Michael Gagliardo, 35, of 3690 N. Taylor Rd., Sheridan Township, was arrested Apr. 6 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivery/manufacture of controlled substance and…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted April 19, 2017. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Zachary Alan Shurlow, 23, of 618 ½ E. Melendy St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Apr. 11 to possession of marijuana and was sentenced to 70 days in jail with credit for 64 days…
Friends of Ludington State Park receive $13,000 donation from beer festival. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau presented a check for $13,322.10 to the Friends of the Ludington State Park Tuesday. The money was raised during the third annual BrrrewFest that was held in January. The beer festival had 775 attendees this year. The Friends of…
Chamber announces Community Service Award nominees. There are seven nominations for the 2016 Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Community Service award. Nominees include: Tom and Patricia Ezdebski of Ludington, Dave and Shelia Preston of Ludington, Ed Santarelli of New York state, Rick Plummer of Ludington, Sally and Jerry Cole of Scottville, the Ludington Petunia Parade Committee, and Kathy…
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