Local students participate in walk-out (we think); media blocked from events. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Students at local high schools participated in a national walk out today — at least we think they did. The reason why I say “we think they did” is because the media was denied access to the walkouts. Before I go any further, I want…
Sheriff’s office creates jail administrator position, eliminates adm. sgt. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has eliminated the administrative sergeant position and replaced the job with a jail administrator position. A request by Sheriff Kim Cole was approved Tuesday by the Mason County Board of Commissioners. The sergeant position was a union job while the administrative…
Crashes on slippery roads keep police busy. #MasonCountyPoliceNews The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, March 13, 2018: – 2:26 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Chauvez Road near Morton Road, Riverton Township. – 7:47 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township. – 8:28 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and Sugar Grove Road, Victory…
Teen sentenced for attempting to accost child. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — An 18-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of attempted accosting a child for immoral purposes and harboring a runaway Tuesday, March 13, in 51st Circuit Court. Jesus Maria Chavez, of 603 S. Washington…
Right to Life oratory contest winners. LUDINGTON — The winners of the Mason/Manistee Pro-Life Oratory Contest, sponsored by Mason County Right to Life and Right to Life of Manistee County, were recently announced. Winners were: First place, Logan Miller, 11th grade, home school student from Manistee County ($100 prize); second place: Adrianna Malburg, 10th grader from Mason County Eastern High…
LHS drama club’s ‘Dear Edwina’ starts Thursday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington high School drama club will present the musical “Dear Edwina” on Thursday, March 15, Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Under the direction of Chris Plummer, “Dear Edwina” is a heartwarming…
Muskegon man sent to prison for drunken rampage with police. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Muskegon man who went on an alcohol-fueled rampage while fleeing from police last September was sentenced to two to seven-and-a-half years in prison for several felony convictions in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 13. Mark Allen Wemple, of 2528 E. Broadway…
Branch man sent back to prison for third-offense domestic violence. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Branch man with a history of domestic assault convictions was sentenced to 27 months to 25 years in prison Tuesday, March 13, for convictions of third-offense domestic violence, interfering with electronic communications and fourth-offense habitual offender. Nicholas Brian Lauterwasser, of 7895…
Three injured following Scottville Road crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured following a two-vehicle crash on Scottville Road south of Wilson Road Tuesday morning. Emergency crews were called to the scene at 9:07 a.m. The crash occurred when a southbound SUV driven by a 55-year-old Hart woman apparently lost control on the snow-covered road…
UPDATE: Suspects have been identified. Footprints lead to arrest of armed break-in suspects. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Two armed Fountain men were each arrested on eight felony charges for breaking into several cabins Sunday, March 11, after Mason County sheriff’s deputies tracked their footprints from one crime scene to another, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspects, Lee Hamilton…
Obituary: Marvin Taylor, 87, Ruby Creek. Marvin E. Taylor was born March 16, 1930 at the original homestead in Ruby Creek. He was the 10th child born to the late Grove O. and Estella M. (Augustine) Taylor and the 10th child to pass. Marvin graduated from Baldwin High School in 1949, where he was the president of his class and…
Crashes, suspended drivers among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, March 12, 2018: – 5:34 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain Road near Dennis Road, Victory Township. – 8:07 a.m., (MCSO), littering, 2100 block of North Tallman Lake Road, Sheridan Township. – 10:41 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles…
Mason County Growth Alliance accepting applications for placemaking grant. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Growth Alliance, with support from the local business community, announced on Monday that it will be accepting proposals for the spring round of funding for the Uncommon Spaces Placemaking Grant Program. The Growth Alliance will award up to $5,000 to support community-driven placemaking projects…
Foraged Feast will benefit hospital cancer assistance fund. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The third annual Foraged Feast, sponsored by the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 17 at Scottville Optimist Center. The fundraising event is a casual affair that celebrates the outdoors that features a wild game menu,…
Nellis now serving as county chief judge. LUDINGTON — Jeffrey Nellis is now serving as the county’s chief judge, replacing Peter Wadel. Nellis is the elected Mason County Probate Court judge and Wadel is the elected 79th District Court judge. Duties of chief judge include handling judicial assignments when there is a conflict of interest with a judge and leading…
Recent deaths, posted March 12, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Elliott Jean Walters, 4 months, of Ludington died on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Terry Ann Krystiniak – Daniels, 58, of Muskegon and formerly of Ludington, died on Friday, March 9, 2018. William “Bill” Gerald Anderson Sr., 92, of Ludington, died Friday, March 9, 2018.…
Ludington schools to hold school safety community forum. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District will hold a community forum on school safety on Tuesday, March 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The event will be held with the superintendent, building principals, members of the district’s safety team, and the school’s resource officer. The event will…
Gas drive-offs, DWLS arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, March 9, 2018: – 1:52 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 37-year-old Fountain man was arrested on an outstanding Friend of the Court warrant out of Ingham County following a traffic stop, Johnson Road west of US 31, Amber Township. – 11:30…
Clown Band donates to Scottville Optimist building.By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has donated $2,250 towards the operations of the Scottville Optimist Club building with the challenge to other community groups, businesses and individuals to help offset costs of the building. The Optimist Club’s board of directors recently decided to continue to operate the building while…
WSCC high school student art competition winners announced. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The winners of the 20th annual West Shore Community College Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit have been announced. The art is on display in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery located in the Arts & Sciences Building. BEST OF SHOW Which is the Real Me, Anna Gwiazdowski, Ludington High…
Custer Road Bridge construction begins Monday; closure in a few weeks. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Road Bridge over the Pere Marquette River, south of the Village of Custer, will be under construction starting Monday, March 12. Closure of the bridge will occur within a few weeks when seasonal weight restrictions are lifted on state and county roads. Shoulder/lane closures…
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