VanderWall takes office as local senator. LANSING — Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) was sworn in as senator for the 35th District on Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen J. Markman administered the oath of office. VanderWall was joined on the Senate floor by his wife Diane; their son Nick, Nick’s wife Holly, and their daughter Kelsey; daughter…
Failure to pay child support tops recent arraignments. LUDINGTON – The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Eric Anthony Anglebrandt, 38, of 16445 Burchwood Dr., Leroy, was arraigned on a felony charge of failure to pay child support. Preliminary hearing: Jan. 23 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $32,000 cash. -Austin Ryan Rader, 22, of 9505 E.…
Neighbor to Neighbor applications being accepted. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County is currently accepting applications from homeowners for its spring Neighborhood Revitalization (N2N) projects. The deadline to apply is Feb. 8. N2N is an exterior home preservation program that offers painting, carpentry, landscaping, weather stripping, siding, roofing, door/window replacement and minor exterior repairs for homeowners in…
Cloudy skies, little precipitation expected next few days. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 Cloudy. High 26; low 20 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening Wind: N 13 mph day; ENE 5 mph evening Humidity: 74% day; 77% evening Sunrise: 8:19 a.m.; sunset: 5:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 Clouds and sun mixed. High 29; low 22 Precipitation:…
Guardians of the Great Lakes begins winter speaker series. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society and Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association are presenting a winter speakers series titled “Guardians of the Great Lakes”, beginning Thursday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. at Ludington United Methodist Church, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. “Guardians of the Great Lakes” is a PBS special…
O’Malley sworn in to House of Representatives. LANSING — Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) was sworn in today to the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 101st district, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. O’Malley replaces Curt Vanderwall (R-Ludington) who has become the 34th District Senator, continuing to represent this area.
Obituary: Dianna M. Harvey, 59, of Free Soil Dianna M. Harvey, 59, of Free Soil passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. She was born July 30, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Wesley and Neva (Sweet) Williams. She married Earl Harvey on September 22, 1978 in Howell. Dianna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed…
Great Lakes Energy donates over $38K to Mason Co. in 2018. Great Lakes Energy People Fund donated $30,378 to Mason County non-profit organizations or municipalities in 2018. In total, the People Fund awarded $218,770 throughout the state. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their…
Crashes, assaults top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime Recent police activity in Mason County includes: Monday, Jan. 7, 2019: – 5:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of Custer Road, Sherman Township. – 5:53 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), hit-and-run crash, East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. – 8:51 a.m., (LPD), fraud, 300 block of West…
Obituary: Marva Jo Tiles, 61, of Scottville, Marva Jo Tiles, 61, of Scottville passed away after her courageous battle with cancer, Monday, January 7, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born March 16, 1957 in Muskegon to Albert and Evelyn (Thomann) Jasenas Sr. She graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1975. Marva married Kurt Tiles on October…
Free savings workshop scheduled for Jan. 16. LUDINGTON — A free savings workshop will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The event is presented by Habitat for Humanity of Mason County and Preferred Credit Union. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Those planning to attend can RSVP…
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SCOTTVILLE Scottville City Commission Ward 1 appointment. The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling a Ward 1 City Commission seat. Ward 1 is defined as anyone living west of Main Street. The successful candidate will be appointed to the City Commission until the next regular City election held…
Right to Life Memorial and March for Life scheduled for Jan. 20. LUDINGTON — Mason County Right to Life will hold the 2019 Memorial and March for Life on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Community Church, 109 N. Harrison St. The memorial will begin at 2 p.m. with the march, to the Mason County Courthouse, to follow. A time of fellowship…
Farm Bureau legislative breakfast. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Farm Bureau’s monthly legislative breakfast will be held on Monday, Jan. 21 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at North Country Cafe, 110 N. Main St. Invited guests include area legislators.
MC Memories: The naming of Scottville. MC Memories is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column will feature a story from our county’s past. Editor’s Note: I have always been interested in history, especially local history. I think it’s important that we know where and who we came from.…
Winter weather advisory calling for snow showers. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Snow showers are expected to increase in coverage and intensity tonight. Snow accumulations may range from 1 to 4 inches, the highest amounts toward Ludington, Baldwin, and downstate towards South…
Andersen becomes first woman to be county chair. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Janet Andersen was elected chair of the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday during the board’s regular monthly meeting, making Andersen the first woman to lead the board in the county’s 165 year history. Andersen is the District 6 commissioner, representing the northern portion of the county. Steve Hull,…
Man faces jail for canoe livery break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Scottville man faces serving four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 8, to a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent. Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., of 203 S. Crowley St.,…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 8, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dorothy Jean Benson Reed, 92, of Ludington, died on Monday, January 7, 2019. An obituary will run in a later edition. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. John James Harley, 91, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Arrangements by Oak…
Free financial resource fair scheduled for Feb. 6. LUDINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County and Pennies from Heaven Foundation are sponsoring Show Me the Money Day Mason County, a free financial resource fair. The event will be held on Wednesday Feb. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. Workshop schedule: 1…
Former drug counselor sent to jail for drugged driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 59-year-old former substance abuse counselor was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of third-offense operating while intoxicated in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 8. Loren Micheal Cooper, of 2962 N. Morse Rd., Sheridan…
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