Fin & Feather Club offers open shooting times. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin and Feather Club has open shooting on the shotgun ranges for both the public and members three days a week. On Tuesdays the skeet range opens at 4 p.m. and is open until all shooters are through, but not later than 9 p.m. The trap range opens at 5 p.m. and also…
Tykoski resigning from Ludington council. #MasonCountyNews #Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Fifth Ward City Councilor Nick Tykoski is resigning his position, effective June 1. “I have wrestled with this decision quite extensively,” Tykoski said in his letter of resignation. “At this time, my business growth demands that I commit more time to my company which will require extensive…
Recent births, reported May 16, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Naomi Eileen Handshoe, the daughter of Abby and Joseph Handshoe, was born May 13, 2017. Maverick Glenn Way, the son of Jennifer and Derek Way of Walkerville, was born May 15, 2017. Moira Eloise Feutz, the daughter of Chelsea and Mark Feutz of Ludington, was born May…
Custer food pantry partnering with Meijer. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER – Caritas Food Pantry is again partnering with Meijer this spring to provide hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give. “The Simply Give Program has helped to provide food to hundreds of hungry families in our community during the past two years…
WSCC board gives president mixed review. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Kenneth Urban is meeting some of the WSCC Board of Trustees’ expectations but is in need of improvement in other areas. That was the outcome of Urban’s second annual evaluation by the elected board. The evaluation, discussed during closed session Monday, May…
Mason County organizations receive over $18,600 in People Fund grants Great Lakes Energy members who support the cooperative’s People Fund program made possible seven grants to Mason County non-profit organizations. The People Fund Board of Directors awarded over $18,609 in grants this spring to the following non-profit organizations: Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, Free Soil: $4,437.99 for barn repairs, printer and fax machine.…
MCC third graders learn life lessons through raising salmon. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MCCSchools. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary third grade students released about 40 salmon fry into the Pere Marquette River at Riverside Park Monday afternoon. The project, taught by teacher Cheri Rozell, is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ salmon in the classroom program.…
Woman cited for illegal burn allegedly strikes fire truck with fist. #MasonCountyNews #Fountain FOUNTAIN — A 40-year-old Fountain woman was cited for illegal disposal of solid waste by deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office Friday, May 12, at 11:33 p.m. after the Fountain Fire Department responded to an illegal burn in the 4000 block of East Church Street in the…
Walk for Life is May 21. LUDINGTON — West Shore Pregnancy & Family Support will hold its annual Walk for Life on Sunday, May 21 at Waterfront Park. The event serves as a major fundraiser for the organization and also an awareness event. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with a picnic and live worship music to follow the two-mile walk…
Obituary: Richard Matson, 77, Branch. Richard “Dick” Garth Matson, 77, of Branch passed away on May 11, 2017 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Dick was born to Walter and Josephine (Baird) Matson at home in Ludington on September 4, 1939. He was the youngest of five children. He retired from Dow Chemical on…
Recent births, reported May 12, 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. Liam George Scott Lee Nelson, the son of Francis Manning-Nelson and William Nelson of Scottville, was born May 3, 2017. Piper Gene Belle Taylor, the daughter of Shelby and Clinton Taylor of…
Sand of D-Day invasion beaches part of veterans’ mall. #MasonCountyVeterans. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A small ceremony took place Thursday afternoon at the future site of the veterans’ mall being constructed at the Mason County war memorial at Stearns Park. Seven area World War II veterans sat in front of the memorial and placed a cup of sand…
Police seek charges for cats dumped in federal forest. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched Wednesday, May 10, at 8:26 p.m. to Federal Forest Route 8512, west of Darr Road, to investigate a case of animal cruelty and conservation violation, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Several kittens and two adult…
Tallman Senior Center in need of repairs, yard sale fundraiser planned for May 27. #MasonCountyPeople. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Since 1979 the Tallman Lake Senior Center has served the needs of residents in the far eastern side of Mason County. The center is located at 6765 E. Marshall Road, just west of Tallman Lake. It’s a daily…
Survey to help collect data on county’s broadband needs. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Broadband Committee has partnered with Connected Nation’s community engagement program, Connected, to come up with a plan to improve access to high speed Internet in the county. The initial step to developing a comprehensive, county-oriented plan will consist of a short survey for agriculture…
North Stiles Road re-opens. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Stiles Road between Fountain Beyer roads is now re-opened. The road had been closed since April 26, due to a culvert failure.
Recent arraignments: Belleville man charged for growing marijuana. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDIGNTON — The following were recently arraigned in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Lee West, Jr., 51, of 19800 Sumpter, Belleville, Mich., was arrested May 2 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on a felony…
District Court sentencings, reported May 10, 2017. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Stephanie Lynn Wheeler, 24, of 6537 E. Glen Ln., Sheridan Township, pleaded guilty May 3 to giving false information to a police officer, driving while license not valid, and improper license plates. She was…
Neighbor to Neighbor project will focus on Fourth Ward. LUDINGTON — The first Neighbor to Neighbor project of 2017 takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week in the Fourth Ward, the area of the city located south of the Washington Avenue bridge. The program is a joint effort of Habitat for Humanity of Mason County and Pennies from…
Car theft leads to jail. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Summit Township man was sentenced to serve 77 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, May 9, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle (auto theft). Tyler Joe Brown, of 4245 W. Anthony Rd., received…
Branch man sentenced to 20-50 years in prison for CSC. ‘He has taken so much from this family, and I hate him for it. I hope he rots in hell for what he did to my little boy,’ stated the victim’s mother. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Branch man was sentenced to 20-50 in years…
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