Assaulting/obstructing police tops recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kevin Ryan Shook, 30, of 202 S. Rowe St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested April 27 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary hearing: May 31 at 11:15…
Sheriff K-9 unit nabs fleeing suspect. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Ludington man led police on a wild goose chase early Wednesday morning, May 17, that involved the suspect fleeing out a window, climbing a pine tree to a roof where he jumped off before Mason County sheriff’s deputies, with the assistance of K-9 Cash, nabbed him, according to…
Person reports assault at McDonald’s. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A person reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office that he or she was struck in the face by an unknown person who fled the scene at the McDonald’s restaurant on West US 10 Wednesday, May 17, at 1:16 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity…
Obituary: LaVerne Keson, Sr., 66, Benton Harbor. LaVerne “Vern” Bruce Keson Sr., 66, of Benton Harbor passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 16, 2017. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Those wishing…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 25, no address listed, pleaded guilty May 9 to possession of marijuana and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary jail for two years;…
Golf tournament to raise funds for Salvation Army. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The second annual Big Hole golf tournament for Salvation Army, will be held on Saturday, June 3. The tournament will raise money for the organization’s Mason County social services programs. The event will be held at the Lincoln Hills Country Club. The cost is $60 per person;…
Village celebrates its 150th anniversary. #OceanaCountyEntertainment #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough. Editor PENTWATER — In conjunction with the village’s 150th anniversary, a committee of volunteers decided to add some more excitement to the beautiful summers in Pentwater. Movies on the Green will take place Sunday nights on the Village Green. Viewers can sit outside in their lawn chairs and watch the…
‘Super drunk’ driving, marijuana possession arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, May 15, 2017: 4:30 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 50-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC, “super drunk”) in the City of Scottville. Tuesday, May 16, 2017: 2:08 a.m., (Michigan State…
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…
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