Republican picnic scheduled for Sept. 10. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The annual Mason County Republican Party picnic is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Suttons Landing park on Iris Road. The picnic is free and open to the public. Local and state elected officials are likely to attend.
79th Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday. #WesternMichiganFair. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 79th Western Michigan Fair officially begins Tuesday, Aug. 8 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on US 10. One of the highlights of this year’s fair is the return of harness racing, which began today, Sunday, Aug. 6,…
Victim of Saturday crash was father of 4, veteran. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The victim of Saturday’s fatal crash on US 10-31 was a father of four children and a US Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jacob Gross, 31, of Roscommon had been working in the area as a heating and cooling technician…
Obituary: Theo “Ted” Miller, 84, Scottville. Theo Neil “Ted” Miller, 84, of Scottville died peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2017. Ted was born on March 28, 1933 in Newaygo County to Neil and Edith Miller and served his country during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army. On February 5, 1968, he married Sylvia Newhardt in Grand Rapids and they have celebrated…
1 person dead following US 10-31 crash involving boat. #MasonCountyNews. This story has been updated. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — One man is dead after a three vehicle crash involving a trailered sailboat in the 2700 block of US 10-31, west of Stiles Road, Saturday night. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Oscar Davila, the crash occurred about…
Photographer Sue Brown receives national recognition. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Sue Brown, of Photography by Sue Brown participated in the Photographers of America’s 2017 International Photographic Competition on Jul 30, 2017. A panel of 46 jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from nearly 6000 total submitted entries. Brown submitted four photographic art pieces into the annual…
LUDINGTON — Tonight’s Friday Night Live and Blessing of the Badges have been cancelled due to inclement weather. The events will not be rescheduled. The Cops & Robbers 5k Chase will still start at 6 p.m. this evening, rain or shine. Registration and bib pickup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Ludington Pub on South James Street. Tonight’s Art Walk will…
Badger crossings canceled due to weather. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — The SS Badger has cancelled Friday night and early Saturday Lake Michigan crossings due to hazardous weather. “In the best interest of our passengers’ comfort, we have cancelled this evening’s 9 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. crossings,” states a press release from Terri Veen, director of marketing and media relations for the…
Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017: – 12:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Irons man was arrested on an outstanding warrant following a trespassing complaint, 10000 block of River Drive, Meade Township. – 8:30 a.m., (MSP), stalking, 4800 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. –…
Counterfeiting coins among recent arraignments #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Melissa Marie Collins, 32, of 1007 N. James St., Ludington, was arrested July 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of counterfeiting coins – possession of less than five. Preliminary hearing: August…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 3, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jesus Maria Chavez, 17, of 603 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty July 25 to three counts of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200 and was…
4th old engine and tractor show begins today. SCOTTVILLE — The 44th annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s Old Engine and Tractor Show begins today and will run through Sunday, Aug. 6. The show is held at Riverside Park from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Saturday and then from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tractor pulls…
Scottville firefighters grateful for new truck. #MasonCountyNews #ScottvilleFireDept. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Fire Department took possession of its new brush fire truck this morning and the members of the department say they are grateful for the public’s support. “While this truck’s primary purpose is to fight grassland and brush fires, we designed it so it would…
Recent births, reported Aug. 2, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Hannah Jane Large, the daughter of Courtney and John Large of Ludington, was born July 29, 2017. Gemma Mae Ramirez, the daughter of Katlyn Weber and Dylon Ramirez-Winters of Ludington, was born July 31, 2017. Adalyn Marie Jolly, the daughter of Jolynn Shoup and Gregory Jolly of…
Howard Hornung Memorial Concert tonight in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — The 14th annual Howard Hornung Memorial Concert will be held tonight at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, beginning at 7 p.m. Hornung served as Ludington Area Schools music director for many years. All monies donated are used for scholarships for area musicians who plan to study music in college.
Crashes, domestic assaults among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Sunday, July 30, 2017: – 9:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 36-year-old Custer woman was arrested for domestic violence, Deer Grove Road near Fox Den Road, Logan Township. Monday, July 31, 2017: – 4:45 p.m., (MSP), a Ludington man was cited for driving without…
MCC fall athletics practice schedule. SCOTTVILLE — The following is the fall practice schedule for Mason County Central High School athletic teams: Aug. 7: Junior varsity and varsity football, 4:30 p.m. Meet in the high school locker room. Aug. 9: Junior varsity and varsity volleyball, 7 to 9 a.m. in the high school. Aug. 9: Cross country, 8:30 a.m. Meet…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Margie (Murphy) Cunningham, 92, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Spectrum Health of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Lillian Mae Fenner, 85, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2017. See full list of 2017 deaths here. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…
Homeless woman pleads guilty to resisting police. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old homeless woman testified in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 1, that she was going through heroin withdrawals when she resisted being arrested by two Ludington police officers last June. Erin Nicole Granlund told Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that she attempted to ingest the analogue,…
Hamlin man faces jail term for attempted assault. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hamlin Township man who pleaded guilty to attempted felonious assault Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court faces serving three months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Cody Morgan Denton, of 2630 N. Sherman Rd., testified that he assaulted…
Scottville man pleads guilty to third-offense domestic violence. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old Scottville man faces serving four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Aug. 1, in 51st Circuit Court. Richard Jay Quijas, of 206 N. Main St., was arrested last June by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on…
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