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…
Ludington woman sentenced to jail for weapons conviction. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to serve one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 9, for convictions of receiving and concealing a stolen firearm and second-offense habitual offender. Tabatha Christine Humphreys, of 503 N. William St., Apt. A, pleaded guilty…
Scatena announces retirement from FloraCraft. #MasonCountyNews #LudingtonBusiness. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – Jim Scatena has announced his retirement as president/CEO of Ludington-based FloraCraft Corporation. Scatena has been in charge of the world leading foam product fabricator and supplier for nearly 20 years. “It has been the most rewarding experience of my entire business career,” Scatena said. “Spending each and…
Republican Party faithful gather for Lincoln Day Dinner. #MasonCountPolitics. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — About 100 people gathered Monday night at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington for the Mason County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The GOP is still coming off a high from the November general election in which Republicans won control of the White House, both houses of…
Chainsaw stolen from Hamlin Twp. residence. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the larceny of chainsaw reported Monday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the 3000 block of North Lincoln Road. Other police activity in Mason County Monday, May 8, 2017 includes: 6:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash,…
Hospital Hustle 5K/1 Mile run this Saturday Benefits Family Birthing Center LUDINGTON — The fifth annual Hospital Hustle at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital happens this Saturday, May 13, starting at 10 am in the hospital parking lot. The event is both a fundraiser and hospital-sponsored community health event. “The 5K run and One Mile Fun Run & Walk are open…
Sherrif’s Office recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is observing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by displaying bumper stickers on the back of patrol vehicles with the message “Look twice. Save a life. Motorcycles are everywhere.” Sheriff Kim Cole said there has been a noticeable increase in motorcycle fatalities across Michigan in 2016. “It’s…
Cash stolen during break-in. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during a break and entering of a residence reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Saturday, May 6, at 6:17 p.m. on South Walhalla Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim returned home to find his residence had been entered some…
Boater, allegedly drinking, arrested for violating bond. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP –Michael Oszust, 41, of 2927 Lena Dr., Hamlin Township, was arrested Saturday, May 6, at approximately 2:30 p.m. for bond violation after being treated at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a boating accident on Hamlin Lake Friday afternoon, May 5, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The boating accident…
Obituary: Versal Beemer, 91, Free Soil. #MasonCountyDeaths. Versal V. Beemer, 91, of Free Soil passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Versal was born on January 4, 1926 on his family’s farm in Morley, the oldest of seven children born to Foster and Iva (Seaton) Beemer. Versal attended Morley High School and later graduated from…
Businessman Doug Caswell passes away. Ludington businessman Doug Caswell passed away Saturday afternoon after a battle with cancer. He was 69-years-old and had owned Caswell-Latocha, a beverage distribution company, before selling the company a few years ago. Caswell was a big supporter of the Scottville Clown Band and its youth scholarship programs and also a supporter of the Western Michigan…
Chamber honors Shade Tree Mechanic, Kathy Radtke during annual dinner. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club Saturday night and it honored Shade Tree Mechanic LLC with the 2016 Business of the Year award and Kathy Radtke of Victory Township with the 2016…
Boy’s first fishing trip turns into traumatic boating accident, mother tells story. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Cortni Gallegos and her son, Keith, are resting at home today, the day after they spent about 45 minutes in the cold waters of Hamlin Lake Friday afternoon before they were rescued from personnel from Hamlin Township Fire Department. Cortni,…
UPDATED: Firefighters rescue 3 after boat overturns in Hamlin Lake. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two adults and a child were rescued by firefighters from Hamlin Lake Friday afternoon after their 12-foot boat turned over in the rough lake. The three people were discovered by Linda Williams who lives in the 2800 block of North Lakeview Street…
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