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Spartan Proud: Ed Caspersen, from Scottville to a galaxy far far away. Class of ’94 graduate is technology supervisor for Star Wars animation. #SpartanProud. #MasonCountyCentral. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Today we begin a new series, sponsored by Mason County Central Schools: Spartan Proud. This series will feature alumni of Mason County Central High School telling their stories. We begin the series…
Local farmers talk issues with members of congress during Washington visit. #MasonCountyAgriculture #FarmBureau. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I had the honor of being one of over 130 farmers to represent the state of Michigan during the Michigan Farm Bureau Washington Legislative Seminar this week in the District of Columbia. We were charged with discussing farm policies with our legislators. Brad…
James Street Plaza to be redesigned into Legacy Park; fundraiser planned on Badger. #DowntownLudington. LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Board is planning to enhance the gathering space currently referred to as the James Street Plaza by creating a walk through Ludington’s history and renaming the space Legacy Park. An event is planned in May to raise money for the project.…
DWLS arrest, assault recent among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 15, 2017: – 3 a.m., (Michigan State Police), alarm activation, 3000 block of US 10, Amber Township. Thursday, March 16, 2017: – 12:04 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle crash, no injuries, East Ludington Avenue and North Harrison Street, City of…
Weapons, drugs, forgery among Mason County district court arraignments. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Andre Nieves, 18, of 7406 N. Alexander Rd., Grant Township, was arrested Mar. 9 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearms, and misdemeanor charges…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Phillip Edwards Mallory Roberts, 30, no address listed, pleaded guilty Mar. 7 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for 29 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; no…
Hansen Road closing for construction. #MasonCountyRoads. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, March 20 due to a construction project. The project includes full-depth cold milling and aggregate base removal, hot asphalt surfacing, aggregate base and shoulders, tree removal, clearing and slope restoration. Local traffic and emergency vehicle usage will be maintained. The detour…
Rep. VanderWall introduces legislation honoring veterans. #Lansing #101HouseDistrict. LANSING — Legislation introduced by state Rep. Curt VanderWall, of Ludington, would allow a widow or widower to keep their spouse’s disabled veteran license plate. Currently, only the disabled veteran is allowed to have a disabled veteran license plate. When the individual passes away, their spouse is required to return the plate to…
Squires awarded national leadership award by chiropractic peers. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Lewis Squires of Lewis Family Chiropractic, Scottville, was presented the Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award by the American Chiropractic Association Wednesday. Squires, along with over 500 other chiropractic physicians and supporters, was in the nation’s capitol this week as part of the National Chiropractic Leadership Conference. While in Washington,…
Fire damages Pere Marquette Township building. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Pere Marquette Township and Ludington fire departments are on scene of a fire at GLC metal fabricators, 5969 W. U.S. 10, near Nelson Road. They were called to the scene at 8:30 a.m. We will update when more information is available. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are also on the…
Vehicles slide off snowy roads. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity Wednesday, March 15, 2017: – 12:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 26-year-old Scottville man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued in Manistee County, 100 block of Main Street, City of Scottville. – 6:44 a.m., (MCSO), vehicle slide-off, no damage/no injury, US 31 freeway near…
Ludington man arrested on multiple charges. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Ludington man, who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant, was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, March 14, at 9:27 p.m. at Hansen and Victory Corner roads on charges of second-offense operating while intoxicated, marijuana possession and open intoxicants in a…
Ludington man gets year in jail for stealing debit card. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to one year in jail Tuesday, March 14, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of illegal use of a financial transaction device and fourth-offense habitual offender. Timothy Allen Goforth, of 202 S. Rowe St., has a…
Ludington woman faces year in jail for receiving, concealing stolen gun. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington woman pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 14, to one count of receiving and concealing a stolen firearm and second-offense habitual offender. Tabatha Christine Humphreys, of 503 N. William St., Apt. A, faces a one-year jail…
Fountain man sentenced to 8-40 years in prison for break-ins. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Fountain man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 14, to eight to 40 years in prison for two counts of breaking and entering and fourth-offense habitual offender in connection to break-ins last August at Fountain Lumber Company and…
First Street construction begins this today. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — Construction work will take place on First Street beginning today, Tuesday, March 14 with a completion date of approximately April 15. The street will remain open, however there will be a lane shift to allow through traffic. According to a memo from the City of Ludington, the contractor, Hallack Contracting Co.…
Crashes continue on snowy roads. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity Monday, March 13, 2017: – 5:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, no damage or no injuries, US 31 near Dewey Road, Sherman Township. – 7:39 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), car/deer crash, 400 block of West Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. – 7:46 a.m., (MCSO) two-vehicle hit-and-run…
Overnight patients can now consult a doctor via telemedicine. #SpectrumHealth. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is expanding use of telemedicine, in which patients interact with a physician via a mobile computer web connection, to its hospitalist program. The hospitalists, doctors who specialize in care for patients in the hospital, will begin using the new technology during the overnight hours this…
Obituary: Kathleen Silvis, 64, Custer. #MasonCountyDeaths. Kathleen Rae Silvis, 64, of Custer passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital with her family at her side. Kathleen was born in Ludington on May 18, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Lorna (Stewart) Matthews, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1970. On April…
WSCC Student Named to all Michigan academic team. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College student Rayma Burgett has been named to the All Michigan Academic Team, a recognition for students engaged in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) academic honors program. She will receive her award in Lansing on Wednesday, March 15. The Michigan Community College Association hosts the annual…
Crashes keep police busy over weekend. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Thursday, March 9, 2017: – 2:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 44-year-old Holton man was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI), Stiles Road and US 10-31, Amber Township. Friday, March 10, 2017: – 8:03 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle crash, no injuries,…
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