Hart man sentenced to jail for break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Hart man was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 27. Roy James Alltop, of 3745 132nd Ave., was also convicted in Oceana…
Man with 28 previous convictions sentenced to prison. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Ludington man with 28 prior criminal convictions was sentenced to 12 1/2 to 50 years in prison for a conviction of first-degree home invasion in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 27. Tyrone Gardner, of 502 Third St., Apt. B, pleaded guilty last month…
Man faces jail in connection to 16-year-old’s death. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old Sherman Township man faces up to nine months in jail after pleading “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 27, to maintaining a drug house. The conviction of Paul James Saya, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, stems from the Oct. 16, 2017…
Mason Co. sheriff’s K-9 helps arrest suspects who fled into Manistee Co. swamp. #ManisteeCountyNews #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. NORMAN TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — Mason County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit was instrumental in the arrest of a fugitive who led law enforcement on a chase into a swamp last Friday. Two men were arrested Friday, Feb. 23, by Manistee County…
Tires slashed, truck keyed. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a tire slashing on Mount Vernon Road Monday, Feb. 26, at 1:29 p.m., according to Sheriff Kim Cole. All four tires were slashed, he said. The sheriff’s office was dispatched to the 8800 block of East US 10 in Branch Township Monday at 4:29 p.m. to…
Hospital to offer tobacco cessation class. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will hold a tobacco cessation class on Wednesday, March 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the hospital’s Community Health and Wellness Conference Room, located on the second floor of Medical Office Building 1, 1 Atkinson Dr. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the…
Obituary: Dale Guenthardt, 71, Ludington. Dale Ray Guenthardt, “Guenie”, 71, of Ludington, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 23, 1946 in Ludington to Howard and Esther (Kowalski) Guenthardt Sr. Guenie graduated from Ludington High School in 1964. After high school, Guenie enlisted in the US National Guard. He…
MCE, sheriff’s office investigate threat by student. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern School District personnel took a threat by a high school student last week seriously and contacted the Mason County Sheriff’s Office to investigate. In a letter dated Feb. 26, Superintendent Paul Shoup addressed parents and community members: “It has come to my attention…
Sheriff office investigating apparent suicide near PM River. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Deputies and detectives from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an apparent suicide that occurred near the Department of Natural Resources boat launch along the Pere Marquette River on the west side of Walhalla Road Monday afternoon. Emergency personnel were called to the scene…
23rd CommUNITY Auction is Saturday night. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The 23rd annual Spring CommUNITY auction takes place Saturday, March 3 at the Scottville Community Center. Proceeds from the event support the Mason County Central Educational Foundation and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $23 per person or $40 for two. The event will feature…
Meth lab components found on Custer Twp. road, sheriff warns of dangers. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported that over the weekend a citizen found a methamphetamine lab component on Cable Road east of Custer Road. The component was a green bottle with surgical tubing sticking out of the top. “This particular bottle was still releasing measurable…
Crowdfunding grant set-up to assist with West Ludington Ave. transformation. LUDINGTON — A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help cover costs of the transformation of the west-end of Ludington Avenue. According to a press release from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, if the campaign goal of $32,500 is reached by April 1, the project will win a matching grant…
Woman tries to strip in police car; faces 5 years for repeat drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Van Buren Township woman tried to remove her clothes in the back of a patrol car after she was arrested by sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Feb. 24. The woman was arrested at 6:01 p.m. by Mason County Sheriff’s Office after she…
Car, electronics stolen. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 1998 Honda Civic and electronics were stolen following a residential break and entering in the 8900 block of East US 10 Sunday, Feb. 25, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim reported someone had broken into their residence and stole electronics and a 1998 Honda Civic with a black driver’s…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 26, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: William “Bill” Gradon Wilson, 57, of Custer, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Nicholas Joseph Coccia, 62, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Ruth Meissner, 97, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Terry Lee Wahr, 61, of Hamlin Township, died…
Ludington council expected to deny pianos in parks. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City Council is expected to deny a request by Ludrock to place pianos at Waterfront Park and Rotary Park during its regular meeting Monday. Ludrock President Ed Santarelli had made the request to place the pianos, as part of the Ludington Street Pianos project,…
WSCC publishes 50th anniversary book. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, West Shore Community College has published the history book “West Shore Community College: The First Fifty Years.” The 128-page hardcover book unravels the history of how the college came into being and has helped shape the educational, economic, social, and cultural landscape of the area. It…
79th District Court sentencings posted Feb. 25, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Izeek Joe Ratliff, 20, of 312 S. Main St., Scottville, was found guilty Feb. 14 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 27 days served; outpatient treatment;…
Catch the buzz at bee school. SCOTTVILLE — Maybe you’re already a beekeeper but you’d like a refresher course to move comfortably into spring. Perhaps you’re a newbee or even a wannabee considering getting started for the first time. You may have friends or neighbors interested in beekeeping, for the sake of these vital pollinators and healthy honey-makers, the Scottville Beekeepers help each other catch the buzz! Sessions will…
Safety is a top priority for school personnel, first responders. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Last week’s Florida school shooting has again sparked the national debate about school safety. But, for local educators and first responders, the topic is something that has been ongoing for years. Over the last week MCP has spoken with school and law enforcement leaders about…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 23, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Charles Earl Melchert Sr., 79, of Free Soil, died Thursday, February 15, 2018. Beverly E. Hansen, 86, formerly of Scottville, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Gaylord. Ann Eloise Payment, 101, of Ludington, died Sunday, February 18, 2018. Patricia A. Volz, 93, of Pentwater…
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