Corn dryer fire. #MasonCounyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from two fire departments are on scene of a corn dryer fire at 2710 E. Millerton Road. Fountain Area Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were dispatched to the fire about 3:50 p.m.
Joy ride ends with crash, arrest. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Custer man was arrested for joyriding and no operator’s license after Mason County sheriff’s deputies discovered that he had reportedly stolen a family member’s vehicle and crashed it, causing minor injuries Wednesday, July 19, at 8:20 p.m. at the intersection of Chauvez and Morton roads, according to Mason…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dr. Gordon A. Briggs, 88, of Scottville died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Roger Lee Fulton, 86, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. See full…
‘Four Stories – One Woman’ dramatic program to be presented at Epworth. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A one woman dramatic program titled “Four Stories – One Woman” with Claudia McCain, will be presented on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Epworth’s Historic Auditorium. The public is welcome to the event. The presentation will consist of four short pieces: the…
Assault with a dangerous weapon tops recent arraignments #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Daron Eugene Porter, 19, of 306 E. State St., Scottville, was arrested July 14 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, domestic violence and malicious…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Bryan Patrick Murphy, 41, of 511 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty July 12 to assault and battery, malicious destruction of personal property and breaking and entering. He was sentenced to two days in jail…
New optometrist joins Riemer Eye Center team. LUDINGTON — Optometrist Felicia Slate has begun working at Riemer Eye Center. Dr. Slate will see patients in the practice’s Ludington, Manistee, and Shelby offices. “I am very excited to be starting my career in West Michigan where I grew up, and specifically at Riemer Eye Center where I’m looking forward to developing…
Fountain man arrested for giving police false info. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Fountain man was arrested by deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 19, at 12:04 a.m. at Chauvez and Custer roads for providing false information to police and probation violation, according to Sgt. Eric Soneral. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Tuesday,…
Dancing with the Local Stars to benefit Ludington school foundation. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The second annual Dancing with the Local Stars event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The event is a fund raiser for Ludington Area School’s Oriole Foundation fund at the Community Foundation for Mason County. The Fund supports the…
Coast Guard continues to monitor sunken boat, safety marine broadcast issued. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LAKE MICHIGAN — The U.S. Coast continues to monitor a sunken boat after it was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning about a 1/4 mile off the shore of the Ludington State Park. In a press release, the Coast Guard stated that personnel from Coast…
1 injured after Lake Michigan boat fire. #MasonCountyNews. Story updated: LAKE MICHIGAN — One person was injured after a 31-foot long cabin cruiser boat caught on fire in Lake Michigan. The fire occurred about 1/4 mile off shore of the Ludington State Park sometime after 11 a.m. The U.S. Coast Guard was initially dispatched to rescue the occupants of the boat.…
Free Soil man sentenced to jail for car theft. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Free Soil Township man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 18, for a car theft conviction and fourth-offense habitual offender. Alkus Charles Danny O’Conner, of 10331 N. Stephens…
Judge denies plea agreement in credit card theft case. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Judge Susan K. Sniegowski rejected a plea agreement in a credit card theft case Tuesday, July 18, in 51st Circuit Court, because she did not believe that the 30-day upfront jail time was a sufficient punishment. Denise Lynn Comstock, 42, of 309 N. Washington Ave.,…
Branch man sent to jail for meth. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Branch Township man was sentenced to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of methamphetamine possession and purchase or possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine to make meth. Christopher Lee Smalley, of 7077 E. US 10, was arrested last…
Deputies rescue lost hikers. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — Hikers who were lost in the Nordhouse Dunes area Tuesday, July 18, at 3:30 a.m. were rescued by Mason County Sheriff’s deputies, according to Sgt. Eric Soneral of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. “Deputies were able to locate the hikers using their lights and sirens to lead them out to their vehicles,”…
Discovering Diabetes presentation at Ludington library Wednesday. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win with Wellness Fit Club is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at the Mason County District Library, Ludington branch called, “Discovering Diabetes.” Rebecca Patterson, registered dietician, from Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will lead the discussion on type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes). She will…
Driver injured after vehicle hits tree.#MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — A 23-year-old Scottville woman was injured after the vehicle she was driving ran off the road and struck an apple tree Monday night. The crash occurred in the 900 block of West Hansen Road — between LaSalle and Gordon roads — about 10:45 p.m. The woman was…
Law enforcement seeking Ford Lake area B&E suspects. #MasonCountyNews. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police are on the scene of a breaking and entering in the area of Ford Lake. The sheriff’s office K-9 unit, Cash, is actively tracking two suspects who fled on foot. The MIchigan State Police is asking people to be on…
Firefighters stop recently renovated house from fire destruction. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Firefighters from Scottville and Custer fire departments were able to quickly extinguish fire at recently renovated house at 407 S. Main St. Monday afternoon. Upon arrival of the first emergency units, flames were coming out of the southeast corner of the house. The house is owned by…
Victim dragged by vehicle, warrant sought for suspect. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE — A warrant is being sought for a 44-year-old Branch man on charges of unarmed robbery and domestic assault after allegedly dragging a victim with his vehicle Sunday night, July 16, while fleeing the scene in the 400 block of East State Street, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The…
West Shore Bank acquires Grand Rapids/Muskegon wealth management firm. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has acquired Grand Rapids- and Muskegon-based Ellis Capital Management. West Shore Bank has bank branches in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, and Benzie counties. The acquisition of the firm extends West Shore Bank’s wealth management services into Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties. “Ellis Capital Management has a longstanding…
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