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Ludington/state continue to study 3 lane Ludington Avenue. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation recently studied traffic on Ludington Avenue between Jackson road and Robert Street, which consists of US 10 from the city limits (Jackson Road) to James Street, then M-116 from James Street west. The study was conducted by MDOT to determine…
Erwin named president/CMO of FloraCraft. LUDINGTON — Eric J. Erwin has been promoted to president and chief marketing officer of FloraCraft, according to Lee Schoenherr, CEO and chairman of the board of the FloraCraft Corporation. Erwin joined FloraCraft a year ago in the position of senior vice president of marketing and product development. He is a 25-year craft industry veteran…
North breakwater and Stearns Park beach closed today. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has announced that the north breakwater and Stearns Park beach (swimming) are closed today due to weather and water conditions. Conditions will be re-evaluated on Wednesday morning.
Clown Band to honor 70th year members during band shell concert. #ScottvilleNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Tonight, the Scottville Clown Band will honor three men who played with the band when it was re-organized after World War II in 1947: Butch Claveau, Barney Barnett, and Ed Stakenas. At the time, the three were just teen-agers. Legend has it,…
Victory Twp. man arraigned following Friday chase. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Michael Thomas Fargo, 40, 694 W. Sugar Grove Road, Victory Township, could face up to five years in prison for leading police on a 21 minute chase across three townships last Friday. He was arraigned recently and charged with fleeing a police officer third degree, carrying a…
Umrans honored by hospital foundation for community stewardship. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Dr. Nizar and Zelal Umran were honored with the Justus and Paulina Stears Legacy Award at the Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital Angel Ball Friday, August 18. The Umrans were selected by the Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital board of directors as this year’s community stewardship award recipients because…
New surgeon joins Spectrum Multispecialty Clinic. LUDINGTON — Dr. KellyAnn Vandendool, has joined the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Multispeciality Clinic as a general surgeon. She will begin August 21, 2017 and will start seeing patients Monday, August 28, following orientation to her new office and the Spectrum Health system. Dr. Vandendool joins doctors Bret Autrey, Nizar Umran, and Daniel Reum, in the Multispecialty…
MSU and WSCC partner to develop and retain homegrown ag talent VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College (WSCC) has partnered with the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to offer two-year agricultural technology certificates at WSCC’s Mason County campus. Certificates are available in agricultural operations and fruit and vegetable crop management. These certificate programs allow students…
Top five finalists picked for $50k Momentum Business Plan competition. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Momentum Business Plan Competition board has selected the finalists for the 2017 Momentum Competition. Administered by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Momentum Business Plan Competition is in its third year of offering a $50,000 cash prize to an eligible independent for-profit or non-profit venture with…
‘Highly intoxicated’ man arrested after staggering in traffic. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old homeless man was arrested for disorderly person by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Aug. 18, at 5:28 p.m. “following several 911 calls reporting a man staggering in traffic on US 10 east of Nelson Road,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was found…
Protect your eyes during solar eclipse. #SolarEclipse2017 LUDINGTON — Residents throughout Michigan can experience today’s rare solar eclipse. However, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) urges everyone to take extreme care and caution to observe the eclipse safely. While 14 states will witness a “total” solar eclipse, Michigan will experience a “partial” eclipse with only 70-85 percent of the sun eclipsed…
The Land: Dick Alway and his Deere collection. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Land is a regular series that features profiles about local agriculture. AMBER TOWNSHIP — I think the sound of the John Deere 2-cylinder engine was probably one of the first sounds I ever heard. I have heard that “pop-pop” sound all of my life. In…
Scottville man arrested following chase through countryside. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Scottville man was arrested after he led Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a 21 minute chase through eastern Mason County Friday afternoon. The chase began at 12:52 p.m. when a deputy attempted to pull a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe over for an equipment violation.…
Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017: – 2:59 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles and Hansen roads, Amber Township. – 4 p.m., (MCSO) car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Ehler Road, Hamlin Township. – 4:20 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Millerton…
Art center becomes debt free. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts has announced that it recently has become debt free. “Last year at this time, the LACA had $77,000 in debt on our line of credit and zero dollars in our checking account,” Brad Reed, president of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts said. “As the…
North breakwater and Stearns Park beach closed today. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has announced that the north breakwater and Stearns Park beach are closed today due to weather and water conditions. Conditions will be re-evaluated on Saturday morning.
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Chadwick Brian Tolin, 26, of 234 1/2 5th St., Manistee, was found guilty Aug. 8 of driving while license suspended (DWLS); no insurance; and failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit…
Betten Baker acquiring Great Lakes Ford. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Betten Baker, a vehicle dealership that currently operates in 12 locations, is acquiring Great Lakes Ford of Ludington, 3045 W. US 10-31, effective September 5, 2017, according to a press release. Current owner Chris Zeppenfeld is expected to continue working for the company in the Ludington location and locations in the…
Obituary: Edward Stuart Swanson, 91, Scottville. Edward Stuart Swanson, 91 of Scottville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born on March 26, 1926 in Sherman Township in Mason County; son of the late Hilding and Freda (Beyer) Swanson. He graduated from Scottville High School. He then…
79th District Court arraignments include blackmail, switchblade possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Ricardo Serna, 23, no address listed, was arrested Aug. 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felonies of blackmail, possession of a switchblade and possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Probable…
Sheriff’s office makes personnel changes, promotions. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has recently made some personnel changes. Deputy Jeremy King and Detective Shayne Eskew have been promoted to road patrol sergeant. In addition, Chief Deputy Steve Hansen is moving into the detective bureau while Sgt. Derrek Wilson has been promoted to chief deputy.…
