African textiles, portraits featured in WSCC exhibit. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Two new exhibits begin the 2018 exhibition schedule at the Manierre Dawson Gallery on the campus of West Shore Community College. Continuing the exploration of sub-Saharan Africa as part of WSCC’s Humankind Project, a collection of African textiles hangs in the gallery while six Rwandan portraits, created by Ludington artist,…
Electricity blamed for Foster Street fire. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Electricity was the cause of a fire that destroyed a Foster Street house on Jan. 17, according to Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk. Funk said a Michigan State Police fire marshal recently inspected the house at 815 E. Foster St. and determined that the fire origin was electrical,…
Fire destroys shed. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — Fire destroyed a shed at 701 E. Fifth St. Monday afternoon. The shed is owned by Erik Smith, who was home at the time of the fire. It was located about 15 to 20 feet north of Smith’s home and was fully engulfed when Ludington Fire Department arrived on scene. Firefighters were able to…
Tuesday meeting to seek public input on Father Marquette Shrine. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Pere Marquette Charter Township will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, at L.F. Peterson Auditorium, 508 N. Washington Ave., to seek public input on the topic of the future of the Father Marquette Shrine. The shrine (also called a “memorial” by the…
Custer woman arrested for stealing truck, leaving crash scene. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Custer woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for stealing a pickup truck and leaving the scene of a crash Friday evening, Jan. 19, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Tara Bowers was arrested after the vehicle she was reportedly driving sideswiped…
West Shore Bank donates $80k towards Ludington Ave. west end project. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank is contributing $80,000 towards the City of Ludington’s transformation of the west end of Ludington Avenue. The proposed project will increase public access to the Lake Michigan waterfront as well as enhance the City’s significant expanse of waterfront that is open to the public. …
Obituary: Janet Mathews, 65, Scottville. Janet Elaine Mathews, 65, of Scottville passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her home with her husband by her side. Janet was born on April 15, 1952 in Ludington, the daughter of Charles and Elaine (Lexen) Collins and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1970. On August 24, 1985 she married…
Great Lakes Energy People Fund donates $216,000 in grants. Great Lakes Energy People Fund recently $216,000 in grants to charitable organizations. The grants funds were awarded to 60 charitable and community organizations throughout Great Lakes Energy’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. “Thanks to the generosity of our members we’ve awarded more than $3.3 million in grants since…
2 LHS students are MHSAA scholar athlete finalists. LUDINGTON — Two Ludington High School student athletes, Caleb Schoon and Mackenzie Luce, recently became Michigan High School Athletic Association scholar athlete finalists. The MHSCAA recently announced the 120 finalists in the state, with the top 32 earning $1,000 scholarships. The program, in its 29th year, has awarded 736 scholarships to students who…
Ludington council to hear update on Avenue lane configuration. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will hear an update on the possible lane configuration change on Ludington Avenue/US 10 during its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 22. The Michigan Department of Transportation and the City have been discussing reducing Ludington Avenue from four/five lanes to three lanes. The conversation comes in…
Conservation District meeting/dinner is Feb. 8. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual meeting and dinner banquet on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m., at the Scottville Optimist Center, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Guest speaker Autumn Noteware will share her experiences producing pasture-raised poultry at the well-known Polyface Farms in Virginia. This farm is famous for…
Community Foundation accepting grant applications. Nonprofit charitable organizations, churches, schools, and government agencies serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County (CFMA). The grant deadline is March 30, 2018, however, an Application of Intent Form must be submitted by March 15. All applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s website at www.mason-foundation.org/grants. The Foundation will…
Hit-and-run crash, gas drive-off among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018: – 1:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), hit-and-run crash, no injuries, 4900 block of Beaune Road, Hamlin Township. – 9:29 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $20 in fuel stolen, Wesco East Gate, 5600 block of West US 10, Pere…
Second suspect in drug case stemming from teen’s death turns himself in. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason Saya, 19, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township, turned himself into authorities Thursday and was arraigned in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse on drug charges that stemmed from the Oct. 16, 2017 traffic crash death of…
MCC Middle School honor roll. SCOTTVILLE — The following students made the honor roll for the 2017-2018 first trimester at Mason County Central Middle School: Sixth grade: Sara Abbott Alivia Steffens Kiera Aberegg Dakota Sterley Emily Adams Braylin Thurow Jayden Baker Madison Vernier Kurtis Basler Zachary Visser Rayne Bates Lilly Walker Rebecca Benson Grace Weinert Paul Bentley Carson Wilcox Holly…
Lake City resident, former state rep. running for State Senate seat. #Election 2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Former 103rd Michigan House District Rep. Bruce Rendon is the second Republican to announce his candidacy for the State 35th Senate seat. The district includes Mason and Manistee counties and is currently represented by Darwin Booher (R-Evart) who will be stepping down at…
Fund established to help teen shot by step-father. LUDINGTON — A fund has been established to help 18-year-old Amedy Dewey with medical expenses. Amedy was shot on Jan. 6 by her stepfather, David Somers, while she was traveling with Somers, and her mother, Lisa Somers, on I-96 in Ionia County, according to the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office. David Somers also…
Pam Huber, Coolman-Anderson Realty, Inc. obtains associate broker license. LUDINGTON — Pam Huber of Coolman-Anderson Realty, Inc., has completed her licensing requirements of qualifying education and experience, and passed her state licensing exam to obtain her associate broker’s license. Huber has served the local area for over 27 years. “Pam’s time, dedication, commitment and sincerity to the business helps her…
Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018: – 4:26 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township) Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018: – 8:31 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Hansen Road near LaSalle Road, Amber Township. – 9:05 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donald C. Braley, 79, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Marene Antoinette Stever, 43, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133…
Homeschool information night. LUDINGTON — The Christian Home Educators and GLO Homeschool Co-op are hosting an information night about homeschooling on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bookmark, 201 S. Rath Ave. Anyone with questions should contact Becky Roberson at glohomeschoolinfo@gmail.com.
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