WSCC homecoming picnic is Friday. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s 6,000-plus alumni will have a chance to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their alma mater at a homecoming picnic, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 30. The event is sponsored by the college’s alumni association. The event will mark the founding of the college in 1967, and…
Pentwater man arrested after allegedly approaching people trying to sell marijuana. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for marijuana possession on Lakeshore Drive near Bradshaw Road, Friday, June 23, at 9:55 p.m. after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a citizen’s complaint “regarding an individual approaching others attempting to sell them marijuana,” according to Mason…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ruth Anne Strzelec, 93, of Ludington, died on Friday, June 23, 2017. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. Douglas Ralph Knudsen, 62, of Branch, died on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Edward John Kirwan, 83, of Ludington, died on Monday, June 19, 2017. See full list of 2017 deaths…
LHS class of ’87 reunion. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Ludington High School Class of 1987 will hold its 30th reunion on Sunday, July 2 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Sutton’s Landing on Iris Road. Class members are also having an informal gathering, beginning at 8 p.m., on Saturday, July 1 at The Alley Bar. Anyone with questions may contact Paula…
See video here. A sacred place: Veterans Mall dedicated. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Several hundred people gathered at Stearns Park Sunday afternoon for the dedication of the Mason County Veterans Mall. The mall features a newly created bust of Metal of Honor recipient William Charette of Ludington (see related story here) along with another new sculpture titled…
North breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The Ludington North Breakwater was closed effective 3 p.m. today, Sunday, June 25, 2017, due to weather conditions. Ludington Police Department will re-evaluate the conditions Monday morning.
Distracted driving blamed for Victory crash. #MasonCountyNews. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington woman was transported by ambulance to the hospital after a single vehicle crash on Victory Drive Friday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Mike Hanson, on scene, the woman was driving a Saturn Vue SUV eastbound on Victory Drive when she became distracted. The vehicle then…
Big Sable Lighthouse bus trips begin Saturday. #PureLudington #BigSableLighthouse #LudingtonStatePark. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association has announced six bus event days at the Big Sable Lighthouse, located in Ludington State Park. The first bus day is Saturday June 24 with round trip bus transportation is offered from the building next to the State Park office to…
Lakeside Civic Players present [title of show] in August. LUDINGTON — The Lakeside Civic Players will present the musical [title of show] in August at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. [title of show] is a musical about two nobodies named Hunter and Jeff who decide to write a completely original musical starring themselves and their attractive and…
Obituary: Bernard Kamphuis, 77, Branch. Bernard James Kamphuis, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home on Emerson Lake in Branch. Bernard was born on December 10, 1939 in Zeeland, Michigan, the son of Nicholas and Frances (Bareman) Kamphuis, and married Betty Lou Kraai on May 2, 1959 at Third Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland, celebrating 58 years…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Bernard James Kamphuis, 77, died on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home on Emerson Lake in Branch. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation — Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Geraldine Masse, 79, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Kenneth…
Veterans mall to be dedicated Sunday; Charette bust installed today. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — On the night of March 26, 1953, Chinese soldiers in North Korea attacked three hill outposts manned by U.S. Marines and corpsmen from the Fifth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division. The next morning, the Chinese overran the hill. Later that morning, the Marines conducted…
Resisting police, possession of drugs charge tops recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Erin Nicole Granlund, 19, no address listed, was arrested June 13 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and possession of analogues. Preliminary hearing: July 5 at 11:15 a.m. Bail:…
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: -Evan James Robison, 18, of 909 S. Madison St., Ludington, pleaded guilty June 13, 2017 to failure to report an accident and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
Pistol stolen from Hamlin home. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 9 mm pistol was reported stolen from a home Wednesday, June 21, at 8:58 p.m. in the 1800 block of North Lincoln Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity in Mason County Wednesday, June 21, 2017 includes: – 10 a.m. , (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer…
Recent births, reported June 21, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Casimir Austin Lux, the son of Lauren and Seneca Lux of Ludington, was born June 18, 2017. Axel Junior Gonzalez, the son of Edith Jimenez Guzman and Justimiano Gonzales of Shelby, was born June 18, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to…
Ammo stolen during break-in. #MasonCountyCrime FOUNTAIN — Ammunition was stolen during a breaking and entering to a home in the 5000 block of North Foster Street Tuesday, June 20, at 12:04 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. The case is under investigation. Other police activity in Mason County Tuesday, June 20, 2017 includes: 11:30…
Former college president to get paid $144K to resign. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – Dr. Kenneth Urban, now the former president of West Shore Community College will get paid $12,000 a month for the next year as part of his separation agreement with the college’s Board of Trustees. Urban resigned effective Monday from his position.…
Eden Twp. crash victim suffered extremities fractures, driver charged. #MasonCountyNews. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Roy James Alltop, 46, 3745 132nd Ave., Hart, was arraigned earlier this week in Mason County’s 79th District Court on the misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. Alltop was arrested Saturday night by troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post after the vehicle…
Obituary: Io Stark, 100, Scottville. Io Lyene Stark, 100, of Scottville passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Tendercare of Ludington. Io was born on June 7, 1917 in Sheridan Township, the daughter of David and Maude (Williams) Hughes. She grew up in the Ford Lake area alongside her sisters Evea, Viola, Ruth, and Irene, and her brother David. …
WSCC president resigns. #WestShoreCommunityCollege By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Dr. Kenneth Urban, the president of West Shore Community College, has resigned. WSCC Board of Trustees Chairman Bruce Smith described it as a mutual decision and an amicable parting. “We came to the decision mutually. It was about having a good fit for our college and we believe this…
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