ESD breaks ground on remodel, expansion. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District broke ground today on a $2.5 million expansion and upgrade to its facility located at 2130 W. US 10-31. The construction cost will address general building maintenance needs, constructing new state-of-the-art classroom space, remodeling and relocating offices to increase student…
Baldwin man faces jail for 5 convictions, including resisting police. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Baldwin man initially facing 10 criminal charges pleaded guilty to five charges during a final conference hearing Tuesday, April 4, in 51st Circuit Court. Mark Edward Dekle, of 8327 W. Hollyhock Ave., faces serving nine months in jail of a one-year…
Farm Bureau program will address change on the farm. Featuring speakers Kevin Eikenberry and Carlos Alvarado. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The agricultural industry has seen some major changes over the past several decades, but one of the things that remains a constant is the fact that the majority of farms in the United States are family owned.…
Local prom dress distribution to be held. LUDINGTON — A prom dress distribution event will be held on Monday, April 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St. Multiple dresses in various sizes, styles, lengths, and colors will be available for free to local girls who want to attend their junior/senior prom. Last year,…
Hospital receives patient safety award. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was recently awarded the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award, a designation that recognizes superior performance in hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. The distinction places Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital among the top 10% of all short-term acute care…
All Access Jam to benefit new area accessibility fund. LUDINGTON — An All Access Jam will be held on Saturday, April 15 to raise money to establish the Accessibility for Mason County Fund. The event will feature local musicians at various downtown locations from 5 to 8 p.m. Locations include Timbers Bar and Grill, The Blu Moon Bistro, The Mitten…
Rural Fire Authority municipalities to phase out wage reimbursement. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The municipalities within the Mason County Rural Fire Authority will be phasing out reimbursement of firefighter wages within the next three years; at the end of the phase out, the fire authority will cover wages through the 1 mill it collects from taxpayers. During its…
Water tower work causing low water pressure in Scottville. #MasonCountyNews. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville residents may have noticed that their water pressure has been lower than normal. The lower pressure is the result of the water tower being shut down due to painting work at the tower. City Manager Amy Williams said the tower should be up in a few weeks.…
Scottville fixes Broadway sewer line issue caused by water main contractor. SCOTTVILLE — A broken sewer main caused by last year’s water main construction on East Broadway has been repaired. However, the general contractor that was in charge of the initial work, B&L Excavating of Wayland, has declined to make the repairs. Instead, the city hired Hallack Contracting of Hart…
No injuries following Jebavy/US-10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive Monday about 12:40 p.m. According to Mason County sheriff’s deputies on scene, the crash occurred when a Toyota Highlander, driven by a 46-year-old Ludington man, failed to stop for the…
Crashes, warrant arrest keep police busy over weekend. #MasonCounty Police activity in Mason County over the weekend includes: Friday, March 31, 2017: – 11:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), domestic violence, case is under investigation, 4000 block of North US 31, Victory Township. – 3:30 p.m., (MSP), assist with vehicle fire, Custer and Hansen roads, Custer Township. – 8:35…
Spartan Proud: Living a passion for theatre. #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today I have the honor of telling the story of my fellow classmate Jeff Croff. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Jeff Croff graduated from Mason County Central in 1988 certain…
AFFEW plans Earth Day celebration. #EarthDay. LUDINGTON — A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) is planning an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. The event schedule is as follows: Morning meditation, Qigong, indigenous pipe ceremony: 9 to 11 a.m. Workshops, 11 a.m. to 2…
Bear sighting in Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — Nancy Lynn shared this picture she took of a bear on the northwest side of Scottville near the corner of Johnson Road and Reinberg Avenue Friday evening. An officer from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources was reported to be in the area attempting to scare the bear away. One of the residents in the area reported…
Heroin possession arrest tops recent Mason County arraignments. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Renee Nicole Beer, 27, 2849 W. Johnson Road, Amber Township, was arrested on March 28 by the State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on the charges of possession…
District Court sentencings and dismissals #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Austin Martin Billings, 25, no address listed, pleaded guilty Mar. 1 to using a non-narcotic controlled substance and was sentenced to 69 days in jail with credit for 68 days served; one year discretionary jail for two years;…
Historical society asking for millage to help cover capital improvements. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society would like the taxpayers of Mason County to help preserve the county’s history. The historical society has sent a request to the Mason County Board of Commissioners asking the commissioners to place a millage request on the August…
Recent births, reported March 31, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Tucker Andrew Schimke, the son of Synamon and Andrew Schimke of Free Soil, was born March 23, 2017. Random Corwin Marlow, the son of Mindi and Jeffery Marlow of Ludington,…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is advising patients and visitors of the hospital to use the Ludington Avenue entrance during construction of Lawndale Street beginning March 31. Construction is expected to be completed sometime in June. Traffic disruption is inevitable with such an extensive project, and Lawndale St. will be closed to through traffic. However, the city and its…
West Shore Bank title sponsor for sand angel world record attempt. Event will be benefit for cancer patients set for June 10 at Stearns Park Beach. Open to all. LUDINGTON — Ludington’s Guinness World Record sand angel attempt this summer has a title sponsor and official name. The June 10 event at Stearns Park beach will be known as Be Someone’s Angel…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Mikala Linn Raven, 30, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 27, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Kenneth Essler, 86, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Gary Wayne Wickery, 78, of Ludington, died on Monday, March…
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