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79th District Court sentencings, Jan. 27, 2017. #MasonCountyCourts. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse. -William Todd Virta, 46, of 1310 Oak Dr., Manistee, pleaded guilty Jan. 10 to impaired driving and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; 93…
Obituary: Rose Mary Boone, 92, Ludington. #MasonCountyDeaths. Rose Mary Boone, 92, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. Rose Mary was born on May 13, 1924 in Scottville, the daughter of John and Orpha (McDonald) Rogers and graduated from St. Simon Catholic School in Ludington. She then attended the St. Mary’s…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Jack Ereon, 91, of Ludington, passed way Jan. 27, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. The family is planning a celebration of life in the summer. See full list of 2017 deaths here.
Crashes, DWLS citations among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017: – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny of a license plate tab, 600 block of North Harrison St., City of Ludington. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017: – 8:37 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Sugar Grove and LaSalle roads,…
Recent births, reported Jan. 27, 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. Ramiro Adiel Herevia, the son of Clarissa Magallan and Jose Herevia Jr. of Hart, was born January 20, 2017. Jaxon Stewart Kapala, the son of Ashley and Steven Kapala II of…
Obituary: Curt Lambrix, 39, Brighton, formerly of Hart. Curt William Lambrix, 39, of Brighton passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born October 23, 1977, in Shelby to Arnold and Ellen (Peeraer) Lambrix. Curt graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1996 and attended Central Michigan University where he…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Rose Mary Boone, 92, of Ludington died Wednesday, January 25 at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. See full list of 2017 deaths here.
VanderWall to serve as vice chair of House Insurance, Tourism and Recreation committees. #HouseOfRepresentatives. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall, of Ludington, will serve as vice chair of the House Insurance Committee, Speaker Tom Leonard announced today. VanderWall represents the 101st House District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. The Insurance Committee deliberates on various issues related to…
MCC students learn archery skills, in need of funds to replace arrows. #MasonCountyEducation #MasonCountyCentral. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School physical education students have been practicing their archery skills the past couple of days. PE teacher Ed Sanders said the archery program was revised several years ago through a grant from the Michigan Department…
New snowshoe trail offers winter experience. #MasonCountyRecreation. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Those seeking a different way to experience winter beauty in Mason County should consider the 1.7 mile snowshoe trail newly designated at the Mason County Picnic Area, 6501 W. Chauvez Rd. The Mason County Parks and Recreation Committee created the trail at the park site adjacent to the Ludington…
Driver receives minor injuries after Scottville Rd. crash. #MasonCountyNews. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A Custer Township man received minor injuries following a single vehicle crash in the 1200 block of South Scottville Road Thursday morning. The crash occurred about 8:20 a.m. when a Ford F250 pickup was northbound on Scottville Road and left the roadway and then flipping over. Responders on…
West Shore Bank announces 2017 Rhythm and Dunes lineup. #Rhythm&Dunes #WestShoreBank. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup for this summer’s sixth annual Rhythm and Dunes community concert series which will take place Saturday, July 29 and Saturday, August 5, 2017. This summer’s headliners are Mirage, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band and Pop Vinyl, a southern California premiere…
Obituary: James Loggins Jr., 14, Fountain. #MasonCountyDeaths. James Paul Loggins Jr., age 14 of Fountain entered into rest on Monday, January 23, 2017 at home. James was born on November 11, 2002 in Holland, Michigan, the son of James Paul Loggins Sr. and Angie Dirske. He attended Mason County Central Middle School and enjoyed helping others. James had good morals. …
Accused kidnapper held on $500,000 bond. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Mark Alan Saporita-Fargo, 47, who allegedly kidnapped his 2-year-old daughter Monday, Jan. 23, was arraigned Tuesday evening in 79th District Court on felony charges of conspiracy to commit unlawful imprisonment and absconding bond. Saporita-Fargo is being held in the Mason County Jail on a $500,000 cash bond.…
Sherman Twp. woman trapped in SUV following crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Sherman Township woman was trapped in her vehicle for about 40 minutes Wednesday morning following a single vehicle crash on Sugar Grove Road. The crash occurred about 8:45 a.m. when the woman was traveling west in the 600 block of Sugar Grove…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Robert Lee Rogalke, 86, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
Second kidnapping suspect apprehended. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The second suspect involved in the alleged kidnapping of a 2-year-old girl has been apprehended, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Jeffrey Alan Miller, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Hillsdale County. Miller was suspected of being an accomplice to Alan Saporita-Fargo who allegedly took his daughter, Hailey Hunter-Rose…
Obituary: Dr. Allan Parker, 91, Ludington #MasonCountyDeaths. Dr. Allan R. Parker, 91, of Ludington, entered into rest on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Allan was born on February 1, 1925 in Ludington, the son of the late Earl W. and Inger J. (Andersen) Parker. He attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1943. …
Missing girl found, father apprehended, suspect at large. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Hailey Hunter-Rose Fargo, the 2-year-old allegedly taken by her father Mark Alan Saporita-Fargo, was found Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 10:45 a.m. near the town of Montgomery, Michigan. Saporita-Fargo, 47, is currently lodged in the Hillsdale County Jail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Saporita-Fargo’s…
Press conference scheduled to discuss missing child case. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole and Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Spaniola have scheduled a press conference at 11 a.m. at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office to update the media and the public on the missing child case that developed Monday afternoon. Hailey Hunter-Rose Fargo,…
Sheriff’s office seeking assistance locating 2-year-old in kidnapping. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 2-year-old girl and her biological father in what appears to be a parental kidnapping case. Haley Hunter-Rose Fargo is under the jurisdiction of Mason County Probate Court and is in foster care in Muskegon County. She was with her biological…
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