Rewarding those who recycle. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Random residents of the city are being rewarded for being good stewards to the environment, and participating in the city’s recycling program. The city, along with Republic Services, its contracted solid waste and recycling service, is conducting Bin It to Win It, where random households are rewarded a…
The Land: KandyLand Dairy, building momentum. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture #Momentum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Land series is a look at local agriculture, Mason County’s second largest industry. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Kandy Potter is living a dream. What began as a solution to lactose intolerance nine years ago has turned into a full time career and passion as a goat dairy…
Home invasion, drug charges top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Marcos Moses Zamora, 22, of 507 N. Harrison St., Ludington, was arrested June 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of first-degree home invasion, possession of marijuana, domestic violence and assault…
Obituary: Darlene Hahn, 85, Ludington. Darlene Ann Hahn, 85, of Ludington, passed away peacefully June 7, 2017 at home with family, joining her husband of 66 years, the late William Henry Hahn who preceded her to heaven by just 47 days. She was born October 8, 1931 in Muskegon to the late William “Curly” and Viola Bertha Rynearson (Hilger). She…
Police investigate barn break-in. #MasonCountyCrime. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hart post are investigating a breaking and entering of a barn located in the 4000 block of Darr Road, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Motorcycle parts were stolen. Other police activity Tuesday, June 6, 2017 includes: 3:02 a.m., (MSP), a 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested for violation…
Branch man faces jail term for meth. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Branch Township man faces serving six months up front an 11-month discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, June 6, in 51st Circuit Court to possession of methamphetamine and possession of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine with the intent to manufacture meth. Christopher Lee Smalley, of…
Fugitive, suspended license arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, June 3, 2017: 9:17 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 25-year-old Fountain man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, Jebavy Drive and Tinkham Street, Pere Marquette Township. Sunday, June 4, 2017: 6:50 p.m., (MSP), a 71-year-old Scottville man was arrested for driving while…
ESD offering free summer camps for students. West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technology Education programs are working with local schools to host free summer camps in late June. Each camp is designed to give students a project-based learning environment and expose them to potential career fields. Agriscience Everywhere: June 19 – 22 Grades 5-8, Pentwater High School Students…
Driver who caused 4-car crash while allegedly intoxicated, identified. #MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who caused a four-vehicle crash on US 10 at the Meyers Road intersection about 4:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon, causing minor injuries to five people, including children. Clayton Alan Kitchen, 24, was arrested and charged…
Scottville band shell season includes Edgar Struble, Clown Band’s 70th year. Kicks off Tuesday with Kevin Kimes & Andy Thomas. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County’s longest running summer outdoor concert series, held at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, launches its 28th season Tuesday, June 6 with musicians Kevin Kimes and Andy Thomas and will continue until August…
Two arrested for violating probation while drinking; passed out man ends up in jail. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests over the weekend for probation violations. On Saturday, June 3, a 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 400 block of South Washington Ave. at 3:48 a.m. after deputies were called to assist Ludington…
Alleged drunk driver causes 4 vehicle US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol — high blood alcohol content (super drunk) after the man caused a four vehicle crash on US 10 near the Meyers Road intersection. According to Mason…
2 injured in Grant Twp. motorcycle crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyNews. GRANT TWP. — Two Hamlin Township residents were injured in a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Townline Road between Stiles and Quarterline roads Saturday. According to Mason County Sheriff Dep. Kyle Boyd, on scene, the crash involved a 63-year-old man, who was driving, and his 61-year-old female passenger.…
College employees encourage trustees to fire president. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A representative of West Shore Community College employees addressed the Board of Trustees Thursday night and called for the termination of its contract with President Kenneth Urban; Professor Matt Sanderson addressed the Board Thursday during its special meeting. While the only topic on the agenda…
Authorities searching for missing Manistee man in Free Soil Twp. #MasonCountyNews. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — 8 p.m., June 1: Mason County sheriff deputies and personnel from Free Soil/Meade, Grant Township, and Hamlin Township fire departments are searching for Brian Haik, a 26-year-old man with a mental disability. Brian was last seen riding a bicycle into the woods at 770 E…
Drugs, home invasion, larceny among District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Elrico James Brooks, 37, of 404 Sixth St., Ludington, was arrested May 15 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of possession of a controlled…
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Susan Marie Hogenson, 56, of 4562 W. Hesslund Rd., Pere Marquette Township, pleaded no contest May 23 to assault & battery and aiming a firearm at another person without malice. She was sentenced to two days in…
Construction worker in fatal water plant fall identified. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has identified the man who died Wednesday following a fall at the Ludington Water Treatment Plant as Kevin Anthony Martinez, 20, of Grand Rapids. Martinez died at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after he was flown there from Spectrum…
Recent births, reported June 1, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jarred Allen Bursey, the son of Jordyn Luft and Jeffrey Bursey of Ludington, was born May 23, 2017. Jacob Dylon Sanders, the son of Nichole and David Sanders of Baldwin, was born May 24, 2017. Landon Michael Sprague, the daughter of Kaycee and Blake Sprague of…
Community Foundation for Mason County awards over $64,000 in recent grants. LUDINGTON — The Advisory Board of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $64,040 was awarded from Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds through the competitive application process, overseen by numerous volunteer committees. Highlights of the…
‘Suspicious’ vehicle call leads to drunk driving arrest. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated Wednesday, May 31, at 5:25 a.m. following a call of a “suspicious” vehicle in the area of Hansen and Tuttle roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity in Mason…
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