WSCC inducts mentor society members, cornerstone society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Nine individuals were inducted into the West Shore Community College Mentors Society Friday evening in celebration of the college’s 50th anniversary. In addition, three inaugural members of the WSCC Cornerstone Society were also inducted. The Founders Day dinner is held in early March to commemorate March 6, 1967,…
Former Mason Co. man charged with sexual relations with minor in Wexford Co. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — A former Mason County man was charged with five counts of sexual misconduct with a minor today in Wexford County. Timothy Morton, of Boon, was arraigned in 84th District Court with criminal sexual conduct first degree, CSC second degree, aggravated indecent…
The Land: Kistlercrest Farm, 5 generations of making maple syrup. #TheLand. The Land is a monthly series that appears on Mason County Press featuring local agriculture. If you have a suggestion for a Land story, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The roots of Kistlercrest Farms grow pretty deep and the trees grow pretty tall. The…
Florida man arrested on gun, drug charges following hotel OD. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Florida man faces nine drug and gun charges after law enforcement and emergency medical personnel responded to a drug overdose of a 35-year-old man, also from Florida, at the Holiday Inn Express at the intersection of US 10-31 and Brye Road Wednesday, March 8,…
Obituary: Marilyn Bannon, 75, Ludington. #MasonCountyDeaths. Marilyn Ardeth Bannon, 75, of Ludington passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, Saturday March 4, 2017. Marilyn was born January 2, 1942 in Muskegon. Marilyn and C Dale Bannon were married June 8, 1963. Together they traveled the world. Settling in Ludington, they raised their three children: Cliff, Bill, and…
Break-in, crashes among recent police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Tuesday, March 7, 2017: – 12:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating a vehicle without insurance and violating a restricted license following a two-vehicle crash on US 10 near the Walmart parking lot in Pere Marquette Township. No injuries were…
Obituary: Arthur Walunas, 85, Utah, formerly of Custer. Arthur Charles Walunas, 85, of Utah, formerly of Custer, died on March 5, 2017. Art was born Nov. 14, 1931 in Ludington, the son of Art and Anna (Donnora) Walunas, and grew up in Custer. He graduated from Custer High School in 1950. He was a man of many talents. Always ready…
WSCC Hosts 19th Annual High School Art Competition. #WestShoreCommunityCollege. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 19th annual Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. Student artwork will be displayed through March 22, and a reception for the artists will be held on March 12, at 2:30 p.m.,…
Hospital cardiac rehab celebrates 25 years. The cardiac rehabilitation staff at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is celebrating the program’s 25th anniversary this month. What began with four patients in March, 1992 has expanded to 150 current patients, ranging in age from 46 to 94 years. Not only has the program expanded in terms of patients cared for, but the scope…
Scottville Planning Commission recommending rental inspection ordinance. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Planning Commission, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, recommended the City Commission adopt a residential rental inspection ordinance. The proposed ordinance, as presented by the Planning Commission, would be identical to the City of Ludington’s residential rental ordinance, which has been in effect there for just over a…
CSC, drug charges, bringing contraband to jail among felony arraignments #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies Ryan Lee Herrera, 35, of 3376 N. Custer Rd., Sherman Township, was arrested Mar. 3 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13), first-degree…
79th District Court sentencings. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: Erica Hope Carey, 36, of 3883 E. Main St., Fountain, pleaded no contest on Mar. 1 to trespassing and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for five days served; 30 days discretionary jail for one year; must have substance…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Karen Henrickson, 73, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 6, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here.
Accused kidnapper’s accomplice pleads guilty to conspiracy. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The 50-year-old accomplice of accused kidnapper Alan Saporita-Fargo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit unlawful imprisonment in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 7. Jeffrey Alan Miller testified before Judge Susan K. Sniegowski Tuesday that he served as Fargo’s driver when Fargo allegedly kidnapped his 2-year-old…
Christian musician Paul Baloche to host competition, concerts. LUDINGTON — Award winning Christian songwriter Paul Baloche will host a Christian Songwriters’ Invitational and Concert May 4-5 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The all-day workshop will not only a chance to play with a Christian music legend but will also give musicians an opportunity to compete for a recording contract…
College to recognize individuals, businesses and foundations. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The 50th anniversary of the founding of West Shore Community College will be celebrated at the college’s Founders Day Dinner to be held the evening of March 10, in the Administrative and Conference Center. The dinner is held in early March to commemorate March 6, 1967, the day WSCC was established…
Branch woman arrested for drugged driving, child endangerment. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Branch woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, March 6, at 9:47 a.m. following a traffic stop for operating under the influence of drugs, child endangerment and possession of a schedule 4 drug on US 10 east of Scottville, according to Mason County…
MCC’s Shoop caps senior wrestling season with a state championship win. #MasonCountyCentral. By George C. Wilson, MCP special writer. AUBORN HILLS — Mason County Central Spartans sent three seniors to the 2017 Michigan High School Atheltic Association State Individual Wrestling tournament at the Palace of Auburn Hills last weekend. Coach Jim Allen’s wrestlers had a very successful trip with all…
Ludington moving forward with new fire station. #LudingtonNews #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is moving forward with building a new fire station. The City Council voted Monday during its regular meeting to authorize the architect to develop construction plans for the new fire station. It also voted to authorize the construction-management firm to solicit…
Ludington amends zoning to allow for smaller homes. #LudingtonNews #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will now allow, as a special use permit, the construction of single family houses on lots less than 60 feet wide in the general single family residential zoned areas of the city, if the house meets certain conditions. Currently there…
Ludington attorney appointed Oceana assistant prosecutor. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Chad A. DeRouin of Ludington has been hired as the new chief assistant prosecutor for Oceana County, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. A Muskegon native, DeRouin earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 2010 and his law degree from Thomas A. Cooley Law School in 2013. He began…
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