The Land: Egeler Beef Farm, going green. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — It’s feeding time at Egeler Beef Farm, 2940 West Victory Drive. Eric Egeler walks out to the pasture and relocates the thin electric fence. It takes about 15 minutes to move the fence and the herd follows him to the new section of…
Grandparents express thanks for finding missing granddaughters. Dear Editor, We would like to thank the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan State Police, and the Mason County Search & Rescue Team for their professional response August 21 when our granddaughters were missing. Thanks also to those who prayed for the safe return of these precious girls, and for those who…
Lakeshore Resource Network to open next week. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After three years of planning, the Lakeshore Resource Network building, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The building will serve as a hub for people who are in need of assistance. It will include the Lakeshore Food Club, a hybrid food,…
‘Intoxicated’ man arrested at Whiskey Creek for damaging camper, trying to ‘pick fights.’ #MasonCountyCrime LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday night, Aug. 26, at the Whiskey Creek Campground after deputies were dispatched to the scene of “an intoxicated person who had been attempting to pick fights with other campers and who…
Conservation District farm tour is Sept. 7. #MasonCountyAgriculture. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its fall farm tour on Thursday, Sept. 7. The annual tour showcases farms that have shown soil conservation and water stewardship over the past year. The bus tour begins at 5 p.m. from Farmview Resort, 6700 N. US 31, Grant Township. From there, it…
Hart man allegedly steals car, drives into lake. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hart man was arrested for unlawfully driving away an automobile (UDAA)/car theft and second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) after Mason County sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a vehicle in the water at Wilson Hill Park on Barnhardt Road Thursday, Aug. 24, at…
Former Scottville man pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct with minor. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — Timothy Morton, formerly of Scottville accepted a plea agreement with the Wexford County Prosecutor’s Office today in 28th Circuit Court on a charge of criminal sexual conduct second degree. The offense is a charge of sexual contact with a child between the ages…
Obituary: Lester Peterson, 91, Carr Settlement. Lester Gordon Peterson, 91, of Carr Settlement began his journey in Heaven on August 21, 2017 at 8:45 p.m. surrounded with love by his family at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin. Lester was born on January 13, 1926 to Nels and Hilda (Larson) Peterson in his family’s log cabin in Carr Settlement. He…
Ludington woman charged with delivery of heroin. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON –Randi Marie Granger-Finley, 30, of Ludington was recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court with felony charges of delivery of heroin and using a computer to commit a crime. Both charges are felonies punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine. Granger-Finley was arrested by personnel…
Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Gavin Ray Routh, 22, of 525 N. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, was arrested May 1 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes, two counts of…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Brian Keith Ellison, 59, no address listed, pleaded guilty August 21 to disorderly drunk person and was sentenced to 21 days in jail with credit for four days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no…
Waterfront concert will celebrate churches’ 70th anniversaries Sunday. LUDINGTON — Redeemer Lutheran Church of Scottville and Our Savior Lutheran Church of Hart are both observing their 70th anniversaries this year. In celebration, the two churches will host a concert by the band Koiné Saturday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park in Ludington. The performance is free…
Nationally recognized Christian singers John Waller, Ayiesha Woods to perform locally Saturday. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — CrossRoads Church is presenting a free concert by Christian recording artist John Waller Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the church’s amphitheater at 1463 E. US 10, between Scottville and Custer. John Waller has a number of recognizable songs, including “While I’m Waiting” from…
Stratford on the Avenue will feature Shakespeare classics. LUDINGTON — The second annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival will be held Aug. 25, 26, 27, and Sept. 1, 2, and 3 at the Rotary Park band shell. The two-weekend event will feature local actors in outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Romeo & Juliet” (abridged version).…
Scottville man arrested for super drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, Aug. 21, at 3:28 p.m. for operating with a high blood alcohol content/super drunk driving, at US 10 and Nelson Road following a traffic stop, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other…
Recent births, reported Aug. 23, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Roxanne Alexandria Hitts, the daughter of Rebecca Kanouff and Jacob Hitts of Shelby, was born August 10, 2017. Ezequiel Alan Hawkins, the son of Dasha Hawkins of Hart, was born August 14, 2017. Hudson Joseph Stakenas, the son of Kyle and Haley Stakenas of Free Soil, was…
Stearns Park beach and north breakwater remain closed today. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has announced that the north breakwater and Stearns Park beach will remain closed today due to weather conditions. People may be on the beach at Stearns Park but swimming is not allowed. Police Chief Mark Barnett said the decision will be re-evaluated Thursday morning.
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Lester G. Peterson, 91, of Branch died Monday, August 21, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. A. John Barber, 77, of Ludington died on August 16, 2017. Bruce L. Schneider, 83, of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Obituary: Mary Tracy, 101, of Scottville. Mary Margaret Tracy, 101, of Scottville, passed from this life August 21 at Porter Hills Health Center in Grand Rapids. Mary was born June 17, 1916 in Virginia, Minnesota to George and Anna (Brandstetter) Despres. She grew up in Manistee, going to St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduating from Manistee High School in 1932. Mary attended…
Ludington/state continue to study 3 lane Ludington Avenue. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation recently studied traffic on Ludington Avenue between Jackson road and Robert Street, which consists of US 10 from the city limits (Jackson Road) to James Street, then M-116 from James Street west. The study was conducted by MDOT to determine…
Erwin named president/CMO of FloraCraft. LUDINGTON — Eric J. Erwin has been promoted to president and chief marketing officer of FloraCraft, according to Lee Schoenherr, CEO and chairman of the board of the FloraCraft Corporation. Erwin joined FloraCraft a year ago in the position of senior vice president of marketing and product development. He is a 25-year craft industry veteran…
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