Conservation district to hold annual meeting, banquet on Feb. 16. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual meeting and dinner banquet at 6 p.m., Thursday February 16 at the Scottville Optimist Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Mason County Farm Bureau President Seth Earl, and his wife, Lyndsay, a Farm Bureau board member, will give their presentation…
2 involved in US 10, PM Hwy. crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway Monday about 9:15 a.m. The crash involved a GMC Acadia SUV and a Cooper Mini sedan. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene,…
Crashes keep police busy over the weekend. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews FOR INSTANT NEWS UPDATES, DOWNLOAD THE MCP APP FROM YOUR DEVICE’S APP STORE. The following is police recent activity: Friday, Jan. 27, 2017: – 5 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Iris Road east of Lakeshore Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 6:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries,…
Police rescue crash victim from burning vehicle. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A Ludington man was likely saved from major burns Sunday night after two area law enforcement officers pulled him to safety after from his burning SUV. Mason County Sheriff’s Office Dep. Matt Moss and Scottville Police Department Officer Adam Claveau were both dispatched to…
Shaken, Not Stirred: Septuagenarian #Shaken, Not Stirred. A blog by Jim Bond. I turned 70 today. And I’m cranky. I know, I know, it’s a milestone to be proud of. Rather than a milestone, for me it’s a millstone. I don’t want to be 70. In my judgment, (however flawed it may be at my age) I think women are…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: James Walter Hendrickson, 72, of Ludington passed away on Friday January 27, 2017 at home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here.
Coming home to the Y Country Store, open today. #MasonCountyBusiness. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Kevin and Marla Rader left Mason County 28 years ago and moved to the Grand Rapids area. The two were high school sweethearts, both graduating in 1988; Marla from Ludington High School and Kevin from Mason County Central High School. Following their respective…
Threating to kill/injure person, resisting arrest, identity theft among arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Mark Edward Dekle, 29, of 8327 W. Hollyhock Ave., Baldwin, was arrested Jan. 15, 2017 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on felony charges of attempted home invasion, interfering with an electronic communications device,…
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. …
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