African masks and figurative sculptures featured in art exhibit. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — As part of West Shore Community College’s year-long exploration of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Manierre Dawson Gallery is hosting an extensive exhibit of African masks, figurative sculpture, weavings, and artifacts. The show, entitled “Traditional African Art: Dialogue of Context,” was created from the collection of Dr. John Poindexter who…
Minor injuries after semi truck rear-ends pickup on US 31. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A northbound pickup truck hauling antique vehicles on US 31 was rear-ended Sunday morning by a semi-truck and trailer, causing extensive damage to the two vehicles, along with the antique vehicles that were being hauled. Roger Jacobson, 63, said he was…
Recent births, reported Sept. 10, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Quinn David Fugere, the son of Lindsey Carlson and Jason Fugere of Ludington, was born September 6, 2017. Evelyn Rose Hibbert, the daughter of Desiree Dolecki and Nicholas Hibbert of Brethren, was born September 7, 2017. Romen Lou McDonald, the son of Alexandria and Scott McDonald of…
Ludington man arrested for third-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 10:46 p.m. following a traffic stop at US 10 and Jebavy Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason…
Ludington man facing jail for second offense of resisting police. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7, to a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer — the second time in just over a year — along with a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Alan Glenn Ross, of 206…
Ludington man may return to prison for concealing stolen bike. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man, who was on parole when he tried to sell or trade a motorized bicycle for an iPod in July, is looking at a return prison stint after pleading guilty Thursday, Sept. 7, in 51st Circuit Court to receiving and…
Ludington man pleads guilty to home invasion. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man faces serving six months up front of one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7, to a felony of second-degree home invasion and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Marcus Moses Zamora, of 507 N. Harrison St.,…
Police officer assault leads to jail. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Amber Township man is looking at serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7, to two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Rodney Aaron Lentz, of 100 Wildwood Crossing, testified that he failed to…
Pentwater woman pleads guilty to tether tampering. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Pentwater woman pleaded guilty to tampering with an electronic monitoring device and third-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 7. Nicole Lynn Kaiser, of 5086 Wayne Ave., was arrested June 23 by the Ludington Police Department on a felony charge of tampering…
Criminal sexual conduct offense tops recent arraignments, posted Sept. 7, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert Cecil Welsh, 43, of 405 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested September 5 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and third-offense habitual…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 7, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Shannon Marrie Freese, 31, of 8175 E. Johnson Rd., Branch Township, pleaded guilty August 29 to operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor (OUIL) with child endangerment and was sentenced to…
LUDINGTON — A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) is sponsoring a beach sweep on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Stearns Park at 10 a.m. Participants will meet at the south concession stand. Gloves and bags will be provided. For more info go to affew.org
Drugs were factor in Aug. US 10 fatal crash involving sailboat. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The man who died in a vehicle crash involving a trailered sailboat on US 10-31 on Aug. 5 had traces of Ecstasy, Oxycodone, and alcohol in his body, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Jacob Gross, 31, of Roscommon was…
Muskegon man who fled police, rammed cruiser, faces up to 5 years imprisonment. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief and Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON— Mark Allen Wemple, 59, of 2528 E. Broadway Ave., Muskegon, the man who allegedly threw a beer can out the window of his vehicle — in view of a Mason County sheriff deputy, then eventually rammed into…
Forgery, counterfeiting top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017: – 12:58 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), probation violation arrest, 5800 block of West Bryant Road, Pere Marquette Township. A 55-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a 911 call reporting a suspicious person. – 7:04 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Jagger…
MSU physiologist presenting program on business creativity. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Dr. Robert Root-Bernstein, a physiologist from Michigan State University, will present a program for the community titled “A ‘Tools for Thinking’ Approach to Business Creativity,” today, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m., in West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater. Those who attend will discover why breadth of experience is critical…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Robert A. Raschka, 86, of Ludington, died on Monday, September 4, 2017. Clinton Miller, 61, of Pentwater, died on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Anthony James Janicki, 49, of Fountain, died on Aug. 29, 2017. Jerry VanVoorst, 42, of Ludington, died on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. Wilma Katherine Roberts Keson, 86, of…
Bridge construction to close Decker, Stephens roads. The Decker Road and Stephens Road bridges over the South Branch of the Lincoln River in Sherman and Custer townships, northeast of the Village of Custer, will be under construction starting Monday, September 11. Construction will include removal of the two existing 25-feet long by 21-feet wide and 20-feet long by 21-feet wide…
Ukulele concert, school offered at arts center. LUDINGTON — Mark Revenson, also known as Lil’ Rev, will host a ukulele school and concert at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 21. Revenson is a well-known musician, specializing in Americana music. He hails from Wisconsin and has released several albums and he teaches and performs all over…
16 house development between carferry dock, marina planned. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A new housing development is planned for property between the SS Badger’s dock and Waterfront Marina, near the corner of South Rath and East Dowland Street. According to the development’s Facebook page, Maritime Cottages and Resort will consist of 16 single family site condominiums, with…
Southfield man sentenced for identity theft. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old Southfield, Michigan man was sentenced to serve 78 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term, with credit for 78 days served, for identity theft Tuesday, Sept. 5, in 51st Circuit Court. Lloyd Anthony Andrews pleaded guilty to identity theft and third-offense habitual offender…
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