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State assists House of Flavors with expansion, 30 jobs to be created. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors manufacturing is expanding in Ludington with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The expansion is expected to create 30 jobs. “House of Flavors plays a vital role in Michigan’s agriculture market, providing jobs and supporting local…
Mason County needs to get tougher on drug dealers. Editorial by Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. It’s time Mason County’s court system sends a message to drug dealers that their crimes will not be tolerated here. On Tuesday, a 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman received a one year jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court for the delivery of heroin. The defendant will serve…
House approves Rep. VanderWall bill updating ice shanty rules. #MichiganLegislature. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall’s (R-Ludington) bill offering more flexibility in the rules regulating ice shanties placed on Michigan waterways was overwhelmingly approved last week by the Michigan House of Representatives. VanderWall’s legislation gives the Michigan Department of Natural Resources the ability to adjust ice shanty removal dates each…
Trespassers reportedly living in a tent. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a trespassing complaint of people living in a tent on private property Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 11:54 a.m. in the 5600 block of West Johnson Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Tuesday, Nov.…
County school safety team to conduct drill with Covenant Christian School Friday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County School Safety Planning Team, along with Mason County Emergency Management, will hold a “reunification drill” on Friday, Nov. 17 with students and staff at Covenant Christian School. The purpose of the drill is to test the readiness of a new reunification plan,…
Recent deaths, posted Nov 15, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Gary Ventrice Jr., 36, of Fountain died Sunday, November 12, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Ruth VanStrien, 100, of Grand Rapids died Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation…
Amber Alert issued from Muskegon County: 3 children missing. UPDATE: Alert cancelled. The children have been found. #AmberAlert. MUSKEGON — Police have issued an amber alert for three children missing from Muskegon. Police identified the children as 16-month-old Jariah Render, 2-year-old Ja-Raun Render and 3-year-old Lamir Jamerson. Police have not released any photos of the children at this time. Authorities…
Man covered in blood faces felony for resisting police. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Roy Daniel Purple, 62, 463 E. US 10, Custer Township, was arraigned Tuesday in 79th District Court on two counts of felony charge of resisting/obstructing a police officer, which is punishable by up to two years imprisonment and/or a $2,000 fine. Purple was also charged with repeat offender,…
Group seeks to start promise zone, free tuition for county high school graduates. LUDINGTON — The public is invited to the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Monday, November 27 at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for public input concerning the Mason County Promise. A group of individuals is researching the idea of a promise type…
Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council awards nearly $3,000 in grants. LUDINGTON — The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently awarded $2,939 in grant support for community projects and teacher mini-grants. The awards include: Two teacher mini-grants to support classroom learning enhancements Support for the accessible playground project at Ludington State Park Grants to the…
Ludington man pleads guilty to stalking. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in 51st Circuit court to aggravated stalking and faces serving four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Eric Keith Avery, of 1218 S. Madison St., Apt. 5, was arrested last August by the Ludington…
Man sentenced to jail for switchblade, drug possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve 104 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14, for convictions of possession of a switchblade and possession with intent to deliver alprazolam. Ricardo Serna, whose address is listed…
Ludington woman faces jail for using counterfeit money. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington woman, who pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14, to uttering and publishing a counterfeit bill, faces serving 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Melissa Marie Collins, 32, of 1007 N. James St., was initially charged with two…
Recent births, reported Nov. 15, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Marina Kateri Bruno, the daughter of Kelsey and David Bruno of Ludington, was born November 12, 2017. William Edward Parr, the son of Margaret-Amelia Williams and Joshua Parr Sr. of Baldwin, was born November 14, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
People Fund and YAC grants help FLSP meet match grant to purchase playground equipment for Ludington State Park HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park recently raised the $15,000 it needed to match a $62,727.50 grant offered by playground equipment manufacturer GameTime and the equipment has been ordered for the proposed accessible playground at the Hamlin Lake beach area…
Scottville native, police officer David Wyman recovering after being struck on I-94. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BERRIEN COUNTY — Officer David Wyman of the Chikaming Township Police Department has undergone surgeries since he was struck by a vehicle on I-94 Sunday evening while on duty. According to a press release from Chikaming Township Police Chief Todd Anthony Taylor Sr., Wyman,…
Chamber donates $18K from Macker proceeds to local groups. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has presented $18,485 to local community organizations that assisted with the 2017 Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Those organizations include: Ludington High School Athletics Department, Ludington Area School’s Lakeview Elementary School, Mason County Central High School cross country team; City…
Ludington woman sentenced to year in jail for felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of felonious assault in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14. Robin Rae Bakies, of 709 E. Foster St., Apt. 1, was arrested last July by the Ludington Police Department…
ESD completes renovations. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District held a public open house Monday afternoon celebrating the completion of a $2.5 million expansion and upgrade to its facility located at 2130 W. US 10-31. The construction was the first major renovation to the building since it opened in 1974, said Superintendent…
Ludington woman who sold heroin to undercover officer sent to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman, who previously admitted selling heroin to an undercover officer, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Randi Marie Granger, of 1852 N. Lincoln…
Man covered in deer blood fights deputies. Sheriff Cole: ‘You’re correct, you can’t make this stuff up.’ CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old Scottville man “covered in blood” following a car/deer crash allegedly rushed at Mason County sheriff’s deputies and then fought with them Monday, Nov. 13, shortly before 3 p.m. according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was…
