No record this time. #WorldRecordAttempt. LUDINGTON — Ludington’s third and fourth attempts at setting world records fell short Saturday morning. The attempt to form the Guinness Records world’s longest consecutive line of bicycles includes about 1,000 bicyclists but fell short of the record set in Dhaka, Bangladesh in December 2016 with 1,186 bicycles. The second attempt, was longest static line…
Ludington city manager leaving for Ottawa Co. position. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Manager John Shay has been named as Ottawa County’s new deputy administrator. Shay submitted his letter of resignation today, Friday, June 8, to Mayor Kaye Ferguson Holman and the City Council. “I have been very fortunate to have been able to work with…
MCC middle school principal stepping down, taking teaching position. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School Principal John Russell has requested Superintendent Jeff Mount reassign him as a high school math teacher for the 2018-2019 school year, according to an informational report sent to the board of education in advance of Monday’s regular monthly meeting. “Due to the district’s need…
Big Sable Lighthouse bus day is June 23. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association will be offering bus rides to Big Sable Lighthouse on Saturday, June 23 from noon to 5 p.m. Buses leave the building next to the Ludington State Park office for a cost of $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under.…
Scottville man arrested for drunk driving following crash; Hart man arrested on 5 warrants. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated early Thursday morning following a single vehicle crash near the Lowe’s parking lot, 4460 W. US 10-31. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were initially called at 3 a.m. to a…
West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support opening Baldwin office. BALDWIN — West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support will open a second satellite office in Baldwin beginning Tuesday, June 12. The office, located at 751 Michigan Street, will be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will serve Lake County families with children ages 4 and under. The community…
Recent arraignments include drug possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jessica Marie Curtin, 28, of 6109 S. Brye Rd., Riverton Township, was arrested June 1 by the Michigan State Police, Hart post, (MSP) for a felony of analogue possession. Preliminary exam: June 20 at 11:15…
Man with extensive criminal history arrested for home invasion, assault. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old former Ludington man was arrested June 4 by Ludington Police Department on a charge relating to a home invasion and assault that allegedly took place last October. Austin Marten Billings of Ann Arbor, was extradited to Mason County from Washenaw County after he was arrested there…
Recent births, reported June 1, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Tobi Lee Petzak, the daughter of Nicholas Davis and Nickole Petzak of Ludington, was born June 2, 2018. Adalynn Grace Schultz, the daughter of Jessica Jannenga and Travis Schultz of Ludington, was born June 3, 2018. Sydney Leigh-Ann Sanders, the daughter of Shaina and Richard Sanders…
Man could face 4 years imprisonment for threatening girlfriend while driving. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Travis Robert Ewing, 30, of 403 N. Rowe St., could face up to four years in prison for allegedly threatening to cut his girlfriend’s throat with a knife while she was driving Monday, June 4. Ewing was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after the…
Obituary: Penny Goerbig, 66, Scottville. Penny L. Goerbig, 66, of Scottville passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was born July 9, 1951 in Ludington to Max and Doris (Brown) Rahn. Penny graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1969. She went on to attend West Shore Community College. Penny married Wayne Goerbig on February 28,…
Fire causes significant damage to PM Twp. house. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A fire that may have been smoldering for several days caused significant damage to the Donna Liebetreus residence at 1173 N. Ellis Street Wednesday, June 6. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department were dispatched to the residence about 7:45 a.m.…
MCC Jazz Band to perform at Detroit Jazz Festival. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Jazz Band has been selected to perform at the 2018 Detroit Jazz Festival. The band, under the direction of Tom Thomas, is one of only six high school bands selected to perform at the festival. As part of a prerequisite to perform, the…
MCE elementary students hold social studies fair. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools recently held its annual elementary Social Studies Fair with displays from various projects showcasing what the students learned in that subject this year. First grade students presented photography and pictures that demonstrated human versus natural characteristics around them. Second grade students displayed maps that represented each student’s…
Recent deaths, posted June 6, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Larry Buckmaster, 81, of Branch died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at his home. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Marilyn A. Donnan, 77, of Ludington, and formerly of Alpena, died on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Beads &…
Historic Scottville home finds new purpose as retreat center. SCOTTVILLE — One of Scottville’s historic homes is now a place intended to inspire creativity. The Reverie Retreat, 110 N. Columbia Ave., opened in March and serves as a self catering retreat center. Owner Becky Alway is marketing the center for creative hobbyists such as quilters, sewers, scrapbookers, and knitters/crocheters. But,…
Amber Twp. man sentenced to jail for exposing himself to 6-year-old child. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Gavin Ray Routh, 23, of 525 W. LaSalle Road, Amber Township was sentenced Tuesday in 51st Circuit Court to one year in jail and five years probation on the charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Routh appeared in court wearing a plain white…
Darr Road bridges to close for construction. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Darr Road bridges between Sugar Grove and Mavis roads and also south of Fountain Road will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, June 11. Construction of the bridge over the South Branch of the Lincoln River between Sugar Grove and Mavis roads will include removal of the existing…
Repeat offender pleads guilty to strangulation, faces a year in jail. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Adam Lee Passarelli, 39, no address listed, pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court on the charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm by strangulation, habitual offender fourth offense. He agreed to a plea agreement with the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office to serve…
Hart woman sentenced to up to 20 years for breaking into local businesses. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart woman will face the next 2.5 to 20 years in prison for breaking and entering and stealing from several local businesses. Candice Lee Fennel, appeared in 51st Circuit Court today where she was sentenced for the crimes…
Man faces 6 months in jail for fleeing from police, assaulting pregnant girlfriend. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man, who crashed a pickup truck into a tree while fleeing from the police, after assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court. Michael Allen Alexander, 24, of 308 E. Court Street, Apt. 1, was initially charged with fleeing…
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