Several departments battle Riverton woods fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A woods fire caused by a small brush fire burned several acres Saturday afternoon. The fire started in an orchard in the 3400 block of West Deren Road, between Morton and Lister roads. The small brush fire was located on the southwest corner of woods and…
Driver receives minor injuries following car/deer crash. #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Montague woman received minor injuries after the Toyota Prius she was driving struck a deer on US 31 Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred just north of Decker Road. Emergency personnel from Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Scottville Fire Department, and Life EMS responded to the scene. Custer Fire Department’s…
Ag fire loses control, ignites neighbor’s woods. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An agricultural burn in an open field in the 700 block of West First Street lost control Friday afternoon, causing embers of the fire to ignite a neighbor’s woods, about quarter mile to the southeast. According to the National Weather Service, wind speeds were at…
County Finance Committee hears Historical Society’s request for millage. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee heard a request by the Mason County Historical Society today asking for a millage request to go on the August ballot. See MCP’s March 31 story here. MCHS board President Jim Jensen and Executive Director Rick…
Child abuse, domestic assault among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Recent police activity in Mason Count includes: Wednesday, April 5, 2017: – 10 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), child abuse/abandonment, 400 block of Third Street, City of Ludington. – 12:35 p.m., (Michigan State Police), domestic assault, 3000 block of South Pine Loop Trail, Eden Township. – 7:45 p.m., (LPD), trespassing, 600 block…
Accosting child for immoral purposes tops District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Gavin Ray Routh, 21, of 1203 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested Apr. 1 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on felony charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes and…
District Court sentencings and dismissals. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Michael Anthony Molina, 21, of 408 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty Mar. 30 to disturbing the peace and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 90 days discretionary jail for one…
Lake Jump is Saturday, proceeds to benefit sports hall of fame. LUDINGTON — The 17th annual Lake Jump will be held this Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Stearns Park beach. This year’s benefactor is the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame and its planned Sports Center. The sports hall of fame was founded in 2004 as a way…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Frances Clare Alvesteffer Adams, 99, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here.
First Street to close for construction. #RoadConstruction #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — First Street between Sherman and Taylor streets will be closed to through traffic beginning April 10 due to continuing construction. Traffic will be rerouted at Conrad Industrial Drive on the east end of the project and at Madison Street on the west end. The street is estimated to be re-opened by…
Cops vs. firefighters hockey game lots of fun, but serious cause. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The fourth annual Law Dogs vs. Smoke Eaters hockey game is this Saturday. The game is full of pranks among the firefighters and cops out on the rink, but the cause is certainly serious. The event raises money for the Mason County…
Spartan Proud: Dr. Weston Squires, a well adjusted life. Class of ’09 #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. SCOTTVILLE — Many people’s careers are often influenced by positive role models in a person’s life. For Dr. Weston Squires, becoming a…
Art center exhibit features the film photography of Scottville area native John Mickevich. #MasonCountyArts. LUDINGTON — The photographic work of Amber Township resident John Mickevich is being featured in the Main Gallery at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts through May 30. All the work featured was created using film and hand processed by the artist. John says he always has enjoyed…
Credit card fraud tops recent police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a credit card fraud complaint on Griffin Road Tuesday, April 4, at 9 a.m. “The victim discovered someone had accessed her credit card, making numerous purchases out of the area,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason…
Man caught with 223 pot plants, 21 pounds of marijuana faces year in jail. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Pere Marquette Township man pleaded guilty Tuesday, April 4, in 51st Circuit Court to felony counts of delivery of marijuana and possession with intent to deliver marijuana following a drug raid by narcotics officers last February.…
ESD breaks ground on remodel, expansion. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District broke ground today on a $2.5 million expansion and upgrade to its facility located at 2130 W. US 10-31. The construction cost will address general building maintenance needs, constructing new state-of-the-art classroom space, remodeling and relocating offices to increase student…
Baldwin man faces jail for 5 convictions, including resisting police. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Baldwin man initially facing 10 criminal charges pleaded guilty to five charges during a final conference hearing Tuesday, April 4, in 51st Circuit Court. Mark Edward Dekle, of 8327 W. Hollyhock Ave., faces serving nine months in jail of a one-year…
Farm Bureau program will address change on the farm. Featuring speakers Kevin Eikenberry and Carlos Alvarado. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The agricultural industry has seen some major changes over the past several decades, but one of the things that remains a constant is the fact that the majority of farms in the United States are family owned.…
Local prom dress distribution to be held. LUDINGTON — A prom dress distribution event will be held on Monday, April 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St. Multiple dresses in various sizes, styles, lengths, and colors will be available for free to local girls who want to attend their junior/senior prom. Last year,…
Hospital receives patient safety award. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was recently awarded the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award, a designation that recognizes superior performance in hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. The distinction places Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital among the top 10% of all short-term acute care…
All Access Jam to benefit new area accessibility fund. LUDINGTON — An All Access Jam will be held on Saturday, April 15 to raise money to establish the Accessibility for Mason County Fund. The event will feature local musicians at various downtown locations from 5 to 8 p.m. Locations include Timbers Bar and Grill, The Blu Moon Bistro, The Mitten…
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