Business professional students make over 800 pies for fundraiser. #MasonCountyEducation. LUDINGTON — Over 60 students from the Ludington Business Professionals of America along with their family members and other volunteers made over 816 pies Saturday at Ludington High School. The pies are being sold as a fundraiser for the organization. This was the third year the BPA made the pies.…
PM Township considering sidewalk ordinance. #PereMarquetteTownship. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — When the Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Nov. 22, it will consider adopting a sidewalk ordinance. The ordinance is scheduled for a second and final reading before the board takes action. The ordinance will require properties with street frontage in commercial 1…
Man arrested for punching wall at Social Security office. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff deputies Friday, Nov. 18, at 1:14…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. The Rev. Lyman McDougal Lauver, 76, of Ludington, Passed away Friday November 18, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ludington. Lawrence L. Horton, 73, of Ruby Creek and Branch, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hart.…
MCC schools to dismiss early Wednesday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will only have a half day of school on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and school will be closed Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. and all other buildings will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Victory Early Childhood Center, including daycare, will…
Shaken, Not Stirred:Ya just never know. #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. Words carry power. There have been two occasions in the past week or so, in which I have learned that words I’ve written have made a positive impact. This, as opposed to the many times in my life in which I’ve…
Hunters safe after boat takes on water in Hamlin Lake. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two hunters from Grand Rapids are safe this morning after their boat took on water in Hamlin Lake. At 5:40 a.m. Sunday, 911 was called by one of the hunters. They had gone out in the lake to duck hunt when their…
Worker injured at Indian Summer Co-Op. #MasonCountyNews. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old woman was injured Saturday morning while working at Indian Summer Co-op fruit processing plant, 3958 W. Chauvez Road. The accident occurred about 5 a.m. after the woman’s hand was pulled in and pinched between a chain/sprocket and frame work of a machine, according to Riverton Township Fire Chief…
Recent births, reported November 18, 2016. #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. Calvin Michael Pasco, the son of Elizabeth and Donald Pasco, of Scottville, was born November 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital. William Emilia Walsworth Mayorquin, the son of…
Sheridan Twp. brush fire burns 3 acres. #MasonCountyNews #SheridanTownship. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — About three acres of brush burned Wednesday afternoon at Zwagerman Farm Cropping, LLC farm, 2159 N. Morse Road. Owner Jacob Zwagerman said the fire started in an area that had burned about two months ago. “It was just the perfect conditions to reignite the…
CSC, phone interference among arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Glen Arthur Bentley, II, 37, of 9557 E. Anthony Rd., Logan Township, was arrested Nov. 8 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Robert Noah Gauthier, 41, of 303 S. Main St., Scottville, pleaded guilty Nov. 9 to attempted assault/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary…
French promoted to hospital patient safety and quality director. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON – Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has combined its patient safety and quality initiatives under the leadership of Jody French. French’s promotion to patient safety and quality director was announced by Helen Johnson, chief nursing officer. French previously headed the clinical quality department. Her new position includes those functions, with…
COVE asking for turkeys. #MasonCountyCares. LUDINGTON — COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) is trying to help out some families in need this Thanksgiving. The agency is asking people who buy a turkey for their family dinner to buy a second one and donate it for a family who can’t afford to buy one. Deadline for turning in turkeys is Tuesday,…
West Shore Bank kicks off ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, Shop-N-Save in Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving.” This is West Shore Bank’s eighth year to team up with local food store…
Minor injury in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle crash on US 31 south of Sugar Grove Road Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 12:24 p.m. resulted in a minor injury, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday includes: 6:40 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Conrad and Brye roads, Amber Township. 6:45…
West Shore Bank donates to veterans’ memorial. #MasonCountyCares #WestShoreBank By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Representatives from West Shore Bank presented a check for $10,000 to the Mason County Allied Veterans Wednesday afternoon towards the construction of a veterans memorial mall which will be located at Stearns Park. See related story here. “West Shore Bank is supportive of many projects…
House of Flavors recalls Ashby’s Sterling Peanut Butter Landslide Ice Cream. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of a portion of its Ashby’s Sterling Peanut Butter Landslide Ice Cream. The ice cream packaged in 3 gallon containers with item number 7305 and lot number #16195 is affected by the recall, according to a press release.…
Hunter assault, deer theft under investigation. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A deer hunter, who is a 24-year-old Mason County man, was reportedly assaulted in the woods by two other hunters on the opening day of firearm deer season Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. The men, described as white men in their 20s, stole the hunter’s…
Group seeking Mason County pictures. #MasonCounty When you think about what photo illustrates Mason County what do you think of? A group called The Exchange, is in the process of collecting pictures that represent the essence of Mason County. Between now and New Year’s Eve. the group is asking for people to submit their MC pictures with the collection being put…
Pie auction to benefit Shop with a Cop. #MasonCountyCares By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A pie auction being held next week will benefit the annual Shop with a Cop program. The auction takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 23, conveniently the day before Thanksgiving. Officer Tony Kuster of Ludington Police Department coordinates both the auction and the Shop with…
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