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…
Hunter assaulted, deer stolen. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A deer hunter was reportedly assaulted in the woods by two people on the opening day of firearm deer season Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. The pair stole the hunter’s deer, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The assault and theft occurred in Section 21 of Logan Township, Cole said.…
MCC presents “Man of La Mancha” this weekend. #MasonCountyArts #MasonCountyCentral. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School drama club presents “Man of La Mancha” at A.O. Carlson Performing Arts Center, Thursday, Nov. 17, Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. The Broadway hit musical was inspired by the 17th…
Man sentenced to jail for invading deceased man’s home. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Custer Township man who has the “mental capacities more indicative of a child” was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 15, for stealing coins from a deceased man’s…
#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews Attempted theft scheme aimed at acquiring drug money. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Pere Marquette Township man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 15, to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for two counts of attempted uttering and publishing. Jason L. Carr, of 1485 Betty Ave., pleaded guilty…
Opening day 5-pointer. #OpeningDay. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — It’s opening day of firearm deer hunting season in Michigan. Randy Cox shot this 5-point buck Tuesday morning in Riverton Township. “I’m almost 37-years-old and have been hunting for 24 of those years. I never had youth hunts in my day to get the big bucks, but this morning this 5-point was the biggest…
Hart man sent to jail for fleeing police. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Hart man was sentenced to serve 90 days up front of a one year jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 15, for a conviction of third-degree fleeing a police officer. Jose Alfredo Villareal, of 1588 E. Hammett Rd., was arrested…
Free Soil and senior center continue to work out differences. #FreeSoil. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL — The Free Soil Village Council has extended its contract with the Free Soil Senior Center an additional month to allow the senior center board time to review the village’s offer of keeping the existing lease as is. See related story here. Over…
Obituary: Samuel Morse, 46, Fountain. #MasonCountyDeaths. Samuel Donald Morse, 46, of Fountain, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Sam was born on July 4, 1970 in Ludington, the son of Harold and Norma (Gilman) Morse, and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1989. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States…
Krieger elected Scottville mayor, again. #Scottville. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Bruce Krieger was elected Mayor Monday night during the organizational meeting of Scottville City Commission. This will be the second time Krieger has served as Mayor, he served two two-year terms in the 1970s. Scottville’s city charter requires City Commission to elect its chair from within, as opposed…
Emergency crews search beach for body, nothing found. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel from three fire departments and two law enforcement agencies, along with Department of Natural Resources personnel, searched the Lake Michigan shoreline for about two hours Monday afternoon for a report of a body found on the shoreline. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole…
Recent births, reported November 14, 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. Montana M. Zamora, the son of Morgan Grassman and Marcos Zamora Sr., of Ludington, was born November 7, 2016. Annie Ray Hackert, the daughter of Joanna and Jason Hackert of Scottville,…
Drug arrest tops weekend police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Wellston man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of schedule 4 narcotic possession and marijuana possession following a traffic stop Friday, Nov. 11, at 1:48 a.m. at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Ludington receives donation towards new ATV, cameras. #LudingtonCityCouncil. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Ludington City Council meets tonight, Monday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. LUDINGTON — The City recently received a donation of $40,000 to go towards the purchase of a new security camera system and also the purchase of a new ATV…
Man dies in morning fire. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Sam Morse, 46, died Sunday morning as a result of a house fire. Firefighters were called to the fire at 2023 N. Benson Road at 8:33 a.m. Branch Township Fire Chief Steve McVicker said firefighters were able to knock the fire down quickly. Fountain Area Fire Chief Roger…
Shaken, Not Stirred: Post-election grievances. #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. He is not my president! Well, actually he IS, regardless of your allegiance. Whether you agree with the results makes no difference. On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump will be the face of America that the world sees, the voice it…
Funding page set up for Hamlin fire victims. #MasonCountyNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A funding page has been set up for Denny and Lori Vandervest, whose house was destroyed by fire Friday night. See related story here. Denny Vandervest is a captain on the Hamlin Township Fire Department and has been a member of the department for over 20 years. To financially…
#TheLand #ManisteeCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. ONEKAMA TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — Up on M-22, about between Onekama and Arcadia, is orchard country. Much of the orchards in this area are owned by Westwind Orchards, which is part of the Smeltzer family legacy of farming in these parts. The land this M-22 runs through is some of the best fruit producing…
Firefighter’s house destroyed by fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Denny and Lori Vandervest were lying in bed Friday night about 8:30 p.m. when they heard a noise out in their garage. Denny initially thought it was his stepson coming home, he said. A few minutes later, Lori told him she could smell smoke. When he went…
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