WSCC closed Friday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Due to a power outage on the West Shore Community College campus, the college will be closed Friday, January 12. The West Shore Educational Service District’s CTE program is also closed.
WSCC closed Friday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Due to a power outage on the West Shore Community College campus, the college will be closed Friday, January 12. The West Shore Educational Service District’s CTE program is also closed.

51st Circuit Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – David G. Newman, 44, of 417 Sixth St., Grand Rapids, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Jan. 4 to serve two to 30 years in prison with credit for 382 days served in jail and $598 in…

Identity theft tops arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Alyse Marie Bowden, 30, of 9139 Anderson Rd., Grosse Ile, Michigan, was arrested by the Ludington Police Department on felony charges of identity theft and stealing/retaining a financial transaction device without consent. Preliminary exam: Jan. 24 at 11:15…

79th District Court sentencings posted Jan. 10, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Melissa Cecile Marshall, 37, of 8370 1st Ave., Onekama, was found guilty Jan. 3 of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days…

LUDINGTON — Two vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of Tinkham Avenue and Harrison Street Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10. The crash occurred along Tinkham Avenue shortly before 1 p.m., causing injuries to a passenger in the crash. According to Ludington Police Department, a vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Custer man apparently failed to stop at the intersection…

Muskegon man arrested for fifth-offense DWLS. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for fifth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 8:08 p.m. at US 31 and LaSalle Raod, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason…

Obituary: Lisa (Foster) Somers, 50, Kaleva, formerly of Ludington.Lisa K. (Foster) Somers, 50, of Kaleva, formerly of Ludington, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born January 18, 1967 in Ludington to Gerald and Yvonne “Pat” (Tyler) Foster. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1985 where she was very involved with softball. She played catcher and had the…

Recent births, reported Jan. 9, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Patricia Lorene Lilleberg, the daughter of KayLeiah Buell and Darrick Lilleberg of Fountain, was born January 5, 2018. William Samuel Bruce Eaton, the son of Barbara and Derek Eaton of Ludington, was born January 8, 2018. Bennett James Lynch, the son of Pamala and Lawrence Lynch of…
Family AfFAIR scheduled for March 17. SCOTTVILLE — The 27th annual Family AfFAIR will be held on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. Over 60 groups and organizations each year bring intriguing and entertaining hands-on activities for participants to the free event. This year’s theme is “Family, the…

Fugitives waive extradition, await pickup by Texas authorities. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The 27-year-old Texas man wanted on several violent charges who was captured by Mason County sheriff’s deputies last week is waiving extradition and is awaiting pickup by Texas authorities, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man has been identified as Bobby Robles Constancio of Van Vleck, Texas.…

Obituary: Carrine “Carrie” Armstrong, 84, Free Soil. Mrs. Carrine “Carrie” Armstrong, 84, of Free Soil passed away the evening of Friday, January 5, 2018 at her Ohio home in the loving arms of her family. Carrie was born on June 8, 1933, in Free Soil, the daughter of Henry and Cornelia (Hill) White. On July 22, 1950 she married Joseph Armstrong…

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 8, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Reva Schwass, 88, of Ludington, died Saturday, January 6, 2018. Harley Allen Lamkin, 89, of Negaunee and Ludington, died Monday, January 8, 2018. Carrine “Carrie” Armstrong, 84, of Free Soil died Friday, January 5, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…

Police busy with crashes over the weekend. #MasonCountyNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several vehicle crashes over the weekend, including a two-vehicle head-on crash Sunday, Jan. 7, at 6:59 a.m. at US 31 and LaSalle Road that resulted in injuries, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity over the…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 8, 2018. Ludington Area School District. Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center. Ludington Area Catholic School. Gateway to Success Academy. Covenant Christian School. Mason County Eastern Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. West Shore ESD and CTE The Edwin H. Ewing Unit 76 American Legion Auxiliary meeting, scheduled for Monday, January 08, 2018, has been…

Recent births, reported Jan. 5, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Noah James Carlson, the son of Erica and Eric Carlson of Ludington, was born January 4, 2018. Kaidyn Lee Frey, the son of Misty Bolton and Terry Frey Jr. of Ludington, was born January 5, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…

Deputies nab Texas fugitive wanted for robbery, assault with deadly weapon. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Mason County sheriff’s deputies captured a 27-year-old Texas man wanted on several violent charges Thursday, Jan. 4, and he is currently being held in the Mason County Jail awaiting extradition, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On Jan. 3, 2018, deputies with the Mason County…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 5, 2018. Ludington Area School District. Ludington Area Catholic School. Gateway to Success Academy.

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 4, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Ann D. Trenner, 80, of Scottville, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Otis Henry Jarvie, 85, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 4, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Full list of 2017 deaths. Full list…

ESD to begin search for new superintendent. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD)) has begun the process to hire a new superintendent. Randy Howes, current superintendent, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2018. He has served as superintendent for five years. The Board of Education has contracted with Michigan Leadership Institute to help guide the board…

Snowy roads wreak havoc for motorists. #MasonCounty Recent police activity in Mason County includes several crashes on snowy roads. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018: – 10:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), identity theft, City of Scottville. The victim reported that an unknown person attempted to file for unemployment benefits under their name. – 11:10 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US…
Public blood drive at hospital January 11 LUDINGTON — A public blood drive will be held at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, January 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The blood collection event will be conducted by the hospital’s blood supply partner, Michigan Blood, in the classrooms on the lower level of the hospital. The most convenient parking and entrance…