Leah Massie crowned 2017 Miss Ludington Area. #MissLudingtonArea. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Leah Massie, 22, was crowned the 2017 Miss Ludington Area during the annual competition Saturday at West Shore Community College. The 2012 Ludington High School graduate is also a graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in social work and…
Firefighters save Victory home. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters and law enforcement were called to 2159 N. Gordon Road Saturday about noon for a house fire. The home owner, Randall McKenney, told sheriff deputies that he was outside wrapping Christmas presents when he discovered smoke coming from the eaves and the area around the chimney. Everyone…
Police investigate hit-and-run crash. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A vehicle, described as a white older Lexus, was involved in a hit-and-run crash Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The vehicle reportedly backed into another vehicle and then drove away,” Cole said. No one was…
Obituary: James Brown, 81, Scottville. #MasonCountyDeaths. James Vaughn Brown, 85, of Scottville, passed away on November 29, 2016, at Spectrum Health of Ludington with his loving family by his side. James was born on February 10, 1935, to the late Arther V. and Mable (Wiley) Brown in Saginaw. He attended Marlette High School and graduated in 1952. He married Mary…
Sandcastles Children’s Museum receives historical preservation award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Sandcastles Children’s Museum was awarded the Mason County Historical Society’s 2016 Henry and Elizabeth Haskell Historical Presevation Award during the organization’s annual meeting Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Ludington. The award was given for the museum’s restoration of its 125 year-old building at…
CSC tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felony – Steven John Ziemkoski, 49, of 607 Seventh St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing:…
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Michael Arthur Edgington, 58, of 2794 S. Tyndall Rd., Branch Township, pleaded guilty Nov. 22 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for…
County seeks public input on recreation plan. #MasonCountyNews. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County officials are asking for public input on the county’s recreation plan. Mason County will be launching the community input survey, accessible online at www.masoncountysurvey.com. The survey is brief and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Residents and other interested parties who want a voice in…
Obituary: Pearl Skow, 98, Cadillac, formerly of Scottville. Pearl Esther Skow, 98 of Cadillac and longtime resident of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Samaritas Senior Living of Cadillac. Pearl was born on April 4, 1918 on the family farm in Eden Township, the daughter of Allie and Laura (Brovant) Saxton, and graduated from Custer High…
Mason County couple receives Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award. #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Seth and Lyndsay Earl of Hamlin Township were awarded the Michigan Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award Tuesday night during the organization’s annual state meeting at DeVos Place Convention Center. The award was part of the Farm Bureau’s young farmer leadership awards.…
Marijuana possession, car/deer crashes top police activity. #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 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016: 11:05 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Thomas and…
Six to compete in Miss Ludington Area competition Saturday. #MissLudingtonArea. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 2017 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, December 3 at 7pm at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater in the Arts & Sciences Building. Six contestants from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties will be taking the stage to compete in talent, interview,…
Health and Human Services participating in Operation Good Cheer. #Christmas2016. LUDINGTON — Health and Human Services agencies in Mason and Oceana counties will participate in Child and Family Services of Michigan’s Operation Good Cheer program. Child and Family Services of Michigan has sponsored and coordinated this program since its inception in 1971, granting holiday wishes to children in foster care…
Tree stand, trail cam stolen. #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 GRANT TOWNSHIP — A deer hunter reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon, Nov. 28, that his tree stand and trail camera…
CrossFit’s Barbells for Babies to raise money for hospital birthing center. #MasonCountyHealth. LUDINGTON – Ludington CrossFit, Ludington Spin and Yoga, and NorthStar Chiropractic are teaming up to promote fitness while raising money for Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Family Birthing Center. A fitness event called Barbells for Babies will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Ludington CrossFit. …
Ludington Area Schools holiday celebrations. #LudingtonAreaSchools. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools performing arts students will present concerts to celebrate the holiday season at L.F. Peterson Auditorium: Thursday, Dec. 1: OJ DeJonge Middle School and LHS choir concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4: LHS band concert, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13: OJ DeJonge Middle School band concert, 7:30 p.m. For all…
Lakeshore Resource Network receives $50,000 donation from West Shore Bank. #MasonCounty LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Resource Network received a donation of $50,000 from West Shore Bank Monday afternoon. Construction is underway at the organization’s new facility, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The facility will serve as a multi-agency hub to assist people in need, especially with nutritional needs. See related story here. While…
Minor injuries in Ludington crash. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington woman was transported by ambulance to the hospital following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Loomis and Emily streets Monday afternoon. The crash occurred when an eastbound Ford Edge, driven by the 26-year-old, was struck by a northbound Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 36-year-old Ludington woman, who…
Theft from coin-operated machine. #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 larceny from a coin-operated machine was reported to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Sunday, Nov. 27, at…
Obituary: Dorthea Martz, 88, Ludington. #MasonCountyDeaths. Dorthea May Martz, 88, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Dorthea was born on April 8, 1928, the only child of Clayton A. and Ellen (Allen) Marrison, growing up in the Crystal Valley area before their family moved to a farm in Riverton Township. …
Custer Township officers, trustees take office. #CusterTownship. CUSTER — Custer Township officers and trustees were recently sworn into office. Pictured are, from left: Ron Bacon, supervisor; Sue Hansen, out-going clerk; Ann Larr, clerk; Maxine Martinchek, treasurer; Larry Larr, trustee. Not pictured is George Allison, trustee.
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