LUDINGTON — A Russian children’s choir will perform at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., on Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m. The Little Eagles of Siberia comes from the city of Krasnoyarsk, 5,536 miles from Ludington. The performance is free; donations greatly appreciated. “We are very fortunate to be able to present this choir…
Crashes, drunk driving arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 3, 2017: – 2:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 37-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a traffic stop for operating while intoxicated (OWI) and possession of marijuana, Jebavy Drive and Rasmussen Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 6:24 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
6 injured in Sheridan Twp. ORV crash. #MasonCountyNews. This story has been updated. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Six people were injured (initial report stated seven people) after two off road vehicles collided head-on on North Budzynski Road Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred about 1 p.m. on a seasonal portion of Budzynski Road in Section 6 of the…
2-year-old seriously injured after July 4 US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 2-year-old Canadian boy was seriously injured Tuesday, July 4, following a two vehicle crash on US 10 near the US 31 southbound on-ramp. The crash occurred about 12:14 p.m. when a westbound 2016 Volkswagen, driven by Michael Lyons George Ringrose, 33, of…
Man arrested on 10th drunk driving charge. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The driver arrested following a roadside drive-off Monday, July 3, on the Mason-Manistee counties had nine previous operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges prior to his 10th arrest Monday. Joseph Edward Booker, 52, of Fenton, was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon after Mason-Oceana 911 received…
Library book sale is July 14-16. LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Ludington Library annual used book sale will be held Friday, July 14, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 16, 1 to 4 p.m. on the front lawn of the Mason County District Library, Ludington branch at 217 East Ludington Avenue. The Friends of…
Driver taken into custody following county line drive off. #MasonCountyNew Updated. STRONACH TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — A 52-year-old (initial story stated 42) Fenton man was taken into custody by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon after emergency personnel were called to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Custer and Countyline roads; Countyline Road curves slightly to the north in that…
Driver in Sunday crash arrested; additional charges pending. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The driver involved in Sunday’s single vehicle crash on Chauvez Road has been arrested on multiple charges. Darrin Lloyd Deboer, 22, of Sparta, was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a felony drug warrant (delivery of dangerous drugs), after he was released from Spectrum…
Several crashes, drunk driving arrests, gas drive-offs over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, June 30, 2017: – 1:45 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving an unregistered vehicle, improper plates and no insurance, Pere Marquette Highway and Iris Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:49 a.m.,…
Garden Walk is Sunday, July 9. LUDINGTON — The 21st Annual Mason County Garden Club Garden Walk will be held on Sunday, July 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. The $10 tickets may be purchased in advance at Cartier Mansion in Ludington, Cole’s Antiques Villa in Scottville, Orchard Market in Pere Marquette Township and Free Soil Township, The Giving Tree Garden…
Sheriff’s Office investigating Chauvez Rd crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle rollover crash that occurred about 8:45 a.m. Sunday, July 2. The driver involved in the crash, a 22-year-old Sparta man, was injured and transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by ambulance. The crash occurred when the…
Recent births, reported June 30, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Gabriel Michael Shimel, the son of Denni Agens and Jacob Shimel of Ludington, was born June 23, 2017. Archie James Langfeldt, the son of Jessica and Matthew Langfeldt of Scottville, was born June 26, 2017. Iris Norene Szymanski, the daughter of Sasha Stafford and Jacob Szmanski…
Breaking into vehicle; drug charges top recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Thomas Martinez, 32, no address listed, was arrested June 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of breaking and entering a motor vehicle to steal property $1,000 or more but less…
79th District Court sentencings By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kenneth Michael Rocco, 64, of 2968 N. George Ln., Hamlin Township, pleaded guilty June 27 to operating a motor vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days…
Hart author to launch book at arts center. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will host a book launch for author Sally Defreitas celebrating her new book, “Shipwrecked Three Times, A Michigan Girl Goes to Sea” at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on Friday, July 7. The event will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room at…
MCC Class of ’87 reunion planned. The Mason County Central High School Class of 1987 will hold its 30th year class reunion on Saturday, July 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club. Cost will be approximately $40 per couple or $20 per person. A golf outing at Lakeside Links will also be held that morning…
Edgar Struble returns to hometown stage for July 5 concert. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band Shell Summer Music Series, normally held on Tuesdays, will hold a special Independence Week performance on Wednesday, July 5, featuring Edgar Struble and Friends. “It’s been a number of years since I’ve played my hometown and I’m really looking forward…
Hospital’s Fit Club receives state-wide recognition. LANSING — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will be one of three hospitals that will be receiving the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s 2017 Ludwig Community Benefit Award today for its Win with Wellness Fit Club. The award is named in memory of Patric E. Ludwig, a former MHA president who championed investing in…
Boat reported stolen. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 16-foot, 10-inch Smoker Craft boat, with its motor and trailer, was reported stolen from a yard in the 4500 block of East Sugar Grove Road Wednesday, June 28, at 7:58 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The boat is silver with a white stripe with a black 25 horsepower motor,”…
Internal medicine offices combine. LUDINGTON – Two Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital internal medicine offices combined on Monday, June 26, 2017 to form one large internal medicine group practice, creating more operational efficiency. The office of Dr. Bryan Kovas, physician assistant Susan Persson, and Shirley Tuller, moved from Suite 207 in the Medical Office Building at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital to…
Driver critical following US 31/PM Hwy. crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. This story has been updated. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A man involved in a two vehicle crash Wednesday morning at US 31/Pere Marquette Highway offramp was critically injured, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crash occurred about 8:45 a.m. when a Ford F-150, driven by Thomas Wesley…
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