#OceanaCountyNews #MasonCountyNews #MissingPerson By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — It’s been 19 days since Weare Township resident James Hepworth left his job in Ludington, mid-shift, and drove about 60 miles away to a remote location near the Pine River in the Manistee National Forest and hasn’t been seen since, leaving behind his wife, Amanda, and their eight…
#Scottville SCOTTVILLE — Jamie Spore has been selected as the grand marshal of the 2016 Scottville Harvest Festival parade, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. “I was very excited to see that our Harvest Festival committee selected Jamie to be the Scottville Harvest Festival grand marshel, she is a great choice,” said City Manager Amy Williams,…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Shelby man allegedly ran from a crash scene on foot Thursday, Aug. 18, at 2:36 p.m. on southbound US 31 Freeway north of the Pere Marquette off-ramp, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man, who was driving a 2008 Chevy Impala, attempted to cut the median and collided with a…
#WalkToEndAlzheimers Mary Olson is on a mission to educate those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. She will be joining hundreds of other families at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ludington on September 17 to raise funds and awareness for the disease that her mother was diagnosed with six years ago at the age of 62.…
#WestShoreCommunityCollege #MasonCountyArts VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Theater Department and Performing Arts Series announce auditions for “Godspell,” August 28, 29, 6 to 9 p.m., in the college’s Center Stage Theater. “Godspell” was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz and it took the world by storm. Led by the…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies Isaiah Samuel Pena, 17, 5784 W. Johnson Rd., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested August 16 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and habitual offender second offense. Preliminary hearing: September 7…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 51st Circuit Court: Joseph Lynn Yennior, Jr., 26, Mason County Jail, pleaded guilty on June 22 to failure to comply with the sex offender registry and was sentenced to 365 days in jail with credit for 68 days already served, must serve four…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Leila Marie Pamame, 30, Muskegon County Jail, pleaded guilty on August 9 to third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 70 days already served. -Ledarean Kwame Gilmore, 25, 847 Courtney St. NW, Grand Rapids, pleaded…
#MasonCountyEvents #OccupyJamesStreet LUDINGTON — The South James Street Motor Show will be held on Saturday, August 27 from noon to 4 p.m. All years, makes and models of vehicles are welcome and entry is free. Each entry will receive a complimentary 8×10 photograph of their vehicle from Creative Studio. Best in show trophies and prizes will be awarded in each…
#MasonCountyArts SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Family Events will host the Mason County Art Show from Sept. 12 through 13 with art being displayed at various Scottville businesses. The event is open to any Mason County resident of any age with any type of medium. The public will vote on the winning categories beginning Monday, Sept. 12 until 5 p.m., Friday,…
#CommunityFoundationForMasonCounty PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Community Foundation for Mason County will hold an informational grant seeker workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, 5300 W. U.S. 10. The workshop will share information about the Foundation’s funding priorities and grant reporting.The fall grant deadline is September 15 for letters of…
#WestShoreBank FRANKFORT — West Shore Bank has completed its acquisition of West Michigan Bank and Trust, based in Frankfort. The process began in April of this year. “We look forward to welcoming West Michigan Bank & Trust customers and employees to the West Shore Bank family,” said Raymond A. Biggs, president & CEO of West Shore Bank. “This addition brings…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Melvin Simpson, 59, of Ludington died on August 17, 2016 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
#Ludington #MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews LUDINGTON — Adam Clayton Shook, the “person of interest” in the early Tuesday morning stabbing of a 26-year-old man has been released following an interview with the Ludington Police Department, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. Shook remains a “person of interest” at this point, Barnett said, and the investigation is ongoing. Barnett could not comment…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a larceny of a portable radio reported Monday, Aug. 15, at 8:40 p.m. in the 100 block of South Jackson Road. Police activity Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 includes: 2 p.m., (MSP), domestic assault, under investigation, 100 block of Stephen Ave., Branch Township. 2:25 p.m.,…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to one year in jail Tuesday, Aug. 16, for convictions of first-degree retail fraud and stealing a financial transaction device, or ATM card. Robert William Wicks, of 508 E. Danaher St., was also ordered by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to two years probation and must pay…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man faces four years in prison after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 16, to third-degree home invasion, second-offense aggravated domestic assault, aggravated assault and fourth-offense habitual offender. Mykel Dalton Horsley, of 711 E. Loomis St., initially faced one count of first-degree home invasion stemming from the…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Two 16-year-old Georgia boys, who were prosecuted as adults due to the seriousness of their crimes, were sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 16, to one year in jail for third-degree home invasion and receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Carlos Jesus Gomez, of 6454 Sage St., Doraville, Georgia, and Miguel Andres…
#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Sheridan Township man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 16, to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of larceny in a building and sale of a financial transaction device. Clayton Charles Machiela, of 5824 N. Larson Rd., was also ordered to serve 18 months probation…
#Ludington #MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews LUDINGTON — Adam Clayton Shook, the person of interest in the early morning stabbing of a 26-year-old man came into the Ludington Police Department this morning after he found out that law enforcement was searching for him, according to Police Chief Mark Barnett. “At this point no information will be released regarding the contents of the…
#Ludington #MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Police are searching for a person of interest following the stabbing of a 26-year-old man was stabbed early this morning at a residence in the 700 block of East Danaher Street. Officers from Ludington Police Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 716 E. Danaher Street at 3:59 a.m.…
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