Sheridan Twp. brush fire burns 3 acres. #MasonCountyNews #SheridanTownship. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — About three acres of brush burned Wednesday afternoon at Zwagerman Farm Cropping, LLC farm, 2159 N. Morse Road. Owner Jacob Zwagerman said the fire started in an area that had burned about two months ago. “It was just the perfect conditions to reignite the…
CSC, phone interference among arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Glen Arthur Bentley, II, 37, of 9557 E. Anthony Rd., Logan Township, was arrested Nov. 8 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Robert Noah Gauthier, 41, of 303 S. Main St., Scottville, pleaded guilty Nov. 9 to attempted assault/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary…
French promoted to hospital patient safety and quality director. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON – Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has combined its patient safety and quality initiatives under the leadership of Jody French. French’s promotion to patient safety and quality director was announced by Helen Johnson, chief nursing officer. French previously headed the clinical quality department. Her new position includes those functions, with…
COVE asking for turkeys. #MasonCountyCares. LUDINGTON — COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) is trying to help out some families in need this Thanksgiving. The agency is asking people who buy a turkey for their family dinner to buy a second one and donate it for a family who can’t afford to buy one. Deadline for turning in turkeys is Tuesday,…
West Shore Bank kicks off ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, Shop-N-Save in Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving.” This is West Shore Bank’s eighth year to team up with local food store…
Minor injury in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle crash on US 31 south of Sugar Grove Road Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 12:24 p.m. resulted in a minor injury, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday includes: 6:40 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Conrad and Brye roads, Amber Township. 6:45…
West Shore Bank donates to veterans’ memorial. #MasonCountyCares #WestShoreBank By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Representatives from West Shore Bank presented a check for $10,000 to the Mason County Allied Veterans Wednesday afternoon towards the construction of a veterans memorial mall which will be located at Stearns Park. See related story here. “West Shore Bank is supportive of many projects…
House of Flavors recalls Ashby’s Sterling Peanut Butter Landslide Ice Cream. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of a portion of its Ashby’s Sterling Peanut Butter Landslide Ice Cream. The ice cream packaged in 3 gallon containers with item number 7305 and lot number #16195 is affected by the recall, according to a press release.…
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…
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