Steven (Okie) Eschels, 59, of Homestead, Florida passed away suddenly on Friday, May 27, 2016. He was born on November 16, 1956 in Ludington, the son of Arno and Shirley Eschels. Okie was an avid Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Lions fan and he enjoyed making bets with his family on pretty much any sporting event. He was a skilled…
The Financial Minute is sponsored by Shelby State Bank with offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Muskegon counties: www.shelbybank.com. Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in modern medicine, there are more Americans over the age of 65 than there have ever been. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2050, more than 20 percent of U.S. residents will be aged 65…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Mark Alan Saporita-Fargo, 46, 5971 County Road 30, Monroeville, Alabama, was arrested May 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Jerimiah Jack Johnson, 26, 211 E. 12th St., Traverse City, pleaded guilty on May 24 to assault and battery, breaking and entering,…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Academy, a Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails. Eleven officers from five counties completed the academy. Two were recognized for their leadership and academic achievement in the corrections academy. Travis Bergquist of…
The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Thursday, June 2, 2016: – 9:23 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of E. Ludington Ave., City of Ludington. – 12:06 p.m., animal complaint, Loomis Street boat ramp, City of Ludington. – 2:12 p.m., domestic assault, 300 block of N. Robert St., City of Ludington. – 4:58 p.m., larceny, 200 block of…
Marvyn Douglas Kelsey, 80, of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 with his family by his side at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Marv, also known as “Honky the Clown” to many throughout the area, was born on July 3, 1935 in Bell Gardens, California, the son of Dr. Max G. and Alice M. (Bowman) Kelsey,…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital announced today that it will be closing its inpatient psychiatric unit, The Hadley Center for Behavioral Health. Psychiatrists Stanley Seuferer and Sue Ellen Huffstutter will continue serving the community with outpatient behavioral health care from their medical practice in the hospital’s professional office building, according to a press release from the hospital. All current…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Along a quiet portion of the north end of Jebavy Drive this morning, a quiet, unofficial ceremony took place. The Mason County Road Commission installed the first of two signs designating Jebavy Drive between Jagger and Barnhart roads as the Army Specialist Joseph Lancour Memorial Drive. Lancour’s parents, Rob and Sue Lancour watched…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Boaz Dennis Armstrong, the son of Trisha and Joshua Armstrong of Ludington, was born May 28, 2016. Jaxson David Curtis, the son of Mandy and Robert Curtis of Ludington, was born May 31, 2016. Wyatt Richard Buck, the son…
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A suspect shot himself in a suicide attempt as Mason County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call of a domestic assault Thursday, June 2, at 1:22 a.m. in the 1400 block of East Hoague Road. The suspect was treated for non-life threatening injuries at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. A report is being forwarded to the…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Muskegon man died Wednesday afternoon following a single vehicle crash on US 31 near the Chauvez Road overpass, according to Michigan State Police Lt. Matt Kanitz. The man was driving a pickup truck northbound on the expressway when the crash occurred at 3:05 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Responding to the scene…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being requested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for two Oceana County residents and a Muskegon County resident stemming from a retail fraud incident at the Meijer store on US 10 Monday, May 31, at 8:38 p.m. Other police activity Monday includes: – 1:52 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 20-year-old Scottville man was…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Since the posting on social media by a Mason County Central student stating that he had been banned from Mason County Central Schools because he was flying a confederate flag from his truck, Scottville Police Department has received reckless driving complaints from residents about a truck matching that description. See related story here. School…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central student Travis Barrette says he was banned from the school after mounting a Confederate flag on the back of his pickup truck. Barrette posted on the MCP Facebook page Friday stating he cannot go onto school grounds because of the flag. Superintendent Jeff Mount said that’s not exactly true. “Today I…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Barry Neal is not afraid of big challenges. But attempting the Guinness World Record of the world’s longest ice cream dessert, well, that’s really big. “I’m not afraid of big,” Barry, who owns House of Flavors Restaurants, says. “But, I’ve never done anything this big before.” On Saturday, June 11, House of Flavors, along…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Saginaw man and a 17-year-old Birch Run woman were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop Monday, May 30, at 7:03 p.m. at the intersection of US 10 and Schoenherr Road on charges of possession with intent to deliver marijuana; possession of cocaine; and possession with intent to deliver mushrooms, according…
Marv Kelsey, 80, of Amber Township passed away on May 31, 2016. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Mariette Stiller, 89, of Scottville passed away on May 29, 2016 at home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
Walter Byron Marks, 78, of Ludington, died Friday, May 27, 2016, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Walter was born on March 5, 1938 in Detroit, MI to the late Edward Ralph and Esther Lillian (Hutchinson) Marks. He married Beatrice “Bea” J. (Mecklenberg) Marks on July 11, 1958 in Detroit. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2005. Walter is…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud/identity theft complaint received Friday, May 27, at 11:06 a.m. in the 2000 block of S. Lakeshore Drive.
“The victim had an unknown person take out a Verizon phone plan in his name and charge over $7,000 in phone bills,” said Sheriff Kim Cole.
The following is other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend:
Friday, May 27, 2016:
– 4:55 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles Road near Fountain Road, Victory Township.
– 9:47 a.m., breaking and entering, 1900 block of W. US 10-31, Amber Township.
– 10:11 a.m., illegal dumping, 5800 block of N. Stiles Road, Victory Township.
– 2:47 p.m., damaged property, victim reported his garage door kicked, 8700 block of E. US 10, Branch Township.
– 5:08 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber Township.
Saturday, May 28, 2016:
– 2:34 a.m., a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road, PM Township.
– 10:19 a.m. ,two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers Road, PM Township.
– 12:27 p.m., damaged property, victim reports four tires slashed on his vehicle
200 block of W. Millerton Rd., Victory Township.
– 3:10 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Conrad and Stiles roads, Amber Township.
– 5:22 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Jagger and Lincoln roads, Hamlin Township.
– 10:24 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Dennis roads, Victory Township.
– 10:42 p.m., a 22-year-old Fountain man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs following a traffic stop, US 10 and Brye, Amber Township.
Sunday, May 29, 2016:
– 2:45 a.m., 24 year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, US 10 and PM Hwy., PM Township.
– 5:35 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Hawley and Scottville roads, Riverton Township.
– 5:46 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10-31 and Gordon Road, Amber Township.
– 2:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, minor injuries, US 10 and US 31 southbound on-ramp, Amber Township.
– 5:06 p.m., trespassing, 1900 block of W. Conrad Road, Amber Township, case remain under investigation.
– 9:30 p.m., a 35-year-old Fountain man was operating a dirt bike on private property when he lost control and was ejected off the cycle. He was transported to Spectrum Health/Ludington Hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on private property in the 4400 block of N. Custer, Sherman Township.
– 11:06 p.m., a 46-year-old Grand Haven woman was arrested for OWI following a traffic stop, Tamarack Trailer Park entrance, Hamlin Township.
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The Mason County Allied Veterans Council will hold a Memorial Day parade Monday, May 30 in Ludington. The parade begins at the Mason County Courthouse at 10:15 a.m. and will end at the War Memorial in Stearns Park, along Lakeshore Drive. It will showcase area veterans.A memorial service will follow. The Rev Domingo “Mick” Shriver will be the keynote speaker…
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