Scottville Planning Commission recommends denial of ground floor downtown apartment variance. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend the City Commission deny a variance request by a downtown building owner to allow ground floor residential occupancy in his building. Ludington-based attorney Mark Pehrson, who owns 133 S. Main St., requested the variance after city officials discovered…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 8, 2017. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Tina Ann Rose, 36, of 608 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty Jan. 31 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for 60 days served; 93 days…
Probation violation leads to prison. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — Jeremy Adam Deavey, 30, of 109 E. Foster St., Ludington, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court on Feb. 2 to serve 18 months to five years in prison for probation violation. Deavey was originally found guilty of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in January of 2012. In…
Simulator demonstrates dangers of distracted driving. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Students from each of the county high schools had the opportunity to experience a variety of driving challenges Tuesday afternoon by testing out a driving simulator at Ludington Police Department. The primary purpose of the simulator, which is sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, is to demonstrate the…
VanderWall to meet with public. State Representative Curt VanderWall, of Ludington will hold local public coffee hours, giving constituents a chance to share their concerns and ideas about what’s going on in Michigan. “Feedback from the people that I represent at the Capitol lets me know what is working and what’s not, and gives me inspiration for legislation that I…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: James Franklin Stark, 81, of Amber Township, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at North Ottawa Hospital in Grand Haven. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
Miller elected president of bar association. LUDINGTON — Jordan Miller was elected the president of the Mason-Lake Bar Association during the organization’s meeting on Friday, Feb. 3. Other officers elected included Jennifer Cleaver, vice president; Tracy Thompson, treasurer; and Ryan Glanville, secretary. Miller is an associate attorney at Carlos Alvarado Law PC of Ludington. The firm focuses on business, real…
Program to address fall management. LUDINGTON — Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. Bethany Lutheran Church will be offering an eight week program that addresses concerns people may have with falling. The program’s topics will include: Viewing falls as controllable. Setting goals for increasing activity. Making changes to reduce fall risks at home. Exercising to…
Great Lakes Energy accepting Washington, D.C. youth tour applications. Great Lakes Energy (GLE) is looking for six high school sophomores or juniors whose parents or guardians live on GLE lines for a once-in-a-lifetime leadership travel opportunity this summer. From the battlefields of Gettysburg to the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour will explore leadership lessons…
Ice arena offers a variety of skating programs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Devin Carrasco teaches a variety of skating classes at West Shore Community Ice Arena ranging from basic skating skills to synchronized skating. Classes take place on Sundays and ages range from toddlers to adults. She coaches two synchronized skating teams, the West Shore Junior…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Arthur E. Moberg, 100, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Nancy Lee Hannig, 80, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2017 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of…
Footprints in the snow lead to suspect sleeping in vehicle. #PoliceNews #MasonCountyNews RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a bond violation charge Sunday, Feb. 5, at 12:43 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Stiles Road after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy found him sleeping in a car that was not his, according to Mason County…
Scottville City Commission expected to increase water rates, but not sewer rates. #ScottvilleNews. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is expected to increase water rates 6.5% during its regular meeting today at city hall. The rate increase is due to an increase in rates from the City of Ludington, which sells water to Scottville. Ludington has not increased its residential…
Victory Township student named Michigan dairy ambassador. FRANKENMUTH — Lindsay Larsen of Victory Township was appointed the senior representative of the Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program during the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference last week. Larsen, the daughter of Burke and Lisa Larsen, owners of Larsen’s Farms of Scottville, was selected among 10 college students to represent the Michigan dairy industry…
Shaken, Not Stirred: The Owl and the Pussycat #ShakenNotStirred A blog by Jim Bond. I’ve had a varied career, primarily involved with language; either the spoken or written word. Most of the words have been of my own arrangement, but I’ve also done a lot of theatre since the age of 13, using the words of others to convey a…
Unlawful imprisonment, assault with dangerous weapon among arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Mark Alan Saporita-Fargo, 47, no address listed, was arrested Jan. 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of conspiracy-unlawful imprisonment, bond absconding, and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing:…
79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Benjamin Thomas Sanchez, III, 21, of 4698 S. M-37, Baldwin, pleaded guilty Jan. 24 to operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93…
WSCC accepting scholarship applications. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’ Financial Aid Office is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2017-18 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 3, 2017. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds,…
Recent births, reported Feb. 3, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths 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. Ethan James Dean, the son of Erica Morse and Michael Dean of Mears, was born January 26, 2017. Bentley James Courtland, the son of Taylor and George Courtland of Scottville, was…
Dive team members train for cold water. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Members of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team has spent the past couple of days getting certified in cold water diving. On Wednesday, team members were at Copeyan Park in Ludington, training in Pere Marquette Lake. On Thursday, they moved to Crystal (Hackert) Lake.…
Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen SUV. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A dark blue 1998 Dodge Durango SUV was stolen Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, from the 10000 block of North Stephens Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies received the complaint shortly after 5 p.m. The SUV bears a Michigan registration of 1GLY4, which is a veteran’s…
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