Riemer Eye Center implements new cataract surgery technology. #MasonCountyHealth LUDINGTON — More than half of the people in the United States have cataracts in their eyes before the age of 80. Riemer Eye Center recently began practicing a new procedure that includes some of the newest technology in treatment. Recently, Dr. Steffany Straight of Riemer Eye Center performed the procedure…
Ludington man, 19, pleads guilty to accosting minor. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 22, to a four-year felony of accosting a minor for immoral purposes. Armando Ramirez, Jr., of 208 E. Melendy St., testified that he had sexual intercourse with a girl under the age…
Turkey Trot 5k is Thursday morning. #WinWithWellness #SpectrumHealthLudingtonHospital. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Win with Wellness are sponsoring the seventh annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. The 5k fun run/walk starts at 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 24 at the Cartier Park parking lot at the corner of Rath Avenue and Bryant Road in Ludington. There is no charge…
MCC seeking board of education member. #MasonCountyCentral. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is seeking an individual to fill an open board seat, effective Jan. 1, 2017. The position will be for two years, until the November 2018 general election. To fill this vacancy, the Board of Education is seeking applications from registered voters currently residing in…
Motorist uninjured after vehicle crashes into building. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Scottville man was uninjured after the vehicle he was driving crashed into the Fireworks Depot, at the intersection of US 10-31 and Dennis Road Monday afternoon. The store was closed at the time of the crash. According to Mason County sheriff deputies on…
Business professional students make over 800 pies for fundraiser. #MasonCountyEducation. LUDINGTON — Over 60 students from the Ludington Business Professionals of America along with their family members and other volunteers made over 816 pies Saturday at Ludington High School. The pies are being sold as a fundraiser for the organization. This was the third year the BPA made the pies.…
PM Township considering sidewalk ordinance. #PereMarquetteTownship. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — When the Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Nov. 22, it will consider adopting a sidewalk ordinance. The ordinance is scheduled for a second and final reading before the board takes action. The ordinance will require properties with street frontage in commercial 1…
Man arrested for punching wall at Social Security office. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff deputies Friday, Nov. 18, at 1:14…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. The Rev. Lyman McDougal Lauver, 76, of Ludington, Passed away Friday November 18, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ludington. Lawrence L. Horton, 73, of Ruby Creek and Branch, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hart.…
MCC schools to dismiss early Wednesday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will only have a half day of school on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and school will be closed Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. and all other buildings will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Victory Early Childhood Center, including daycare, will…
Shaken, Not Stirred:Ya just never know. #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. Words carry power. There have been two occasions in the past week or so, in which I have learned that words I’ve written have made a positive impact. This, as opposed to the many times in my life in which I’ve…
Hunters safe after boat takes on water in Hamlin Lake. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two hunters from Grand Rapids are safe this morning after their boat took on water in Hamlin Lake. At 5:40 a.m. Sunday, 911 was called by one of the hunters. They had gone out in the lake to duck hunt when their…
Worker injured at Indian Summer Co-Op. #MasonCountyNews. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old woman was injured Saturday morning while working at Indian Summer Co-op fruit processing plant, 3958 W. Chauvez Road. The accident occurred about 5 a.m. after the woman’s hand was pulled in and pinched between a chain/sprocket and frame work of a machine, according to Riverton Township Fire Chief…
Recent births, reported November 18, 2016. #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. Calvin Michael Pasco, the son of Elizabeth and Donald Pasco, of Scottville, was born November 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital. William Emilia Walsworth Mayorquin, the son of…
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…
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