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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LUDINGTON — Ludington Mayor Ryan Cox has announced that he will resign from the position, effective June 30, 2016. Cox will be moving out of the city limits and therefore does not qualify to be mayor any longer. “While I have thoroughly enjoyed my time serving the residents of the city of Ludington for the last 2 1/2 years and…
Norma Jean Bifulco, 88, of Ludington was carried by angels to be with Jesus Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Norma was born on January 8, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Maurice and Edyth (Hall) Sutton. She married Charles J. Bifulco on July 3, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI. Norma is survived by her…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Mason County woman was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of Xanax and a 50-year-old Mason County man was arrested for possession of marijuana Thursday, May 26, at 6:11 p.m. after Mason County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to a “suspicious situation” call at a campground in the 6700 block of N. US…
Walter B Marks, 78, of Ludington, died Friday, May 27, 2016. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Leland Cutler Jr., 67, of Ludington passed away on May 26, 2016 peacefully at home in Pentwater. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
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 – Juliana Ruby Quiroz, 17, 6454 Saget St., Doraville, GA, was arrested May 19 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) 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 51st Circuit Court: – Shon Michael Gascoigne, 25, 718 Dexter St., Ludington, pleaded guilty on April 12 to third degree criminal sexual conduct (person between 13-15)…
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: – Samantha Jo Christiansen, 26, 901 W. Grand Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty by the court on May 16 to charges of third…
Marilyn McCumber, 73, of Walhalla passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
Click here for video. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Eastern third grade students released over 80 salmon parr into the Pere Marquette River this morning, as part of the students’ life sciences studies, taught by Scott Andersen. Andersen said the project began last November when the students visited the weir on the Little Manistee River where they acquired the salmon…
Click here for video. SCOTTVILLE — Every Wednesday The Fit Club meets at 4 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Scottville branch. The club is part of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win with Wellness program and is intended to teach children about staying active. Beginning June 14, the Fit Club will meet on Tuesdays.
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