AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mary B Alway has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County Clerk. Alway and her husband, Thomas, have lived in Mason County all their lives. They have three adult daughters. She was raised on her family’s farm, Berndt Hillside Farm, on the corner of Fountain Road and US 31 in Sherman Township. Alway graduated…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Search and rescue personnel spent about four hours searching for a missing adult foster care home resident Thursday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the woman left the Hill Haven AFC about 10:30 a.m. today. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home in the 3600 block of North Taylor Road about…
When she isn’t working at Smith & Eddy Insurance, Glenda Finner is helping with the local arts. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — Giving back to the community is something that comes natural for Glenda Finner. It is something she was taught at a young age. “My parents instilled in me the need to give back,” she says. For Glenda,…
LUDINGTON — An intoxicated kayaker who reportedly harassed fishermen along the pier last Saturday night; fled conservation officers in a kayak; and allegedly punched a sheriff’s deputy was arraigned in 79th District Court this week. Alan Glenn Ross, 56, of 502 E. Danaher St., Apt. 3, Ludington, faces one felony count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of disorderly person.…
By Allison Scarbrough and Rob Alway, MCP staff. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old woman critically injured in a single-vehicle crash on North Lakeshore Drive near Jagger Road Wednesday night, March 16, has stabilized, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A motel employee at Motel Lakewood, at 1934 N. Lakeshore Dr., said the crash victim is Shelby…
Bruce Forrest Wadel, 95, of Ludington, passed away on March 15, 2016 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of guns reported Wednesday, March 16, at 2:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Free Soil Road. Other local law enforcement activity Wednesday, March 16, 2016 includes: – 1 p.m., (MSP), car/dog crash, 6000 block of E. US 10, Branch Township. – 8:09…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old woman (age has been corrected from previous post) was seriously injured following a single vehicle crash on North Lakeshore Drive near Jagger Road Wednesday night. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 9:43 p.m. Witness Al Geist said he and his wife, Teri Wilson, watched the car travel south on Lakeshore…
LUDINGTON — Three felony charges and one misdemeanor count were recently dismissed in 79th District Court against a 22-year-old Ludington man. Jarid Hunter Billings, of 214 E. Melendy St., Apt. 4, was arrested Jan. 28 by the Ludington Police Department for felonies of assault by strangulation, felonious assault and weapons – felony firearm and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. “At…
The following is local law enforcement activity in Mason County Tuesday, March 15, 2016: – 1:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), disturbance, 5000 block of W. US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 1:47 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), harassment, 200 block of S. Washington Ave., City of Ludington. – 3:38 a.m., (MCSO), illegal entry, 9500 block of E. US 10, Branch…
LUDINGTON — The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Mason County Historical Society’s new Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. The grant is awarded to recognize the organization’s outstanding contribution in enhancing the area’s cultural and historic development. A check will be presented to the historical society on Thursday, March 17, at the museum site, on…
Karol Jean Hendrickson, 84 of Ludington, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016 at her home surrounded by her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all, we loved her very much. Karol was born July 27, 1931 in Ludington to the late Clifford W. (Mildred Helen Kickland) Hendrickson. She was the oldest of eight children. She…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is crediting the administration of an antidote by a police officer for helping to save the life of a 22-year-old Ludington man this afternoon, March 15, 2016. At 1:41 p.m., LPD, along with Ludington Fire Department and Life EMS, were dispatched to the 300 block of East Melendy Street for a report of a man…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 14, for convictions of assault of prison employee and assault and battery. Martin John Conway, 48, of 306 Crowley St., Scottville, became unruly while intoxicated at the Mason County…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Riverton Township man convicted of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult and stealing/retaining a financial transaction device without consent was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 15, to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence and ordered to pay nearly $5,000 in restitution. Dean Alan Drake testified…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man faces serving three months of a one-year discretionary jail sentence after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 15, to resisting and opposing police. Manuel Joe Vega, of 1090 Lancer Lane, testified that on Nov. 21 he was “feeling suicidal” and was cutting himself when Mason County Sheriff’s…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 16-year-old Ludington boy was sentenced as an adult in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 15, for felony convictions of breaking and entering with intent and possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Isaiah Samuel Pena, of 909 S. Washington Ave., received a sentence of 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Branch man faces 70 months to 30 years in prison for three felony counts involving alleged sex crimes. Charles Clayton Rose, Jr., of 479 S. Tyndall Rd., is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC); second-degree CSC and accosting a child for immoral purposes. Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola presented a…
Lorna Collins, 73, of Ludington passed away on Monday, March, 14, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications from charities that want to provide event volunteers and receive funding from proceeds accrued during from the 2016 Gus Macker 3-On-3 Charity Basketball tournament. Completed applications are due in the Chamber of Commerce office by the close of business on Monday, April 25, 2016.…
SCOTTVILLE — Think spring, like this prairie crabapple tree (malus ioensis) being featured on the Mason-Lake Conservation District’s annual spring tree sale fundraiser order form. This tree’s showy flowers are great at attracting bees for pollinating fruit trees and garden fruits and vegetables. Its plentiful golf-ball size fruits are great for wildlife like deer, rabbits, upland birds and even foxes. New for…
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