The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. LUDINGTON — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is seeking a warrant for a suspect involved in a home invasion and assault in the 5000 block…
LUDINGTON — The Grandparents/Kinship Families Group of Mason County will be having a meet up at Stearns Park picnic area on Tuesday August 25th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a sign identifying the exact location. The purpose of this meeting is to bring those families who are raising another family member’s child together as a group who share common experiences. If…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Agricultural education in this area is seeing a resurgence. The West Shore Educational Service District is expanding it agricultural science program to Mason County while West Shore Community College is in talks with Michigan State University to provide an agricultural technology program here. Beginning this fall, the ESD’s Career Technology Education (CTE) program…
Jessie Colin Reid, the Custer Township teen who has been missing since Saturday, August 15, has been found and is safe, his mother, Katie Drake said. “He showed up at a relatives house in town. He’s safe and unharmed but hungry and glad to feel safe again. He said he’s sorry he worried everyone and that he made a poor decision.”…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The legacy of Justus Stearns runs deep in Ludington and the surrounding area. At the turn of the 19th century, Stearns was Michigan’s largest producer of manufactured lumber and the owner of a prosperous coal mining operation headquartered in Stearns, Kentucky, a town he founded. Over the course of his career, he would own…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Katie Drake is worried about her missing 15-year-old son. Jessie Colin Reid ran away after the Western Michigan Fair Saturday, August 15, and hasn’t been seen since. “We haven’t heard from him or anything about his whereabouts,” Katie said. “He has taken off before because he was mad and didn’t want to…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Five area entrepreneurs will plead their case why they should receive a $50,000 grant during a “Shark Tank” style event Thursday at West Shore Community College Center Stage Auditorium. The five are the finalist in the recent Momentum Business Plan competition. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., will feature the following businesses: All Occasions by WCT Submitted by:…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus will be offered again to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over high gas prices. The service is also available to anyone using college…
Diana Lynn Blodgett, 69, went to be with her heavenly Father on August 14, 2015. Diana was born on January 3, 1946 to Lester Blodgett and Donna Jean Pappe of Ludington, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1964. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Western Michigan University in 1968. She later went on to…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015: – 6:08 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 and Hansen Road, Amber Twp. – 7:31 a.m.,…
Winners of the Mason County 4-H small animal sweepstakes from last week’s Western Michigan Fair.
PENTWATER — Two Good Samaritans assisted a Pentwater police officer Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, with the safe return of three kayakers from the choppy waters of Lake Michigan. A 28-year-old Grand Rapids woman, a 16-year-old Allendale girl, and a 16-year-old Grand Rapids girl, who were wearing life jackets, were able to swim safely back to shore. Pentwater police officer Nathan…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. AMBER TWP. — A change machine was stolen during a breaking and entering of the Crystal Lake Campground store, located in the 1800 block of West Hansen Road, according…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will perform on its home stage tonight (weather permitting). The 7 p.m. concert is part of the weekly Scottville Clown Band Shell Tuesday night series, a tradition that began when the shell was built in 1989. In the case of rain, the concert will be held at A.O. Carlson Auditorium at Mason County Central High…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission held a conversation about hiring a treasurer during its regular meeting Monday. The conversation was a follow-up to the city’s financial committee meeting that was held last week. At that time, the finance committee was unable to find money in the current budget to finance a part-time treasurer for $15,000. Commissioner…
SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s three-year lease with the city was renewed Monday afternoon by a 6-1 vote, Commissioner Ed Hahn being the opposing vote. The club leases the southeast portion of Riverside Park for $1 a year, on a three year contract. The club has erected several buildings and permanent displays at the location during its…
SCOTTVILLE — The Michigan State Police recently conducted speed studies in select areas of Scottville, at the request of Scottville Police Department. Based on the studies, Sgt. Doug Roesler of the MSP Sixth District Traffic Services, made some recommendations for changing speeds. Roesler recommended that South Main Street from the city limits north to Fifth Street be changed from 30…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is allowing two property owners a little more time to bring their houses up to standards. The two houses, located at 206 N. Columbia Avenue and 127 W. Broadway Ave., have been on the top of the city’s list of blighted houses. This summer the commission has had conversations about condemning the properties and…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission is expected to renew the Western Michigan Old Engine Club lease at Riverside Park during its regular meeting today at 5:30 p.m. The club leases the southeast portion of Riverside Park for $1 a year, on a three year contract. The club has erected several buildings and permanent displays at the location during its tenure…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will discuss specific blighted properties — the commission’s top priority in goals for the year — when it meets this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. The city attorney has drafted resolutions for the commission to consider. The commission is considering condemning two houses: 206 S. Columbia Ave. and 127 W. Broadway Ave.…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. HAMLIN TWP. — A 52-year-old Ludington woman was arrested Saturday, Aug. 15, shortly after midnight on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting and opposing arrest in the 3300…
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