LUDINGTON — Retired Mason County Sheriff K9 dog Rex died Friday, Sheriff Kim Cole reported. Rex was 12-years-old and served 10 years with the MCSO. He was retired two years ago and turned over to his handler, Sgt. John Menham. “John was with him when he died,” Sheriff Cole said. His last capture was related to the breaking and entering…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Stearns Park Beach, Ludington: 43 F Big Sable Point: 36 F Summit Park: 42 F Pentwater: 41 F Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Sunrise: 6:15 a.m. Showers likely along with a possible rumble of thunder in the morning, then cloudy skies late.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees gave the college’s president, Dr. Charles Dillon, an overall 4.6 out of 5 rating for his performance this past year. The board met in closed session during its regular monthly meeting to discuss the president’s job. Dillon was rated in 21 areas. The rating of 5…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) is in the final stretch of its $2.8 million capital campaign. The agency still needs to raise about $300,000 however, by September. Organization members and supporters are hoping to raise a portion of those funds by selling brick pavers, that will be located at the entrance of the agency’s…
Michelle Lea (Lebrun) Michels age 44 of Ann Arbor, formerly of Walhalla, died at her residence on May 15th 2014. Michelle is survived by her two daughters Breanna Faith (Lebrun) Gauthier of Ludington and Jillian Katharina-Joy Mickevich also of Ludington; two brothers Richard (Laura) Lebrun of Ludington and Vincen (Pattie) Lebrun of Comstock Park; two sisters Eva (Brent) Collins of…
LUDINGTON — On Thursday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education program will present the City of Ludington 25 mailbox protectors they constructed. The purpose of the protectors is to prevent damage from snowplows in the winter. The city will give away the mailbox protectors on a lottery basis as…
LUDINGTON — Bethany Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Madison St., will hold an indoor yard sale Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 from 9 am. to 2 p.m. The sale will feature jewelery, dishes, clothing of all sizes,crafts Christmas, books, toys, vases, puzzles, pictures, home decor, and much more. Hot dog lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Allied Veterans Council has announced the program for Memorial Day services to be held on Monday, May 26. The parade will start at 10:15 a.m. and will travel from the Mason County Courthouse to the War Memorial at Stearn’s Park. The parade will feature veterans representing the United States’ wars/conflicts and the various veteran organizations of…
HAMLIN TWP. — Hamlin Township Community Watch will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall.
Moonlighting, a blog by Judy Cools. It’s been a tough couple of weeks in the Cools household. It peaked on Mother’s Day when the world lost a wonderful woman, and heaven gained an angel: my husband’s mom. We knew her health was in decline, but the turn was sudden and in about 36 hours, she was gone. As you must…
Mary Gertrude Shoup, aged 76 of Custer passed away unexpectedly at Noon on Friday, May 16, 2014 at her rural Custer home. Mary was born on September 23, 1937, the fourth of eight children to William and Louisa (VorderLandwehr) Shoup at their home near Custer. Though afflicted with polio at a young age, it did not prevent her from a life-long…
AMBER TWP. — A 25-year-old Bridgeport woman found new lodging while visiting Mason County over the weekend. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Baymont Inn, at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road for an assault in progress at 12:25 a.m. Saturday. Upon arriving and making contact with the parties involved, the woman allegedly attempted…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, May 19, 2014. Mostly sunny with temperatures rising towards the low 60s. Some clouds this afternoon. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:10 p.m. Tonight. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 53F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tuesday, May…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TWP. — Forty tractors and their drivers participated in the 7th annual Western Michigan Memorial Tractor Ride Sunday, shown here on South Custer Road. The ride began at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The route took the tractor drivers down South Scottville Road east onto Conrad…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 60-year-old Scottville man was trapped inside his van after the vehicle rolled over on Pere Marquette Highway about 6 p.m. Saturday night. Law enforcement had been on the lookout for the vehicle following complaints about a reckless driver, matching the description of the vehicle, a sheriff’s deputy said on the scene.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this past week in front the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Corey Alexander Clark, 29, of 916 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was arrested, May 12, by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance, delivery/manufacture. A preliminary exam is set for May 21 at…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced his past week in 79th District Court: – Derek Michael Johnson, 24, of 808 S. Madison St., Ludington, was found guilty, May 12, of failure to display a valid license and was sentenced to $275 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). – Debra Ann Mohr,…
LUDINGTON — If you’re driving on U.S. 10 between Scottville and Ludington this weekend, you will notice an increased police presence. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said law enforcement officers from the sheriff’s office, Michigan State Police and Ludington Police Department are going to be concentrating on patrolling the 5-lane highway. He said officers will be paying extra attention to…
Paul T. Butterfield, father of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, lost his battle with cancer Friday. The younger Butterfield was killed on Sept. 9, 2013 on North Custer Road in Free Soil Township by 19-year-old Eric Knysz of Irons. During Knysz’ trial and sentencing, the elder Butterfield wore a protective mask and had been going through treatment.…
Scottville natives Brian Burwell, Luke Rangel and Edgar Struble have been working on recording the music for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. The show airs Sunday night on ABC. Luke and Edgar also composed all the incidental music for the show while Brian and friends recorded it last week.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will hear another request by a resident to raise chickens in their backyard when it meets Monday for its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main St. Scottville ordinance does not allow for farm animals to be kept within city limits. However, the ordinance does allow for…
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