LUDINGTON — School millage proposals on today’s ballots were passed by voters. County-wide, voters were asked to renew a special education millage of 1 mill for the West Shore Educational Service District. That proposal passed 1,852 to 502. The 8-year millage will raise $2.985 million this year. Ludington Area Schools voters also approved a millage proposal, by a vote of 1,345 to 279.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The mother of the man who killed Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield entered a plea in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. Tammi Spofford, the mother of Eric John Knysz, pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact. Spofford, 50, of 8124 W. Eight Mile Road, Irons, was arrested last fall for her involvement…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts is offering a great way to celebrate the upcoming summer season and to remind residents what a great place Mason County is to live and to visit. On Saturday, May 17, the center, located on South Harrison Street, will host the Great Staycation Celebration fundraiser. “After a recent event several of us…
LUDINGTON — Connie VanLoon, certified medical staff coordinator at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, is the new president of the Michigan Association Medical Staff Services (MAMSS). Her two-year term officially began May 1, and she will be formally installed as president May 8 at the association’s 35th anniversary conference and dinner in Dearborn. MAMSS is the Michigan branch of the National…
The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 5, 2014: 6:30 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 and Free Soil Rd., Grant Twp. 7:29 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 9500 block of North LaSalle Rd., Grant Twp. Subject was reportedly heard yelling for help. Unable to locate. 1:06 p.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Dr.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — One person was transported to the hospital following a three car crash at U.S. 10 and Meyers Road Monday night about 7:15 p.m. The vehicle occurred when a Saturn Vue SUV, driven by a 54-year-old Baldwin man, traveling west on U.S. 10 failed to stop for the red light, according to Mason County…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Mason County from 2 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Widespread first is expected during that time. Those with agricultural interested are advised to harvest or protect tender vegetation. Potted plants normally left outdoors should…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington city councilors approved extending their terms by one year Monday night. However, the move is expected to save the city thousands of dollars each year. Recent changes in state law allows municipalities that hold elections in odd-numbered years to change their elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal general elections.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scott Fessenden was sworn in as the newest member of the Scottville Police Department Monday night during the city commission meeting. Fessenden will be working part-time for Scottville. He has previously worked as a marine officer for Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Fessenden is shown being sworn in by Deputy Clerk Debbie Howe.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is going to tighten up parking restrictions in the railroad right-of-way along West First Street. City Manager Amy Williams said that newer residents in that area have been parking their vehicles and “toys” in the grassy area, particularly west of Scott Street. City Commission approved amending the city’s ordinance banning…
SHERMAN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old Scottville man Friday for leaving the scene of a crash. The crash occurred at 11:12 a.m. at Custer and Mavis roads.The man was also charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Other weekend activity of the sheriff’s office included: May 2, 2014: 5:45 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no…
The Capitol Report comes from the office of Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, Michigan 101st District. LANSING — This is the Capitol Report for the week of April 28-May 2. On Tuesday, we took up five bills and four of them pass unanimously. Three of the bills (HB 5216, HB 5217, HB 5218) were part of a package that will allow parolees to…
FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern High School held its junior/senior prom Saturday night at the Sherman Township Hall. There was a tie for queen: Brianna Walter, left, the daughter of Carol and John Walter and Taylor Bryant, the daughter of Ann and Randy Saxton were both crowned queen. Jimmy Appledorn, the son of Peggy and Jim Appledorn, was crowned…
LUDINGTON — The city’s waste hauler has begun to pick up yard waste each Monday and will continue to do so until the last Monday of November. Residents will be required to purchase a yard waste sticker at a cost of $65 at city hall. Residents who purchased yard waste stickers last year should have received a letter from the…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission meets this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. for its regular meeting. The agenda includes a request from City Manager Amy Williams for the commission to approve patch paving the areas of North Main Street that were torn apart over the winter due to water main leaks. Because the quote from Reith Riley came above the…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council may move its city elections when it meets tonight for its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Recent changes in state law allows municipalities that hold elections in odd-numbered years to change their elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal general elections. Changing Ludington’s election years would save the city $15,100 per year.…
LUDINGTON –The interactive Shakespeare Reading Group meets Thursday, May 8 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. in the Performance Underground Room 101, downstairs at the arts center. The group will begin its reading of “Othello.” Open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare,” the group meets once a month for about two hours to…
LUDINGTON — FloraCraft will be holding a craft supplies sale to benefit Relay for Life, Saturday, May 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale will include foam and other craft “treasures” to purchase. It will be located at the FloraCraft facility at One Longfellow Place on the northside of Ludington.
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, May 5, 2014. Cloudy skies with a few showers this afternoon. High 52 F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Sunset: 8:54 p.m. Tonight. Some passing clouds. Low 36 F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Sunrise: 6:30…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — Circle Rocking ’S’ Children’s Farm of Free Soil was awarded the 2013 Community Service Award during the annual dinner of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The non-profit organization is an all-volunteer group that provides animal touch therapy and recreation activities at no charge for individuals…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — Kaines West Michigan was named the 2013 Business of the Year during the annual dinner of the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce dinner at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. “This came as kind of a little bit more than a surprise to me,” said owner Les Kaines. “This company has been successful…
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