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SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will hear about a union grievance when it meets Monday at 7 p.m. at the central business office. The grievance comes from the Mason County Central Education Association. “A grievance is merely an opportunity to get clarification on the application or differing interpretation of contractual language,” Superintendent Jeff Mount wrote to…
SCOTTVILLE — The Michigan State Police has been called in to investigate the Thursday morning accident involving Scottville Mayor Joe Baxter. The accident occurred past the deadend of East Second Street around 8:30 a.m. Witnesses said they saw Baxter’s truck go by at a high rate of speed, going past the intersection of Second and Elm streets, through the deadend…
SCOTTVILLE – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a former Mason County Central athletic coach. Sheriff Jeff Fiers said the investigation has been underway for the past couple of months and that the department expects to turn the information over to the prosecutor in the next couple of weeks. Fiers would not comment any further on the case.…
Scottville Mayor Joe Baxter was involved in an accident at the end of Second Street this morning. He allegedly drove his truck into a ravine. Witnesses said he drove past their houses at a high rate of speed, going straight into the ravine at the end of the street. Scottville and Custer fire departments, Life EMS and Scottville police responded.…
CUSTER — We have learned that Maisie Urban has passed away, only days after her husband of over 60 years, Johnny, died. Johnny used to tell me that he met Maisie when she was roller skating at the Northern Gardens Roller Rink, the predecessor of Johnny’s of Custer. Johnny and his twin brother, Tony, built Northern Gardens in 1948…
LUDINGTON — Two fires within a block of each other are being called suspicious by Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk. The first fire, at 301 N. William St., was called in around 4 am this morning. Upon arrival the house was fully engulfed in flames, Funk said. “We didn’t have a prayer,” he said. Pere Marquette Twp. Fire Dept. was…
VICTORY TWP. — Scottville Fire Dept. was called to a truck fire on Fisher Road east of Stiles this morning. The 2004 GM, owned by Rick and Kari Singleton was destroyed. Rick did not know the cause.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER – Western Michigan entertainment legend Johnny Urban died this weekend at the age of 85. Johnny was best known as the owner of Johnny’s of Custer, roller rink, restaurant, night club and bar. Johnny and his twin brother Tony built Northern Gardens Roller Rink in 1948 when they were 18-years-old, according to former manager Dan…
LUDINGTON — The official S.S. Badger sailing season ended the same way it started — stuck. Today was customer appreciation day, where round-trip riders received a discounted rate, just as they did on the first day of sailing in May. On that day, the Badger’s engine ran into trouble as it was coming into Manitowoc, causing the ship to run…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Ludington Area Jaycees 3rd Annual Bags, Baubles & Beauty Sale will be held on Saturday, October 20th from 9 am- 3 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Jebavy Drive in Ludington. The sale will include gently used purses, bags and jewelry from individuals as well as professional vendors and crafters with new and…
SCOTTVILLE — Below is the agenda and City Manager notes for Monday’s Scottville City Commission meeting. You may download the attachment as a PDF. Scottville 10-14-12
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will meet Monday at 4 p.m. at the college board room. Below is a downloadable PDF of the agenda and accompanying President’s notes. WSCC 10-15-12
SUMMIT TWP — No one was injured following a single car rollover on Anthony Road east of PM Highway This afternoon. The 26-year-old female driver said she swerved to miss a truck and over corrected, causing the minivan to go into a ditch, according to Riverton fire chief Joe Cooper. Other passengers included a 30-year-old man, a 9-month-old and a…
RIVERTON TWP. — A 66-year-old Riverton Twp. woman was involved in a one-car accident at the intersection of Hawley and Schwass roads this morning. It appeared the woman was north-bound on Schwass, ran the stop sign and hit a power pole. The woman was taken to Memorial Medical Center by Life EMS ambulance. The pole was undamaged. Riverton Twp.…
Mason County court news as of October 12, 2012 Key: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept.; MSP: Michigan State Police; Pre: Preliminary Examination or Pre-Trial. B&E: Breaking and Entering; OUIL: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Liquor. 79th District Court, Judge Peter Wadel Arraignments Corrie Lynn Cook,…
LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center honored its 119 volunteers Thursday night with a banquet at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Patricia Ezdebski, director of marketing and volunteer coordination, said the volunteers clocked 18,000 hours last year, which is equal to nine full time employees. The recipients were entertained by a short concert from the Scottville Clown Band. Photographs by Alway…
So there I was one day eagerly anticipating my sister bringing over my niece for a play date. Now that she can walk and has developed some hand eye coordination she’s a lot more fun to play with. I had all her favorite toys out, my running shoes on, and some band aids on hand in case our basketball game…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Ludington Area Jaycees are still seeking vendors for their 3rd Annual Bags, Baubles & Beauty Sale to be held on Saturday, October 20th from 9 am- 3 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Jebavy Drive in Ludington. The sale will include gently used purses, bags and jewelry from individuals as well as professional…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Drama Department recently cast its November musical production of West Side Story, which will be held in the A.O. Auditorium on November 9, 10, 16, and 17. The cast is as follows- Cast Director…Mr. Thomas RichertMusical Conductor…Mr. Tom Thomas Choreographer…Ingrid Bond Production Student Producer…Megan Cross Production Stage Manager…Morgan Muyskens Assistant Stage Manager…Jenna Knizacky Assistant…
October 10, 2012 sunset behind Ludington north pier lighthouse and breakwater. Photo by Rob Alway
Mason County either has very few people who drink and drive or they just don’t get caught, at least according to Mlive. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was recently ranked by a news agency as having one of the lowest percentages of drunk driving arrests over the past five years. A September report on Mlive.com listed the state’s top and…
