OWI and meth possession arrest tops police activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers for operating while intoxicated and possession of suspected methamphetamine Monday, Jan. 22, at 11:50 p.m. on South Taylor Road near Anthony…
Obituary: Keith Livengood, Sr., 63, of Custer Keith E. Livengood Sr, 63, of Custer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Keith was born on September 6, 1960 in Downey, Cali. He graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa with the class of 1978. Keith married Mary Light in 1981 and raised four children, Jennifer, Heather, Keith…
Lancelot Christopher Peebles, 30, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024. UPDATED INFORMATION: At this time, there is no memorial service planned. Memorial contributions may be made at www.OakGroveLudington.com to assist with funeral costs. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. UPDATED, Jan. 28, 2024 Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Truck reportedly hits train in downtown Scottville SCOTTVILLE — A truck reportedly hit a train in downtown Scottville Monday evening. As of 11:30 p.m., the train was still stopped, blocking the crossings at Main Street and Reinberg Avenue. However, the truck was not on scene. There were no reports of injuries. More information will be posted when it becomes available.…
Fire departments respond to possible house fire VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were called to a possible house fire at 1953 W. Sugar Grove Road, between Amber and Stiles roads, at 6:53 p.m. Monday. According to dispatch information, the occupant was reporting a fuse panel was sparking and smoking. Scottville Fire Department, Fountain Area Fire Department, Hamlin Fire Department, and…
Scottville PD report, posted Jan. 22, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024: Suspicious activity, 400 block of East State Street, City of Scottville. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024: Fraud, 100 block of South Columbia Avenue,…
MSP seeks owner of gun found in Branch Township Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a firearm that was found in Branch Township, Nov. 14, 2023, according to a press release. “Despite investigative efforts, the owner of the firearm is still unknown.” If you lost the gun or have information about its owner, contact the Hart…
Weekend police news, posted Jan. 22, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 19, 2024: 11:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Maple Road and Emerson Lake Drive, Branch Township. 4:55 p.m., (MCSO),…
Two stolen vehicles set on fire The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office recently investigated two separate cases of stolen vehicles that were set on fire. The first incident occurred Friday, Jan. 19, shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of West US 10…
Obituary: F. Theodore Parkinson, 82, of Ludington F. Theodore (Ted) Parkinson 1941-2024 Francis and Betty (Smith) Parkinson celebrated New Year’s Eve 1941 at the Bay City hospital by welcoming their firstborn child – Ted. Ted grew up on the family farm in Merrill, which instilled in him a lifelong work ethic. After school and weekends Ted could be found driving…
Obituary: Rita Turin, 93, of Ludington Rita M. Turin, 93, of Ludington died of complications from COPD on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Rita was born in Mass, Mich. to Waino and Helme Turin. She graduated from Mass High School in 1948. Rita married Joseph Ombrello and together they raised four children, Francis Michael, David Alan, Joseph Robert and Richard Steven. …
Conservation District to host tree and shrub selection workshop WEBBER TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — The Mason-Lake Conservation District, in collaboration with the Manistee Conservation District and Michigan State University Extension, will host a presentation on tree and shrub selection on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at Webber Township Hall, 2011 W Springtime St. Presentations will be provided…
Keith Eugene Livengood Sr, 63, of Custer, died on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.
Photo feature: Freezing the lighthouse Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ice is building up North Breakwater Lighthouse. Here are some aerial perspectives created today, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. This story and original photography are copyrighted © 2024, all…
Winter weather advisory in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason and Oceana counties that is in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Snow accumulations of 3-5 inches are predicted. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” states NWS. “The hazardous conditions could impact the (Friday) evening commute. Lake effect snow…
Ludington resident attempting to recall Mayor Barnett LUDINGTON — A Ludington resident has filed a petition application with the Mason County Clerk’s Office in an attempt to recall Ludington Mayor Mark Barnett. Tom Rotta claims that Barnett is trying to hold a deer cull on his private property. Rotta’s recall petition application states: “”At a 9-11-23 Ludington council meeting, Mayor…
Maritime historian from CMU to discuss evolution of the scow LUDINGTON — On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Mason County Historical Society will present “Bows Like Scows: The Great Lakes and the Evolution of the Square Hull Design.” Presented by maritime historian Jay Martin, the program will delve into the evolution of the scow – a rectangular-hulled, flat-bottomed watercraft that has…
Speaker will discuss local housing issues at State of Community Breakfast HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County will present its fifth annual State of the Community Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased on the Chamber’s website at https://www.ludington.org/state-of-the-community-2/. Area business and…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 19, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Travis Michael Gale, 31; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine), furnishing contraband to a jail prisoner, jail prisoner possessing contraband, possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine), and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Nov. 14, 2023…
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