Driver found passed out behind the wheel arrested on 8 warrants. The Battle Creek man was also arrested on charges of drunk driving, resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Battle Creek man was…
VIDEO: MCC Upper Elementary students pledge against bullying Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For over a decade Mason County Central Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes has met with his students each year — grades three, four and five — to talk about how…
Fire destroys Branch Township barn By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn and killed farm animals early Thursday morning. Firefighters were initially called to the Clark and Misty Davis residence, 1642 N. Schoenherr Road, at 6:05 a.m. Branch Township Assistant Chief Luke McVicker said the barn was fully engulfed in flames when the first fire truck…
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Deer-related crashes plague motorists. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Offie Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022: 5:20 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road south Forest Trail, Grant Township. 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline Road north…
VIDEO: Ag burn will bring new growth to fields Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Mason County residents likely saw a lot of smoke in the northeastern portion of the county Wednesday. A prescribed (controlled) burn was taking place on…
VIDEO: A Scottville tradition: MCC tractor parade Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — It’s homecoming week at Mason County Central. Wednesday’s theme was the tradition Farmer Day which included a tractor parade (along with some other “farm” vehicles). The parade began in front of the high school, drove…
Agricultural burn scheduled for today SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A prescribed 182 acre agricultural burn today in the area of Millerton Road between Custer and Tuttle roads. Residents throughout Mason County will likely see the smoke from the burn.
Cocaine possession arrest tops police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for cocaine possession and for two outstanding Mason County warrants Tuesday, Oct. 4, shortly before 10 p.m. at the intersection of Delia…
Car/deer crashes top police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 3, 2022: 7:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Groth Road, Victory Township. 9:09 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Townline…
MCC collecting Thanksgiving food items during homecoming game Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools, in partnership with Ludington Area Jaycees and Safe Harbor Credit Union, are teaming up to provide Thanksgiving meals to MCC families in need. Food donations will be accepted during the…
Voters to consider 2 Pentwater school proposals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — After voters defeated a $24 million bond proposal last November by an 816-403 margin, the district is asking voters to consider two new proposals Nov. 8. Next month’s ballot will include Proposal 1 to renovate the existing K-12 school building and reconstruct the running track for $10,725,000…
Man, 79, arrested for DWLS and resisting arrest after refusing ride home from deputies. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Saturday, Oct. 1, shortly after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Neil Road when he refused to exit his vehicle and accept a ride home,…
Chambers a finalist for environmental hero award. Open voting is taking place until Oct. 10. To vote for Chambers, click here. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Julia Chambers, president of AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World), is a finalist for the Cox Conserves Hero Award. Cox Conserves Heroes is part of Cox Enterprises’ national sustainability initiative, designed…
Man, 84, strikes 6 vehicles, handicap sign in Meijer parking lot. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Mears man received minor injuries after the vehicle he was operating struck a handicap sign and six other vehicles in the Meijer store parking lot on West US 10 Friday, Sept. 30, at 2:40 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver…
Warrant arrests top police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022: 6:31 p.m., a 17-year-old Ludington girl was petitioned to the Mason County Juvenile Court for assault and battery against a 16-year-old…
Obituary: Betty Dyer, 95, of Ludington Betty Ann Dyer, 95, of Ludington formerly of Manchester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in the presence of her granddaughter, Karla on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Betty was born on April 20, 1927 in Manchester, the daughter of Homer and Maude Johnson. Betty enjoyed feeding and observing the local wildlife at her home near…
Obituary: Virginia Rose, 73, of Ludington Virginia “Gig” Rose Rose, 73, of Ludington, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. She was born February 28, 1949 in Manistee to Harry and Cecilia (Theodore) Nickerson. Gig worked as a housekeeper at the Little River Casino and Resort until her retirement in 2009. She was a member of the Little River Band of…
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