Remembering Trooper Butterfield. #MasonCountyNews #TrooperButterfield FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A group of people gathered Monday evening on a quiet stretch of Custer Road to pay to tribute to a Michigan State Police trooper who lost his life at that location six years ago after being senselessly shot to death. The short service included an invocation, message and benediction by Michigan…
Congressman Huizenga’s staff to hold office hours in Ludington Thursday. LUDINGTON — Congressman Bill Huizenga’s Office is hosting mobile office hours for constituents in Ludington on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ludington City Hall, 300 S. Harrison St. Staff member’s will be available to speak with constituents about matters pertaining to Social Security, the Veterans Administration, IRS,…
Thunderstorms possible this evening, rain and thunderstorms through Friday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thunderstorms are possible this evenings with temperatures increasing throughout the overnight and into morning. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 Thunderstorms in the morning then mainly cloudy late with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 80; low 62 Precipitation: 80% day; 30% evening. Wind: SSW…
Fountain man cited for hit & run crash; weekend police news #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Fountain man was cited for causing a hit and run crash that took place on Saturday, Sept. 7. At 4:37 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Townline and Custer roads for a report of a UTV that was travelling…
County considering buying into waste water lift station. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is considering the county buying into a significant lift station that pumps waste water back to the Ludington Waste Water Treatment plant from Scottville, Amber Township, and West Shore Community College. Presently, Lift Station 1, located between Meyers Road and US 31 southbound on-ramp,…
Obituary: Jonathon Visscher, 56, Ludington. Jonathon Michael Visscher, 56, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019. Jon was a devoted husband, father and friend. He loved to hunt, be outdoors and travel. He owned Precision Window and Door and always strived to do each job with care and detail. He was a member of…
Ludington ad-hoc pot committee has delays. By Mayor Steve Miller. During the December 17, 2018, City Council meeting, Council unanimously passed Ordinance 398-18, effectively “opting out”, or prohibiting marijuana establishments within the boundaries of the City of Ludington. As was directed via an amendment to the ordinance, the Council unanimously agreed to revisit its decision within 60 days of the…
Obituary: Marilyn Moomey, 88, Ludington. Marilyn Grace Moomey, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 while anxiously awaiting her heavenly home, where she could be with Jesus and her husband, Bob. Marilyn was born on December 9, 1930 in Ludington, the daughter of Charles and Leah (Lawton) Shue. She was a full time mother and worked in…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 9, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Marva Brown Nystrom, 84, of Grand Rapids died on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services. Marilyn Grace Moomey, 88, of Ludington, died on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Jonathon Michael…
Victim receives minor injuries following stabbing; 1 arrested. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman was stabbed early Sunday morning at a residence in the 6600 block of West Basswood Street, between Tamarack Road and Walnut Street (north of Victory Drive). Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 12:42 a.m. According to Michigan State Police Lt. Matt Kanitz…
Temps rising this week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight, becoming partly cloudy after midnight with low temperature of 50 degrees. Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Cloudy in the evening with scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. High 72; low 63 Precipitation: 10% day; 50% evening. Wind: SE 7 mph day; SE 13 mph evening.…
History: Photos from Mason County’s farming past. MC History Spotlight is a history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory Over the past 35 years of researching local history I have acquired an extensive collection of historical photos. There…
New sign honors Trooper Butterfield. #MasonCountyNews #TrooperButterfield By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Earlier this summer, a new sign was installed at the roadside memorial to Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield on Custer Road. Butterfield was killed by gunshot on that site, located between Townline and Gajeski roads, on Sept. 9, 2013, while on duty. Since that…
Mass casualty drill to be conducted Saturday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Mason County will be conducting a mass casualty exercise in cooperation with Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The exercise will test portions of medical response plans for a mass casualty incident, such as an active shooter at a school. The purpose of the exercise is to…
Warrant arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019: – 9:08 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 29-year-old Branch woman was arrested on an Ottawa County warrant, 5000 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 9:32 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old Fountain woman was cited for driving while…
Resolution from Sen. VanderWall supports Michigan cherry industry. LANSING — In response to recent overwhelming losses to the tart cherry industry in Michigan, Sen. Curt VanderWall has introduced a resolution supporting the U.S. cherry industry’s petition calling for action at the federal level. Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 urges the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce to act against unfair trade…
Obituary: Carl Jansen, 61, Scottville. Carl Stanley Jansen, 61, of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids from complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Carl was born on August 26, 1958 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington as one of twin boys born to Alfonse “Al” and Martha (Edel) Jansen, and graduated from…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 6, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Pamela R. Wicht, 70, of Grandville died on Thursday, September 5 at Faith Hospice in Byron Center. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Carl Stanley Jansen, 61, of Scottville died on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Arrangements by Wyman…
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