MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday, Jan. 10, that remains in effect until Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. The advisory includes west Michigan counties of Mason, Oceana, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo and spans most of the lower half of the Lower Peninsula. Total snow accumulations between 2…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A property owner reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office that approximately $600 worth of cut and split firewood was stolen off his property in the 100 block of South Darr Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny…
Tod Howard Howell, 56, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Tod was born on April 27, 1968, to Carl Howard Howell and Susan Kay (Murphy) Howell. Tod graduated from Mason High School in 1986. He then earned his bachelor’s degree in special education at Central Michigan University. Tod worked as a special education teacher at Mason County…
Frederick S. Smart, 72, of Branch, died on Monday, January 6, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Oliver Allen Olmstead, the son of Brittany Rodrigues and Timothy Olmstead, Jr. of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Raquel Angela Lopez, 33; possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine); arrested Jan. 7 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Jan. 8; preliminary hearing: Jan. 29; bail: $50,000 cash. Misdemeanors -Crystal Gail Modreski, 42; third-degree retail fraud; arrested Sept. 20 by Mason County…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Brooke LeeAnn Avery, 32, pleaded guilty on January 8 to driving while license not valid and operating a vehicle without security (no insurance) and was sentenced to 21 days in jail (suspended sentence) and $250 in fines/costs. -Jessica Lavon Ostrander, 45, pleaded…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025: 5:53 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway and Pere Marquette Highway overpass, Pere Marquette Township. 8:36 a.m., one-vehicle hit-and-run crash, 3600 block of West Anthony Road, Riverton Township. The…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Maryn Louise Kernozek, the daughter of Jennifer Vipperman-Kernozek and Michael Kernozek of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
It is with heavy hearts that we announce our beloved, Roselinda ‘Linda’ (Eastman) Martin, 85, of Branch, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Born on September 19, 1939, to the late David Delbert and Frankie Roselinda (Miller) Eastman, Linda would first and foremost want any words we put to pen about her…
Nancy Ann (Erndteman) Nicewander, 89, of Ludington, passed away on January 6, 2025. Nancy was born on September 11, 1935, the daughter of Amil F. Erndteman and Edna Amalotte Erndteman. Nancy attended St. Simon Church, and she loved to watch the S.S. Badger. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Julie Allison and Sandra Carlson; son, Michael Stalter; six grandchildren; nine…
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BALDWIN — The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently recognized Family Health Care for meeting or exceeding national benchmarks in several quality initiatives. The health center earned the National Quality Leader Award for Heart Health for its work in hypertension control, the use of aspirin or antiplatelet for ischemic vascular disease, statin therapy, and tobacco use screening and cessation…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Jan. 6, 2024: 6:27 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Taylor Road, Branch Township. 10:30 a.m., (MCSO), larceny, 6500 block of North Arrowhead Drive, Victory Township.…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Octavia Sage Jobbins-Ortiz, the daughter of Katherine Day and Alex Jobbins-Ortiz of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Richard “Dick” Hoffman, 82, of Scottville, passed away on January 2, 2025. Dick was born on August 17, 1942, in Scottville, the son of George and Lillian (Forbes) Hoffman. He was a 1960 graduate of Mason County Central High School. On November 9, 1963, Dick married the love of his life, Beverly Usmial. Dick could often be found restoring cars…
Robert “Bob” Miller, 88, of Branch, formerly of Muncie, Ind., passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Bob was born on May 7, 1936, to his parents John H. Miller and Martha J. Miller. He served bravely in the United States army during the Korean War. He then worked many years as a machinist for Delco Remy and got to…
Tanya Lynn Marion, 44, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Tanya was born on September 18, 1980, the daughter of Marvin Rodger Marion and Grace Victoria Geraci. She graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 2000. While Tanya was a housekeeper at MediLodge of Ludington, she also enjoyed her time as a stay-at-home mother and…
Employment: Library Assistant: Youth Services, Scottville The Mason County District Library is seeking applications for the position of Librarian Assistant 1: Youth Services Scottville, in order to bring children’s services to life at the Scottville Library. Salary Range of $19.40 to $22.40 based on experience for this part time, non-exempt position scheduled for 26 hours weekly. The Youth Services Library…
As the City Commission faces a nearly $500,000 deficit, one of its police officers is one of the highest paid cops in the county By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is facing the difficult, but inevitable decision of eliminating the city’s police department. The longer it waits, the more debt the city accumulates. Last fall, Interim…
Roger Eugene Vernier, 56, of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Roger was born on December 17, 1968, to James and Phyllis (Martin) Vernier. Roger graduated from Clarkston High School in 1987. He went on to join the United States Army, being honorably discharged in 1990. He earned a professional commercial diving certificate in 1991 and was…
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