By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TWP. — Monty Saunders and his employees were busy installing siding when they noticed the house they were working on was on fire around 11:40 a.m. They immediately jumped off the house and Saunders called 911. The fire presumably started from an ember from a fire in the backyard. The house, located on U.S. 10…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – It was Noelle Andrulis-Welch’s mission to continue a great tradition when she purchased her downtown Ludington salon, Salon 22, three years ago. The salon’s previous owner was very involved with the American Cancer Society’s wig bank, offering free wigs, donated by the organization to cancer patients who had lost or were losing their…
LUDINGTON — Four O.J. DeJonge Middle School students and a Ludington High School student recently placed in the Michigan Industrial Technology Educational Society state craftsmanship fair for their woodworking projects. The students initially placed first through fourth in the regional competition at Fremont High School and last week placed in the state competition in Saginaw. The students included: J.t.…
LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old Branch woman Tuesday evening on a felony arrest warrant from Lake County. Deputies located the woman at 9:06 p.m. in the 300 block of West Haight Street. Upon pulling up to the house the woman ran out the back door and down an alley. She was chased down by…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Wednesday, May 7, 2014: Widespread showers and thunderstorms developing by mid-afternoon. Mostly cloudy with temperatures rising towards the low 60s. Winds ESE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 85%. Sunset: 8:56 p.m. Tonight. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Low 54F. Winds ESE at…
SCOTTVILLE — The 7th Annual Western Michigan Memorial Tractor Ride will be held Sunday, May 18. The previous rides have raised over $30,000 for local cancer charities. The Event will start at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club showgrounds at Riverside Park at 9 a.m. with the tractors leaving at 9:30 a.m. The tractors will head south on Scottville Road, turn east…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will hold its 2nd annual “Hospital Hustle” this Saturday, May 10, starting at 10 a.m. at the hospital. The run/walk event includes 5K and one mile routes and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. “After a successful trial run last year with hospital employees, we want to open the event up to…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. MANISTEE – It’s a parent’s nightmare to hear their child has been diagnosed with cancer and no matter the age of the child the experience and the unknown can be very scary. Noah Vasquez, 6, son of Manistee residents Roger and Jill Vasquez was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, when he was…
LUDINGTON — School millage proposals on today’s ballots were passed by voters. County-wide, voters were asked to renew a special education millage of 1 mill for the West Shore Educational Service District. That proposal passed 1,852 to 502. The 8-year millage will raise $2.985 million this year. Ludington Area Schools voters also approved a millage proposal, by a vote of 1,345 to 279.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The mother of the man who killed Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield entered a plea in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. Tammi Spofford, the mother of Eric John Knysz, pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact. Spofford, 50, of 8124 W. Eight Mile Road, Irons, was arrested last fall for her involvement…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts is offering a great way to celebrate the upcoming summer season and to remind residents what a great place Mason County is to live and to visit. On Saturday, May 17, the center, located on South Harrison Street, will host the Great Staycation Celebration fundraiser. “After a recent event several of us…
LUDINGTON — Connie VanLoon, certified medical staff coordinator at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, is the new president of the Michigan Association Medical Staff Services (MAMSS). Her two-year term officially began May 1, and she will be formally installed as president May 8 at the association’s 35th anniversary conference and dinner in Dearborn. MAMSS is the Michigan branch of the National…
The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 5, 2014: 6:30 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 and Free Soil Rd., Grant Twp. 7:29 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 9500 block of North LaSalle Rd., Grant Twp. Subject was reportedly heard yelling for help. Unable to locate. 1:06 p.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Dr.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — One person was transported to the hospital following a three car crash at U.S. 10 and Meyers Road Monday night about 7:15 p.m. The vehicle occurred when a Saturn Vue SUV, driven by a 54-year-old Baldwin man, traveling west on U.S. 10 failed to stop for the red light, according to Mason County…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Mason County from 2 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Widespread first is expected during that time. Those with agricultural interested are advised to harvest or protect tender vegetation. Potted plants normally left outdoors should…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington city councilors approved extending their terms by one year Monday night. However, the move is expected to save the city thousands of dollars each year. Recent changes in state law allows municipalities that hold elections in odd-numbered years to change their elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal general elections.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scott Fessenden was sworn in as the newest member of the Scottville Police Department Monday night during the city commission meeting. Fessenden will be working part-time for Scottville. He has previously worked as a marine officer for Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Fessenden is shown being sworn in by Deputy Clerk Debbie Howe.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is going to tighten up parking restrictions in the railroad right-of-way along West First Street. City Manager Amy Williams said that newer residents in that area have been parking their vehicles and “toys” in the grassy area, particularly west of Scott Street. City Commission approved amending the city’s ordinance banning…
SHERMAN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old Scottville man Friday for leaving the scene of a crash. The crash occurred at 11:12 a.m. at Custer and Mavis roads.The man was also charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Other weekend activity of the sheriff’s office included: May 2, 2014: 5:45 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no…
The Capitol Report comes from the office of Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, Michigan 101st District. LANSING — This is the Capitol Report for the week of April 28-May 2. On Tuesday, we took up five bills and four of them pass unanimously. Three of the bills (HB 5216, HB 5217, HB 5218) were part of a package that will allow parolees to…
FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern High School held its junior/senior prom Saturday night at the Sherman Township Hall. There was a tie for queen: Brianna Walter, left, the daughter of Carol and John Walter and Taylor Bryant, the daughter of Ann and Randy Saxton were both crowned queen. Jimmy Appledorn, the son of Peggy and Jim Appledorn, was crowned…
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