By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — Detectives from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are on scene of what is being described as a “suspicious death” near West Jagger Road east of North Lakeshore Drive. Late Sunday morning, sheriff deputies, Hamlin Township Fire Dept. medical first responders and Life EMS ambulance were called to a report of a deceased male in…
RIVERTON TWP. — Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper was a little baffled when his fire department was dispatched to a rekindle of a barn fire at 4250 S. Schwass Rd. about 8:50 a.m. Sunday. Typically a rekindle means the fire department had been on scene previously for a fire. “I was confused because we never got called out for the initial…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. By the reign of King Henry VII, English law recognized the monarch’s exclusive and absolute power to pardon an individual accused or convicted of a crime. Even as other royal powers eroded and shifted to Parliament over the years, this absolute kingly prerogative to dispense mercy survived undiminished and remained exclusively with…
Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Deer can be one of your lawn’s worst enemies. Cornell University estimates that deer cause $250 million in landscape damage each year. Consider these tips to help prevent nuisance deer from taking over your yard. Repellents Certain odors and tastes can deter deer. Buy deer repellent or try one of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Truck driver David Bailey had been all over the state on Friday and arrived back to Pallet Recycle, at the corner of Pere Marquette Hwy. and Chauvez Rd., at 10 p.m. He drove his truck around the back of the main building where a loading dock is located. I came up to…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Multiple fire departments are currently fighting a fire at Pallet Recycle at the intersection of South Pere Marquette Highway and Chauvez Road. The fire has destroyed the company’s main building. Fire departments on scene include Pere Marquette, Riverton, Scottville, Ludington, Custer, Hamlin, Branch and Pentwater. Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police,…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington website, www.ludington.mi.us, is currently experiencing technical difficulties. According to a press release, the site, is housed and maintained by a company that recently did some internal upgrades. As a result of the upgrades, certain pages have reverted back to information and listings from 2013. City officials are working to resolve the issue.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Area firefighters are going to try to take the hockey champion title back from area law enforcement during the second annual Smoke Eaters vs. Law Dogs hockey game, Wednesday, April 8 at West Shore Community Ice Arena. Last year the cops won 7-5. “That’s not happening again this year,” said Lt. Justin Melchert…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. EDEN TWP. –A 34-year-old Comstock Park man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on a parole absconder warrant issued by the Michigan Department of Corrections Thursday, March 26, at 10:07 p.m. in the…
LUDINGTON — The county’s new clerk will be stepping across the hallway of the courthouse to a new office. Deputy Treasurer Cheryl Kelly was appointed by 51st Circuit Court Judge Susan Sniegowski to replace current clerk Jim Riffle. Riffle was recently appointed drain commissioner, replacing David Hasenbank, who has retired. Twelve people applied for the clerk position. “It was wonderful…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Eric Deon Wesley, 35, of 2825 Hoyt St., Muskegon Heights, was arrested March 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of conspiracy – weapons/firearms and felony firearm. Probable cause hearing: April 1 at 3 p.m. Bail:…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Mark Edward Henderson, 35, of 11769 N. Charloon, Manistee, pleaded no contest Jan. 21 to assault with a weapon and domestic violence. He was sentenced March 17 to a minimum of one year and six months to a maximum of eight years in…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Jeffrey Allen Baugus, 32, of 651 S. Tyndall Rd., Branch, was found guilty March 23 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year;…
Welcome to the world! Journey Anne Murphy, the daughter of Debra DuMonte and Nicholas Murphy of Hart, was born Feb. 28, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Alexander Eli Cruz, the son of Deanna Cruz and Alan Cruz-Arrendondo of Hart, was born March 15, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Emalee Mae Routley, the daughter of Bethany Wolff and Derek…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind around 21 mph. Sunrise: 7:38 a.m. Sunset: 8:05 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery,…
LUDINGTON — Cadets from the West Shore Community College Law Enforcement academy learned what it is like to be in the witness seat in a court proceeding Thursday evening. The six cadets each took turns testifying during a mock trial presided over by 79th District Judge Pete Wadel at Mason County Courthouse. They were asked questions by Mason County Prosecuting…
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz of Onekama today co-sponsored a resolution to improve health care access for veterans across the state by encouraging the federal government to implement a pilot program in Michigan instituting a flexible Veterans Choice Card system that can be used at any health care facility. Current law requires veterans to use Veterans Administration facilities within a…
LUDINGTON — Artists and crafters are invited to participate in the fourth annual Maritime Magic Arts/Crafts Show at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The show will be held Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. indoors at the Arts Center, 107 S. Harrison St. Deadline for applications is April 1. The Maritime Magic Arts/Crafts Show will feature, but not be limited…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. VICTORY TWP. — A 20-year-old Scottville man is facing life in prison for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl last summer. Sebastian Allen-Leroy Chandler, 20, of 153 N. Ivan Rd., Victory Twp., was arrested March 18 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on two felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) or rape…
See video here. LUDINGTON — Fire destroyed a Pontiac Grand Am parked near the intersection of Lavinia and Foster street Thursday afternoon. Ludington Fire Department and Ludington Police Department responded to the scene. The fire occurred just as Foster Elementary students were leaving school for the day, causing pedestrian and traffic safety concerns.
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