By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MEADE TWP. — Ron Krepps was working in his shop around 7 p.m. when he noticed a lot of smoke coming from another building on his property at 7979 N. Reid Road. When he went outside he saw that the building that housed his dogs’ kennel was on fire. Krepps was able to get the dogs…
Leslie M. Anderson, aged 86 of Branch, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at his home. Les was born on June 29, 1927 in Scottville, the only child of Martin Bernard and Nina (Edwards) Anderson, and served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army. On November 27, 1959 he married Phyllis Johnson…
By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced March 18 in 51ST Circuit Court: – Joshua Alan Carr, 29, of 405 4th St., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 14 of two counts of controlled substance, possession of a non-narcotic, and one count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to three concurrent terms of 330 days in jail with credit…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Main Street program is looking for flower basket sponsors. The baskets line both sides of Main and State streets in the business district. Sponsorship is $50 to help purchase and maintain the baskets throughout the summer. The flower baskets are cared for by Main Street program volunteers. If you are interested in sponsoring a basket, contact…
By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors – Daniel Ray Martinchek, 19, of 5771 S. Custer Rd., Custer, was arrested March 15 by MCSO for a misdemeanor of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. A pretrial is set for March 31 at 2 p.m. Bail:…
By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Robert J. Lightner, 36, of 3950 E. Decker, Custer, was found guilty March 17 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to $335 in fines and costs. – Shawn William Paul, 44, of 1310 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was found…
VICTORY TWP. — Two people received minor injuries as the result of a head-on crash at U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Road around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The crash occurred when a vehicle driven by a 73-year-old Scottville woman made a left turn into the path of a southbound vehicle driven by a 64-year-old Manistee woman. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies…
LUDINGTON — First Friday’s Art Walk, presented by Downtown Ludington, will kick off on Friday, April 4 at participating downtown businesses. First Friday’s Art Walk is a free, self-guided walking tour located in participating stores, galleries, restaurants and bars in downtown Ludington. The First Friday’s Art Walk will be held every first Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Maps of participating…
Believers and doubters should check it out. A mostly unbiased review by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. I headed over to the Carmike Harbor Cinemas tonight to catch the “sneak peak” of the feature film “God’s Not Dead.” The film had its national premiere Wednesday at the Vogue Theater in Manistee. I’ve been looking forward to seeing the film mostly because it…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Your clothes washer offers your household loads of support, so periodically take the time to return the favor. Maintaining your washing machine with these tips can help you avoid breakdowns that could put the appliance out of commission—or worse, lead to leaks and costly water damage. 1. Replace…
The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Sunrise: 7:47 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014. Partly cloudy early followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers later in the day. High of 43 degrees F. Winds, south-southeast at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain, 40%. Sunset: 8 p.m. Tonight, cloudy with a…
VICTORY TWP. –The red hot Gypsy jazz ensemble, The Hot Club of Detroit, will be in “full swing” at West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater on Sat., March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Hot Club of Detroit is a one-of-a-kind jazz ensemble specializing in the Gypsy jazz sound made famous by guitarist Django Reinhardt. Hot Club of Detroit was formed in 2001…
LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts will be holding its next workshop for teens and tweens on Wednesday, March 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children ages 12 and up are invited to drop in and learn about finger and arm knitting. It’s fun and easy and no previous knitting experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring…
The Capitol Report, by Rep. Ray Franz, Michigan 101st District. Week of March 10-14, 2014: On Tuesday, we concurred with the Senate on some minor changes to my bill, HB 4811, that expands family relief funds to military personnel that have deployment orders. It once again passed unanimously. We also took up a four-bill package (SBs 575-578) that institutes conflict…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A teenaged driver was uninjured after the vehicle she was driving rollover and landed in a ravine on Rasmussen Road early this afternoon. The Ludington resident was driving to West Shore Community College. Parts of the roadway’s edge were still snow covered from the overnight snowfall. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Pere Marquette Township Fire Dept.…
SUMMIT TWP. — A 40-year-old Pentwater man was arrested Wednesday by deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol content, also known as “super drunk.” The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at South Lakeshore Dr. and Lakeshore Ct. Other activity of the MCSO for March 19, 2014 included:…
The fishing report comes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Weekly Fishing Tip: Storing your ice fishing equipment for next season It’s about that time when you’ll need to get ready to store your ice fishing equipment. The key is doing it properly so you’ll be ready to hit the ice next winter! Here is a checklist of things…
LUDINGTON — Area residents can meet with State Rep. Ray Franz to talk about state government concerns or problems during office hours scheduled in Ludington on Friday, March 21. “People are welcome to call me any time to talk or set up an appointment,” said Franz, R-Onekama. “Office hours provide an added chance for me to meet with residents or for them to…
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