By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Grand Rapids man, who is a former Amber Township resident, provided a tearful apology in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, during his sentencing for a felony conviction of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Phillip Edward Roberts, Jr., who pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month, was sentenced Tuesday to serve seven…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old White Cloud man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, for not disclosing he has AIDS to his sex partner. Gerald Anthony Penn, of 777 Cole Creek Lane, pleaded “no contest” last month to one felony count of…
Myrton Hackert, 83, of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, April 19. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Lucille A. Stroup, 75, of Ludington passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
LUDINGTON — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District recently visited Safe Harbor Credit Union to learn how a financial institution works. The tour was part of the Financial Literacy program offered by Safe Harbor in observation of Youth Credit Union Month. The students were from classes taught by Niki Boerema and Kay Ketz. “April is Youth Month here…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A prohibitive county zoning ordinance and lack of access to public transportation are the reasons why Dr. Lewis Squires would like to move his medical facility into the city limits of Scottville from Amber Township. Squires Family Chiropractic is located at 414 E. U.S. 10, just outside the Scottville city limits. Squires and Dr.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Grocery is closed permanently, according to the store’s Facebook page. “Hamlin Grocery is officially closed. I want to personally thank the community for their support this past week. A special thank you to all the volunteers that came out on Saturday to help with anything we needed. Without your encouragement it would…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Cheri Rozell thought she would take advantage of the nice weather overnight and sleep with her house windows open. She said she woke up to a sulfur-like smell at her Second Street home in Ludington’s Fourth Ward. Jennifer Pianto, who lives at the corner of Fifth Street and Sherman Street said the odor was…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Two medical-related practices located just west of the Scottville-Amber Township boundary are requesting to become part of the city. Dr. Lewis Squires, owner of Squires Family Chiropractic and Dr. Nick Simone, owner of Simone Family Dental, have asked the City of Scottville and Township of Amber to grant a 425 agreement, which is a…
SCOTTVILLE — A part-time treasurer will be hired by the city beginning July 1, the start of a new fiscal year. For the past seven or eight years, the city manager and treasurer positions have been combined due to the reduction of city revenues. However, one of the top goals of the City Commission has been to split the positions…
Jeremy Allen Martzolff, 37, of Ludington passed away April 17, 2016 at home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Student Awards Program will be held Thursday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater located in the Arts and Sciences Center and the public is invited to attend. A reception will precede the program and desert will follow the ceremony. Faculty will present awards to students who have excelled…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of second-offense operating while intoxicated and resisting and opposing police after Mason County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Conrad Road near Brye Road for a reported reckless driver Friday, April 15, at 5:35 p.m. The following is other local law enforcement activity over the weekend, April 15-17: Friday, April…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Adelia Gene Dame, the daughter of Rhonda Mrasek and James Dame of Ludington, was born April 11, 2016. Paxton Cole Bromley, the son of Ashley Bromley of Branch, was born April 11, 2016. Ashton James Compeau, the son of…
Life Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. Whenever I find myself really struggling, I always pray for teachers. Sometimes, they are mirrors to reflect back the things I don’t really want to face but need to. Other times, they creep in to stand silently beside me. Then, there are the teachers who dance in the…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Joban Loy Scott, 35, of 1118 Plaine Field Rd., Westmont, Illinois, was found guilty Feb. 16 of stalking and sentenced April 5…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Michael Frank Battice, 25, of 905 S. Madison Ave., Ludington, was arrested April 6 by the Ludington Police Department for a…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gregory Scott Malburg, 44, of 283 N. Jackpine Rd., Branch Township, was found guilty April 6 of window peeping and sentenced to…
The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, April 14, 2016: – 8:12 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), threats, Mason County Jail, 302 N. Delia St., City of Ludington. – 9:47 a.m., (LPD), fraud, 600 block of E. Third St., City of Ludington. – 12:33 p.m., (Scottville Police Department), larceny, W. First St., City of Scottville. – 6:12 p.m, (SPD), larceny,…
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