Motorist arrested for ‘super drunk’ driving, other charges.

December 2, 2015
Motorist arrested for ‘super drunk’ driving, other charges.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) or “super drunk” driving;…

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2 men plead guilty to meth possession.

December 2, 2015
2 men plead guilty to meth possession.

LUDINGTON — Jordan Jacob Stein, 18, of Fremont and Donald Ray Picklesimer III, 24, of Ravenna, recently pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court to one count each of possession of methamphetamine following their arrests by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Meth possession is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine.…

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College to hold financial aid workshops at area schools.

December 1, 2015
College to hold financial aid workshops at area schools.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. Onekama High School will host a workshop on Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. The Ludington Area Schools workshop will…

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Obituary: Emil Vidak, 81, Ludington.

December 1, 2015
Obituary: Emil Vidak, 81, Ludington.

Emil George Vidak, 81, of Ludington, passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 19, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born March 6, 1934 in Chicago, IL the son of late Emil and Anna (Stajduhar) Vidak. Emil married his wife Alice Sivis of 24 years on June 27, 1991 at Grace Methodist Church in Riverton. He…

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Inmate sentenced to additional prison time for writing bad checks

December 1, 2015
Inmate sentenced to additional prison time for writing bad checks

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON —A 32-year-old Elwell, Michigan man currently lodged in the Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee was sentenced Tuesday, Dec. 1, in 51st Circuit Court to 18 months to 14 years in prison for convictions of uttering and publishing and larceny in a building. David Tabber Markham is currently serving a one to 14-year prison term…

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Hospital to host event to help navigate Affordable Care Act.

December 1, 2015
Hospital to host event to help navigate Affordable Care Act.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will hold a free event to help people enroll for health care insurance coverage under the federal health care law, also known as the Affordable Care Act. The event will be held Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 3 pm in the hospital’s main lobby.   Certified enrollment experts…

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Pentwater man sentenced to jail for resisting police

December 1, 2015
Pentwater man sentenced to jail for resisting police

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Pentwater man was sentenced to serve five months of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 1, for two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Garrett Scott Buck pleaded guilty to the charges last October. “I just want to say I’m really sorry for everything that has happened,” Buck…

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Obituary: Justin Vandling, 21, Las Vegas, formerly of Scottville.

December 1, 2015
Obituary: Justin Vandling, 21, Las Vegas, formerly of Scottville.

Justin Joseph Vandling, 21-years-young, passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born September 14, 1994 in Ludington. He attended Mason County Central High School, graduating in 2012. Justin was the manager of Papa John’s Pizza in Nevada. He enjoyed music, spending time with family and friends, martial arts, cats, mountain biking, hiking and computers.…

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Many help to improve Trooper Butterfield memorial site.

December 1, 2015
Many help to improve Trooper Butterfield memorial site.

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Several people have recently been working on upgrading the memorial site dedicated to Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield on North Custer Road. Butterfield was murdered at the site, just north of Townline Road, on September 9, 2013. Since that time, many in the community have kept a small memorial for Butterfield, which has been improved…

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Police seek runaway.

December 1, 2015
Police seek runaway.

EDEN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 16-year-old boy who ran away Monday night, Nov. 30, shortly before 10 p.m. in the 3200 block of East Hawley Road. Jesse Colin Reid, Jr., is a white male with brown hair. Jesse is described as being 5’8” tall, weighing 165 pounds with a thin build. His date…

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Semi crash causes traffic back-up.

December 1, 2015
Semi crash causes traffic back-up.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, Nov. 30, 2015: – 5:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer and Sugar Grove Road, Sherman…

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Parents’ shoplifting leads to deputies buying shoes for their kids.

December 1, 2015
Parents’ shoplifting leads to deputies buying shoes for their kids.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office get called to retail stores frequently for shoplifting complaints. The evening of Oct. 6 was no different. Sgt. Adam Lamb and his crew of deputies John Balowski and Kyle Boyd, were called to Wal-Mart for a complaint of a husband and wife who were caught by store security…

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Recent deaths, reported Dec. 1, 2015.

December 1, 2015

Justin Joseph Vandling, 21, of Scottville, passed away on November 27, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Roger Raymond Hansen,  77, of Scottville, passed away on December 1, 2015 at his home in Scottville.Arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Emil George Vidak, 81, of Ludington, passed…

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Tea Party meeting will include caucus.

December 1, 2015

AMBER TOWNSHIP —  The Ludington Area Tea Party will hold its regular monthly general meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd. The meeting will be held as an Iowa style caucus, which is meant to be a fun event. Each attendee will be able to promote…

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Ludington OB/GYN practices combine to join Spectrum.

December 1, 2015
Ludington OB/GYN practices combine to join Spectrum.

LUDINGTON — Three Ludington area obstetrics and gynecology practices are the latest medical offices to join Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Medical Group. The integration includes the offices of doctors Margaret Gustafson, Dannie Gentry and Timothy Murphy. The change takes effect today, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, making all three women’s health specialists members of Spectrum Health Medical Group (SHMG).…

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Deputies raise $3,365 for school safety by not shaving.

November 30, 2015
Deputies raise $3,365 for school safety by not shaving.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Personnel from Mason County Sheriff’s Office raised $3,365 for The Boot school safety campaign by violating department policy and not shaving since the beginning of October. The deputies requested Sheriff Kim Cole waive the department’s facial hair policy for October and November. The trade off for “violating” the policy is that the offending deputies…

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Schools continue to make efforts to keep students safe.

November 30, 2015
Schools continue to make efforts to keep students safe.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. School safety has been a much discussed topic lately. An effort is being led by Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole to raise money to place a door safety device, known as The Boot, in every classroom in Mason County. But, what else are the schools doing to keep students safe? Recently, MCP met with administrators from…

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WSCC music ensembles to present holiday concerts.

November 30, 2015
WSCC music ensembles to present holiday concerts.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in five holiday performances throughout the area. According to Professor Ted Malt, who leads the college’s music department, members of the musical ensembles travel from throughout Western Michigan to rehearse every week during a semester. “Members of these groups represent nearly 200 students and community members who take part…

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Drunk driving, car/deer crashes among police activity

November 30, 2015
Drunk driving, car/deer crashes among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015: – 2:10 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), larceny of prescription medication,  5000 block of Schwass…

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Recent death, reported Nov. 30, 2015.

November 30, 2015

Bridget Ann Boone, 54, of Ludington died Saturday, November 28 at Oakview Medical Care Facility.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Badger leaves for inspection Sunday.

November 27, 2015
Badger leaves for inspection Sunday.

LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger will leave for its five-year inspection Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. The ship will be towed by tug to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin where it will eventually be placed in dry dock.

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