79th District Court arraignments, sentencing, dismissals

October 9, 2015
79th District Court arraignments, sentencing, dismissals

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings occurred recently in 79th District Court: Felony arraignments – Thomas Edward Spinner, 27, of 1852 E. US-10, Custer Township, was arrested Oct. 1 for felonies of breaking and entering with intent and larceny in a building. Probable cause conference: Oct. 14 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Ryan Allen…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings

October 9, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Oct. 6 in 51st Circuit Court: – Joshua Dale McGraw, 27, of 1619 Dyson, Muskegon, was found guilty Aug. 24 of second-degree home invasion and attempted felony firearms. He was sentenced to one year and eight months to 15 years in prison for count 1 and two years in prison for count…

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Vehicle crashes, larcenies reported Thursday.

October 9, 2015
Vehicle crashes, larcenies reported Thursday.

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 Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015: – 6:25 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Gas drive off of $102.22, Airport EZ Mart, 5400…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

October 8, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Mia Kay Mulliaan, the daughter of Nicole and John Mulligan II of Fountain, was born Oct. 1, 2015. Savanna-Lynn Rose Shilander, the daughter of Katherine Tranorich and Cliff Shilander Jr.…

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Driver uninjured after vehicle strikes tree along Stiles Rd.

October 8, 2015
Driver uninjured after vehicle strikes tree along Stiles Rd.

VICTORY TWP. — An 18-year-old Sheridan Township woman sustained minor injuries Thursday afternoon when the vehicle she was driving struck a tree. The driver was southbound on Stiles Road in a Chevrolet Impala and reached for her purse, according to a Mason County Sheriff Deputy Ken Baum on the scene. The vehicle then crossed the centerline and entered a small embankment…

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Talking about fire prevention.

October 8, 2015
Talking about fire prevention.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Fire Department visited Victory Early Childhood Development Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, to teach the children about the fire department, what to do in case of a a fire and how to prevent a fire. Click on the video for more.

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MSU’s Be-Bop Spartans jazz to perform Saturday.

October 8, 2015
MSU’s Be-Bop Spartans jazz to perform Saturday.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans at 7:30 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Center Stage Theater on WSCC’s main campus. Trumpeter and Grammy award winner Brian Lynch will be a featured special guest. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in this spectacular ensemble…

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Armistice Day Storm memorial event planned for Oct. 17.

October 8, 2015

LUDINGTON — On Nov. 11, 1940, one of the worst storms of recorded Great Lakes history struck Lake Michigan, with the most destruction between the Sable points. Known as the Armistice Day Storm, over 140 people died and over 10 ships sank or ran aground. On Oct. 17, 2015 at 7 p.m., the West Michigan Underwater Preserve will host a memorial event…

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Scottville community vision meeting.

October 8, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Downtown Development Authority is hosting a community vision meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Scottville Branch. The purpose of the meeting is to take a positive approach to finding solutions for the city’s future. If you have thoughts but cannot attend, call or e-mail Melissa Keefer at 231 757-4729 or…

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Vendors wanted for American Legion open house.

October 8, 2015

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is holding its annual multi-vendor Fall Open House on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives.  Only one vendor per direct selling company. The fee is $20 for the first table, which includes lunch.  There is limited space for a second…

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Recent death, reported Oct. 8, 2015.

October 8, 2015

Charles A. Williams, 91, of Pentwater passed away on October 6, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Repeat shoplifter faces jail sentence

October 7, 2015
Repeat shoplifter faces jail sentence

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Ludington woman faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 7, to first-degree retail fraud and second-offense habitual offender. As part of her plea agreement, Laurie Lynne Bell, of 408 N. James St., Apt. 3, will also be…

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Fountain man facing 1 year in jail for CSC

October 7, 2015
Fountain man facing 1 year in jail for CSC

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Fountain man is looking at serving one year in jail after pleading guilty Wednesday, Oct. 7, in 51st Circuit Court to attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Troy Leland Ambrose and James Philbrick Gigante, 49, of Victory Township were arrested by deputies and detectives from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following…

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24th annual Pumpkin Patch is this weekend at Major Produce.

October 7, 2015
24th annual Pumpkin Patch is this weekend at Major Produce.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Want a great family-centered activity to do this weekend or next? Take a drive to northern Oceana County and explore the Pumpkin Patch at Major’s Produce. Located at 9476 N. 120th Ave. (Mason County’s Darr Road turns into 120th Ave.), the Pumpkin Patch is in its 24th year. Mike and Karen…

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Ludington man pleads guilty to maintaining a drug house

October 7, 2015
Ludington man pleads guilty to maintaining a drug house

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man faces up to three months in jail after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 7, to maintaining a drug house. Jesse Donald Talmadge, of 508 E. Danaher St., Apt. 1, was arrested July 13 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of…

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Parking lot closure in Ludington.

October 7, 2015

LUDINGTON — The city parking lot, at the northwest corner of Rath and Loomis streets, will be closed this weekend for Octoberfest. The lot will be closed beginning Thursday, Oct. 7, 2015 through Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015.

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Battle Creek man sent to prison for crime spree

October 7, 2015
Battle Creek man sent to prison for crime spree

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Battle Creek man will spend a minimum of the next three years in prison following a local crime spree. Thomas David Cress, Jr., of 362 Riverside Dr., was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Friday, Oct. 2, in three criminal files. He was found guilty May 6 of attempted breaking and entering…

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Scaffolding theft, domestic assaults among police activity

October 7, 2015
Scaffolding theft, domestic assaults 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: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015: – 5:25 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US-10 and Tuttle, Rd. Custer…

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