Illegal immigrant receives less jail so deportation process can begin

October 13, 2015
Illegal immigrant receives less jail so deportation process can begin

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old illegal Mexican immigrant who was living in Ludington at the time of his arrest for assaulting/resisting/obstructing police last August was sentenced to 73 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 13. Carlos Martin Lopez, whose address in his court file is listed as…

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Watts appointed as Optimist district VP.

October 13, 2015

Diane Watts was recently installed at the Michigan District Conference as lieutenant governor for Michigan Optimist Zone 5, which includes seven Clubs: Greater Muskegon, Ludington, Mona Shores, Muskegon Heights, Scottville, Shelby and Whitehall/White Lake area. Diane’s function as lieutenant governor will be to help the clubs by facilitating communication between the district and club leadership and to be a resource…

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Break-in, hit and run among police activity

October 13, 2015
Break-in, hit and run 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. Local law enforcement activity Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 includes: – 7:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Angling and Meyers roads, Hamlin Twp. – 7:55…

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Scottville Optimist garage sale is Saturday.

October 13, 2015
Scottville Optimist garage sale is Saturday.

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will be hosting a 15 family garage sale this Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Scottville Optimist Hall, located behind West Shore Bank, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will also be served.  

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MCC Educational Foundation donates to The Boot.

October 12, 2015
MCC Educational Foundation donates to The Boot.

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Educational Foundation recently donated $1,000 to purchase four “Boot” school door security devices. See related background story here. “I think in light of the tragic event in Oregon, it makes the ALICE (school safety) training we received a few weeks ago at MCC even more relevant,” said Tim Genson, president of the foundation. “ALICE  is a…

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Squires says he will not seek state house seat.

October 12, 2015
Squires says he will not seek state house seat.

AMBER TOWNSHIP – Dr. Lewis G. Squires announced today that he will not be running for the Republican nomination for the 101st Michigan State House of Representatives. Squires had been seriously and considering the seat after current Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, is term limited at the end of 2016. Squires has publicly stated that he was considering running for the seat,  which is why…

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Ludington council hears comments on rental ordinance.

October 12, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Several people addressed the Ludington City Council Monday night about the proposed rental inspection ordinance. Most of those who spoke were landlords, or people associated with the rental business who are opposed to the ordinance change. A couple people spoke in favor of the ordinance. The council held the first reading of the controversial…

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Anglers refuse to pay guide; pumpkins smashed

October 12, 2015
Anglers refuse to pay guide; pumpkins smashed

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 TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny of services reported Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4:20 p.m. on South Custer Road involving two individuals…

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Ludington council to have first reading of rental ordinance tonight.

October 12, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will hold the first reading of its controversial rental inspection ordinance during its regular meeting tonight at city hall. Some of the highlighted items of the proposal include: – Registration of rental dwellings at a cost of $15 per unit. – Ownership transfer fee of $10 per rental units. – Re-registration…

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Cornfield fire in Riverton.

October 11, 2015
Cornfield fire in Riverton.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Riverton Township Fire Department was called to the Ron Lundberg farm Sunday about 5:15 p.m. for a cornfield fire near the intersection of Washington and Schwass roads. Fire Chief Joe Cooper said the field had already been harvested but the field was being mowed. Mowing equipment sparked the fire which quickly spread from the…

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Ludington woman injured after Jebavy Dr. crash.

October 9, 2015
Ludington woman injured after Jebavy Dr. crash.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington woman was injured after her vehicle was involved in a crash at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Rasmussen Road Friday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3:45 p.m. when the northbound Jeep Cherokee driven by the Ludington woman was stuck by a Toyota Camry attempting to make a left-hand…

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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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