By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A.M. Galleries and its predecessor, The Artists Market, have been institutions here for over 40 years. Andrew and Michelle Thomas purchased the business over 10 years ago, moved its location and put more emphasis on the fine art component, while also continuing framing services. Today, Andrew announced the sale of the business to Jason…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mercy Health will formally break ground Friday morning on a $3.9 million, 15,000-square-foot health care facility at the northwest corner of Jebavy Drive and U.S. 10. The facilty is slated to open in June 2016. The Mercy Health Physician Partners Sable Point Family Care design was developed by Mercy Health staff, including physicians, nurses and support staff,…
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. Alexandra Lee Hughart, the daughter of Samantha and Jonathan Hughart of Hart, was born Sept. 21, 2015. Easton Douglas Black, the son of Megan Fournier and Douglas Black of Branch,…
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 Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015: – 6:42 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, minor injuries, Pere Marquette Hwy. and Kinney Rd.,…
RIVERTON TWP. — A 25-year-old Riverton Township woman was injured following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads Thursday morning. The 25-year-old was driving a Saturn SUV east on Hawley Road and apparently failed to stop for the stop sign, crashing into a northbound Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by a 72-year-old Crystal Valley woman. The two…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — For those of you who know me, you know that I love Mason County and have a special spot in my heart for Scottville. Our little town has certainly had an uphill battle to regain its momentum and reinvent itself. But, I won’t give up and neither will many others who live and/or work…
Win with Wellness is a free community-wide initiative designed to enhance healthy living through the promotion of wellness. Initially developed by a group of interested residents, the program has changed significantly over the past five years and is now fully operated and funded by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital as part of its Community Health & Wellness Council. The Community Health…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Representatives from over 40 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual “College Night” in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 5, is designed for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested in comparing a variety of…
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. SUMMIT TWP. — A 32-year-old Ludington man was injured after the motorcycle he was operating struck a deer Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4:22 a.m. on US-31 near Meisenheimer…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. There are people in this world who have a gift to create positive change in people’s lives. Lou Mantho is one of those people. For the past 23 years, Lou has served as a Mason County Sheriff’s Office reservist, corrections deputy and marine patrol deputy. The career has been more than a job to him, it’s…
Gloria Virginia Simmon, age 93 of Ludington passed away on September 21, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Gloria was born on September 9, 1922 in Lansing, the daughter of the late Raymond and Aloa (Moore) Bettison. She attended and graduated from Everett High School. During World War II Gloria married R. Thomas Simmon. Gloria retired from the State of…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Vegas is coming to Ludington this Friday! Habitat for Humanity of Mason County will hold its annual dinner/fundraiser event at Lincoln Hills Golf Club with the theme of LudVegas. The event is one of the organization’s major fundraisers and will raise money for the organization’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program and its A Brush with Kindness program. A Brush with…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Scottville man faces seven to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 22, to operating a meth lab; larceny in a building; and fourth-offense habitual offender. Kenneth James Purple II will be sentenced concurrently on two separate files. One count of possession of clonazepam and…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The 51st Circuit Court case against a 27-year-old Parchment, Mich. man who was arrested following a high-speed chase through the city limits last July was remanded to 79th District Court Tuesday, Sept. 22. The chase involved Jonathan Vanderhorst allegedly crashing into two parked trucks, a boat trailer and a tree. The prosecution and…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville;www.erindoan.com. “What the heck?” This is what people often think when they get quotes for the different types of life insurance. As a State Farm agent my responsibility is to help you get beyond this confusion. The confusion often happens because nowadays people get quotes online or…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Ludington man who rejected a plea deal last June in 51st Circuit Court of nine to 20 years in prison for meth charges pleaded guilty Tuesday, Sept. 22, to two counts and now faces eight to 20 years in prison. Graham Joseph Crawford was arraigned last April on charges of manufacturing…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 63-year-old Victory Township man who is looking at a 16-month to 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court last month to felony firearm possession and fourth-offense habitual offender will have to wait another month find out his fate. Gary Edwin Rial, of 7065 N. Dennis Rd., has a long…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The case against a 41-year-old Ludington man facing two felony counts of controlled substance, delivery of marijuana, is headed to trial. Gene Robert Foster, of 106 E. Pere Marquette Hwy., appeared with his attorney, David Glancy, for a final conference hearing Tuesday, Sept. 22, in 51st Circuit Court. Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola…
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