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CUSTER — The Michigan Lottery has announced that a $4.1 million Lotto 47 jackpot ticket was sold at Bonser’s of Custer. The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night: 09-33-38-40-43-45. It was bought at the Bonser’s of Custer, located at 2391 E. State St. in Custer. Saturday’s jackpot win marks the first time the game’s jackpot has been…
LUDINGTON — Lansing-area attorney David James Anderson, 63, who pleaded “no contest” to attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Thursday Jan. 7, faces six months in jail. The plea was tendered pursuant to a plea agreement in which two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct are to be dismissed at sentencing, according to a press release issued…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Audree Wilson, the daughter of Cheyenne Wilson, of Ludington, was born Jan. 2, 2016. Brighton Kenneth Woodbury, the son of Morgan and Jeordi Woodbury of Hart, was born Jan. 3, 2016. Allie Josephine Aerts, the daughter…
LUDINGTON — The second annual Pure Ludington BRRRewFest will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. The festival will host more than 30 Michigan breweries, showcasing their best brews for attendees to sample. Tickets are available online at PureLudington.com/beer, $25 in-advance, which includes six drink tokens and a 5 oz. commemorative tasting glass. Tickets will be $30 at the door.…
The following is recent local law enforcement activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2015: – 6:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car/deer crash, Custer and Powers roads, Custer Township. – 7:39 p.m. (MSP), credit card fraud, 4000 block of US 10, Amber Township. – 9:25 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Stiles and Beyer roads, Victory Township. – 11:35 p.m.,…
Mamie Raspotnik, 91, of Manistee passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at West Shore Medical Center. Mamie was born at home in the Tallman area of Mason County on August 5, 1924, the daughter of Matthew and Hilda (Ostberg) Granbacka who preceded her in death along with her son Frank Raspotnik, daughter Betty Ledger, her sister & brother-in-law Martha &…
Rose Elvina Jacobsen, 90, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Mamie Raspotnik, 91, of Manistee passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at West Shore Medical Center. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See MCP death notice archives here.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Robin Jon Sarres, 58, no address listed, was arrested by LPD for felonies of absconding bond and third-offense habitual offender. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 13 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Steven Craig Holtrust, 59, of 707 W. Ludington…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Kelly Marie Jason, 28, of 883 Bernie Lane, Madison Heights, Michigan, was found guilty Dec. 30 of use of narcotic/cocaine/methamphetamine/ecstasy. She was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary jail for two years; driver’s license…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College offices will be closed on Friday, January 8, while the faculty and staff participate in a winter semester in-service. The College will close in order to promote professional development and training in a day-long series of concurrent, multi-disciplinary workshops. This will also provide faculty, administrative and support staff an opportunity to network and…
Constance Marie (Mates) Newkirk of Amber Township, Scottville passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home. Connie was born November 10, 1947 in Gratiot County, Michigan, to Carl and Ruth (Richards) Mates, and attended St. Louis schools, graduating with the class of 1965. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Master’s Degree in English from Central Michigan…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Public Schools is inviting the public to attend a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 to discuss the district’s classrooms, buildings, grounds, and facilities in general. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the high school library. If people are unable to attend but would like to share comments they can email…
The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2015: – 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Scottville and Conrad roads, Custer Township. – 9:04 a.m., (MCSO), damaged property – mailbox, 2000 block of Lenz Rd., Pere Marquette Township. – 4:58 p.m., (MCSO), illegal dumping, 100 block of North Jebavy Dr., PM Township. – 5:49…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College announces auditions for the March production of “Breaking the Code,” written by Hugh Whitemore, and based on the book “Alan Turing: The Enigma,” by Andrew Hodges, which was recently made into the movie, “The Imitation Game.” Auditions will be held on Jan. 11-14, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the following locations: Jan. 11 –…
Joseph Howard Whitaker, 67, of Custer died suddenly on Monday, January 4, 2016. Joe was born on June 4, 1948 in Ludington, the son of Harry and Meg (Wing) Whitaker. On October 27, 1965 he married his best friend Linda Forbes and they have celebrated 50 blessed years together. Joe had many interests and wore several hats in his life. …
Addie Jean Hoge, 63, of Fountain passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Lyford Young, 79, of Greensboro, NC passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Mount Morris, Michigan man was sentenced Tuesday, Jan. 5, in 51st Circuit Court to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence for a conviction of second-degree home invasion. In exchange for Michael Scott Bailey’s guilty plea last November, six felony counts were dismissed, which include three felony…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington woman who pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 5, in 51st Circuit Court to receiving and concealing stolen property more than $1,000/less than $20,000 and second-offense habitual offender faces to two to seven years in prison. Andrea Benet King Pena, of 309 N. Washington Ave., testified that on Oct. 29 she found…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Fountain man was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail up front of a one-year discretionary term for a conviction of attempted felonious assault in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 5. Thomas Lee Tribble, of 4851 N. Cleveland St., pleaded guilty to the charge last November. Tribble initially faced felony counts…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Allendale man was sentenced to one year in jail for attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a child under the age of 13 in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 5. William Rhody Dwyer, Jr., testified last November that the inappropriate touching of the young girl occurred between the time span…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Fountain man currently lodged in the Lake County Jail was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 5, to a one-year jail term for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). In addition to the jail term, Michael Ryan Albaugh, of 6694 E. Oak Ridge, was sentenced to five years…
