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LUDINGTON — The Department of Natural Resources will host an open house Thursday, Nov. 12, to hear public input on a new draft General Management Plan for Ludington State Park. The open house will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludington Public Library, 217 E Ludington Ave. in Ludington. The General Management Plan for Ludington State Park State…
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. AMBER TWP. — A 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested for attempted home invasion and on an outstanding parole violation warrant after Mason County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a…
JACKSON – Consumers Energy is reminding hunters making plans to tag a deer on Michigan’s Nov. 15 firearm opener that hunting is not allowed on its property, with the exception of certain hydro properties in the northern Lower Peninsula, not the Ludington Pumped Storage Facility. “Safety is our No. 1 priority along our 98,000 miles of rights of way,” said Mike…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club will perform “The Audition” on November 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30p.m. and November 15 at 2 p.m. in L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The running time is approximately one hour. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $3 for students or seniors and $5 general admission. The play is about a new theater teacher bringing a production of…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP –Shelby Soberalski was crowned Miss Ludington Area 2016 Saturday during the scholarship pageant held at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. The 22-year-old Ferris State University student platform is Autism and Mental Health Awareness. She was among five women from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties to compete. Sara Slade was first runner up. “It feels unreal and…
Charlene Horner, 72, of Ludington passed away on November 6, 2015 Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A two vehicle rear end crash on Ludington Avenue sent two people to the hospital early Friday evening. The crash occurred about 6 p.m. when a Ford Escape, driven by a 55-year-old Ludington woman, was traveling east on Ludington Avenue and was preparing to turn north onto Staffon Street when the vehicle was rear-ended…
By Alan Neushwander, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Maddie Boerema, 7, had only made it a couple of steps into the family birthing center at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital when she heard the cries of a newborn baby. “It sounds so cute,” she said with excitement. With a smile from ear to ear, Maddie ran down the hall as an obstetrics…
Letter to the Editor, by LuAnne Winiecke, Ludington. Again this year property owners along North Lakeshore Drive and on Bryant Road are putting their leaves and yard waste in the bike-pedestrian pathways. First of all, it makes it dangerous for the persons using those paths (for what they were intended for) to have to go out into the traffic lanes…
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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015: – 5:36 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 and Sugar Grove Rd.,Sherman Twp. –…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — State Representative Ray Franz (R-Onekama) who represents the 101st District (Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties) in the Michigan House of Representatives, said he compromised his principles while voting for the Michigan road bills that have passed the legislature. With the passage of the transportation bills, Michigan motorists would typically pay about $20 more…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Jacob Thomas Kruisenga, 19, of 309 Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 29 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of breaking and entering a building. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. Bail: $35,000/cash/surety.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Avel Molina Escamilla, 53, of 5634 W. Johnson Rd., Amber Township, was found guilty Nov. 2 of disorderly person – drunk and sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for four days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; $285 in…
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. Natalie Marie Devaney, the daughter of Rachel Hall and Thomas Devaney of Ludington, was born Oct. 30, 2015. Jasmine Marie Johnson-Parker, the daughter of Heidi Potwin and Jeffery Platt of Fountain, was born Oct.…
MANISTEE — A 35-year-old Manistee woman recently pleaded guilty in 19th Circuit Court for one count of obtaining controlled substances by fraud. Chrystal Ann Halcome faces up to four years in prison and/or a $30,000 fine for allegedly passing forged prescriptions in Benzie, Manistee and Oceana counties. Halcome was arrested by State, Sheriff, Chief Enforcement Team (SSCENT) following an investigation…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Five charges were dismissed against the 41-year-old Muskegon man accused of committing the armed robbery at the Branch Grocery in eastern Mason County last December, because he allegedly used a pellet gun with the orange tip removed, stated Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Mark Anthony Miller was arraigned in 79th District Court, Oct.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Being active is something Scott Smith incorporates into all parts of his life. As president of Smith & Eddy Insurance, based in Scottville, Scott leads by example and is involved in multiple community organizations. At home, he has a regimented exercise routine and makes sure his presence in his children’s lives is on top of his…
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. An airplane pilot reported a green laser was pointed at his plane as he was making his approach to land his plane Wednesday evening. The Mason County Sheriff’s…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – At the October 19, 2015 West Shore Community College Board of Trustees meeting, Phyllis Cowden, announced her intent to resign on December 1, 2015, due to a change in residency for a portion of the year. The board of trustees announced its intent to appoint a replacement at its next meeting on Monday, November 16, to fulfill…
Ralph L. Baker, 86, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, November 3 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangments Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services-Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Five women will be competing for the title of 2016 Miss Ludington Area during the annual scholarship pageant on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. The contestants are from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties and will be taking the stage to compete in talent, interview, fitness and evening wear for a chance…
