Drunk driving trial against state trooper begins.

May 11, 2015
Drunk driving trial against state trooper begins.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The 79th District Court trial of the City of Ludington vs. Sammy Seymour began this morning. Seymour, a Michigan State Police trooper, was arrested on Jan. 17, 2015, by Ludington Police Dept. and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A six person jury, consisting of three men and three women, was seated for…

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Sexual assault in the woods

May 11, 2015
Sexual assault in the woods

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct Saturday, May 9, at 12:39 p.m. following a disturbance in a wooded area off…

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Missing Ludington man identified as body found in river.

May 11, 2015
Missing Ludington man identified as body found in river.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LOGAN TWP. — Leonard Allen Vunck has been identified as the man who was found dead in the river Friday night, according to the Michigan State Police. Vunck, 67, of Ludington, had been missing since October 2014, when he hired a taxi to pick him up from his home at Pineview Apartments and to drive him out…

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Girl Scouts drive-through cookie booth.

May 11, 2015

AMBER TWP. — Cadette/Senior Girl Scout Troop 4320 will be holding Mason County’s first Drive-Through Cookie Booth, Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mason County Reformed Church, located at the corner of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Road.  Enter at the second drive off Amber Road. All varieties are $4 per box. This is the last day Girl Scout…

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Hospital blood drive is Thursday.

May 11, 2015

LUDINGTON — A public blood drive will be held at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone who attends to donate will be entered in a drawing for a $100 Meijer gift card. The blood collection event will be conducted by the hospital’s blood supply partner, Michigan Blood, in the classrooms on the lower…

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West Shore Bank advises about debit card texting scam.

May 10, 2015

West Shore Bank, through its website, is reporting that it has received complaints from customers about a recent text message scam. Text messages apparently are claiming to be from West Shore Bank and state that the customers’ MasterCard debit card is suspended. “West Shore Bank does not currently send text messages to its customers unless subscribed and requested through mobile banking,” the fraud…

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The best way forward for Michigan’s roads.

May 10, 2015
The best way forward for Michigan’s roads.

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. In the wake of the voters’ overwhelming repudiation of Proposal 1 last Tuesday, nearly everyone in Lansing is talking about a “Plan B” to fix the roads.  Some observers favor raising the gasoline tax only.  Others have discussed borrowing against or raiding restricted funds such as the Catastrophic Claims Fund or the…

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Allied Health students rank high in state competition

May 10, 2015
Allied Health students rank high in state competition

Recently, 18 students, enrolled in the West Shore Educational Service District Career and Technical Education Allied Health program and one post-secondary student attending West Shore Community College, competed at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference.  The competition took place on April 16 and 17 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Eight students were state finalists,…

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Hospital Hustle.

May 10, 2015
Hospital Hustle.

LUDINGTON — About 175 people participated in this year’s Hospital Hustle running/walking event that was held Saturday. The event’s purpose was to raise awareness of community wellness and exercise and to raise money for Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s birthing center.

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The Millennials: A special life.

May 10, 2015
The Millennials: A special life.

Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born…

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Pay attention to straight line winds.

May 10, 2015
Pay attention to straight line winds.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Severe thunderstorms can create straight-line winds in excess of 58 mph. These winds can pack a major punch, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines. Learn more about damaging straight-line winds and how to stay safe. What They Are Straight-line winds can come in many forms. Two common types are:…

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Recent death, May 10, 2015.

May 10, 2015

Victoria Grimbilas, 89, of Ludington, passed away on May 8, 2015, arrangements are pending. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Law enforcement recovers body from river; one person reported missing in that area since fall.

May 9, 2015
Law enforcement recovers body from river; one person reported missing in that area since fall.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LOGAN TWP. — The body of a man was found in a Logan Township river Friday night. While law enforcement has not released the name of the person, a press release from Michigan State Police stated the death was not recent. The only person reported missing in that vicinity recently was Leonard Allen Vunck. The 67-year-old…

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Male body found in PM River

May 9, 2015

LOGAN TWP. — The Michigan State Police along with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Pere Marquette River in Logan Township Friday night were they recovered a male body.  According to a press release from Hart Post of the Michigan State Police, the body had been found in the river and does not appear to be a…

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MCC’s Thomas nominated for GRAMMY educator award.

May 8, 2015
MCC’s Thomas nominated for GRAMMY educator award.

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools Director of Music Tom Thomas has been nominated for the 2016 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation. A total of 213 music teachers from 194 cities across 42 states have been announced as quarterfinalistsfor the Music Educator Award, In total, more than 4,500 initial nominations were submitted from all…

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79th District Court arraignments include sex crimes, meth lab offenses

May 8, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include sex crimes, meth lab offenses

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – William Rhody Dwyer, 24, of 11365 Kistler Ave., Apt. 109, Allendale, was arrested April 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for two felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13/defendant over 17…

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79th District Court sentencings

May 8, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Suzanne Louise Anderson, 55, of 308 N. Rowe St., Apt 1, Ludington, was found guilty April 28 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). She was sentenced to 33 days in jail with credit for 33 days served; outpatient treatment; $1,300…

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Civil War reenactment canceled at White Pine Village

May 8, 2015

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Civil War reenactment group scheduled for Saturday at Historic White Pine Village this weekend has cancelled its encampment due to unforeseen conflicts within the group. Therefore, the Civil War Muster scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at Historic White Pine Village has been cancelled. The Village will be open, however, for regular tours from 10 a.m. to…

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Credit card fraud among police activity

May 8, 2015
Credit card fraud among police activity

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud complaint received Thursday, May 7, at 1:31 p.m. in the 5100 block of Rasmussen, in which the victim was advised by a…

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Praying for our nation and our community.

May 7, 2015
Praying for our nation and our community.

  See video here.  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Dozens of people stood and sat on the north lawn of the Mason County Courthouse Thursday afternoon and prayed for the nation and the community. This year’s National Day of Prayer theme was “Lord, Hear our Cry,” from the Bible verse 1 Kings 8:28. Speakers prayed for the U.S. government, the…

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College summer and fall registrations are open.

May 7, 2015

VICTORY TWP.  – Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer and fall semesters is underway for first-time, returning, and guest students and will continue to the first week of each term’s classes. The summer semester runs from June 1 through July 24. The fall semester begins August 31 and ends December 18. Students who register early for classes have the best…

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