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By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Charles Dillon has agreed to retire as president of West Shore Community College. On Monday, Oct. 20, the college’s board of trustees will take action on a separation agreement with Dillon. Dillon has been suspended from his job since he was arrested for drunk driving in early August. He recently pleaded guilty to…
C-Notes, a blog by George C. Wilson. A milestone passed today. Not much fanfare accompanied it. The last print issue of Time magazine crossed my desk in the library. It’s not the last Time magazine print edition ever. No… not quite. But there is no doubt that milestone is on the horizon. It is only the end of the Time magazine…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Bryleigh Anne Chye, the daughter of Roxanne and Patrick Chye of Custer, was born October 12, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Quinn Avery Isom, the daughter of Ayriel Wagner and Cameron Isom of Scottville, was born October 13,…
LUDINGTON — Mason County Democrats will hold a meet and greet with U.S. Congressman Gary Peters, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. at Luciano’s Restaurant, 101 W. Ludington Ave. Also appearing will be Tom Stobie, candidate for the 101st state house district. There is a recommended donation of $15, which includes light hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 14, in 51st Circuit Court by Judge Richard Cooper: – Nicholas Allan VanVleet, 32, of 602 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 9 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – under 13 and second-degree CSC – under 13. He was sentenced to a minimum of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Christian Jonathon Steiger, 21, of 75 N. Stiles Rd., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assault by strangulation, one count of domestic violence, and one count of malicious…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court:: – Timothy John Horrack, 36, of 1486 N US-31, Scottville, was found guilty Oct. 14 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); $870 in fines and…
LUDINGTON — A Victory Township woman has been charged with embezzling between $50,000 to $100,000 in gift cards. Valerie Kay Larr, 55, of Victory Twp. was was arraigned on October 10 by Mason County Magistrate Patricia Baker on one count of embezzlement by agent $50,000-$100,000 occurring between September 1, 2012 and May 1, 2013. The offense is a felony punishable…
The Police Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 25-year-old Ludington man Thursday at 9:06 a.m. on a felony warrant for flight to avoid prosecution along with a criminal bench warrant for…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. Joint universal life insurance covers two individuals with one policy — often at a lower cost than two separate policies. Learn more about joint universal life insurance and whether it’s right for you. What Is It? Joint Universal Life provides a lifetime of protection1 while building a tax-deferred cash value. The…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will host a “giant sale” at the Optimist Hall on Saturday, Oct 25th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 20 families will be participating with a variety of items including antiques, new and used items and collectibles. Lunch will be available. Several tables are still available for rent or if you would like to donate…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, October 17, 2014: Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High near 55F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight: Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 43F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Sunset: 6:59 p.m. Sunrise:…
Letter to the Editor: Fact: The winter of 2013-2014 was colder and snowier than in recent years. Fact: There was a real LP gas shortage that caused prices to sky rocket. Fact: One or more LP gas distributors were or are being investigated for price gouging, Fact: I have observed gasoline prices consistently vary as much as 5 to 10…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Allied Veterans Council and Mason County Central Middle School are joining forces in creating a community wide program to honor local veterans on Veterans’ Day. The program will take place at MCC Middle School on November 11. Veterans and community members are welcome to attend the all day event starting at 7:30 a.m. with fellowship…
The Police Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 and also the Michigan State Police Hart Post, operations in Mason County, for October 13-15: MSP: …
Survivor Story. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544; www.all-access-care.com. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Sometimes when a person is faced with a traumatic life event like cancer, they never stop to think how important their family will be during their fight. For Ludington resident, Marilyn Hullinger, she never…
LUDINGTON — Michigan Works West Central will hold its second annual Dress for Success workshop and fashion show tonight at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. The fashion show will feature business/professional attire for men and women from local clothing stores as well as thrift stores and resale shops. Workshop attendees will learn how to…
For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald. Mid-October is considered in-between time on the rivers. The salmon numbers are dwindling and steelhead numbers are on the rise. The amount of fall Steelhead we see this year depends on the amount of rain that we receive. We had some good steelhead fishing on the Pere Marquette and the…
PENTWATER — An 82-year-old Pentwater man avoided serious injuries stemming from a single-vehicle rollover crash at 5200 W. Hammet Rd. near 60th Ave., approximately one mile east of Pentwater School, Wednesday afternoon. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, the Pentwater Fire Department, Oceana EMS and the Hart Area Fire Department Jaws of Life…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — No injuries were reported following a four-vehicle crash Tuesday at 6:16 p.m. on Jebavy Drive near Johnson Road. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, October 16, 2014: Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High around 55F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Cloudy early with some clearing expected late. Low 49F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight: 7 p.m. Sunrise Friday: 8:03 a.m. …
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