Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools Fall brings a bittersweetness. I wander around the yard, uprooting the potted flowers which have brought so much joy during the summer. Grateful for their steady cheer, I feel somehow that I should be able to do better than just throw them away. It seems a poor “thank you.” The bright yellow pansies will…
Richard Harry Patterson, age 78 of Ludington passed away on Thursday November 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health – Ludington Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1936 in Wyandotte, son of the late Harry and Marion (Roulinson) Patterson. When Richard was a child, his family moved from Wyandotte to a farm South of Scottville. He attended Scottville High School and graduated with…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – – Tonya Denise Rogers, 51, of 616 E. Dowland St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 16 of two counts of jail – furnishing contraband and habitual offender, third offense. She was sentenced Nov. 18 to a one-year jail sentence with credit for…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Joseph Lee Geiske, 54, of 1465 E. Mill Rd., Hart, was arrested July 4 by the US Forest Service for a felony of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense; driving while license suspended (DWLS), second…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Sean Russell Daugherty, 30, of 113 Courtland St., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 19 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and failure to maintain security (no insurance). He was sentenced to nine days in jail with credit for two days served; $1,120 in…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 11th class for induction with a six-member class that was great in a variety of fields. The class consists of Rod Beckman, Debbie Hineline Roberts, Carl Mayhand, Greg Melchert, Lee Snyder and Matt Urka. “The fact that the talent we have in this group could very well have been elected…
AMBER TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 29-year-old Scottville woman Wednesday on domestic violence charges. The arrest took place in the 1200 block of Harold Street. Life EMS and Scottville Fire Dept. medical first responders were also called to the scene. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014…
Video and photos by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — For the past 28 years, volunteers at Emmanuel Lutheran Church have served dinner to the community on Thanksgiving. All are welcome to the free meal. Many are alone, others don’t have large families at home. The meal includes a full traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans,…
Rita Ann Johnson, age 72, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at home November 25, 2014. She was born on January 26, 1942 in Ludington, daughter of the late Ronald and Vera (Wagner) VanDyke. She attended and graduated from St. Simon Catholic School. Rita married Donald K. Johnson on November 28, 1964 in Ludington. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2007. Rita…
See Video Here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Every Monday a group of women gather at the Scottville Area Senior Center to share their love of quilting. The group, known as Sandy’s Quilting Friends, has met for many years. They originally met at the Sue Riffle residence until the group got too large. The name comes from Sue’s dog,…
Jeffrey Paul Cochran, 41, of Amber Township was arrested by police as he left his mother’s burial service near Hudsonville, M-Live.com reported. The charges stem from Cochran pretending to be a doctor and scamming a Pennsylvania resort of more than $16,000 in charges. Cochran, whose address according to Whitepages.com is listed as 1529 W. Hansen Road, was arrested Nov. 12 after he…
LUDINGTON — A four-time habitual offender violated his probation on a second-degree child abuse conviction and ended up with a 3-15 year prison sentence. Ronnie Cuellar Zuniga, 47, of 708 St. Catherine, Ludington, received credit for 401 days served in jail and was also ordered to pay $548 in fines costs by 51st Circuit Court Judge Richard I. Cooper, Nov.…
See video below. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Thanksgiving can be a time to give back to those less fortunate. The volunteers at the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner are no strangers to giving thanks for all that they have and their abilities to share what they have with others. This year marks the 28th year that Emmanuel Lutheran…
VICTORY TWP. — A car/deer crash led to the arrest of a 46-year-old Ludington man Tuesday afternoon. Deputies initially responded to the crash at Angling and Meyers roads at 5:25 p.m. After checking the operator’s license of the driver, they discovered he was wanted on an outstanding drug warrant out of Manistee County. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for…
The Michigan State Police, Hart post responded to three separate crashes on slippery roads Tuesday, Nov. 25: – 12:10 a.m., single car property damage accident, Stiles Rd. and Victory Dr., Victory Twp. – 2:46 p.m., car in the ditch, Scottville and Kistler roads., Custer Twp. – 6:11 p.m., car-deer crash, Custer and Marrison roads., Eden Twp. The MSP Report is brought…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Sloane Aran Alway, the daughter of Rob and Becky Alway of Scottville, was born Oct. 15, 2014. Paternal grandparents are Alie VanderHaag of Scottville and Richard and Carol Alway of Ludington. Maternal grandparents are Ron and Michele Wade of Holton…
Submitted by Jen Tooman. Think back to Labor Day…what did you do? The Vander Veer family did what they do every year. They went camping at the Interlochen State Park. One of the “Cuzzins,” as they call themselves, brought paints and some canvas. The Cuzzins gathered around a picnic table and – for the first time for some of them…
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