Hospital Harvest Gathering provides food, funds to feed those in need

October 22, 2014

LUDINGTON — Employees and visitors at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH) provided 338 pounds of food in the annual statewide Harvest Gathering food drive this year. In addition, employees donated $1,900 in cash, through dress down day contributions, a bake sale, an auction and other activities. The donations from SHLH will go to a variety of local agencies in Ludington…

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Poet to present lecture at library.

October 22, 2014

LUDIGNTON — Michigan poet John Rybicki will kick start the West Shore Words Poetry Celebration with a lecture themed Anybody Can Write a Poem on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch at 7 p.m. If you are a dabbler, beginner, or just have some poetic words wandering around in your head that need to be…

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FloraCraft goes pink.

October 22, 2014
FloraCraft goes pink.

LUDINGTON — The employees of FloraCraft were observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month today by going pink. A high percentage of the team participated, Jim Scatena, CEO, said, including many of the men. The employees were also able to receive pink hair coloring or extensions — for a donation — from Noel Andrulis of Salon 22, and they could grab a…

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Ludington man arrested for driving with suspended license.

October 22, 2014
Ludington man arrested for driving with suspended license.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72-year-old Ludington man Tuesday for driving while license suspended, second arrest. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at 9:09 p.m.…

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Downtown Ludington Halloween activities

October 22, 2014

LUDINGTON — A Halloween celebration in Downtown Ludington will be held this Saturday. The festivities include a parade at 2 p.m. and trick-or-treating downtown following the parade, until 4 p.m..

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Farewell Ken Stevens, shoot pretty forever more.

October 21, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  Over the past 27 years in journalism I have met many colleagues in the profession. A select few of those stand-out as mentors and friends. Monday, I heard the news that one of those colleagues/friends/mentors died suddenly at the young age of 51. Ken Stevens was media specialist at M-Live.com/Muskegon Chronicle, where he had worked for 28…

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Man arrested for being disorderly, intoxicated.

October 21, 2014
Man arrested for being disorderly, intoxicated.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 29-year-old Durand man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon for being intoxicated/disorderly. The arrest took place at 5:33 p.m. at 50 S. Jackson Rd. The…

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‘A Christmas Story’ play to perform this holiday season.

October 21, 2014

LUDINGTON — “A Christmas Story” will take the stage this December through a collaboration between Lakeside Civic Players and West Shore Community College. The holiday classic, complete with Red Rider BB guns, leg lamps, and Ralphie will be playing at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on December 18-21. “I am really excited to be partnering with Lakeside Civic Players in this…

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Poetry workshop at arts center.

October 21, 2014

LUDINGTON — West Shore Words Poetry Celebration is a series of events that invites everyone to revel in the powerful, fun and vital act of reading, writing and listening to poetry. The ongoing celebration includes a visiting writer’s workshop with Detroit poet John Rybicki, opportunities to create and submit your own poems for publication to West Shore Words, a lively…

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Sherman Township residents eligible for flood insurance.

October 21, 2014

SHERMAN TWP.  – Sherman Township has joined over 21,000 communities nationwide that are allowed to purchase federally backed flood insurance. The availability follows the community’s adoption and enforcement of ordinances to reduce flood losses and acceptance by the National Food Insurance Program (NFIP). Residents of the township will be able to purchase flood insurance up the limits under the Regular…

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Pentwater PD warns of scam

October 21, 2014
Pentwater PD warns of scam

The Pentwater Police Department is warning residents of a mail scam and is advising that if anyone receives a check from All Pro Freight Systems, Inc. of Avon, Ohio to destroy it. All Pro Freight Systems is a valid company that was a victim of hacking, police state. The PPD received the report of the mail scam today, Oct. 21.…

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Car-deer crashes among MSP activity

October 21, 2014
Car-deer crashes among MSP activity

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 – 10:10 a.m., trespassing complaint, 5000 block of W. US-10, Pere Marquette Twp. – 1:30 p.m., child custody dispute, 5000 block of N. Thunderbird Dr., Sheridan Twp.…

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Sunny today, freezing tonight.

October 21, 2014
Sunny today, freezing tonight.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, October 21, 2014: Sun and a few passing clouds. High 49F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: A mostly clear sky. Low 31F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 6:52 p.m. Sunrise: 8:08 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014: Sunshine with highs in…

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Consumers settles with 17 of 19 plaintiffs over wind turbine farm.

October 20, 2014
Consumers settles with 17 of 19 plaintiffs over wind turbine farm.

LUDINGTON — Consumers Energy Co. has settled a lawsuit with 17 residents from Riverton and Summit townships over the Lake Winds Energy Park. The trial was scheduled to being this week, but the case was settled with 17 of 19 plaintiffs. Negotiations continue with the other two plaintiffs and their case in 51st Circuit Court has been postponed until next…

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Dillon and college part ways.

October 20, 2014
Dillon and college part ways.

‘I have never been in favor of rewarding bad behavior or poor performance,’ Trustee Bruce Smith. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TWP. — After 16 years as president of West Shore Community College, Charles Dillon has retired, effective today. The college’s board of trustees agreed to a separation agreement with Dillon during its regular monthly meeting today. Dillon will walk…

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College enrollment down 9.4%.

October 20, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TWP. — Enrollment at West Shore Community College has decreased 9.4% compared to the 2013 fall semester, but is similar to the college’s enrollment in 2009, prior to the economic downturn in the state. There are currently 1,346 students enrolled at the college, down 140 students from last year. This also equates to a 11.4%…

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Franz to host director of Dept. of Veterans Affairs in Manistee.

October 20, 2014

MANISTEE — State Rep. Ray Franz will welcome Adjutant General Gregory Vadnais, director of the Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs, to the Manistee Armory for a veterans town hall meeting on Oct. 22. “I would like to thank Representative Ray Franz for hosting this veterans town hall,” Vadnais said. “Representative Franz continues to be a strong advocate for our veterans and service…

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MSP arrests man for pot possession

October 20, 2014
MSP arrests man for pot possession

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 – 7:24 p.m., car-deer crash, Dennis and Johnson Rds., Amer Twp. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 – 3:01 a.m., theft of an animal, 3000 block of US-10, Amber…

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