By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Today is the last sailing of the S.S. Badger for the 2014 season. The day is historic for the last coal burning ship on the Great Lakes. After today, the Badger will no longer discharge ash into Lake Michigan. But the significance of this day is more personal for 64-year-old Rodeny Ruell, the oldest maritime fireman…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. I imagine most of my readers are familiar with social media – Facebook, Twitter, and other interactive websites. On those websites, people can post things that are funny or poignant, trendy or classic, as a way of saying what’s on their minds or to start a discussion with others. Sometimes the posts get a…
Letter to the Editor: This past week I attended both the candidates’ forums in Ludington and then in Manistee. This was the first time I had learned of Michigan House candidate Tom Stobie’s plan for educational financing. My jaw dropped in Manistee when Mr. Stobie clearly stated that he would divert state funds used for supporting our community colleges and…
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Bookstore is teaming up with the Mason County Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program to help unlock the imagination of children by accepting new children’s books that will be distributed in December as holiday gifts for children in need. The “Toys for Tots” program helps less fortunate children experience the joy…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. On average, more than 300,000 house fires occur each year in the U.S. — and most of them are preventable. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, make sure to check your smoke alarms and familiarize yourself with the fire hazards around your home — especially these surprising ones: Dust…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. – Gary Allen Jacobsen, 25, of 207 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 1, Ludington, faces multiple felony charges in 79th District Court following his Oct. 16 arrest by the State Sheriffs’ Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of controlled substance, possession of analogues, and habitual offender, fourth offense. He was also arrested Oct. 16…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. – Donald Keith Martinez, 28, of 508 ½ E. Danaher St., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 14 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for nine days served; one year discretionary jail for two years; no alcohol/drugs; subject to random preliminary breath tests (PBTs) and drug…
LUDINGTON — Ludington was selected among nine Michigan cities to host a new History Prize event – a historically-inspired, 19-day event of reenactments, collections and fixed exhibits competing for $150,000 in prize money. A social experiment inspired by Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize, the event will be a creative platform for everything history that will be free and open to the public.…
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. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014: – 11:53 a.m.: An 18-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop…
Letter to the Editor: How do you feel about the wounded warrior adds on TV? Well they embarrass me and they should embarrass you. They remind me of the TV spots to sponsor the unfortunate kids in third world countries (these ads show unfortunate people in unforgiving circumstances, not of their own making—I do not find these requests for assistance…
LUDINGTON — Michael Thomas Martinez, 29, of 204 S. Harrison Rd., Ludington, was sent to a Special Alternative Incarceration SAI facility by 51st Circuit Court Judge Richard I. Cooper after being found guilty of probation violation Oct. 15. His probation stems from no-contest pleas to attempted assault with a weapon and domestic violence, March 12, 2013. He was also ordered…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Reazen Reneé Ruggles, the daughter of Melissa Douglas and John Ruggles of Pentwater, was born October 20, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Hadley Anne Clark, the daughter of Kameron and David Clark of Mears, was born October 20, 2014 at…
Meet James Patterson. Now he’s a man most people have at least heard of, if not by reading one of his books, then by watching a film or television movie based on one of his books. He’s the world’s best-selling author since 2001 and to say Mr. Patterson is a prolific writer would be an understatement. He publishes at least…
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. HAMLIN TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating an internet fraud complaint received Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11:51 a.m. in the 6000 block of…
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. With the exception of a gas drive off, deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office spent most of their time Wednesday handling car/deer crashes. The following is the activity of the sheriff’s office for…
NEWAYGO COUNTY — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post issued a press release Thursday morning, Oct. 23, regarding scam suspects fleeing police. “The Michigan State Police attempted to meet with the suspects; however, they fled in in a newer tan Chevrolet Impala, four door, with black rims,” the press release states. “The vehicle was last seen near the…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, October 23, 2014: A mix of clouds and sun in the morning giving way to a few showers during the afternoon. High near 55F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Tonight: A few showers early with overcast skies late. Low 46F.…
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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