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Ludington Police Chief Barnett to retire in April. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Police Chief Mark Barnett announced today that he will be retiring, effective April 15, 2020. Barnett has served as chief since 2001. Prior to coming to Ludington, Barnett served on the Pontiac Police Department for just over 24 years. When he retires, he will have…
Man with long criminal record sentenced for resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 40-year-old Hart man was sentenced to one year in jail Tuesday, Dec. 17, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and third-offense habitual offender. Wade James VanGelderen, of 215 N. State St., resisted arrest Oct. 7 by Department of Natural Resources…
Recent births, reported Dec. 17, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alice Marie McLain-Tingay, the daughter of Rayanne McLain and Alexander Tingay of Scottville, was born December 11, 2019. Xena Rose Ewing, the daughter of Megan Meadows and Jarod Ewing of Kaleva, was born December 13, 2019. Jensen David Sell, the son of Heather and Jordan Sell…
Obituary: Patrick Smith, 62, Ludington. Patrick William Smith, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Marquette, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home. He was born October 15, 1957 in Marquette to James Anthony and Margaret Elizabeth (Menhennick) Smith. Patrick graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1974. He went on to study history at Northern Michigan University for two…
Winter weather advisory issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning at 4 p.m. today until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Snow showers are expected this afternoon into Wednesday with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in Mason, Lake, Osceola, Oceana and Newaygo counties. The weather forecast calls…
