Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole was one of 26 sheriffs who was invited to attend the National Sheriffs’ Institute’s 106th class for new sheriffs. The class was held last week in Colorado. The class was paid for by federal training funds, which included tuition, materials, travel and lodging. Cole said the class focused on leadership, leadership styles, the office of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Three people were injured in a four vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 10 and Meyers Road about 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Law enforcement was still trying to sort out the details of the crash but it appeared that at least three of the vehicles were eastbound on U.S. 10 and…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Brian Keith Blackburn will spend the next 2.5 to 5 years in prison for driving drunk through a grocery store parking lot and striking a pedestrian, then driving away from the scene of the crime. His victim, Scott Dumas, has forgiven the 24-year-old Ludington resident but recognizes the need for justice and rehabilitation. (See…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old man will spend the next 10.5 to 30 years in prison for sexually violating a 9-year-old boy. William Joseph Handshoe of Scottville, appeared in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon and was sentenced by Judge Richard Cooper to prison on two counts of criminal sexual conduct. He was arrested June 6 by the…
MANISTEE — 10 West Studios is looking for more extras for the local filming of the movie “Believe.” Filming of the movie began last Friday. Extras are needed for the following dates and locations: Thursday, Sept. 25, 11:50 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday. This will be a high class restaurant scene filmed at the Blue Fish Restaurant in Manistee. The…
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