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Arraignments

May 10, 2013
Arraignments

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse: KEY: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept; MSP: Michigan State Police; SSCENT: State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotics Team. Felonies – Patrick Michael Mohr, 47, of 506 George St., Ludington, was arrested May 4 by the Ludington…

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District court

May 10, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: – Barbara Lynne Williams, 49, of 738 Liberty St., Kalamazoo, was found guilty May 1 of driving while license suspended/revoked/denied. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; and $285 in fines and costs. Conviction…

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Hospital expected to discuss merger plans Friday

May 9, 2013

LUDINGTON – Memorial Medical Center has scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m. Friday to discuss a decision that has been made regarding merging with another health system. In October 2012 the hospital’s board of directors announced it was going to explore forming a partnership with a larger healthcare system. Juniper Avisory LLC of Chicago was hired to advise the…

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Scottville Optimists celebrate 60 years

May 9, 2013
Scottville Optimists celebrate 60 years

SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Optimist Club held its annual 200 Party last Saturday. Nearly 400 people attended the ’50s/’60s themed party. The party commemorated the club’s 60 years in existence. Lava lamp prizes were given to the best themed dress along with trivia questions. A special tribute from Gov. Rick Snyder and Rep. Ray Franz was given to the club.…

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Dickson to retire as library director

May 7, 2013

LUDINGTON — After 19 years as the Director of the Mason County District Library and 18 years before that as the Director of the Mason County Library in Scottville, Robert  Dickson asked the library board to begin the search for his replacement.  The library board has hired the firm of Hartzell-Mika Consulting of East Lansing, Michigan to facilitate the search for…

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