79th District Court arraignments, as of March 19, 2014

March 21, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors –          Daniel Ray Martinchek, 19, of 5771 S. Custer Rd., Custer, was arrested March 15 by MCSO for a misdemeanor of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. A pretrial is set for March 31 at 2 p.m. Bail:…

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79th District Court sentences as of March 19

March 21, 2014
79th District Court sentences as of March 19

By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –          Robert J. Lightner, 36, of 3950 E. Decker, Custer, was found guilty March 17 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to $335 in fines and costs. –          Shawn William Paul, 44, of 1310 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was found…

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Two receive minor injuries following U.S. 31 crash

March 21, 2014
Two receive minor injuries following U.S. 31 crash

VICTORY TWP. — Two people received minor injuries as the result of a head-on crash at U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Road around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The crash occurred when a vehicle driven by a 73-year-old Scottville woman made a left turn into the path of a southbound vehicle driven by a 64-year-old Manistee woman. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies…

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First Friday’s Art Walk

March 21, 2014

LUDINGTON — First Friday’s Art Walk, presented by Downtown Ludington, will kick off on Friday, April 4  at participating downtown businesses. First Friday’s Art Walk is a free, self-guided walking tour located in participating stores, galleries, restaurants and bars in downtown Ludington. The First Friday’s Art Walk will be held every first Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Maps of participating…

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‘God’s Not Dead’ proves its point

March 21, 2014
‘God’s Not Dead’ proves its point

Believers and doubters should check it out. A mostly unbiased review by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. I headed over to the Carmike Harbor Cinemas tonight to catch the “sneak peak” of the feature film “God’s Not Dead.” The film had its national premiere Wednesday at the Vogue Theater in Manistee. I’ve been looking forward to seeing the film mostly because it…

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Maintain your washing machine

March 21, 2014
Maintain your washing machine

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Your clothes washer offers your household loads of support, so periodically take the time to return the favor. Maintaining your washing machine with these tips can help you avoid breakdowns that could put the appliance out of commission—or worse, lead to leaks and costly water damage. 1. Replace…

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Cloudy today with rain/snow mix tonight

March 21, 2014
Cloudy today with rain/snow mix tonight

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Sunrise: 7:47 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014. Partly cloudy early followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers later in the day. High of 43 degrees F. Winds, south-southeast at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain, 40%. Sunset: 8 p.m. Tonight, cloudy with a…

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Jazz ensemble will swing Saturday at WSCC

March 21, 2014
Jazz ensemble will swing Saturday at WSCC

VICTORY TWP. –The red hot Gypsy jazz ensemble, The Hot Club of Detroit, will be in “full swing” at West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater on Sat., March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Hot Club of Detroit is a one-of-a-kind jazz ensemble specializing in the Gypsy jazz sound made famous by guitarist Django Reinhardt. Hot Club of Detroit was formed in 2001…

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Wednesday Workshops continue at art center

March 21, 2014
Wednesday Workshops continue at art center

LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts will be holding its next workshop for teens and tweens on Wednesday, March 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Children ages 12 and up are invited to drop in and learn about finger and arm knitting. It’s fun and easy and no previous knitting experience is necessary.  Participants are asked to bring…

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House loosens up licensing for realtors and barbers, among other bills this week

March 21, 2014
House loosens up licensing for realtors and barbers, among other bills this week

The Capitol Report, by Rep. Ray Franz, Michigan 101st District. Week of March 10-14, 2014: On Tuesday, we concurred with the Senate on some minor changes to my bill, HB 4811, that expands family relief funds to military personnel that have deployment orders. It once again passed unanimously. We also took up a four-bill package (SBs 575-578) that institutes conflict…

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Driver uninjured in rollover crash

March 20, 2014
Driver uninjured in rollover crash

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A teenaged driver was uninjured after the vehicle she was driving rollover and landed in a ravine on Rasmussen Road early this afternoon. The Ludington resident was driving to West Shore Community College. Parts of the roadway’s edge were still snow covered from the overnight snowfall. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Pere Marquette Township Fire Dept.…

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Pentwater man arrested for ‘super drunk’

March 20, 2014
Pentwater man arrested for ‘super drunk’

SUMMIT TWP. — A 40-year-old Pentwater man was arrested Wednesday by deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol content, also known as “super drunk.” The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at South Lakeshore Dr. and Lakeshore Ct. Other activity of the MCSO for March 19, 2014 included:…

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Fishing report, March 20, 2014

March 20, 2014

The fishing report comes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.  Weekly Fishing Tip: Storing your ice fishing equipment for next season It’s about that time when you’ll need to get ready to store your ice fishing equipment. The key is doing it properly so you’ll be ready to hit the ice next winter! Here is a checklist of things…

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Rep. Franz office hours Friday in Ludington

March 20, 2014
Rep. Franz office hours Friday in Ludington

LUDINGTON — Area residents can meet with State Rep. Ray Franz to talk about state government concerns or problems during office hours scheduled in Ludington on Friday, March 21. “People are welcome to call me any time to talk or set up an appointment,” said Franz, R-Onekama.  “Office hours provide an added chance for me to meet with residents or for them to…

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FloraCraft to host Relay for Life fund raiser

March 20, 2014

LUDINGTON — FloraCraft Corporation is sponsoring a Life Blooms fund raiser for Relay for Life on Saturday, April 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Admission is $20 per person and includes light appetizers and soft drinks; a cash bar will be available. Children under age 12 are free. There will be activities for the entire…

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Gus Macker funding applications

March 20, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications from charities that want to receive funding from proceeds accrued from the 2014 Gus Macker 3-On-3 Charity Basketball tournament. Completed applications are due in the chamber of commerce office by the close of business on Monday, April 28, 2014. Applications can either be downloaded from the chamber website,…

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Hundreds expected for antique sale today in Scottville

March 20, 2014
Hundreds expected for antique sale today in Scottville

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Neil Frick was more than just an antique dealer. He was a historian. While his store at 123 N. Main St. was called Frick’s Old Country Store, it really served more as a museum than a retail outlet. Neil, who died last July at the age 87, loved to collect items that had a…

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First day of spring!

March 20, 2014
First day of spring!

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Thursday, March 20, 2014: First day of spring! Generally sunny today with a high of 32 degrees F. Winds, west-northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, expect a few clouds with a low of 22 F. Winds will be light and variable. Friday, partly cloudy skies…

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