51st Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Joshua Anthony McClure, 50, of 241 44th St. SE, Kentwood, was found guilty Dec. 14 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced to 65 days in jail with credit for 65 days served and $298.15 in fines, costs and restitution.…
Grand Rapids man injured in rollover crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Grand Rapids man was injured after the vehicle he was operating lost control, left the roadway and rolled over several times Tuesday, Dec. 28, shortly before 8:30 p.m.…
Obituary: George Beck, Jr., 65, of Free Soil. George A. Beck Jr., 65, of Free Soil passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Myrtle Beach, SC. George was born on November 18, 1956 in Allegan, the son of George and Doris (Carroll) Beck Sr., and graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1974. He attended Ferris State…
Jaycees donate $46,000 to local organizations, events. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees recently awarded $46,000 to local organizations and events. The funds were raised through the organization’s mini golf course located at Stearns Park. Awards included: Scottville Optimist Park and Sculpture Project: $16,000 Village of Custer Johnny’s Bandstand sculpture: $5,000 Ludington Area Catholic School playground update: $5,000 James Earl…
3 injured in Morton Road crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured in a single vehicle crash on Morton Road between Nurnberg Road and Forest Trail in the Manistee National Forest Monday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene about 2:13 p.m. A 1992 Mazda MX-3, driven by a 27-year-old Manistee man was northbound on Morton Road when…
Albion man arrested for assaulting woman, resisting police on Christmas Eve. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Albion, Michigan man was arrested by Ludington police officers for aggravated assault and battery and resisting and opposing police on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, shortly before…
Beverly Hall, 68, of Saginaw, formerly of Ludington. On Saturday, December 11, 2021 Beverly Jean Hall of Saginaw, left her loving family and friends here on Earth and walked into the arms of her heavenly family with Jesus at her side. Bev was born April 10, 1953 in Ludington to Thomas and Leona (Andersen) Hall, living in Mason County until…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 28, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Lee Ward Geil, 68, of Ludington, died Monday, December 20, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services, Ludington. Erwin James Plouhar, 91, of Ludington, died Thursday, December 23, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services, Ludington. James A. “Jimmy” Leonard,…
Recent births, posted Dec. 28, 2021. The following births have been reported: Aiden Louis Bly, the son of Alissa and David Bly of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Leah Noelle VanDusen, the daughter of Autumn and Elijah VanDusen of Ludington, was born on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Antonio John-Rene Gonzalez, Jr., the son of Mariah Trevino and Antonio Gonzalez of…
Obituary: Gary Keegstra, 72, of Walhalla. Gary Lance Keegstra, 72, of Walhalla, passed away on December 22, 2021. Gary was born on October 12, 1949, in Grand Rapids to Harold and Gertrude (Kohvakka) Keegstra. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1968 and proudly went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the…
Unresponsive woman locked in Dollar General bathroom arrested on drug warrant. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Scottville woman was arrested on a felony synthetic narcotic warrant after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to an unresponsive person locked in the…
Obituary: Donald Engle, 77, of Ludington; former Scottville fire chief Donald Vern Engle, 77, of Ludington, passed away on December 22, 2021. Don was born on November 3, 1944 in Ludington, the son of Vern and Joyce (Reed) Engle. He graduated from Mason County Central with the class of 1963. Don enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed…
Obituary: Jean Terryn, 91, of Ludington. Jean Elaine (Griffis) Terryn 91, of Ludington went to meet her husband Leo in heaven on December 22, 2021. Daughter of the late Glen and Mary (Brennan) Griffis, Jean was born on June 10, 1930. Jean attended Scottville High School and graduated with the class of 1949. Jean married Leo “Bud” Terryn on July 30,…
Merry Christmas! The Book of Luke, Chapter 2: 1-20, from the Message Bible: About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth…
Ludington woman arrested for outstanding warrants. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on two outstanding failure to appear warrants following a reported disturbance near US 10 and Nelson Road on…
Ludington police warn of scam. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is warning people of a telephone scammer who is using the name of Ludington Police Department Capt. Steve Wietrzykowski. According to a Facebook post by Wietrzykowski, the scammer is using his name to tell people their son/daughter is involved in drugs and that “my men found the pot with your…
79th District Court news, posted Dec. 24, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments – Tammy Louise Tanis, 58, of 110 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and…
News Alert: Shed fire, Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Report of a shed fire in the 5600 block of North Stiles Road.
Man arrested for aggravated domestic violence warrant after running from police. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Ludington police officer Wednesday, Dec. 22, shortly after 4:30 p.m. in the 700 block of North Emily Street after running…
Top 10 2021 baby names at Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has released the top baby names for 2021, with Hazel and Greyson taking first place for most popular girl and boy names among the 285 babies born between January 1, 2021 and December 22, 2021. Alternate spellings and versions of names are included in the hospital’s Top…
.png)
