Obituary: Danny Miller, 63, Fountain. The earth lost an Angel and Heaven gained one when Danny Allen Miller went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was born on September 11, 1955 in Louisville, Ill., the son of Robert and Lucille (Smith) Miller, and just 12 minutes from his cousin Lynn Patton. Nobody living remembers who was born…
Obituary: Gary F. Hermann, 69, of Ludington Gary F. Hermann, 69, of Ludington passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 14, 1950 in Grand Rapids to Theodore and Genevieve (Kroes) Hermann. Gary graduated from Ludington High School in 1968. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during…
Obituary: Russel Blucker, 81, Ludington. Russel Richard Blucker, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Russel was born on October 16, 1937 in Ludington, the son of Russel and Ruby (Bush) Blucker. He graduated from Ludington High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. While stationed in the state of Washington, he met his…
Obituary: Lucille Pickard, 82, Ludington. Lucille Pickard, age 82, of Ludington, formerly of Muskegon, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Lucille was born on February 2, 1937 in Muskegon, the daughter of Jess and Mary Holey. She married William Pickard in 1987. Lucille enjoyed playing cards, watching Tigers baseball, and spending time with…
Warrant arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 4, 2019: 8:59 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle crash, no injuries, Ludington and Washington avenues, City of Ludington. 11:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested on outstanding warrants, Linden Street, Hamlin Township. 5:14 p.m., (LPD), criminal sexual conduct, City…
Scottville Update: Traits of the next city manager. #ScottvilleUpdate A column by Rob Alway On Monday, the Scottville city commissioners met with Kathie Grinzinger of the Michigan Municipal League to discuss the qualities and qualifications they are looking for in the next city manager. Grinzinger is the league recruiter for the MML and has been contracted by the city to…
AAUW to meet March 11 LUDINGTON — The monthly meeting of the Ludington Area AAUW will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the West Shore Bank Room at the Mason County District Library Ludington Branch. Dr. Kara Gregory will make a presentation on Power Book Bag Program. This will be followed by a short meeting. The public is welcome to…
Weather advisory continues with lake effect snow possible overnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. Lake effect snow is expected to intensify tonight with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches possible. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Snow showers. High 16; low 10 Precipitation: 50% day; 40% evening Wind:…
Scottville man charged with felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 32-year-old Scottville man has been arraigned in 79th District Court for felonious assault stemming from a domestic violence investigation. Joel Patterson, of 124 W. Broadway, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Feb. 28, shortly before midnight. Patterson’s bond was set at $15,000/10 percent. Felonious assault is punishable…
Police busy with crashes over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity over the weekend: Friday, March 1, 2019: 7:04 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. 11:13 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), animal complaint, South Madison Street, City of Ludington. 12:35 p.m., (MCSP), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy…
LHS presents ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live Too’ LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama Club will present “Schoolhouse Rock Live Too” Thursday, March 14, Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors and $5 for general admission. Cast includes: Allison Kettler, Cookie;…
Mayor’s corner: Need marijuana committee members. #MayorsCorner #LudingtonNews By Mayor Steve Miller, City of Ludington. The great interest shown by the community to the adult use/recreational marijuana dispensary issue prompted me to ask City Council to approve a committee to study the subject and produce a report with their findings. Ordinance No. 369-19 establishing an Ad Hoc Recreational Marijuana committee…
2-5 inches of snow expected overnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, March 4, 2019 A winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. this evening, Monday, March 4, until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are forecasted. Expect cloudy skies this afternoon with snow showers developing later. High 9; low 8…
Obituary: Richard Eugene Wojtaszak, 87, of Ludington. Richard Eugene Wojtaszak, 87, of Ludington passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. He was born August 27, 1931 in Ludington to Frank and Rose (Ptaszenski) Wojtaszak. Richard graduated from St. Simon Catholic High School in 1950. He married the late Nancy Yonkers on August 31, 1951 in Pasadena CA. Richard and Nancy moved…
Recent deaths, posted March 3, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Norma M. Kissell, 87, of Custer, formerly of Scottville, died on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Danny A. Miller, 63, of Fountain died on Thursday, February 28 at his home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral &…
Jury acquits man accused of sexual assault. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A jury found a 55-year-old Ludington man not guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) during a trial in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Feb. 28. Russell James Simpson, of 413 E. Dowland St., was facing a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison had he been convicted,…
West Shore and Ferris sign agreement making transfers easier. VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College and Ferris State University have signed a partnership agreement enabling students who start their education at WSCC, with the intent to transfer to FSU, to hold a distinctive status with the university from the beginning. The agreement, set to begin the fall semester of…
Scottville man arrested for felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated/felonious assault following a domestic assault investigation Thursday, Feb. 28, at 11:42 p.m. in the 100 block of West Broadway Avenue, according to Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail and has not yet been arraigned in 79th District Court,…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 1, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Erica Hope Carey, 38, of 3441 S. Masten Rd., Logan Township; Feb. 25; MCSO; domestic violence. Pretrial: Mar. 18 at 10:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500 cash. -Scott Earl Odekirk, 48, of 2552 N. Peterson Rd., Victory Township; Feb.…
79th District Court sentencings, posted March 1, 2019 #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Melinda Rae Kalis, 48, of 109 S. Columbia St., Scottville, pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to assault and battery and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…
Clouds and sun in the morning; snow possible later today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, March 1 A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies in the afternoon, a few flurries or snow possible with steadier snow in the evening. High 32; low 20 Precipitation: 20% day; 80% evening Wind: SW 2 mph day;…
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