Lakeview kindergarten students learn about philanthropy. LUDINGTON — Kindergarten students from Lakeview Elementary visited the Lakeshore Food Club Tuesday to learn about philanthropy. The students, who are taught by teachers Ronni Sniegowski and Sarah Kaminski, learned about the club and how it helps families who need extra assistance with groceries. The students also brought lettuce, that they had grown in…
Motorcyclist suffers ankle injury in crash. #MasonCounty SUMMIT TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old Ludington man was injured while riding his motorcycle Tuesday, May 21, shortly after 5 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve on Kistler Road west of Pere Marquette Highway, dumping his bike and skidding off the road into a field, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
Domestic violence among District Court arraignments, May 22, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 27, of 410 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested May 18 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third-offense domestic violence. Probable cause hearing: May 29 at 1:30…
79th District Court sentencings, posted May 22, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Alicia Marie Talmadge, 30, of 711 E. Danaher St., Apt. 3, Ludington, pleaded no contest May 15 to aggravated assault domestic violence and was sentenced to 46 days in jail with credit for 46 days served; one year discretionary…
Recent births, reported May 22, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Hayden Elisabeth VanDerZanden, the daughter of Allyson and Michael VanDerZanden of Hart, was born May 17, 2019. Ja’Xon Jeremiah James Griggs, the son of Chrystal Straub and Demarco Griggs of Ludington, was born May 21, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…
Thunderstorms, temps in 70s possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Scattered thunderstorms possible in the morning then rain in the evening. High 75; low 55 Precipitation: 40% Wind: SE 15 mph day; SSE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 64% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 6:12 a.m.; sunset: 9:11 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 Cloudy and sunshine. High…
Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to June 19. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A preliminary exam that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, in 79th District Court in the murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township has been adjourned until June 19. Beekman, of 10550 N. US 31, was arraigned on open murder…
Recent deaths, posted May 21, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: DeWayne Edward Skoog, 81, of Ludington, died Friday, May 17, 2019. Laverne Clarence Monton, 89, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of 2019 deaths
LASD substitute teacher barred following allegations of ‘swearing’ #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — A substitute teacher working at Ludington Area School District has been barred from working in the district following allegations from a student that the substitute swore at a student. A communication from the Superintendent Jason Kennedy stated that the alleged incident occurred on Friday, May 17 at Foster Elementary…
LHS student to study in Germany as exchange student. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Ludington High School sophomore Hanna Ashley is going to spend her junior year in Germany, studying as an exchange student. She will be living with the Ellrott family in Extertal, Germany. One of the special elements of her trip is that her exchange…
One Scottville manager candidate drops out. SCOTTVILLE — City manager candidate James Van Ess has withdrawn his application due to personal reasons, according to Interim City Manager Steve Brock. Van Ess is the supervisor/zoning administrator for Tallmadge Charter Township in Ottawa County. Brock said a family emergency has caused Van Ess to make the decision. The city commission is still…
Repeat offender jailed for breaking/entering, probation violation. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Nicholas David Wroble, 31, of 815 E. Dexter St., was arrested by Ludington Police Department last week and charged with breaking and entering and violating his probation, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. Nicholas David Wroble, 815 E. Dexter St., was arraigned in 79th District Court on charges of…
Muskegon man arrested for 7th suspended driving offense. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 45-year-old Muskegon man, who has been arrested six previous times for driving while license suspended (DWLS), was arrested again for DWLS during a traffic stop by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 20, at 10:34 p.m. on US 10 and Jebavy Drive, according to Mason…
MCC to hold half days May 24, June 7. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold a half day of school on Friday, May 24 due to staff holding a professional development session in the afternoon. School will resume on Tuesday, May 28. The last day of the school year will be Friday, June 7, which will also be…
Temperatures rising today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Cloudy. High 65; low 48 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: NE 5 mph day; ESE 12 mph evening. Humidity: 54% day; 53% evening. Sunrise: 6:13 a.m.; sunset: 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Scattered thunderstorms possible in the morning then rain in the evening. High 75; low…
LASD receives state grant to help purchase new buses. LANSING — Ludington Area School District is among eight school districts that have been awarded a grant from the Michgan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to purchase new school buses. The total of $626,573 in grants will be awarded to Fennville, Fowlerville, Hamilton, Hillsdale, Hopkins, Livonia, Ludington and Wayne-Westland…
Sex offender charged with 12 counts of probation violation. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Victory Township registered sex offender was arrested May 16 on 12 counts of violating the terms of his probation. Shon Michael Gascoigne of 5146 N. Anderson Road, has been arraigned in 51st Circuit Court for the charges. In April 2016, Gascoigne pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit…
Woman arrested after yelling, throwing things in road. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 41-year-old Scottville woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for violating bond Friday, May 17, at 9:30 p.m. on First Street near Amber Road “following a 911 call reporting an intoxicated woman walking down the middle of the road yelling and throwing items in the road,”…
Scottville releases names of manager candidates. SCOTTVILLE — The three city manager candidates chosen by the City Commission for consideration have accepted the commission’s invitation for interviews. The candidates are Courtney Magaluk of Shelby, Dale Stuart of Clarkston, and James Van Ess of Grand Rapids and Ludington. The three were selected for interviews following a meeting on May 15 when…
Ludington council to consider code of conduct. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — City Council will consider approving a City Council Code of Conduct when it meets in regular session today, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. The code came up following conversations regarding the city’s social media policy, said City Manager Mitch Foster, in a memo to the council.…
Ludington council to vote on downtown short-term rentals. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to take action tonight during its regular meeting to change the text of the Ludington zoning ordinance section regarding short-term rentals in downtown. Currently, a “boutique” hotel is defined by the city ordinance as a building or part of a building with a common entrance…
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