Man sentenced to jail for attempted child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5. Daniel Aaron VanKampen, of 2985 N. Gordon Rd., pleaded “no contest”…
Winter weather advisory continues until Wednesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 6. Snow showers are expected to increase in coverage and intensity throughout the evening. Falling snow and some blowing snow will reduce visibilities to less than a mile. Heavier snow showers will migrate closer to the…
Ludington woman faces jail for analogue possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old Ludington woman faces serving three months of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to possession of analogues and fourth-offense habitual offender. Tonya Marie Sheffield, of 208 W. Third St., could have served up to 15…
Mom who let kids camp at Walmart pleads guilty to cocaine possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Ludington woman who was arrested on drug charges after allowing her 10-year-old daughter and another girl to camp at the Ludington Walmart last December pleaded guilty to cocaine possession less than 25 grams and third-offense habitual offender in 51st…
Man sent to jail for canoe livery break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Scottville man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to serve four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term for breaking into the River Run Canoe Livery in Scottville last July. Garth Allen Lemere, Jr., of 203 S. Crowley…
Man sent to jail for writing $45,000 bad check to buy new car. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to serve seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, for writing a bad check totaling over $45,000 to Urka Auto Center to buy a…
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 &…
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