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Rep. VanderWall calls proposal to lower auto insurance rates step in right direction Plan gives drivers greater choice and relief from nation’s highest costs LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) attended the announcement Tuesday, Sept. 26, of a bipartisan coalition to reform Michigan’s broken auto no-fault insurance system and dramatically cut costs for drivers. VanderWall is reviewing legislation introduced…
Recent arraignments include domestic violence, breaking and entering. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Charles Alton Petersen, 44, of 5000 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township; September 22; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); domestic violence. Pretrial: October 16 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. -Gregory Scott…
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Sept. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Adam Lee Passarelli, 28, no address listed, pleaded no contest to assault and battery and guilty to possession of marijuana on September 19, 2017. On the assault and battery charge, he…
Branch Township man sentenced to 7-30 years in prison for meth. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Branch Township man was sentenced to seven to 30 years in prison Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of operating maintaining a lab involving hazardous waste and third-offense habitual offender. James Alexander Kelsey, of 7077 E.…
Amber Township man sent to jail for cat torture. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Amber Township man was sentenced to serve 30 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term and $495 in restitution for veterinary bills Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 51st Circuit Court for injuring his then-girlfriend’s cat last April. The cat, named Socks,…
Homeless teen sentenced to jail for resisting police, drug possession. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old homeless woman was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of resisting police and drug possession Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 51st Circuit Court. Erin Nicole Granlund pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting…
Recent births, reported Sept. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Weston Keith Reams, the son of Brooke Avery and Robert Reams of Ludington, was born September 24, 2017. Genevieve Ardea Miller, the daughter of Kathryn and Jaymes Miller of Ludington, was born September 25, 2017. Jade Ellen Rawlings, the daughter of Christine and…
WSCC College Night is Oct. 9. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming together to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual College Night in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, is designed for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested…
Stage Left Theatre Company donates to food club. LUDINGTON — Stage Left Theatre Company recently presented a donation of $1,000 to Lakeshore Food Club. The donation was from proceeds from the annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival that took place at Rotary Park band shell. Attached, please find a photo of reps from the Stage Left Theatre Company presenting…
Obituary: Robert Battice, 86, Custer. Robert Francis Battice, 86, of Custer, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at home. Robert was born on November 30, 1930 in Hart, son of the late James and Christina Battice. He attended Crystal Valley Schools. He entered into the U.S. Navy in 1948 and served as an engine man on submarines. He was…
American Legion intends to replace playground equipment. LUDINGTON — The American Legion Post 76 recently sent a memorandum to the Ludington City Council stating its intention to raise $30,000 to replace playground equipment at Blodgett Park, located next to the post at 318 N. James St. “Although the property is adjacent to the Legion post, it’s city property,” said Michelle…
Sheriff says public should not have safety concerns over disc golf death. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for evidence today at the Ludington Area School District forest along Jebavy Drive between Johnson and Bryant roads, where the body of a 28-year-old man was found on the disc golf…
City council to decide splash pad design. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to make a final decision tonight on the design of a splash pad that is planned for Copeyon Park during its regular meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. The council initially approved the…
Mason, Manistee sheriff offices, along with WSCC, purchase crash investigation equipment. By Rob Alway, Editor-in_Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Crash scene investigators with sheriff’s offices in Mason and Manistee counties now have a valuable tool at their disposal, which will make investigations more accurate and more efficient. In addition, the technology will help train future and current law enforcement personnel at…
Ludington to hold community listening session Tuesday. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will hold a community listening session Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the session is for the city to hear what is on citizens’ minds. “Notwithstanding this, the city council wants to hear about the opportunities and issues that are uppermost in citizens’…
Sheriff’s office investigating suspicious death at school forest. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is describing the death of a 28-year-old male, whose body was discovered at the disc golf course in the Ludington Area Schools forest, as suspicious. Law enforcement and medical personnel were called to the forest about 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, where…
Drivers in Saturday US 10 crash suffered serious injuries. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released more information on a crash that occurred Saturday about 1 p.m. in front of McDonald’s, 5389 W. US 10, just east of the Pere Marquette Highway intersection. The crash involved a 60-year-old Chesapeake, Virginia woman,…
Ludington couple escapes injuries following I-94 crash with semi. CALHOUN COUNTY — A Ludington couple was involved in a crash involving a semi-truck and trailer on I-94 Saturday, Sept. 23. According to the Battle Creek Inquirer, a car driven by Cletus Kyle, 74, of Ludington, was rear-ended by a semi-truck driven by Charles Rothney, 63, of Durant on I-94 west…
West Shore Bank donates $5,000 towards Oriole Foundation Dancing with the Local Stars. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently made a donation of $5,000 towards the Ludington Area School District Oriole Foundation Dancing with the Local Stars event. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 21 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township and will feature local personalities…
Alleged wedding crasher arrested for disorderly. #MasonCountyCrime FOUNTAIN — A 28-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for disorderly person at the Sherman Township Hall Saturday, Sept. 23, at 5:58 p.m., “after she allegedly showed up at a wedding reception uninvited and intoxicated,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity in Mason County over the weekend includes: Friday, Sept. 22,…
#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Marion Lusk, 80, of Scottville died on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Sherry Marston, 67, of Branch died on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…
