EPWORTH HEIGHTS, Pere Marquette Township — Epworth Assembly will again host its Thursday night Lakeside Series, featuring various topics of interest and free to the public. Each presentation is under an hour and takes place in the Marine Dining Room with a view of Lake Michigan. All programs begin at 8 p.m. The 2016 Lakeside series includes: • June 23: Rapidly Responding to Invasive Species…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LOGAN TWP. — Dennis Grant, 65, of Pere Marquette Township, is in critical condition this morning as a result of a motorcycle crash in southeastern Mason County Sunday afternoon. Dennis, who is the Pere Marquette Township assistant fire chief, was traveling south on Walhalla Road and was entering the eastbound Kinney Road curve when he lost…
Henry “Bill” Leatherman, 62, of Tallman passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. Arrangements are by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Ludington. Dorothy L. Hiddema, 92, of Whitehall passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LOGAN TWP. — A 65-year-old Ludington man was seriously injured following a single vehicle motorcycle crash at the corner of Walhalla and Kinney roads Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred after the southbound Yamaha motorcycle failed to initiate the curve onto East Kinney Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Derrek Wilson. The man’s 62-year-old wife, a…
Carolyn Janet Brennan, 81, of Riverton Township passed away on May 19, 2016 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1934 in Ludington, the daughter of the late John and Esther (Nelson) Kiefer. She was a 1952 graduate of Ludington High School. She married Donald James Brennan on April 18, 1953 at Saint Simon Catholic Church in…
Dalynn Marie Baldwin, 78, of Pentwater, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility of Ludington. Dalynn was born on August 13, 1937. She was the daughter of the late William and Charlotte Pehrson. Dalynn attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1954. She graduated from the Gale Institute in 1957. Dalynn…
LUDINGTON — Kaylee Suzanne Davis, 27, 722 Ramsdell St., Manistee, was arraigned today in 79th District Court with the felony charge of operating a methamphetamine laboratory. She was arrested today by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). On Wednesday, Davis appeared in Manistee County’s 85th District Court for a probable cause hearing in relation to four meth-related charges…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.04r4r905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Clayton Charles Machiela, 24, 5824 N. Larson Rd., Sheridan Township, was arrested May 12 by the Ludington…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.04r4r905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Tracy Lynn Tighe, 39, 694 W. Sugar Grove Rd., Victory Township, pleaded guilty on May 11 to allowing a dog to run…
The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, May 19, 2016: – 8:05 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 30-year-old Walhalla man was cited for no operator’s license on person, US 10 and Benson Road, Branch Township. – 10:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 26-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding drug warrant issued by the Ludington…
Dalynn Marie Baldwin, 78, of Ludington, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility of Ludington. James Stever of Ludington, passed away on May 19, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Today, we begin a new series, “The Land,” celebrating area farmers and others who work in the agriculture industry. There was a time when growing up on a family farm was common place, especially in communities here in west Michigan. Today, there is a much higher disconnect between the farm and the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The city continues to make efforts to reduce odors coming from the wastewater treatment plant, located east of the city. The city is purchasing a vapor-phase system to reduce odors coming from the wastewater treatment plant. Due to an aging aeration system and increased industrial usage, the plant has been emitting more odors recently.…
Voting can take place at www.outsideonline.com/2056761/best-towns-2016. Voting in the semi-finals of Outside Magazine’s “Best Town in America” ends today at midnight. Ludington is currently running against Billings, Montana while Jackson, Wyoming is competing against Seattle, Washington. The winners will then run against each other for the top title. As of 1:15 p.m., Ludington was trailing slightly. Initially, Ludington was among 60 towns that were…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny of money that was reported Wednesday, May 18 at 10:17 a.m., at the Dollar Tree store, located in the 4500 block of W. US 10. The victim reported that cash was stolen out of her wallet, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.
Other recent local law enforcement activity includes:
Tuesday, May 17, 2016:
– 9:24 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), harassment, 2000 block of N. 34th, Sheridan Twp.
– 10:55 p.m., (MSP), a 19-year-old Shelby woman was cited for operating without insurance, US 10-31 and Amber Rd., Amber Township.
– 11 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and S. County Line Rd., Summit Township.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016:
– 12:29 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 51-year-old Belleville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, M 116 and Piney Ridge Rd. Hamlin Township.
– 7:53 p.m., (MCSO), a 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested for violating his bond following a traffic stop, Paul and Columbia streets, City of Scottville.
– 11:19 p.m., (MCSO), a 27-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 west of Scottville, Amber Township.
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LUDINGTON — A Scottville man was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of delivery of morphine and one count of being a habitual offender, fourth offense. Ray Thomas Kelly Jr., 40, 203 S. Crowley Street, was arrested by State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) while he was leaving a residence in the 200 block of North Emily Street…
LUDINGTON — Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Ludington Avenue between Rowe and Delia streets Wednesday afternoon. The crash involved a Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe and Chevrolet Malibu. All vehicles were westbound on Ludington Avenue. The Chevrolet appeared to be preparing to make a left turn onto Delia when it was rear-ended by the Pontiac, which had been rear-ended by…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — A few weeks ago, I attended a business symposium sponsored by West Shore Bank. One of the speakers was Tim Skubick, senior capitol reporter for WKAR, Michigan State University’s public TV station. Skubick spoke about politics, particularly state politics. One of the points he made during his speech was how the American public is…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alonzo Miguel Lopez-Ohanesian, the son of Gena Lopez and Joshua Ohanesian of Ludington, was born May 11, 2016. Rymer Dean VonSprecken, the son of Sally and Justin VonSprecken of Ludington, was born May 14, 2016. Addison Ann Riffle, the…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Kenneth Urban has nominated Dean of Student Services Chad Inabinet and Professor of Communications Jennifer Lundberg Anders to be inaugural class members of the Michigan Community College Leadership Academy organized by the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA). The Leadership Academy will provide an avenue through which community colleges can prepare their future…
More Mason County youth are using marijuana compared to kids the same age four years prior, according to the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth survey. As of 2014, the most current survey year, Mason County youth are also beginning to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana at age 12; 47% of 9th grade and 11th grade students said they had consumed alcohol and 55%…
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