Amber Township man faces jail time for gun crime.

March 8, 2016
Amber Township man faces jail time for gun crime.

By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Amber Township man pleaded “no contest” Tuesday, March 8, in 51st Circuit Court to a felony of receiving and concealing stolen firearms, and in exchange for his plea faces serving seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Phillip Edward Roberts, Jr., of 184 N. Gordon Rd. was arrested…

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Recent death, reported March 8, 2016.

March 8, 2016

Milan Reed, 91, of Ludington passed away March 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.

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Obituary: Clarence Manley, 69, Scottville.

March 7, 2016

Clarence Manley, 69 of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Grand Rapids. He is now reconnected with his beloved wife Karen in heaven. Clarence was born August 27, 1946 to Harrison and Opal Manley in Ludington, Michigan. Clarence graduated Ludington High School in 1965, soon after graduating he served in the Marines from 1966 to 1967. His…

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Ludington council to consider sale of fire station, development of block.

March 7, 2016
Ludington council to consider sale of fire station, development of block.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — City Council is considering selling the city’s fire station along with the parking lot to the east of it. John Wilson of Morris Street, LLC and developer Bob Jacobson have been working with the city to develop a mixed use development in that area, which would include the old bowling alley and old NAPA…

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Scottville commission to discuss charter, parking limitations.

March 7, 2016

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — City Commission will begin discussing the formation of a charter commission during its regular meeting today at 5:30 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main St. Scottville’s charter was put in place on Nov. 4, 1958 with the last revisions in 2000. City Manager Amy Williams said she has asked City Attorney Tracy Thompson…

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Chamber accepting business of the year, community service, Future Five nominations.

March 7, 2016

LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Mason County Business of the Year award, the 2015 Mason County Community Service award, and nominations for the Future Five. Deadline for all nominations will be 5 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2016. The awards will be given out in a presentation ceremony at…

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Learning about the dangers of smoking.

March 7, 2016
Learning about the dangers of smoking.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital​’s Fit Club visited Ludington Area Schools’ Franklin Elementary last Friday to talk about being Smart, particularly when it comes to making healthy choices about smoking. Kathy Grierson and Leona Ashley of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital demonstrated what a healthy lung looks like compared to a smoker’s lung. The demonstration used…

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‘Breaking the Code’ on WSCC stage this weekend.

March 7, 2016
‘Breaking the Code’ on WSCC stage this weekend.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – “Breaking the Code,” Hugh Whitemore’s exceptional biographical drama of Alan Turing, the famed English mathematician and computer science pioneer who solved the German Enigma code during World War II, opens at West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater on Thursday, March 10.  The production is directed by Michael (Mik) Mikula. “Breaking the Code” took London and Broadway by…

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Suspect arrested after fighting bouncer and police at bar.

March 7, 2016
Suspect arrested after fighting bouncer and police at bar.

LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested after a Mason County Sheriff’s deputy reportedly observed him push and punch a bouncer at the Tiki Bar on Ludington Avenue near Harrison Street Sunday, March 6, at 2:10 a.m. The suspect then reportedly fought with the deputy, punching and kicking him. The bouncer assisted the deputy and was allegedly punched in…

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Recent deaths, reported March 7, 2016.

March 7, 2016

Sean Lee Melin, 76, of Pentwater, passed away March 5, 2016 at Mercy Health Hospital in Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Carol Lynn Erickson, 68,of Ludington passed away March 6, 2016 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.

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Ludington man arrested for sexual assault against children.

March 4, 2016
Ludington man arrested for sexual assault against children.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 59-year-old Ludington man was arrested March 1, 2016 by Ludington Police Department in connection to the sexual assault of two Ludington children. Arturo Ruiz Lopez, of 605 S. Washington Ave., was arraigned earlier this week in 79th District Court and charged with two felony counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC).  The charges stem…

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District court arraignments include resisting police, drug offenses.

March 4, 2016
District court arraignments include resisting police, drug offenses.

By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Cathleen Margaret Paul, 58, of 4340 W. Hansen Rd., Amber Township, was arrested Feb. 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police; one felony count of attempted malicious destruction of police property;…

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Police warn about ‘Microsoft’ phone scam.

March 4, 2016

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is warning residents of a new telephone scam. Sgt. Steve Wietryzkowski said a resident complained that they received a phone call from a person claiming to be from Microsoft and that it is necessary to update the computer. Then, the person on the phone takes control of the computer and will not release control until…

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8 mistakes that can upend retirement.

March 4, 2016
8 mistakes that can upend retirement.

The Financial Minute is sponsored by SSB Financial Services located at Shelby State Bank, with offices in Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee, Hesperia, North Muskegon and Fruitport. www.ssbfinancialservices.com Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No Strategy: Yes, the biggest mistake…

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Body found in funeral home van after funeral director’s drunk driving arrest.

March 4, 2016
Body found in funeral home van after funeral director’s drunk driving arrest.

MUSKEGON COUNTY – The body of an 86-year-old woman was found in the back of Thomas Clock III’s funeral van last January, just days after the funeral director was arrested for drunk driving and hospitalized, according to mlive. Clock allegedly buried an empty urn, misleading family members who believed it contained her cremated ashes, according the mlive article. The empty…

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Circuit court sentencings include prison terms for gun, larceny and drug convictions.

March 4, 2016
Circuit court sentencings include prison terms for gun, larceny and drug convictions.

By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Eric Deon Wesley, 36, of 2825 Hoyt St., Muskegon Heights, was found guilty Jan. 12 of conspiring to receive and conceal guns and felony firearms. He was sentenced two years in prison, with credit for 178 days served in jail, and $266 in…

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79th District Court sentencings.

March 4, 2016
79th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Joseph Lawrence Chellis, 37, of 239 E. Harris St., Lansing, was found guilty March 1 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to $1,070 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; jail credit for time served; must attend the session…

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Alleged drunk, drugged drivers keep police busy.

March 4, 2016
Alleged drunk, drugged drivers keep police busy.

The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, March 3, 2016: – 2:14 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 20-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, involving both alcohol and marijuana, following a traffic stop at Stearns and Dewey roads, Hamlin Township. – 5:42 p.m., (MCSO), a 53-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for operating under the influence of…

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