By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP, (Oceana Co.) — Mason County K-9 Unit tracking dog, Cash, assisted the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation of an assault that occurred Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:43 p.m. in the 3800 block of East Baker Road in which two women attacked another woman with an “edged weapon,” OCSO Lt. Craig Mast…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Holland woman was arrested for fleeing and eluding police and second-offense operating while intoxicated Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:20 p.m. after fleeing from a Mason County Sheriff’s deputy on the US 31 expressway and striking a tree, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was located following a “be on the lookout” alert…
Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Triggered by the Pentwater Service Club, and facilitated by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC), Boy Scout Troop 1145 raised the final $4,000 needed, so the troop can take a rugged, 12-day trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer. “We raised $11,000 the past two years doing various service…
Hope (Leigh) Sorensen, 64, peacefully passed away on Saturday February 20, 2016 at home. Leigh was born to the late Dewitt E. Tabor and Hazel L. Tabor (Pierce) on April 21, 1951 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Sheattended Union High School in Grand Rapids. She married Larry Sorensen on December 11, 2004. Hope was employed as a C.N.A. at Metro Hospital…
Norma Marie Page age 94 passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2017 at Cornerstone Living Center of Hastings. Norma was born to the late Arthur Ephraim Peterson and Mary Charlotte Chinberg on April 13, 1921 in Custer. She graduated with the class of 1940 at Scottville High School and attended Marinello Cosmetology School in Grand Rapids in 1941. Norma married Harlan J.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Tamara DeLynn Yeargan, 46, of 602 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 11 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of conspiracy – possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in the 79th District Court: – Patrick Kendall Rogers, 45, of 207 Summit St., Muir, Michigan, was found guilty Feb. 16 of attempted firearms possession by a felon and sentenced to one year discretionary jail for one year; seized firearm is forfeited; and $535 in fines and costs.…
SCOTTVILLE — Tim McKay from Blarney Castle Oil Company was the keynote speaker at today’s Farmer Education Day, hosting by the Oceana, Mason-Lake and Manistee conservation districts at the Scottville Optimist Center. McKay spoke about farm fuel tank issues, such as using proper nozzles and the best locations to place fuel tanks. The day long program featured a variety of…
SCOTTVILLE — The 74th annual meeting of the Mason-Lake Conservation District will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Center. The event’s featured speaker will be Dr. Randy Showerman, director of Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology. Showerman will discuss the upcoming agriculture certification dual-enrollment program with West Shore Community College. Tickets are…
Ludington Area School District Important School Calendar Reminder: March 9: Half day of school for students in grades K-5. March 10-11: Half day of school for students in grades K-12. Elementary Conference Schedule: For conference sign up go to www.myconferencetime.com/ludington. Franklin Elementary Wednesday, March 9, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8…
The Financial Minute is sponsored by Shelby State Bank with offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Muskegon counties: www.shelbybank.com. Every year, nearly 150 million households file their federal tax returns.¹ For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or manila folders full of receipts; gathering mortgage, retirement, and investment account statements; and relying on computer software to take advantage of…
Local law enforcement activity Thursday, Feb. 18, includes: – 7:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township. – 9:01 a.m., (MCSO), suspicious situation, E. Decker Rd., Sherman Township. – 11:08 a.m., (MCSO), warrant pick-up, E. Elm St., Sheridan Township. – 12:16 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), hit-and-run accident, W. US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township.…
LUDINGTON — The U.S. Department of Interior announced today that the S.S. Badger was named as a National Historic Landmark. The National Historic Landmark program recognizes historic resources that illustrate the heritage of the United States. “This iconic ship is a part of Northern Michigan history, and I am happy to learn that it will be recognized accordingly,” Congressman Dan Benishek (R-Iron…
CUSTER — Mason County 4-H will hold its annual New Beginnings Banquet on Saturday March 12 at Mason County Eastern multi-purpose room. The program begins at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. The banquet is free for 4-H members — along with parents and/or guardians (who must be present) — who have enrolled online and paid for 2015. Siblings…
Local law enforcement activity Wednesday, Feb. 17, includes: – 1:10 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 300 block of N. Lakeshore Dr., City of Ludington. – 8:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), harassment, N. Delia St., City of Ludington. – 10:14 a.m., (MCSO), larceny, S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township. – 1:12 p.m., (MCSO), child abuse/abandonment, N. Schoenherr Rd., Custer…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Dawn Green has seen a lot of changes at Smith & Eddy Insurance since she started working there over 25 years ago. She’s also seen a lot of America too. Dawn is an agent and office manager at the Scottville office. She also handles the agency’s accounting. When she’s not working, she’s gardening and…
FRANKFORT — Tom Stobie announced today that he is ending his candidacy to become the Democratic candidate for the 101st District in the Michigan House of Representatives. Stobie, the former superintendent of the Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools, previously ran for the seat in 2014 and narrowly lost. “While I am disappointed that my campaign is ending today, I am confident that…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Asher Daniel Briggs, the son of Sarah and Daniel Briggs of Scottville, was born Feb. 12, 2016. Kira Arielle Lied, the daughter of Jackie Grant and Vincent Lied of Ludington, was born Feb. 12,…
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