Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville; www.erindoan.com. As with any collision, you must carefully document hit and run accidents for your insurance company and the police. However, that can be a little tricky since one driver has taken off! Here are some dos and don’ts for handling the situation. DO get as…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville city commisisoner shot back tonight at his fellow commissioner, accusing him of misinforming the public and insulting other commissioners, during the commission’s regular meeting tonight. Commissioner Bruce Krieger told Commissioner Ed Hahn that he owed an apology to himself and newly appointed Commissioner Sally Cole for stating in a letter that the commissioners do…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Erin Whitaker has always known she has lived in a great community with generous people. But, in the last couple of months, she has learned just how thankful she really is for friends, family, co-workers and complete strangers. Erin used to be an active person, raising a teenager and a 10-year-old as a…
LUDINGTON — Jeri Lynn Talmadge, 55, of Ludington was arraigned in 79th District Court Friday, Dec. 18, on felony charges of possession of cocaine, possession of morphine and maintaining a drug house, according to a press release issued by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Talmadge faces up to four years in prison and/or a $25,0000 fine.…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 18, 2015: – 4:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 3000 block of US 10, Amber…
LUDINGTON — Kaley Petersen (top) and Rose Jensen place the latest lights honoring and remembering loved ones on the Lights and Love Tree at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The leaders of the hospital foundation are hoping to “fill the tree with love” during the holiday season. They are now more than half way to their goal and are making one…
LUDINGTON — Small Business Saturday marked the start of the Downtown Ludington Board’s Shop Small, Win Big giveaway. Entry slips were given out at participating businesses when patrons shopped or dined Downtown. The promotion was created to encourage people to shop locally this Christmas season. “We had over 2,500 entry slips turned in at 34 participating businesses over the two…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Cara Antoinette Monton, 17, no address listed, was arrested Dec. 8 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of absconding/forfeiting bond. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Eric Zelek Hoggs, 39,…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville;www.erindoan.com. ‘Tis the season to trim the tree — and watch the ladder step while you’re at it. Holiday decorating can be hazardous if you’re not careful. Help keep it fun and festive with these holiday safety tips: Electrical Safety Only make purchases from trusted retailers…
BALDWIN — A 39-year-old Baldwin man has been arraigned in the 78th District Court of White Cloud on one felony count of identity theft after allegedly using another person’s driver’s license to purchase items commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine, according to a press release issued by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Darrin Christopher Thomas, who was…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015: – 8:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Dr. and Jagger Rd., Hamlin Township. – 6…
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. Blakely Ann Towns, the daughter of Cori and Blake Towns of Ludington, was born Dec. 14, 2015. Justin Alun Lee Brown, the son of Kayla Brown of Ludington, was born Dec. 16, 2016. Vanessa…
A letter to the editor by State Rep. Ray Franz (Republican-Onekama), 101st House District. I would like to thank my family, friends and all those living in the 101st House District for their sincere support over the past year. I have been blessed with the opportunity of serving in the Michigan House of Representatives for nearly five years now and…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity in Mason County Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015: – 12:49 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), minor in possession, 200 block of East First…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville city commissioner is circulating a letter telling residents that he has a plan to save the city over $300,000. In that same letter, Commissioner Ed Hahn continues to prove he either does not understand the city’s finances or is purposely misleading the public. In the opening paragraph Hahn states “I have shown…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — John Bailey was cutting a customer’s hair at The Director’s Cut hair salon, 417 S. James St. this morning when a pickup truck hit the front of his business. “It was really scary,” Bailey said. “I was cutting hair and the next thing you know there’s a truck crashing into my window, right in…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Charles Martin Zamborowski, 57, of 1807 N. Water Rd., Hart, pleaded “no contest” to false personation of a public officer. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for 27 days served; one year discretionary jail for one year; must cooperate…
LUDINGTON — The O.J. DeJonge Middle School Student Council organized a food and household supply drive December 7-11 to benefit the Ludington Teen Resource Center. Students were challenged to bring in any non-perishable foods and new household supplies so that the Resource Center would be well stocked for the holidays. As a fun incentive, the grade levels competed with one another to see who…
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