LUDINGTON — The Salvation Army of Mason County is providing food baskets and toys for families in need this Christmas season. The program is available for Mason County residents only. Christmas applications will be accepted at the Salvation Army Community Center, 116 E. Melendy St., on Monday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec.…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will host a Handmade Instrument Exhibit through January 30, with a reception December 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. The center is open Thursday-Saturday from noon-5 p.m. All LACA exhibits are free and open to the public. This exhibit features handmade instruments by Michigan artists Chester Winowieck, Carl Fish, Jon Erickson, Loyde Durham, Nelson Wood, Jason…
Gary Frank Hackett, 75, of Branch passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. John “Jack” Bonser, 94, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Arrangements are pending and will be through King funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Hart man was arrested on four outstanding warrants and for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), and a 46-year-old Hart woman was…
PENTWATER — The 48-year-old missing Illinois woman, who the Pentwater Police Department was assisting the Oak Park (Illinois) Police Department in the search of, has been found dead in Illinois, said Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum Thursday, Dec. 3. Alicia Yaus was last seen Nov. 28 near her Illinois home. Pentwater police assisted in the investigation, because Yaus’ family has…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — After being in a burning house for over an hour, the home’s owner’s dog was found alive with no signs of trauma Wednesday during a fire near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper said the dog was located on the main floor of the Patrick Karp residence, 4725 S.…
Jacqueline (Macy) Wing, 63, of Custer passed away on Tuesday December 1, 2015 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Gary Frank Hackett, 75, of Branch passed away on Wednesday December 2, 2015 at home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. UPDATED at 6:47 p.m.: SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A lakeshore home was destroyed by fire Wednesday around 3 p.m. Home owner Patrick Karp said he was heating up cooking oil in his garage at 4725 S. Lakeshore Drive when he left the cooker momentarily. A few minutes later his garage was on fire, which spread to the…
PENTWATER — Pentwater Police Department is assisting the Oak Park Police Department in the investigation of a missing 48-year-old Oak Park, Illinois woman. Alicia Yaus was last seen Nov. 28, 2015 leaving her Oak Park residence driving a dark blue Volvo XC70 bearing Illinois registration “A234609.” She is 5’7” tall; weighs 130 pounds; and has brown hair and blue eyes.…
LUDINGTON — Seniors who have questions about enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans can get answers and assistance Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The addition of Medicare marketplace counseling is part of the hospital’s Affordable Care Act marketplace counseling event. See related story here. The hospital’s Win With Wellness Senior Life committee, along with…
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. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) or “super drunk” driving;…
LUDINGTON — Jordan Jacob Stein, 18, of Fremont and Donald Ray Picklesimer III, 24, of Ravenna, recently pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court to one count each of possession of methamphetamine following their arrests by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Meth possession is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. Onekama High School will host a workshop on Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. The Ludington Area Schools workshop will…
Emil George Vidak, 81, of Ludington, passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 19, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born March 6, 1934 in Chicago, IL the son of late Emil and Anna (Stajduhar) Vidak. Emil married his wife Alice Sivis of 24 years on June 27, 1991 at Grace Methodist Church in Riverton. He…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON —A 32-year-old Elwell, Michigan man currently lodged in the Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee was sentenced Tuesday, Dec. 1, in 51st Circuit Court to 18 months to 14 years in prison for convictions of uttering and publishing and larceny in a building. David Tabber Markham is currently serving a one to 14-year prison term…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will hold a free event to help people enroll for health care insurance coverage under the federal health care law, also known as the Affordable Care Act. The event will be held Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 3 pm in the hospital’s main lobby. Certified enrollment experts…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Pentwater man was sentenced to serve five months of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 1, for two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Garrett Scott Buck pleaded guilty to the charges last October. “I just want to say I’m really sorry for everything that has happened,” Buck…
Justin Joseph Vandling, 21-years-young, passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born September 14, 1994 in Ludington. He attended Mason County Central High School, graduating in 2012. Justin was the manager of Papa John’s Pizza in Nevada. He enjoyed music, spending time with family and friends, martial arts, cats, mountain biking, hiking and computers.…
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Several people have recently been working on upgrading the memorial site dedicated to Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield on North Custer Road. Butterfield was murdered at the site, just north of Townline Road, on September 9, 2013. Since that time, many in the community have kept a small memorial for Butterfield, which has been improved…
EDEN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 16-year-old boy who ran away Monday night, Nov. 30, shortly before 10 p.m. in the 3200 block of East Hawley Road. Jesse Colin Reid, Jr., is a white male with brown hair. Jesse is described as being 5’8” tall, weighing 165 pounds with a thin build. His date…
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 Monday, Nov. 30, 2015: – 5:08 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Custer and Sugar Grove Road, Sherman…
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