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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Montague man was cited by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for open intoxicants and carrying a concealed pistol while consuming intoxicants following a…
Joan Emerson Matheson, 87 of Pentwater passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart. Joan was born on April 18, 1928 in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Edith (Emerson) Meggitt, and graduated from Fremont High School. She furthered her education at Case Western Reserve University graduating with a Bachelor’s degree, and…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Charles Clayton Rose, Jr., 37, of 479 S. Tyndall Rd., Branch, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Nov. 1 for felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and second-degree CSC. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 2…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Troy Leland Ambrose, 22, of 43 S. Campbell Rd., Walhalla, was found guilty Oct. 7 of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). He was sentenced Nov. 17 to one year in jail with credit for one day served; five years probation; and $658…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gerald Thomas Skar, 63, of 6514 Grand Ave., Hamlin Township, was found guilty Nov. 18 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; must report to jail March 18, 2016 unless he has…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 12th induction class, the Class of 2016. The Hall of Fame will induct Mike Benedict, George Cartier, Bud Dodson, Ross Donley, Jenny (Irwin) Every and the 1986 Mason County Central boys track team. “This year’s class, the Class of 2016 will be another outstanding group of individuals that…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner took place earlier today at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington. The event typically draws over 300 people a year with over 70 volunteers. Turkeys are cooked by the Ludington Area Schools food service employees who also volunteer their time.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Students from Mason County Central’s Scottville Upper Elementary School have added money to the local fundraiser effort to purchase The Boot safety devices for all classroom doors at Mason County schools. The students met at West Shore Bank’s Scottville branch today where bank employees helped total up the loose change and count cash and checks.…
UPDATED at 4:10 p.m.: Ludington Police Department reports teens have been found. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is asking for assistance in finding two missing Ludington teens. Katlina Jobbins-Ortiz, 15, and Mercedes Coffman, 16, were last seen by their parents about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. According to Ludington Police Department reported it is believed that she girls were…
MANISTEE — State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narctoics (SSCENT) detectives arrested three Manistee residents earlier this month on charges of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine for their alleged involvement in an ongoing criminal operation, according to a SSCENT press release issued Wednesday, Nov. 25. Conspiracy to manufacture meth is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a…
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 Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015: – 3:50 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Quarterline Road and Forest Trail, Grant Township. – 9:26…
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. Alexandra Eleanor Carie, the daughter of Stephanie and Carl Carie II of Ludington, was born Nov. 16, 2015. Brace Lee Castonia, the son of Jessica and Adam Castonia of Scottville, was born Nov. 18,…
LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Manistee man was arrested by State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives on a two-count felony warrant for delivery/manufacture of hydromorphone and possession of hydromorphone Wednesday, Nov. 25. The suspect, whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, faces up to up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine for the delivery…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Registration for winter semester classes that begin Mon., Jan. 11, 2016, at West Shore Community College is open to both returning and new students. WSCC Director of Enrollment & Student Engagement Marcus Crook emphasizes the importance of students planning now for the upcoming semester. “Students who register early for classes have the best selection of courses, as…
LUDINGTON — Need to buy a pie for Thanksgiving desert? Here’s a way to do it and to help a good cause at the same time. The Shop with a Cop program is holding an online pie auction Wednesday. The auction will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bidders can bid in person at the Stearns Motor Inn…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Rotary Club celebrated the breaking of ground at the location of new restrooms at Ludington Rotary Park (formerly City Park) Tuesday afternoon. The new restrooms just south of the old restrooms behind the band shell. The old restrooms will be demolished. Electrical services for the band shell will also be upgraded.
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. 23, 2015: – 2:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle/tree crash, no injuries, US 10 and Forest Trail #6670,…
LUDINGTON — A donation of $1,150 from Chemical Bank has brought The Boot school safety campaign to over 200 doors adopted through local donations. The device, which is being purchased by The Lockdown Company, is expected to be installed into 596 classrooms and offices in all Mason County secondary and elementary schools. To date, the devices have been installed into…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council, during its regular meeting, approved a resolution Monday evening allowing the city to apply for a Homebuyer Purchase and Rehabilitation Program grant application. The grant is through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and includes a $150,000 local matching grant from the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. If approved, the state of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at Birch Lake Apartments, 922 E. Tinkham Avenue, Monday night. Fire Chief Jerry Funk said the fire was a ceiling fan on fire. Initial dispatch information indicated flames were showing. Funk said firefighters were able to use an extinguisher to put out the fire.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance change to increase the city’s water and sewer rates tonight during its regular meeting. The increase in rates is due to upcoming upgrades to the city’s water treatment plant and water distribution system, which are required by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.…
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