Johnson to resign from Scottville commission.

November 13, 2015
Johnson to resign from Scottville commission.

SCOTTVILLE — City Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem David Johnson has submitted his letter of resignation from the commission, citing a conflict with his personal life. Johnson has been a member of the commission for over the past five years. “I grew up in Scottville and managed to move back after 15 years of working in other areas of the state,”…

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79th District Court arraignments

November 13, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Kayla Ann-Marie Jowers, 22, of 304 S. Rowe St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 2 by SSCENT for a felony of possession of narcotic less than 25 grams. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 18 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $3,500/10 percent. Donald…

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79th District Court sentencings

November 13, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Donald Keith Martinez, 29, of 936 E. Maple St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 9 of disorderly person – drunk and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs; random…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include 2 prison terms for meth

November 13, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings include 2 prison terms for meth

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Graham Joseph Crawford, 33, of 206 N. Harrison St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 22 of maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine and possession of meth. He was sentenced Nov. 3 to concurrent terms of eight to 20 years in prison and three years,…

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Assault, bond violation arrests

November 13, 2015
Assault, bond violation arrests

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 TWP. — A 24-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for assault and a 21-year-old Baldwin man was arrested for violating his…

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LAC Fall Arts & Crafts Show.

November 13, 2015

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic Schools will hold a Fall Arts & Crafts on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Simon Family Center, 700 E. Bryant Road. Light lunches and baked goods will be sold. The event is a fund raiser for the LAC Visions Committee.

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Welcome to to the world! Recent births.

November 12, 2015
Welcome to to the world! Recent births.

Recent births are brought to you byShelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Kenneth W. Frederick III, the son of Crystal Kazlett and Kenneth Frederick Jr. of Pentwater, was born Nov. 10, 2015. Haerin Joyce Maile-Lynn, the daughter of Jessica Nelson-Lynn and Christopher Maile of Ludington, was born…

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Benefit to help Student Support Services

November 12, 2015

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A benefit and craft show will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Road. The event is a fund raiser for Student Support Services of Mason County, a non-profit agency designed to support students and their families facing homelessness. The…

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Break-in, shoplifting among police activity

November 12, 2015
Break-in, shoplifting among police activity

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. Local law enforcement activity Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 includes: – 7:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US-10/31 and Stiles Road, Amber Twp. – 12:51…

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MCC presents ‘The Crucible’.

November 11, 2015
MCC presents ‘The Crucible’.

    SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Drama Department is tackling a play that addresses two topics that are stains on the history of our civilization. Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”, written in 1953, was set in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 and was about a community of young girls accused of witchcraft. However, Miller saw the play as symbolizing the hunt for American…

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Mathematics series continues at college.

November 11, 2015
Mathematics series continues at college.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – In keeping with West Shore Community College‘s current focus on mathematics, the public is invited to a live demonstration of the role of proofs in mathematics to take place Nov. 19, at 4 p.m., in the Administrative and Conference Building MBT room. Professor of Mathematics Paul Drelles will demonstrate the significance and types of proofs used in the…

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Car/deer crashes continue

November 11, 2015
Car/deer crashes continue

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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015: – 6:18 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 and Fountain Road, Sherman Twp. –…

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Operating principles point of pride for Safe Harbor Credit Union.

November 11, 2015
Operating principles point of pride for Safe Harbor Credit Union.

Mason County Press is brought to you free 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to the generosity of advertisers. Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington is one of those great advertisers. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington operates under a list of operating principles. “I think it is important for all members and potential members…

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Fountain man pleads to attempted felonious assault

November 10, 2015
Fountain man pleads to attempted felonious assault

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Fountain man faces serving 90 days in jail up front of a one-year discretionary term after pleading guilty to attempted felonious assault with a shotgun Tuesday, Nov. 10, in 51st Circuit Court. Thomas Lee Tribble, of 4851 N. Cleveland St., was initially charged with felony counts of assault with a dangerous…

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Mt. Morris man faces jail term for home invasion

November 10, 2015
Mt. Morris man faces jail term for home invasion

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Mount Morris, Michigan man faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence after pleading guilting to second-degree home invasion in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday Nov. 10. In exchange for Michael Scott Bailey’s guilty plea to second-degree home invasion, six felony counts were dismissed, which include three felony…

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Brass knuckle case heads to trial; judge grants motion for curfew

November 10, 2015
Brass knuckle case heads to trial; judge grants motion for curfew

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington man accused of possessing brass knuckles is headed to trial in 51st Circuit Court, but he will be on a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew while out on bond. Jonathan Sherrod Soloman-Jones, of 709 E. Filer St., was arrested Aug. 24 by the Ludington Police Department for dangerous weapons.…

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DNR offers advice for firearm deer hunters.

November 10, 2015
DNR offers advice for firearm deer hunters.

This Sunday, Nov. 15, tens of thousands of Michigan residents and nonresidents will take to the fields and forests to enjoy deer hunting. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers a few helpful reminders with those who will be heading out to hunt. The firearm deer season runs Nov. 15–30. Don’t forget to wear hunter orange. See page 18 of the Hunting…

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Shoplifting leads to prison, possible boot camp

November 10, 2015
Shoplifting leads to prison, possible boot camp

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Eaton Rapids man was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison, with the possibility of entering a boot camp facility, Tuesday, Nov. 10, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of first-degree retail fraud. Ronald Shane Dennis has a lengthy criminal history including eight felony and 14 misdemeanor convictions, said…

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