By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council passed its controversial rental inspection ordinance Monday during its regular meeting with the stipulation that the ordinance be reviewed by council in one year. The vote was 5-2 with councilors Kaye Ferguson Holman and Les Johnson voting no. The ordinance will require landlords to register their properties and will allow…
Warren Gene Abrahamson, 95, of Ludington, passed away on October 22, 2015 at Mercy Health in Muskegon. Born on May 7, 1920 in Detroit, he was the son of the late Martin and Elfrieda (Johnson) Abrahamson. Warren attended Ludington schools, graduating from Ludington High School in 1938. He attended Albion College and the Detroit Business College, and received a sales…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will hold a public hearing tonight during its regular meeting to seek input on a proposal to establish an obsolete property rehabilitation district (OPRA) for the property at 102 Second Street. The property is owned by Nolan Family Investments LLC, which is operated by Edgar Struble. Due to the building’s condition,…
Trick-or-Treating hours for the cities of Ludington and Scottville will be Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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 TWP. — A 41-year-old Traverse City woman was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s deputies on numerous charges shortly before midnight Sunday, Oct. 25, after she was clocked…
Carl Robert Berndt, aged 77 of Free Soil passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at his home. Carl was born on February 25, 1938 in Manistee, the son of Carl Gustav and Sophia Anna (Grothaus) Berndt. He graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1956. On June 13, 1959, he married Janice Louise Thurow at St. John’s…
LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will exhibit works by autistic artists during the month of November. An artists’ reception will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. to launch the exhibit that continues through Nov. 25. Included in this exhibit are works by various artists living with autism. The featured artist is Nick Bair from…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A charter bus was involved in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 10-31 east of Stiles Road Saturday evening. According to the Michigan State Police, the crash occurred about 6:14 p.m. when a 2004 Kia Sol, driven by Lauren Lux, 24, of Scottville, was traveling eastbound and was attempting to pass the 2013 Van Hool coach bus, driven…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Drama Department has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” The play, 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 communists led by Sen. Joe McCarthy…
Letter to the editor by Congressman Dan Benishek, R-Iron Mountain, Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. This past summer, I had the opportunity to attend a Michigan Defense Tour with a bi-partisan coalition of members of Congress from Michigan, along with Senator Stabenow. We toured northern Michigan sites such as the Alpena Combat Readiness Center and Camp Grayling, facilities that employ thousands…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Robert Michael Brockwell, 47, of 4629 S. Benedict Rd., Pere Marquette Township, was found guilty Aug. 4 of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) and second-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced Oct. 13 to serve seven months up front of 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. Local law enforcement activity Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 includes: – 1:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated following…
Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alyssa Marie Burke, the daughter of Renee and James Burke of Pentwater, was born Oct. 17, 2015. Nora Delia Dame, the daughter of Shayna Stewart and Emerson Dame of Ludington,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Tyrone Gardner, 53, of 8050 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago, was arrested Oct. 15 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of assault with a dangerous weapon; felony firearms; felony firearms possession; and fourth-offense habitual offender. Probable cause…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Donald Ferguson Marshall, 54, of 1525 County Line Rd., Grant Township, was found guilty Oct. 13 of failure to maintain security (no vehicle insurance). He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary jail for…
WEST MICHIGAN — Five people were arrested Wednesday, Oct. 21, on warrants following investigations handled by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives in unrelated cases in Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties, according to a SSCENT press release. – Tommy Watts, 33, of Muskegon was arrested on a two-count felony warrant at the Muskegon County Jail. Watts…
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, Oct. 21, 2015 includes: – 3:01 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), prowler, 1000 block of Pineway St., City of Ludington. – 7:28 a.m., (Mason…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society is accepting applications for the Haskell Historic Preservation Award for 2015. The Henry and Elizabeth Haskell Award for Historic Preservation is given to an individual, business, or corporation who restores a local building for historic preservation of its architectural heritage. The award is presented yearly at the annual meeting of the…
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) along with the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), urge all Michigan residents to protect themselves against influenza (flu) and its potentially life-threatening consequences by getting vaccinated. The MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories has already confirmed the first cases of influenza in the state for the…
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a warning regarding telemarketing scams that impersonate government entities to obtain sensitive personal or financial information from consumers. The scams tend to target Michigan seniors and claim to be from the U.S. Department of Treasury, Michigan Department of Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service. Schuette’s Consumer Protection Team advises consumers that…
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz’ legislation to ensure employment protections for the men and women of the National Guard unanimously passed the House Tuesday in a full floor vote. “House Bill 4796 will bring Michigan in-line with the federal standard of employment protections for military service members as demonstrated by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of…
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