By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair is going to hold a large animal auction this year, though it may not be operated by the West Michigan Large Animal Council. The council’s 501(c)3 non-profit charitable status was revoked in April 2015 by the Internal Revenue Service after failure to file tax reports for three years.…
LUDINGTON — Tyler Joel Griffin, 24, of Ludington was arraigned in 79th District Court on a felony charge of possession of fentanyl, according to a State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) press release issued Monday, Jan. 11. The crime is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $25,0000 fine. Members of the Ludington City Police…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — City Commissioner Ed Hahn has announced he is resigning from the commission. Hahn has been an outspoken opponent of how the city is being administered since he was elected to office in November 2014. Since that time, he has made innuendos that the city’s water and sewer funds have been mismanaged, he has attempted to shut…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has a new director of surgical services, Bruce Visniski, who has a long history of surgical staff leadership positions in west Michigan. Visniski earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Spring Arbor University, and an associate’s degree from Muskegon Community College. Visniski comes to Ludington from North Ottawa Community Hospital, where he was…
Seven Mason County organizations have received grants totaling almost $18,000 from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. During 2015, the People Fund awarded $206,294 in grants to charitable and community organizations. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill each month to the next…
William Lee Kirt, 60, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington.
The following is recent local law enforcement activity in Mason County: Friday, Jan. 8, 2016: – 10:52 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle accident, S. Rath Ave. and W. Loomis St., City of Ludington. – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), two-car property damage accident, US 10-31 and Amber Rd., Amber Township – 11:13 a.m., (LPD), fraud, 1000 block of…
CUSTER — The Michigan Lottery has announced that a $4.1 million Lotto 47 jackpot ticket was sold at Bonser’s of Custer. The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night: 09-33-38-40-43-45. It was bought at the Bonser’s of Custer, located at 2391 E. State St. in Custer. Saturday’s jackpot win marks the first time the game’s jackpot has been…
LUDINGTON — Lansing-area attorney David James Anderson, 63, who pleaded “no contest” to attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Thursday Jan. 7, faces six months in jail. The plea was tendered pursuant to a plea agreement in which two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct are to be dismissed at sentencing, according to a press release issued…
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. Audree Wilson, the daughter of Cheyenne Wilson, of Ludington, was born Jan. 2, 2016. Brighton Kenneth Woodbury, the son of Morgan and Jeordi Woodbury of Hart, was born Jan. 3, 2016. Allie Josephine Aerts, the daughter…
LUDINGTON — The second annual Pure Ludington BRRRewFest will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. The festival will host more than 30 Michigan breweries, showcasing their best brews for attendees to sample. Tickets are available online at PureLudington.com/beer, $25 in-advance, which includes six drink tokens and a 5 oz. commemorative tasting glass. Tickets will be $30 at the door.…
The following is recent local law enforcement activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2015: – 6:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car/deer crash, Custer and Powers roads, Custer Township. – 7:39 p.m. (MSP), credit card fraud, 4000 block of US 10, Amber Township. – 9:25 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Stiles and Beyer roads, Victory Township. – 11:35 p.m.,…
Mamie Raspotnik, 91, of Manistee passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at West Shore Medical Center. Mamie was born at home in the Tallman area of Mason County on August 5, 1924, the daughter of Matthew and Hilda (Ostberg) Granbacka who preceded her in death along with her son Frank Raspotnik, daughter Betty Ledger, her sister & brother-in-law Martha &…
Rose Elvina Jacobsen, 90, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Mamie Raspotnik, 91, of Manistee passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at West Shore Medical Center. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See MCP death notice archives here.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Robin Jon Sarres, 58, no address listed, was arrested by LPD for felonies of absconding bond and third-offense habitual offender. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 13 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Steven Craig Holtrust, 59, of 707 W. Ludington…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Kelly Marie Jason, 28, of 883 Bernie Lane, Madison Heights, Michigan, was found guilty Dec. 30 of use of narcotic/cocaine/methamphetamine/ecstasy. She was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary jail for two years; driver’s license…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College offices will be closed on Friday, January 8, while the faculty and staff participate in a winter semester in-service. The College will close in order to promote professional development and training in a day-long series of concurrent, multi-disciplinary workshops. This will also provide faculty, administrative and support staff an opportunity to network and…
Constance Marie (Mates) Newkirk of Amber Township, Scottville passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home. Connie was born November 10, 1947 in Gratiot County, Michigan, to Carl and Ruth (Richards) Mates, and attended St. Louis schools, graduating with the class of 1965. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Master’s Degree in English from Central Michigan…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Public Schools is inviting the public to attend a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 to discuss the district’s classrooms, buildings, grounds, and facilities in general. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the high school library. If people are unable to attend but would like to share comments they can email…
The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2015: – 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Scottville and Conrad roads, Custer Township. – 9:04 a.m., (MCSO), damaged property – mailbox, 2000 block of Lenz Rd., Pere Marquette Township. – 4:58 p.m., (MCSO), illegal dumping, 100 block of North Jebavy Dr., PM Township. – 5:49…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College announces auditions for the March production of “Breaking the Code,” written by Hugh Whitemore, and based on the book “Alan Turing: The Enigma,” by Andrew Hodges, which was recently made into the movie, “The Imitation Game.” Auditions will be held on Jan. 11-14, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the following locations: Jan. 11 –…
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