By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Mears man was sentenced to 18 months to five years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 15, for violating his probation on a 2013 conviction of unlawful driving away of automobile (UDAA). William Craig Buchanan II, of 7736 W. Fox Rd., qualifies for special alternative incarceration (SAI) or “boot…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to two to 15 years in prison for convictions of perjury and probation violation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 15. Elizabeth Marie Whitaker wept as Judge Susan K. Sniegowski handed down the sentence, which required that she immediately be taken into custody. Whitaker’s attorney, Al Swanson…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A ribbon cutting was held today at Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate, 325 S. Brye Road, to celebrate the business’ new owners, Kevin and MaryLyn Leavitt. Kevin will be the on-site owner/manager and comes to the position with years of experience in vacation rental properties in the Pentwater area and a strong…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Summit Township woman was sentenced to one year and one day to four years in prison for convictions of possession of analogues and probation violation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 15. Jenna Diane Myers, 22, of 4631 W. Deren Road, is eligible for Special Alternative Incarceration (SAI) or “boot camp,”…
Deborah Sue Stiller, 60 of Ludington, passed away on Friday December 11, 2015 at home. She was born on January 22, 1955 in Ludington, the daughter of Donald and Mariette Francois. Deborah attended Ludington Area Schools and graduated at Ludington High School with the class of 1974. She worked as a laborer at Straight Steel and Wire for many years. Debbie enjoyed playing cards, fishing,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to serve 11 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a felony conviction of uttering and publishing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 15. Kaleigh Lynn Clark, of 707 W. Ludington Ave., also received a concurrent term of 93 days in jail for 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 local law enforcement activity in Mason County Monday, Dec. 14, 2015: – 8:10 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), suspicious situation – shots fired, 2000…
Jude Ezdebski, 77, of Ludington passed away on December 14, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Deborah Sue Stiller, 60, of Ludington passed away on December 11, 2015. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
UPDATE at 10:28 p.m. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — One person is dead and another injured following an apartment fire Monday night. Benjamin Wolff, 29, was pronounced dead at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital shortly after 8 p.m., less than an hour after the fire department arrived on scene, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. Pamela Arthur, 46, also…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two people were injured during a house fire Monday night in Ludington. Ludington Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 302 N. Rowe Street about 7 p.m. The fire was discovered by tenant Kerri Hargett, who lives on the second floor of the two apartment house. Hargett was at home with her…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, will distribute 591 meals to food banks in Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties as a result of the recent West Shore Bank “Spirit of Giving” fundraising efforts. Representatives from area charities gathered Monday for the West Shore Bank Spirit of…
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. Sophia Izabell Lewandowski, the daughter of Morgan and Stephen Lewandowski of Ludington, was born December 9, 2015. Xavier Anthony Hutchinson, the son of Summer Mitteer and Logan Hutchinson of Hart, was born December 9,…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The CrossRoads Band, led by Tom Noteware, will present “Behold the Lamb of God” in concert on Saturday, December 19 at 7 p.m. at the West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. The music and story-telling of the concert are unique – not the typical songs of Christmas. Among the instruments featured will be guitars, keyboard, drums, banjo, mandolin, bass…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Thirty-six West Shore Community College students have earned a total of 64 industry recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications to help them become career ready. The students participated in the education technology program to help them develop their Microsoft Office skills. In addition to the students, the group included two WSCC staff members and a faculty member who…
Mae A. Strand, 97, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Arrangements are pending through King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. Versil L. Larsen, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending 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 — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Saturday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. on US 10 east of PM…
STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin — A freighter is currently on fire near the dry-docked SS Badger at Bayshipbuilding Co. The Green Bay Gazette is reporting that multiple fire departments have responded to the fire which was reported just after 6 p.m. (CST). The newspaper reported that smoke was pouring from the back of the Great Lakes cargo ship Alpena, a 519-foot self-unloader…
Thomas R. Simmons, 92, of Ludington, passed away on December 10, 2015. Arrangements are pending through King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Erika Janay Winkel, 42, of 867 S. Lakeshore Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was found guilty Oct. 13 of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. She was sentenced Dec. 1 to 330 days in jail…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Samuel Davis Vanderark, 20, of 3074 4 Mile Rd., Walker, was found guilty Dec. 7 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; outpatient treatment; $870 in fines and costs; 93…
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. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Mason County man and his wife, a 42-year-old Mason County woman, were arrested on outstanding State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team…
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