Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. For many teenagers, living on their own at college is a major reality check. While 71% of teens feel confident in their money-managing skills, many lack practical experience.1 Teach your child how to make sound financial decisions — without your help. Here are three important lessons in money management for…
William Lee Scarbrough, 76, passed away Aug. 29, 2015, surrounded by his children. Born Jan. 26, 1939 in Copemish, Mich., he was the 11th of 12 children of John and Malvina (Priest) Scarbrough. He was preceded in death by brothers James, Doug, Charles, Eugene, John, Thomas and Dennis. He is survived by brothers L.D. and Fred, and sisters Gwen Porter…
LUDINGTON – The work of artist Yvonne Carlson will be exhibited at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts beginning Sept. 1, 2015 through the end of October. Carlson’s work in acrylic is strongly influenced by the natural beauty of her native Michigan. The sweeping dunes, quiet woodlands, the ever-changing and always fascinating waters of the Great Lakes have provided her with…
Weekend Insider August 29 – 30, 2015, By Carrie Klemm, MCP Writer Summer may be winding down, but the towns are still abuzz with activity! Manistee County Fair – Manistee Through Sunday, August 30, 2015 The Manistee County Fair has been representing Manistee and Benzie Counties since 1876. Located at the Manistee County Fairgrounds, the fair will have fun for everyone.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Raymond Harold Snay, Jr., 49, no address listed, was arrested Aug. 24 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of failure to register as a sex offender and third-offense habitual offender. Probable cause hearing: Sept.…
LUDINGTON — Elizabeth Marie Whitaker, 29, of Ludington, was arraigned Friday, Aug. 28, in 79th District Court on one count of perjury during a court proceeding. The charge is related to Whitaker’s testimony during a trial in Mason County in February of 2014, according to a press release from the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Perjury is…
LUDINGTON —Sunshine Artist Magazine announced the release of its 23rd annual 200 Best, ranking the nation’s most-profitable art & craft festivals based on subscribers’ sales performance in 2014. Launched in 1993, the 200 Best is split into two categories: Fine Art & Design, for events that focus on unique, museum-quality pieces in either 2-D or 3-D, and Classic & Contemporary…
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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two three-car crashes on Lakeshore Drive, both with minor injuries, occurred within one minute of each other Thursday afternoon. The first crash, which was handled…
Welcome to the world! 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. Paul Evan Kooi, the son of Joy and David Kooi of Ludington, was born August 24, 2015. Gavin Thomas Erndteman, the son of Amber and…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Matthew Caleb Petersen, 32, of 2486 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 19 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to mental health treatment; $198 in fines and costs; and 93 days discretionary jail for one year. One count of assault with…
LUDINGTON — Patients who use the emergency department at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital now have the option of obtaining select medications at the hospital, 24 hours a day, through a dispensing machine. The machine was installed last week but made its official debut today during a press conference at the hospital. It is being funded by the hospital’s foundation and…
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 the activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 27, 2015: 4:54 a.m.: Larceny of medication, 900 block of South Dennis Road, Amber Township.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Megan and Kristin Quinn, sisters now living in Illinois’ Quad Cities, are displaying their artwork at the Manierre Dawson Gallery on the campus of West Shore Community College during the month of September. Megan Quinn is a potter and educator living in Rock Island, Illinois and teaching ceramics at Augustana College. On the other side of the Mississippi…
LUDINGTON – Beginning Monday, August 31, 2015, The Salvation Army of Ludington will be giving away backpacks and other grade-appropriate school supplies for school-aged children from Mason and Oceana counties at the Ludington Corps Community Center, 114 East Melendy Street. The distribution begins Monday, August 31 and will continue Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, September 4 or as long as supplies last. Hours…
LUDINGTON — Over the next few weeks, local students will begin a new school year in Mason County. For some families, students will be driven to school by a parent or in a carpool. Although safety remains a top priority for many parents, a recent study that finds an alarming number of parents are allowing kids to use a seat…
Patricia Roberts, 56, of Scottville passed away on August 25, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater is again open after being closed Monday and most of Tuesday due to dangerous waves.
Alcohol was a factor in the death of a man who jumped off the deck of a freighter early Sunday morning, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was seen jumping from the deck of the Stewart J. Cort around 2 a.m. by two witnesses, Cole said. One of the witnesses was the first mate who had earlier…
Noted local businessman, Charles F. Wallace, aged 84 of Ludington, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 24, 2015 from complications of a recent illness. Born on March 30, 1931 in Muskegon to Glenn G. and Jessie (Hustad) Wallace, Charles, better known as Chuck or Charlie, graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1949 and joined the United States…
Elinor Louise Braska, aged 85 of Baldwin passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at her home. Elinor was born on December 11, 1929 in Elm Hall, Michigan, the daughter of Cliffe H. and Frances (Althouse) Sabin. Elinor will be greatly missed by her children Carol (Oscar) Case of Lansing, Dianna (David) Fye of Baldwin, and Randy (Toni) Lewis of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Muskegon Heights man who is looking at serving two-and-a-half years in prison for felonies of conspiracy – weapons/firearms and felony firearm failed to appear for a final conference hearing in 51st Circuit Monday, Aug. 24, and Judge Susan Sniegowski ordered that a bench warrant be issued for his arrest. Eric Deon…
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