By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Adam Lamb and Brad Hackert were amazed by the community support of the inaugural Fish on For Freedom veterans fishing tournament last June. They are looking forward to a bigger and better event this year, on June 24. Last year’s event was on a Thursday but this year it will be on a Friday.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Lewis Squires of Squires Family Care Chiropractic of Scottville recently attended an American Chiropractic Association event in Washington, D.C. During the trip, Squires met with Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) of Michigan’s second congressional district. While in Washington, Dr. Squires was able to attend a reception and meet with two Metal of Honor recipients. Squires said the ACA…
The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, April 26, 2016: – 4:16 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 45-year-old Ludington man was arrested for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 31 Freeway near Pere Marquette Hwy., PM Township. – 12:06 p.m., (MCSO), a subject was found in Walmart after being served “no trespass” orders,…
LUDINGTON — The Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is open again. On Tuesday, it was announced that the clinic would be closed Wednesday through Friday of this week, April 27 – 29. However, the hospital has now announced the clinic is open.
LUDINGTON — The Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will be closed Wednesday through Friday of this week, April 27 – 29. The office will reopen on Monday, May 2. The hospital is asked that patients contact their primary care office or, for an emergency, call 9-1-1 or come to the hospital 24-hour emergency department.
Mildred Frederick, 79, passed away on April 25, 2016 at home in Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, April 25, 2016: – 12:23 a.m., a 30-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop, Pere Marquette Hwy., south of US 10, PM Township. – 1:06 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 and Tuttle Rd., Custer Township. – 6:31 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees heard a request Monday during its regular meeting by Dr. Lewis Squires to move his chiropractic practice and a neighboring dentist office into the jurisdiction of the City of Scottville. Squires, owner of Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 W. US 10, and Dr. Nick Simone of Simone Family…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has released the spring 2016 funds that have been awarded to the following: Gateway to Success Academy of Scottville has been awarded $10,000 toward sponsorship of the Administrative Office. Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has been awarded $1,000 toward project and home repair education classes to Mason County adults. Lakeshore Resource…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) building trades classes have been helping out Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Development Center on Stiles Road. The building trade students are constructing an outdoor learning shelter along with a raised garden bed. The two facilities, along with a…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Grand Haven man, who was allegedly in possession of 87 grams of marijuana, was arrested on a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver marijuana by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Friday, April 22, at 8:50 p.m. at Quarterline and Township roads. The following is other local law enforcement activity over…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Great Lakes Ford recently donated $5,000 to the American Heart Association for the purpose of purchasing CPR education equipment. The equipment in turn is being used at O.J. DeJonge Middle School in Ludington. “Our plan is to have all O.J. DeJonge Middle School students learn CPR as a regular part of our health/physical education curriculum,” said Principal…
Life Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. It is hard to be patient. We expect food to be ready in the time it takes to drive from the order box to the pick-up window. Texting, cell phones, instant messaging, and Snap Chat allow us to instantly communicate the most mundane details. Media stories heralding the…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Mykel Dalton Horsley, 25, of 711 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was arrested April 11 by the Ludington Police…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently: 51st Circuit Court: – Trenton Joseph Espinola, 20, of 807 Loomis St., Ludington, was found guilty Feb. 9 of safe breaking and sentenced April 12 to two-and-a-half to…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will receive the West Shore Community College Alumni Achievement Award during the college’s 46th commencement ceremony on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Over 150 students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates during the service to be held in the College’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be…
The Financial Minute is sponsored by SSB Financial Services located at Shelby State Bank, with offices in Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee, Hesperia, North Muskegon and Fruitport. www.ssbfinancialservices.com Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in modern medicine, there are more Americans over the age of 65 than there have ever been. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2030, more…
The following is recent local law enforcement activity, April 18-21, 2016: Monday, April 18, 2016: – 7:18 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), malicious destruction of property (MDOP), S. James St., City of Ludington. – 8:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), credit card fraud, victim noticed two unauthorized charges out of the Detroit area on her credit card, 8300 block of West…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Thirty-five West Shore Community College students have earned a total of 48 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. According to Dr. Amy Wojciechowski, business division chair, “The Microsoft Office Specialist program gives students in-demand…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Grand Rapids man, who is a former Amber Township resident, provided a tearful apology in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, during his sentencing for a felony conviction of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Phillip Edward Roberts, Jr., who pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month, was sentenced Tuesday to serve seven…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old White Cloud man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, for not disclosing he has AIDS to his sex partner. Gerald Anthony Penn, of 777 Cole Creek Lane, pleaded “no contest” last month to one felony count of…
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