SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — One-hundred special needs persons participated in the Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm Special Needs Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnet Contest today. Participants came from Frankfort, Wellston, Manistee, Ludington, Walhalla, Hart and Shelby to enjoy the free egg hunt. Over 2,000 eggs were hidden for the participants inside a barn. Live bunnies, chickens, ducks and sheep were in the barn for…
No current threats to Michigan. HART — In light of the terrorist attack in Belgium, the Michigan State Police are asking Michigan residents to be vigilant by looking out for any suspicious behavior or activity and notifying law enforcement immediately if they see something suspicious, according a press release issued Tuesday, March 22 by the Hart post. “There are no…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old White Cloud man pleaded “no contest” to a felony for not disclosing he has AIDS to his sex partner in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 22. Gerald Anthony Penn, of 777 Cole Creek Lane, pleaded “no contest” to one count of AIDS – sexual penetration with an uninformed partner. In exchange…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Ludington man was sentenced Tuesday, March 22, in 51st Circuit Court to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term, followed by six months on Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) for convictions of larceny in a building and possession with intent to deliver diazepam. Steven Craig Holtrust,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 21-360 months and 16-48 months for probation violation Tuesday, March 22, in 51st Circuit Court. Dustin Michael Jewett, of 814 E. Filer St., received credit for 167 days served in jail in the first file and 372 days served in jail in…
The following is recent activity in Mason County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, Monday, March 21, 2016: – 4 a.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Townline Rd., Grant Township. – 2:45 p.m., malicious destruction of property, 1000 block of Independence Dr., Amber Township. – 6:44 p.m., a 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, Ludington Ave.…
Dorothy M. Merkey, 81, of Ludington, passed away March 21, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank is recommending that people between the ages of 62 and 66 years of age evaluate their retirement strategies due to the possible impact caused by the Bipartisan Budget Act, approved by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015. As a result of the Bipartisan Budget Act, certain filing strategies will no longer be available to…
SHELBY – Michigan Works! West Central is pleased to announce the appointment of Merri Bennett in the newly-created role of business services specialist. In her role, Bennett will represent Michigan Works! West Central in partnering with area economic development, education, and training organizations to help better serve businesses in Mason and Oceana counties. “We are very excited to add this…
The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend: Friday, March 18, 2016: – 5:55 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), criminal sexual conduct (CSC), 300 block of N. Rath Ave., City of Ludington. – 3 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), breaking and entering, an undisclosed amount of cash reportedly stolen, 900 block of West Hansen Road, Amber Township. – 6…
WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A 34-year-old Ludington man died Saturday following a two vehicle crash at US 31 and Oceana Drive. A preliminary investigation by Michigan State Police Hart Post indicates that William Charles Sielski was in the process of making a left turn from the top of the north bound US 31 exit ramp at Oceana Drive when…
Life Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Since my intro article ran last weekend, I have been diligently seeking out women willing to be interviewed. Almost all of them have agreed, and all of them reluctantly. “I don’t really have a story.” Or “I’m just not that interesting….” Lisa Cooper was no exception. Lisa and I have known each other for…
By Rob Alway and Allison Scarbrough of MCP staff. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — More details have come out about a crash on M-116 (North Lakeshore Drive) that occurred Wednesday night and caused serious injury to a 20-year-old woman. Michigan State Police issued a press release today stating that the investigators have determined that Shelby Sowle and her 22-year-old boyfriend had been…
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. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – David Darrell Duquette, 60, of 1000 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington, was arrested March 13 by the Mason…
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. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Shelly Renee Lawton, 55, of 2522 N. Sherman Road, Hamlin Township, was found guilty March 8 of embezzlement $200-$1,000 and sentenced to…
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. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Eric Zelek Hoggs, 40, of 724 E. Filer St., Ludington, was found guilty Feb. 3 of interfering with an electronic monitoring device…
WHITEHALL — A Ludington funeral home owner is being investigated by law enforcement to determine if he made a business mistake or defrauded an area family, according to a report by our partners at WZZM-TV 13 of Grand Rapids. Thomas Clock III, continues to be the subject of an on-going investigation by the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. Clock owns Clock Funeral Home…
The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, March 17, 2016: – 8:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Stephens roads, Sherman Township. – Noon, (Michigan State Police, Hart post), fugitive arrest, 500 block of W. Maple St., City of Scottville. – 12:30 p.m., (MCSO), missing person, unfounded, 3600 block of N. Taylor Road, Sheridan…
FOUNTAIN — The Mason County Eastern Drama Club will perform “The Fall of Lizzie Borden” tonight and Saturday at Sherman Town Hall. Tickets are $5 per person. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. The play is based on Lizzie Borden, who was an American woman who was tried and acquitted for the 1892 axe murders of her father and her stepmother…
LUDINGTON — The Consumers Energy Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Mason County Historical Society’s new Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Thursday, March 17, 2016. The grant was awarded to recognize the organization’s contribution in enhancing the area’s cultural and historic development. “This generous grant from The Consumer Energy Foundation will help to hasten our opening and ensure that the…
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. Jaxxon William James Kirk Andrews-Taylor, the son of Katie Wicks and Lucas Andrews-Taylor, was born March 14, 2016. Chase Porter Britz, the son of Natalie Britz of Ludington, was born March 14, 2016. Amelia…
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