The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. SCOTTVILLE — A 49-year-old Baldwin woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop for operating while under the influence of drugs, and her…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Carlos Martin Lopez, 23, of 512 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 2 by the Ludington Police Department for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 12 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety. – Scott Peter…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Matthew Joseph Stock, 23, of 918 E. Filburn Rd., Scottville, was found guilty July 29 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 30 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; no controlled substances; subject…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol boat was being used to remove the body of a 55-year-old man from the beach Thursday evening, according to deputies on scene. Initially, emergency crews were dispatched to an unknown crash involving a motorized scooter (Moped) near the beach in the 3100 block of South Lakeshore…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. There was a period of time from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s when two individuals influenced dozens, if not hundreds, of children from Scottville to pursue music. Margaret “Sunny” Erickson and Gilbert Stansell I, left a legacy of music that continues to influence children around the world, to this day long after their passings. The special…
SCOTTVILLE — The second movie in the Scottville Clown Band Shell Free Friday Night Movie Series continues this Friday, August 7. This week’s featured film is the animated hit “The Lego Movie.” The movie begins at dusk, about 9:15 p.m. with live music on stage beginning at 8 p.m. Movie goers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and bug…
Letter to the Editor, by Rick Whitcomb, Azle , Texas. This letter is not as much about a recent article, but more the love a father has for his daughter and making things right for all sides. Recently, my daughter, Claire Whitcomb, was the subject of an article in which she was criticized for her sale techniques. I pose a…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. SHERMAN TWP. — A 26-year-old Hesperia woman, who was a passenger in a vehicle, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of possession of…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Over 50 teams of families and friends are expected to turn out with their pails, shovels, water spritzers and shaping tools for the 42nd Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest Friday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at Charles Mears State Park. The Pentwater Service Club sponsors this fun event. Pentwater Homecoming…
LUDINGTON — A 75-year-old Ludington woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was a passenger in was involved in a crash at the intersection of Rath Avenue and Loomis Street Wednesday about 3:50 p.m. The crash occurred when a Dodge Grand Caravan driven by a 75-year-old Ludington woman was east on Loomis Street, stopped at a stop sign and…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. AMBER TWP. — A 40-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on charges of assault, damaged property and resisting and opposing police Tuesday,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation will host its 26th annual Golf Classic on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Lakeside Links Golf Club. Registration is $75 per person and includes cash prizes on specialty holes, hole prizes and a hole-in-one prizes, prizes for top two teams in each flight, shared cart, hot dogs, beverages, dinner and…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Committee for Hamlin Public Transportation (Hamlin Rides) will hold an update meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in the conference room at The Book Mark, located on the southeast corner of Rath Avenue and Loomis Street in Ludington, beginning at 5:45 p.m. People interested in promoting public transportation in Hamlin Township are asked to attend the meeting,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON— A 20-year-old Ludington man testified in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 3, that he used Facebook messages to stalk a female victim who had a no-contact order against him. Scott Samuel-Ray MacArthur pleaded guilty Tuesday to felonies of aggravated stalking; using a computer to commit a crime; and third-offense habitual offender. In exchange for…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON— A 20-year-old Ludington man is looking at serving five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Aug. 4, in 51st Circuit Court to receiving and concealing a stolen firearm. In exchange for Nickolaus Charles Weber’s guilty plea, one count of felony firearm, along with misdemeanors of possession of marijuana;…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON— A 19-year-old Scottville man currently lodged in the Mason County Jail is looking at serving three months of a six-month discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Aug. 4, in 51st Circuit Court to a felony of possession of heroin, less than 25 grams. Austin James McCumber was arrested June 19 by the Mason…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON— A 21-year-old Victory Township man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 4, to felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC); accosting children for immoral purposes; and possession of child sexually abusive material stemming from the sexual assault of a young girl last summer. Sebastian Allen-Leroy Chandler testified Tuesday that he touched…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. We recently made a major decision in our household, we decided to ditch our dish and strictly rely on our Internet service for screen entertainment (I was going to write “for our TV entertainment” but that’s not 100% accurate, since we use a variety of devices, besides just a television). Our decision was made mostly out of…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, Aug. 3, 2015: – 6:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), loose horse, 3200 block of S. Morton Rd., Riverton Twp.…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Grant Township man who threatened sheriff’s deputies when they were trying to assist a court process server, turned himself in for arrest Monday morning. On July 17, Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence in the 11000 block of North Amber Road to assist a court process server who was attempting to serve…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 32nd Annual Gold Coast Artisan Fair this coming weekend in City Park.. Venders will be open Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nearly 200 crafters from around the country will be on hand selling their handmade items. For more information…
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