Recent death, reported August 4, 2015.

August 4, 2015

Tedd J. Smith, 97, of Ludington died Sunday, August 2.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Scottville resident responds to mayor’s apology.

August 4, 2015

Letter to the Editor, by Bill Brooks, Scottville.  Response to  Mayor Maki proclamation: An old saying states that if you don’t like the message shoot the messenger.However, the police situation is the result of the city manager marrying a city employee. This is an intolerable situation in any organization. This situation can be resolved with the city manager resigning with…

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Scottville finance committee to discuss treasurer, 40 hour work week.

August 3, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The city finance committee will meet Tuesday, August 4 at 4:30 p.m. at city hall to discuss the topics of separating the city manager and treasurer position and restoring city employees to a 40 hour work week. Five years ago the city employees took a pay cut and reduction in hours to help save the city money. That…

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Scottville mayor apologizes to citizens for commission’s behavior; says police issue won’t be discussed again.

August 3, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mayor Richard Maki read a statement at Monday’s city commission meeting apologizing to the public for the behavior of the commission over the past few meetings. “I would like to apologize for the disrespect shown in recent city commission meetings towards the city commission, the city manager, the city attorney and especially the chief…

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Keeping the P.M. clean.

August 3, 2015

Letter to the Editor, by Bruce Krieger, Scottville. The Pere Marquette River is a National Wild and Scenic River.  Right now it is not very scenic.   It is a river full of litter.   The amount of litter between Custer and Scottville is overwhelming.  I have discussed this problem with the two liveries in Scottville and they said they would remind…

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Homeless man threatens family at Crystal Lake; Fountain man threatens person with gun.

August 3, 2015
Homeless man threatens family at Crystal Lake; Fountain man threatens person with gun.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now lcoated 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 TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old homeless man was arrested at 6:12 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the Hackert (Crystal) Lake Boat Launch, North Quarterline Road, Amber Twp., after…

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Jebavy Drive road work.

August 3, 2015

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Road Commission will be working on crack sealing on Jebavy Drive between King Drive and Decker Road beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, August 4 through Monday, August 10. The work is expected to cause some traffic slow-downs. Motorists are strongly advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.

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Michigan’s sentencing shakeup.

August 3, 2015
Michigan’s sentencing shakeup.

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. The Michigan Supreme Court’s annual term concludes at the end of July.  Like its federal counterpart, Michigan’s high court frequently waits until the final days of its term to issue its most controversial rulings. Of all the decisions released by the Michigan Supreme Court last week, perhaps none was as surprising and…

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AFC resident missing. 

August 2, 2015

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department has reported a missing person, who was last seen Saturday at 10:27 a.m. Cheryl Suzanne Teague, a resident of The Lake House Adult Foster Care Home, 929 N. Gaylord Avenue, was reported as a missing walk away.  She is 55-years-old and described as being 5-foot, 7-inches, 160 pounds with long brown hair and brown eyes.…

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Jogger hit by truck in Summit Twp

August 2, 2015
Jogger hit by truck in Summit Twp

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Livonia man was struck by a pickup truck while he and a 28-year-old Livonia woman were jogging in the 5700 block of West Meisenheimer Road about 11:30 a.m. Sunday. According to Sgt. Adam Lamb of Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the pickup, driven by a 24-year Ludington man, was westbound on Meiseheimer…

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Blessing of the Badges tonight.

July 31, 2015

LUDINGTON — Mason County’s 2015 Blessing of the Badges Ceremony will be held tonight, July 31, 2015, in conjunction with the last Friday Night Live event of 2015, in downtown Ludington.  All public safety personnel (fire, police dispatch, EMS, military) are invited to attend. The blessing ceremony will begin at 8:15 p.m. FNL is from 6 to 9 p.m.  New this year…

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79th District Court arraignments

July 31, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – LeeAllen Chester Bates, 43, of 2142 W. Hansen Rd., Amber Twp., was arrested July 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of sex offender – failure to comply with reporting duties and second-offense habitual…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include gun, home invasion, police assault convictions

July 31, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Stephanie Lynn Joynes, 32, of 2309 N. Sherman Rd., Ludington, was found guilty June 9 of receiving and concealing guns. She was sentenced July 21 to one year discretionary jail with credit for one day served; $12,162.57 restitution; $558 in fines and costs;…

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Larceny, break-in among police activity

July 31, 2015
Larceny, break-in among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, July 30, 2015: – 3:32 a.m., a warrant is being requested for a 44-year-old Lake County man for sex offender registry violation, E. State St., City of Scottville. – 1:34 p.m., larceny from…

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Police respond to disputes

July 31, 2015
Police respond to disputes

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is Mason County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, July 30, 2015: – 2:20 p.m., neighbor dispute, 300 block of N. Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Twp. – 7:19 p.m., harassment, 6000 block of W. Sugar…

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Recent death, reported July 31, 2015.

July 31, 2015

Sandra E. Barnes, 82, of Ludington died on July 29, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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79th District Court sentencings

July 31, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Luciano Michael Maniaci, 18, of 2470 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, was convicted by the court of minor in possession (MIP). He was sentenced to 10 days in jail; 30 days discretionary jail for six months; must attend next session of Victims Impact Panel…

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West Michigan Works: Amber Elk Ranch.

July 30, 2015
West Michigan Works: Amber Elk Ranch.

  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Are you looking for a unique experience in your own town? I think Amber Elk Ranch should be on the top of the list as one of the best tourist attractions in Mason County, and west Michigan. This gem, located on 120 acres at 2688 W. Conrad Road between Ludington and Scottville, features…

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Another busy weekend: old engine show, Love Ludington photo, free outdoor movie, free concert, more.

July 30, 2015
Another busy weekend: old engine show, Love Ludington photo, free outdoor movie, free concert, more.

The Weekend Insider by Carrie Klemm, MCP Writer. 42nd Annual Western Michigan Old Engine and Tractor Show – Scottville Thursday, July 30, 2015 – Sunday, August 2, 2015 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit Scottville Riverside Park this weekend and step back in time! Hosted by the Western Michigan Old Engine Club, the event spotlights the engine and tractors…

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Crashes, domestic assault among police activity

July 30, 2015
Crashes, domestic assault among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Manistee woman was issued a citation by the Ludington Police Department for disregarding a stop sign after the vehicle she was driving struck a vehicle driven by a 52-year-old Ludington woman Wednesday, July 29, at 7:38 p.m. at the…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

July 30, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

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.  Tyler Wayne Johnson, the son of Amanda and Robert Johnson of Fountain, was born July 18, 2015. Maylee Marie Mendez, the daughter of Veronica Castillo and…

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