The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were dispatched to a “suspicious situation” Saturday, July 25, at 4:50 p.m. involving a vehicle in the Pere Marquette River at Suttons Landing on Iris Road. No other…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two crashes that occurred early morning Sunday, July 26, involving the same driver who fled both scenes. The first collision was a hit-and-run crash with another vehicle, with no injuries, on US-10-31…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Parchment, Mich. man was arrested following a high-speed chase through the city limits early Sunday morning, July 26, that involved the suspect crashing into two parked trucks, a boat trailer and a tree. The chase ended when Jonathan Vanderhorst’s vehicle flipped over after hitting a 6-foot by 6-foot embankment enclosed by…
PENTWATER TWP. — Officers from the Pentwater Police Department assisted the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office with a reckless driver on southbound US-31 Sunday afternoon, July 26. “One Florida subject was ticketed for reckless driving and released,” according to a press release from the Pentwater Police Department issued Monday, July 27. “Mason/Oceana County Central Dispatch…
LUDINGTON — Runners will have a chance to help local law enforcement catch a “thief” Friday during this week’s Friday Night Live. The Cops & Robbers 5K race will be held to raise money for Shop with a Cop Christmas shopping program. During the race, participants will be chasing down a “suspect”. The runners will only be provided with the…
SCOTTVILLE — No one was injured following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of State Street (U.S. 10) and Reinberg Avenue Sunday about 5 p.m. The crash occurred when a Ford Focus, driven by a 28-year-old Howell woman was traveling east on State Street and attempted to make a left turn into the Admiral gas station — at the…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. Amanda Odom and her friend, Krista Vaughn, worked for the American Red Cross in Detroit. After work one day, Krista went to get her car from a nearby parking lot so she could give Amanda a ride home. As Amanda was standing on the street corner waiting for Krista to pick her…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Banks and credit unions may seem very similar, but these two financial institutions serve customers in slightly different ways. Know the difference between banks and credit unions so that you can determine which works better for your needs. What Is a Credit Union? A credit union is a nonprofit, member-owned…
LUDINGTON – The first West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes Summer Community Concert is tonight and features The Long Run, Tribute to The Eagles. Complete with a band of world class musicians from Los Angeles, The Long Run is among the top-drawing Eagles tribute acts in North America and is widely regarded as the finest Eagles tribute show working today. Marked…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Thomas David Cress, Jr., 37, of 362 Riverside Dr., Battle Creek, was arrested July 17 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) a felony of absconding/forfeiting bond and second-offense habitual offender. In a separate file, he was arrested…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Melissa Sue Streeter, 42, of 26 Webster Court, Manistee, was found guilty, June 9, of use of narcotic or cocaine and second-offense possession of narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams. She was sentenced to 110 days in jail with credit for 110…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Justin Allen Whitsell, 28, of 437 N. Bean St., Scottville, was found guilty July 14 of disorderly person – jostling. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs;…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP. — A male subject was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding warrant out of Oceana County following a disturbance call Thursday, July 23, at 12:05 a.m. on Brandy Lane. Other local law enforcement activity from Thursday,…
LUDINGTON — John Mickevich captured the sunsetting and lighting up Copeyan Park Thursday evening.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Florida woman was injured following a two-vehicle crash on Custer Road just north of Sugar Grove Road about 5:45 p.m. Thursday. According to Mason County Sheriff Deputy Matt Moss, the Florida woman was traveling north on Custer Road in a Chrysler mini van. She was being followed by a 20-year-old Fountain…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The City of Ludington has pulled a solicitation permit for a book salesperson who has been working throughout Mason County this summer. That person’s sales permit in the City of Scottville expired on June 30. Claire Whitcomb of Azle, Texas has been selling educational books on behalf of Southwestern Advantage of Nashville, Tennessee. Locally, she stays…
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. Matthew Alan Brandel Jr., the son of Magdaelena Martinez and Matthew Brandel St. of Ludington, was born July 3, 2015. Natalya Lopez, the daughter of Erika…
The Weekend Insider by Carrie Klemm, MCP Writer. Sunset Beach Bonfire – Ludington Thursday, July 23, 2015, 8 – 10p.m. Celebrate the beauty that is the Great Lakes State by joining the citizens of Ludington for a bonfire on the beach! Hosted by the Ludington Area CVB, the bonfire is lit at 8p.m. and will be surrounded by live music…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club were at Thurow Farms Wednesday to cut grain to be used at next week’s show at Scottville Riverside Park. The members use antique machinery to cut and collect the grain and then bring it to the park where it will be used in threshing demonstrations. The show begins Thursday,…
An editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Over the past two Scottville City Commission meetings the topic of the existence of the city’s police department has come up. During the July 6 meeting, a motion was made, and defeated 5-2, to disband the department. During the July 20 meeting, citizens expressed their concerns — on both sides of the issue. The…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Baldwin man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating while intoxicated Wednesday, July 22, at 2 a.m. and his passenger, a 23-year-old Toledo, Ohio man, was arrested on an outstanding Lake County traffic warrant following…
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