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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SCOTTVILLE — The third season of the Scottville Friday Night Movies series begins this Friday, July 31 with the animated film “Big Hero 6” at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. “Big Hero 6” was released in 2014 by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is the first Disney animated film to feature Marvel Comics characters and is a story of a…
PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at VFW Post 6017, 8440 N. US-31 Business Route. The Pentwater Service Club is once again providing volunteer staff support. For more information about eligibility or to set up an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. Both…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. CUSTER — A 42-year-old Maidstone, Ontario, Canada man was arrested for domestic assault by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police at the laundromat on US-10 Tuesday, July 28, at 7:47 p.m. The suspect was lodged in the…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Recreation Center will be closed August 7 – 16, while a dam standpipe, underneath the access road to the athletic facility, is replaced. In preparation for the construction, the pond, which is formed by the dam, has been lowered approximately six inches per day since early July. According to Scott Ward, Vice president…
WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — A cut fiber optic line caused Mason-Oceana 911 emergency phone lines to go down Tuesday night, July 28, after 9 p.m., but the problem was repaired Wednesday morning, July 29, at 3:25 a.m. Emergency calls had to be rerouted to Muskegon County Central Dispatch, which forwarded the calls and information to Mason-Oceana. At 9:22 p.m.,…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Youth Sailing School will hold a sailing demonstration on Sunday August 16 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will include an ice cream social, $3 per person or $15 per family of five or more.
By Carrie Klemm, MCP Writer SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday Night Concert at the Scottville Clown Band Shell will feature the musical stylings of Nick Pfent. Pfent has been a music lover for as long as he can remember, though his vocal performing experience began in high school. He took his love for music to new levels by writing and…
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