By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Brandi Sue Martinez, 22, of 405 E. Danaher St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was found guilty July 10 of larceny less than $200. She was sentenced to $740 in fines, costs and restitution or 73 hours of community service; and 93 days discretionary jail…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Republican Party Executive Committee will meet at Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave., on Tuesday July 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. .
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, July 16, 2015: – 1:56 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 23-year-old Ludington woman was cited for operating without security, US-10 and Jebavy Dr., PM Twp. – 11:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office),…
Mason County 4-H youth have been participating in the Diamonds and Boots Ambassadors Program for the 2015-2016 4-H year. The program is described as an opportunity for 4-H members to promote 4-H, the Western Michigan Fair and the agriculture industry, as well as an opportunity to experience personal growth and development. The Diamond and Boots Program has a Junior Ambassador…
The Weekend Insider by Carrie Klemm, MCP Writer Ludington Offshore Classic – Ludington Thursday, July 16, 2015 – Sunday, July 19, 2015 With pristine white sand beaches, a massive harbor and marinas located within walking distance of downtown, Ludington is a prime location for this epic Great Lakes sport fishing tournament. Drawing nearly a thousand participants, the Ludington Offshore Classic offers…
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. — A 26-year-old Lambertville, Mich. man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for absconding parole at the Best Western Hotel on West US-10 Wednesday, July 15, at 5:22 a.m. The following is other recent local law enforcement…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Foundation and the college’s Financial Aid Office have announced the names of 146 students who have been selected to receive scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. The amount of scholarships awarded totals $180,200. The 146 recipients make up one of the largest cohorts since the college and its foundation began awarding scholarships over 40…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason Country Central Class of 1980 is holding a class reunion on Saturday July 25 at the farm of Kevin Eikenberry at 1501 E. Conrad Rd. “We wanted to get everyone together, but we wanted to make it an informal and inexpensive event, so we decided to have it at our farm south of Scottville” says…
SCOTTVILLE — Sue Burgess was the winner of this year’s Scottville Rubber Ducky race that took place Sunday, July 12 on the Pere Marquette River at Riverside Park. Duck number 060 was the lucky duck. It was one of 670 ducks that competed in the annual race. Squires Chiropractic of Scottville won the corporate duck race out of 40 competing…
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. Alayna Jones, the daughter of Nichole Jones of Ludington, was born June 26, 2015. Ryker Isaac Toben, the son of Diamond and Jan Toben of Ludington,…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TWP. — Warrants are being sought for two women accused of shoplifting from the Goodwill store on West US-10 Tuesday afternoon, July 14, according the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO is seeking warrants for a 38-year-old Ludington woman and a 61-year-old…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A city commissioner’s intention of attending the public safety committee meeting, scheduled for this afternoon, has caused the meeting to be canceled in order to avoid a violation of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Though he is not on the committee, Commissioner Ed Hahn indicted via email to City Manager Amy Williams that he…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will present Rikki Tikki Tavi, a puppet play for all ages by Jesse Mooney-Bullock Puppets on Tuesday, July 28 at 2 p.m. in the Performance Hall. Jesse Mooney-Bullock Puppets is a Cincinnati-based puppet maker and performer. This unique puppet adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic short story, Rikki Tikki Tavi, weaves a tale of loyalty and valor as it…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Breakfast Bites networking program at Best Choice Market, 222 W. Ludington Ave., on Wednesday, July 22 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The event will include a light breakfast and a presentation on some changes at the market. It will also feature a presentation on the recipients…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Manistee woman was sentenced to two to eight years in prison for convictions of use of heroin and possession of cocaine under 25 grams in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 14. Melissa Sue Streeter was arrested March 25 by the State Sheriffs’ Chiefs’ Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and has been lodged…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A Scottville man arrested in connection to a Ludington meth lab on North Harrison Street last May rejected a plea deal offered by the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office during a final conference hearing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 14, and is headed to trial. Kenneth James Purple, 25, of Scottville, was arrested…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to a minimum of 32 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday July 14, for molesting a girl who was 8 and 9 years old at the time. Benjamin Michael Bentz was found guilty on all counts of molesting the young girl following a two-day jury…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Public Safety Committee will meet Wednesday, July 15 at 4:30 p.m. at city hall to discuss the Scottville Police Department. The meeting is a result of a motion that took place at the July 6 city commission meeting where two commissioners attempted to eliminate the police department through a motion. During that…
LUDINGTON — House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and Manistee are in the top 4 of the WZZM best ice cream shops pole, which ends on July 17. Owner Barry Neal said he is very appreciative of the votes HOF has received but needs help in taking first place. “We feel your love and we are going to put that…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hart woman was sentenced to 43 days up front of a six-month jail sentence with credit for 43 days served for a conviction of first-degree retail fraud in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 14. The balance of Melinda Ann VanDerZanden’s sentence will be served at court’s discretion. She and her husband…
LUDINGTON — Cancer and hematology patients at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital can now make appointments on Fridays, as operations have expanded from four to five days per week. The change was implemented to accommodate an increase in the number of patients, and to provide more flexibility, according to doctors Carol Peterson and Susan Henry, the facility’s physicians. There have also…
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