By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission, acting as the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals, denied a property owner’s request for a variance Monday during the commission’s regular meeting. William Schoenlein, owner of Lake Star Group, LLC, requested the city grant him a variance because the garage he would like to build at 206 N. Columbia Street,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — During its regular meeting Monday, the City Commission voted to abandon an alley that has caused some conflicts among neighbors. The alley in question is located on North Scott Street between First and Second streets. Earlier in the spring, Tina and Mike Buffenbarger of 108 N. Scott Street brought the issue up to the…
Walter Crescenzi, 58, of Ludington passed away on July 3, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Polly L. Soule, 85, of Ludington passed away on July 3, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Helen E. Dinkins, 94, of Ludington passed away on July…
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 weekend activity in Mason County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, July 3, 2015: – 1:05 a.m., two-car property damage crash, US-31 near Fountain Rd., Victory Twp. – 2:44 a.m., car-deer crash, US-31 near Fountain…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HAMLIN TWP. — A 21-year-old Lake In The Woods Ill. man was arrested Friday, July 3, at 11:31 p.m. for open intoxicants, and a 2014 Polaris Razor was impounded after Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies clocked the Razor traveling 69 mph in a…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released more details on the car/motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of Scott Michael Butler, 53, of Ludington Sunday, July 5, 2015. See related story here. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads at 6:26 p.m. Butler was driving his 2002…
Editor’s Note: The names of the victims have been posted here by permission of their daughter. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Scott Butler, 53, of Ludington died Sunday night as a result of a car/motorcycle crash. “His motorcycle was his pride and joy, it was one of the few hobbies he had because of his bad back,” Scott’s daughter, Cheyenne Butler, told…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A Ludington area man died Sunday night following a car/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads. His female passenger was critically injured as a result of the crash. According to deputies on scene, the crash occurred when a westbound Ford Fusion was attempting to make a right-hand turn onto Scottville Road. Deputies said they were…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. Yesterday, the United States of America celebrated its 239th birthday. Did you watch the parade and fireworks? We all know that the Fourth of July is the day when we celebrate our nation’s independence from Great Britain, right? Well, sort of. The events of July 4, 1776, were neither the beginning nor…
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and…
Morning roadways can get busy: The U.S. Census Bureau says 86 percent of American workers drive themselves to their job. If this includes you, stay cautious with these tips for commuting to work safely. Leave early. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, speeding plays a role in approximately one-third of traffic deaths.1 If you have a long commute,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Jade Lucille Oquist, 18, of 118 E. Dahaner St., Ludington, was arrested June 25 by the Ludington Police Department on two felony counts of possession of narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams; one count of possession of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Alice Christine Ramirez, 43, of 6030 E. US-10, Custer, was found guilty May 6 of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and operating/maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine. She was sentenced June 23 to two concurrent terms of a minimum of one year and six months to…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, July 2, 2015 includes: – 12:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 Freeway at mile marker 166, Summit Twp. – 1:40 a.m., possession of marijuana, juvenile citation, Tamarack and Victory Dr., Hamlin Twp. – 9:27 a.m.,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Kelly Jo Thompson, 44, of 570 E. Hoague Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty June 23 domestic violence and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must comply with recommendations of domestic violence evaluation; and $535 in fines and costs. –…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Today, July 3, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Saturday, July 4, 2015, Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable…
Today, we begin a weekly feature that will highlight some of the upcoming weekend events. Writer Carrie Klemm will present some of her top picks for the weekend with Carrie’s Weekend Picks for Kicks (we might change the name!). By Carrie Klemm, MCP Writer. This weekend is full of local traditions and events. Here are a few highlights where you…
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. Alyssa Apple Gonzalez-Mendoza, the daughter of Melissa Mendoza and Celestino Gonzalez-Rivera of Walkerville, was born June 18, 2015. McKenna Marie Dillingham, the daughter of…
Story contributed by Ron Beeber. “We saw no areas more shallow than about nine feet,” wrote Dave Roseman in a message to Pentwater Yacht Club members after he and Phil Ceton mapped the channel, June 26. The results of this mapping are available at www.pentwaterchannel.org. “The very good news is that the channel is deep enough to accommodate the great…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. with the Children & Pet Parade. The parade will begin at the corner of Ferry and Loomis streets and will proceed east on Loomis, south on William Street and will end at Waterfront Park. There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. The parade…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Fine arts and crafts along with coffee and tea make a pretty good combination. On Saturday, August 15, Riverflats Coffee & Tea will host its inaugural Riverflats Artisan Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its location on 1975 South Pere Marquette Highway. “We wanted to provide an additional outlet for local artists and crafters…
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