Pastor Jerry Theis of Radiant Church of Ludington offers a Christmas message to our community. Radiant Church is located at 409 S. Washington Ave., Ludington.
Pastor Jerry Theis of Radiant Church of Ludington offers a Christmas message to our community. Radiant Church is located at 409 S. Washington Ave., Ludington.
Consumers Energy crews have started the work of helping homes and businesses that lost power in a storm that brought damaging winds across Michigan early Thursday. Crews from outside the state are expected to arrive in Michigan later today. Since 2 p.m. Wednesday, over 135,000 customers have been affected, first by a line of thunderstorms followed by high winds. As…
Damaging winds with gusts topping 60 mph have left more than 82,000 Consumers Energy customers across much of western and northern Michigan without power, according to a Consumers Energy press release. Nearly 36,800 Great Lakes Energy members remain without power Thursday morning in all 26 counties served by the electric cooperative due to power line damage caused by the wind…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Brady Thomas Castonia, the son of Nicole and Steven Castonia of Ludington, was born Dec. 17, 2015. Citlali de Jesus Rosas, the daughter of Maria and Jose Rosas of Hart, was born Dec. 17,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Trevor James Coon, 22, of 210 4th St., Ludington, was found guilty Dec. 21 of domestic violence and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; and $535 in fines and costs.…
LUDINGTON — An automatic door opener may not seem a likely candidate for a Christmas gift, but to patients at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Cancer & Hematology treatment facility, it’s a timely and welcome present from hospital employees. The door opener was installed recently due to employee donations through TEAM, the employee organization within the local hospital foundation. TEAM (Together…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Students, staff and parents at Mason County Eastern Schools have raised $8,350 towards The Boot school door safety device. Of the money, $5,520 was donated by the school’s PTC program. An additional $2,600 was raised during a two week challenge from all grades. The winning grade was the senior class, which raised over $400.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Tyler Adam Martinsen, 23, of 2328 32nd St., Sheridan Township, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Dec. 14 to one year on a tether and $483 in fines and costs. His probation stems from July 18, 2013 conviction of fourth-degree criminal…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Isaiah G. Gardenhire, 35, of 5114 N. Cleveland St., Fountain, was arrested Dec. 16 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of receiving and concealing weapons/firearms; felony firearm (two counts); possession of weapons by a felon;…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Fountain man was arrested after police found him hiding in a closet at a home in the 7000 block of East US 10…
Damaging winds and thunderstorms are expected across much of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula beginning Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, until Thursday morning, Dec. 24. Some wind gusts may exceed 50 mph. Consumers Energy employees are preparing for an increase in power outages due to storm activity. To help the public prepare for what to do before, during and after a storm, the…
Mason County Press is brought to you free 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to the generosity of advertisers. Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington is one of those great advertisers. LUDINGTON — This past month, Safe Harbor Credit Union partnered with Roxanne Chye and her classroom at Mason County Central to speak about careers and financial…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, Dec. 21, 2015: – 12:06 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic violence, 300 block E. Melendy St., City of Ludington. –…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville; www.erindoan.com. As with any collision, you must carefully document hit and run accidents for your insurance company and the police. However, that can be a little tricky since one driver has taken off! Here are some dos and don’ts for handling the situation. DO get as…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A Scottville city commisisoner shot back tonight at his fellow commissioner, accusing him of misinforming the public and insulting other commissioners, during the commission’s regular meeting tonight. Commissioner Bruce Krieger told Commissioner Ed Hahn that he owed an apology to himself and newly appointed Commissioner Sally Cole for stating in a letter that the commissioners do…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Erin Whitaker has always known she has lived in a great community with generous people. But, in the last couple of months, she has learned just how thankful she really is for friends, family, co-workers and complete strangers. Erin used to be an active person, raising a teenager and a 10-year-old as a…
LUDINGTON — Jeri Lynn Talmadge, 55, of Ludington was arraigned in 79th District Court Friday, Dec. 18, on felony charges of possession of cocaine, possession of morphine and maintaining a drug house, according to a press release issued by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Talmadge faces up to four years in prison and/or a $25,0000 fine.…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 18, 2015: – 4:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 3000 block of US 10, Amber…
LUDINGTON — Kaley Petersen (top) and Rose Jensen place the latest lights honoring and remembering loved ones on the Lights and Love Tree at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The leaders of the hospital foundation are hoping to “fill the tree with love” during the holiday season. They are now more than half way to their goal and are making one…
LUDINGTON — Small Business Saturday marked the start of the Downtown Ludington Board’s Shop Small, Win Big giveaway. Entry slips were given out at participating businesses when patrons shopped or dined Downtown. The promotion was created to encourage people to shop locally this Christmas season. “We had over 2,500 entry slips turned in at 34 participating businesses over the two…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Cara Antoinette Monton, 17, no address listed, was arrested Dec. 8 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of absconding/forfeiting bond. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Eric Zelek Hoggs, 39,…
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