LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is gearing up for summer. Fun Fridays begin June 12 and will offer a variety of performers including a trained horse, sled dogs, theater productions, scientists, music and much more. Sandcastles is also offering two different workshops several times this summer. One is the returning remotely operated vehicle workshop that allows kids to put together…
LUDINGTON – Local medical professionals, law enforcement leaders and businesses are joining a state-wide effort calling for a ban on powdered alcohol. “Alcohol abuse results in health and safety issues that often have a devastating impact to families in our community. Powdered alcohol is the kind of product that can be easily misused by adults and minors, which is my…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is considering creating a residential rental property inspection program and is looking for input from landlords. The city will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 4, at 3:30 p.m. at city hall, 400 S. Harrison St. The proposed ordinance is currently at the committee level, being discussed by the Building…
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 June 2, 2015: – 1:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), unwanted person call, 1500 block of W. Countyline, Grant Twp., services rendered. – 12:06 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), family civil dispute over property, 6000…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Democrats will hold its monthly meeting, Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Guest speaker will be Jeannie Butterfield, an immigration attorney who recently moved to Manistee from Washington, D.C.
AMBER TWP. — The Ludington Area Tea Party will hold its regular monthly general meeting on Thursday June 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd. The guest speaker will be Melanie Perry, a health educator at District Health Department #10 who works on substance abuse prevention, worksite wellness and nutrition education.. Perry graduated from the…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hart woman who was scheduled for sentencing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 2, did not appear, and a bench warrant has been issued for her arrest. However, Judge Susan Sniegowski said Melinda Ann VanDerZanden is believed to be incarcerated in jail in another county. VanDerZanden pleaded guilty to first-degree retail…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Manistee woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison for a felony conviction of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA) and a misdemeanor of second-offense operating while impaired in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 2. Susan Kay Lewis pleaded guilty to the charges…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Scottville man who pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court last month to second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in a plea deal is now headed to trial. Judge Susan Sniegowski rejected the plea Tuesday, June 2, and Daniel John Cook’s case is set for trial June 24-26. Cook, who was arrested last December…
SCOTTVILLE — The merchants of Scottville are holding the town’s second annual Celebrating Success event today. The event will showcase Scottville area merchants, who will be set up at tables along Main Street in downtown Scottville. It also includes giveaways, hotdogs, children’s crafts and entertainment from Cats n Jammers. The event is from 4 to 7 p.m. and will be…
PENTWATER — Bicycling on roads and trails is increasingly popular, and more cyclists are being attracted to Pentwater. But some ask whether routes could be made safer? Should more be done to promote Pentwater as a bicycling destination? Is the idea of better connecting Pentwater to the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail now worth pursuing? A one-hour public meeting is…
Kayla Marie Parrish, 22, of Scottville passed away at Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Edmund L. Ahlgren, 62, passed away on May 29, 2015 in Lakeland, Florida. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Manistee. Robert Duane Knapp, 60, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2015…
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 June 1, 2015: – 9:46 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), domestic dispute involving a father and adult son, warrant requested, 2400 block of N. Jebavy, Hamlin Twp. – 11:41 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car-deer…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Citizens brought up concerns to city commissioners over a neighbor’s alleged misuse of an alleyway on the south side of town Monday night. Tina and Mike Buffenbarger of 108 N. Scott St., expressed their concern that a neighbor is over-reaching his authority to make improvements to an alleyway off of Scott Street. This…
Do you have an idea of how to make Mason County a better place? The Community Foundation of Mason County is holding its second round of Love Ludington mini grants. A minimum of two $500 mini grants will be awarded for projects, events, programs or activities that will make the community a livelier, more lovable place to be. If you’ve…
See YouTube video here. SCOTTVILLE- Medium-Well, featuring Adam Knudsen, Dave Kosla and Jason “Harvey” Hargreaves will be performing at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 2 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell as part of the summer concert series. The three have played several gigs together, as duos and solo all over west Michigan and say they are excited to perform Tuesday.…
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 33-year-old Geneva, Ill. man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on charges of disorderly person and malicious destruction of property following a disturbance in a cab Sunday, May 31, at 2:19 a.m. at Riverview Drive and…
Judy Lynn Billo passed away at her home on May 30, 2015. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Robert “Bob” Lee Bradley, 64, of Ludington formerly of Coloma and Benton Harbor area passed away on May 31, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
LUDINGTON — Renowned maritime historian Terry Pepper will present an entertaining presentation entitled “Jewel in the Sand,” focusing on Augustine Fresnel, the man and his invention. The Fresnel lenses saved thousands of lives and exist today as works of art. The presentation is sponsored by Mason County Historical Society and various partners, and takes place on Saturday, June 6, at…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Boys Basketball Camp will be held June 15 to 18 for boys who are currently in third through seventh grades. The camp will feature guest speaker Dan George, associate head coach of Grace Bible College. Coach George has five NCAA national championships and nine NCAA regional championship. The camp will feature concentration on basketball…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory in effect for Mason County from 2 to 8 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2015. Low temperatures are expected to be between 34 and 38 degrees. Normally colder locations could see some temperatures around freezing. Sunrise:…
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