VICTORY TWP. — An 18-year-old Sheridan Township woman sustained minor injuries Thursday afternoon when the vehicle she was driving struck a tree. The driver was southbound on Stiles Road in a Chevrolet Impala and reached for her purse, according to a Mason County Sheriff Deputy Ken Baum on the scene. The vehicle then crossed the centerline and entered a small embankment…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Fire Department visited Victory Early Childhood Development Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, to teach the children about the fire department, what to do in case of a a fire and how to prevent a fire. Click on the video for more.
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans at 7:30 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Center Stage Theater on WSCC’s main campus. Trumpeter and Grammy award winner Brian Lynch will be a featured special guest. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in this spectacular ensemble…
LUDINGTON — On Nov. 11, 1940, one of the worst storms of recorded Great Lakes history struck Lake Michigan, with the most destruction between the Sable points. Known as the Armistice Day Storm, over 140 people died and over 10 ships sank or ran aground. On Oct. 17, 2015 at 7 p.m., the West Michigan Underwater Preserve will host a memorial event…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Downtown Development Authority is hosting a community vision meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Scottville Branch. The purpose of the meeting is to take a positive approach to finding solutions for the city’s future. If you have thoughts but cannot attend, call or e-mail Melissa Keefer at 231 757-4729 or…
LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is holding its annual multi-vendor Fall Open House on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives. Only one vendor per direct selling company. The fee is $20 for the first table, which includes lunch. There is limited space for a second…
Charles A. Williams, 91, of Pentwater passed away on October 6, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Ludington woman faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 7, to first-degree retail fraud and second-offense habitual offender. As part of her plea agreement, Laurie Lynne Bell, of 408 N. James St., Apt. 3, will also be…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Fountain man is looking at serving one year in jail after pleading guilty Wednesday, Oct. 7, in 51st Circuit Court to attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Troy Leland Ambrose and James Philbrick Gigante, 49, of Victory Township were arrested by deputies and detectives from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — Want a great family-centered activity to do this weekend or next? Take a drive to northern Oceana County and explore the Pumpkin Patch at Major’s Produce. Located at 9476 N. 120th Ave. (Mason County’s Darr Road turns into 120th Ave.), the Pumpkin Patch is in its 24th year. Mike and Karen…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man faces up to three months in jail after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 7, to maintaining a drug house. Jesse Donald Talmadge, of 508 E. Danaher St., Apt. 1, was arrested July 13 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of…
LUDINGTON — The city parking lot, at the northwest corner of Rath and Loomis streets, will be closed this weekend for Octoberfest. The lot will be closed beginning Thursday, Oct. 7, 2015 through Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Battle Creek man will spend a minimum of the next three years in prison following a local crime spree. Thomas David Cress, Jr., of 362 Riverside Dr., was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Friday, Oct. 2, in three criminal files. He was found guilty May 6 of attempted breaking and entering…
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 recent local law enforcement activity: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015: – 5:25 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US-10 and Tuttle, Rd. Custer…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is a step closer to forming a partnership with Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology, which would allow agriculture students to earn an associate’s degree from WSCC and a certificate from Michigan State. Dr. Randy Showerman, director of MSU’s IAT, spoke to a group of about two dozen…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 6, in 51st Circuit Court to consecutive terms of two years in prison for felony firearms and 20 months to 15 years for second-degree home invasion. Joshua Dale McGraw, of 1697 Terrace, was initially charged with felony counts of burglary, felony firearm, receiving and concealing…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Ludington woman convicted of possession of meth and accessory after the fact was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 6, in 51st Circuit Court to serve two months up front of an 11-month discretionary jail sentence, followed by six months on a tether. Mara Lynn Wittlieff was arrested following a Feb. 25 search warrant…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The quick response from the homeowner and the fire department most likely saved a house from fire destruction Tuesday afternoon. Ludington Fire Department was called to 505 E. Filer St. about 4:30 p.m. Initial dispatch information stated the occupant was still in the house. A neighbor told MCP that he saw heavy smoke coming…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has received a number of questions recently regarding the use of crossbows and bows and arrows within the city limits, according to Chief Mark Barnett. Barnett said Ludington city ordinance prohibits the discharge of such weapons within the city limits. “No person shall shoot, discharge or otherwise use a firearm,crossbow, slingshot or other dangerous weapon…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON —A Lansing-area attorney who was offered a plea deal regarding the criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges he is facing rejected the offer Tuesday, Oct. 6, in 51st Circuit Court, and the matter is now being set for trial. David James Anderson, of 446 Everett Dr., Lansing, was arrested last May by the Hart post…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Several personnel at Mason County Sheriff’s Office are violating policy by not shaving. The violation has become a tradition at the sheriff’s office. Deputies have petitioned the sheriff asking consideration to waive the facial hair policy for the month November. The trade off for “violating” the policy is that the offending deputies have to…
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