Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Antique or classic cars aren’t everyday drivers: They appreciate rather than depreciate in value, and they require special insurance. Here’s what you need to know about protecting an antique or classic car. Insurance Eligibility To be eligible for classic car insurance, your vehicle must fit one of the following…
Robert L. Erickson, 91, of Ludington passed away on June 26, 2015 at Ludington Woods Living Center. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The inaugural Fish On for Freedom fishing tournament for veterans took place Thursday and it couldn’t have been much better. Some events are done OK and some are just fantastic. Organizers Brad Hackert, Adam Lamb, Adam Knudsen and Shawn Pomorski put together a class act event that included 57 veterans and 15 charter…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Scottville man was injured Thursday evening (June 25, 2015) when the moped he was riding was rear-ended by another vehicle on U.S. 10 near Wildwood Crossings. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the moped was slowing…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Austin James McCumber, 19, of 118 Mt. Vernon, Amber Township, was arrested June 19 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of possession of heroin. Probable cause hearing: July 1 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Joshua Lee Joynes, 33, of 211 E. Johnson Rd. Custer Township, pleaded no contest April 15 to receiving and concealing guns. He was sentenced June 16 to a minimum of one year to a maximum of 10 years in a Michigan Department of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Ronald Duane Dice, Jr., 42, of 175 E. Millerton Rd., Victory Township, was found guilty June 17 of second-offense operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to four days in jail with credit for four days served; $1,863 in fines and costs; one year…
Anthony L. Bonney, 41, of Ludington passed away on June 24, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Letter to the Editor. By Matt Gilland, Hart. As I read your story titled, “Local police experiencing backlash of national negativity, especially last weekend,” I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed by our community. The law enforcement officials in our area have done nothing to deserve this kind of treatment. To tell a police officer that their presence is bad for…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. We here at MCP and OCP are excited to welcome back Carrie Klemm to our editorial team. Carrie was a contributing writer for MCP a few years ago before she left the area to explore the wild West. Carrie will serve as a correspondent, writing about various arts and entertainment, education and social topics around Mason, Oceana…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. LAKE MICHIGAN — One person was operating a sailboat when it overturned about ¼ mile north of the Ludington north breakwater Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department and U.S. Coast Guard Station Ludington personnel responded. Sheriff Kim…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. National exposure to events that have portrayed law enforcement in a negative light have influenced some recent interactions local law enforcement has had with the public, particularly over the past weekend. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said it’s fairly common place nowadays for police officers to be recorded on video camera, but, he said local law…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Tim Husted has been in the countertop business for many years. He used to sell Corian countertops from the Mackinac Bridge to Grand Rapids, but got tired of being on the road. On Thursday, June 25, his retail location and showroom, Surface Expressions, will hold an open house at its Jebavy Drive…
Elaine E. Vorac, 86, of Ludington passed away on June 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville chicken barbecue has been a tradition in town for many years. Over the past few years, however, the event has seen smaller attendance. Plus, during the spring the city’s barbecue pit was destroyed by a vandal. As an alternative, a community ice cream social is going to be held this year instead. The ice cream social…
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. Roeinia Matthew Schneider, the son of Jody and Matthew Schneider of Ludington, was born June 15, 2015. Mia Charlotte Nickelson, the daughter of Charlotte…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Ludington man was injured after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at the intersection of U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette Highway Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3:50 p.m. after the westbound motorcycle was attempting to make a left-handed turn south onto Pere Marquette Highway and collided with an eastbound car…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Local law enforcement activity from Monday, June 22, 2015: – 12:04 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), breaking and entering, 100 block S. Lavinia St. – 1:23 p.m., (LPD), dog bite, 100 block S. Lavinia St. – 2:29 p.m. (Michigan State Police), one-car property…
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