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PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Volunteers spent the morning chinking the Hamlin Lake Cottage at Historic White Pine Village. The cottage was disassembled and moved a few years ago from Hamlin Lake. It was reassembled last year.
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Volunteers spent the morning chinking the Hamlin Lake Cottage at Historic White Pine Village. The cottage was disassembled and moved a few years ago from Hamlin Lake. It was reassembled last year.
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested Friday, June 19, 2015, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of heroin. The man was allegedly found in possession of 2 grams of heroin following a traffic stop at the…
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 hazardous weather outlook for portions of southwest lower Michigan including Mason and Oceana counties. There is an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon through the evening. Several rounds of thunderstorms are likely with the first round…
Two Mason County high school students visited Washington, D.C. during the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour June 13-18. Sanford Narmore of Custer and Brooke Thurow of Riverton Township, whose parents are members of Great Lakes Energy electrical cooperative, were among five representatives of Great Lakes Energy to attend the tour. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) hosts 1,700 future energy leaders for their annual…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road, between Amber Road and Cedar Lane near Hackert Lake, will be closed beginning today for construction. The project is a quarter mile paving, vertical curve correction, directional bore culvert and guardrail and is expected to be completed by August 1, 2015.
UPDATED: LOGAN TOWNSHIP — Two Fountain area people involved in a Sunday morning motorcycle crash in southeastern Mason County were both sent to a Grand Rapids hospital following the crash. The crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. Sunday on Masten Road south of Hawley Road. The Michigan State Police reported that the motorcycle, with two occupants, was traveling south on Masten…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. It’s the first day of summer, and school policy is probably the furthest thing from your mind. Instead, you’re probably thinking about barbeques and vacation plans. Maybe you’re also wondering whether Lake Michigan will get warm enough to swim in this year. But a well-funded movement is gaining steam all across…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. The emerald ash borer is an Asian beetle that has infested ash trees in the northern United States. The beetles feed on — and eventually kill — the trees they inhabit. If you have an ash tree in your yard, take precautions to keep it safe. (A dying tree can…
SHELBY — Shelby Gem Factory is one of the only manufacturers of imitation diamonds in the country and one of the few that make artificial gems. Owner and founder Larry Kelley recently spoke to OCP for our video series, West Michigan Works.
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following was the activity of local law enforcement Thursday, June 18, 2015. – 6:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Dennis, Victory Twp. – 9:24 a.m., (MCSO), suspicious activity, reported vandalism in the neighborhood, Ridgeview Court, Hamlin…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Joshua Dale McGraw, 27, of 1697 Terrace, Muskegon, was arrested June 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony counts of burglary, felony firearm, receiving and concealing stolen property and larceny. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Alexander Bennett…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Dustin Allen Collene, 34, of 106 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was found guilty June 9 of possession of marijuana; assault and battery; and breaking and entering/illegal entry. He was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; $1,078 in…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Habitat for Humanity of Mason County will hold its second annual Raise the Roof Golf Scramble on Saturday, July 11 at Lakeside Links Golf Club. The tournament is one of the organization’s main fund raisers and organizers boast that it’s a little different than other golf tournaments. The tournament will of course include golf. But, it…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department and Safe Kids West Michigan will hold a car seat inspection clinic on Wednesday, June 24 at Ludington Police Department, 400 S. Harrison Street. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to provide hands-on instruction on installing car and booster seats from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Car seat inspections offer drivers the chance…
LUDINGTON — The Great Start Parent Coalition Collaborative of Mason County will hold a meeting on Monday, June 29 at Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided for families from 5:30 to 6 p.m. A parent meeting will follow from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children will be able to play in…
Marjorie A. Vodvarka, 76, of Ludington passed away on June 17, 2015 at Willowbrook Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
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 from Tuesday, June 16, 2015: – 3:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US-10 and Gordon, Amber Twp. – 6:16 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, State and Elm, City of Scottville.…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Oaktree Academy students participated in a Win with Wellness event Tuesday by participating in a the game “capture the flag” and other fitness activities. The kids earned points for Win with Wellness Fit Club rewards. Win with Wellness is a health initiative of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital aimed at promoting awareness and participation in healthy lifestyle activities…
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