Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Severe thunderstorms can create straight-line winds in excess of 58 mph. These winds can pack a major punch, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines. Learn more about damaging straight-line winds and how to stay safe. What They Are Straight-line winds can come in many forms. Two common types are:…
Victoria Grimbilas, 89, of Ludington, passed away on May 8, 2015, arrangements are pending. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LOGAN TWP. — The body of a man was found in a Logan Township river Friday night. While law enforcement has not released the name of the person, a press release from Michigan State Police stated the death was not recent. The only person reported missing in that vicinity recently was Leonard Allen Vunck. The 67-year-old…
LOGAN TWP. — The Michigan State Police along with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Pere Marquette River in Logan Township Friday night were they recovered a male body. According to a press release from Hart Post of the Michigan State Police, the body had been found in the river and does not appear to be a…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools Director of Music Tom Thomas has been nominated for the 2016 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation. A total of 213 music teachers from 194 cities across 42 states have been announced as quarterfinalistsfor the Music Educator Award, In total, more than 4,500 initial nominations were submitted from all…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – William Rhody Dwyer, 24, of 11365 Kistler Ave., Apt. 109, Allendale, was arrested April 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for two felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13/defendant over 17…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Suzanne Louise Anderson, 55, of 308 N. Rowe St., Apt 1, Ludington, was found guilty April 28 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). She was sentenced to 33 days in jail with credit for 33 days served; outpatient treatment; $1,300…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Civil War reenactment group scheduled for Saturday at Historic White Pine Village this weekend has cancelled its encampment due to unforeseen conflicts within the group. Therefore, the Civil War Muster scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at Historic White Pine Village has been cancelled. The Village will be open, however, for regular tours from 10 a.m. to…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud complaint received Thursday, May 7, at 1:31 p.m. in the 5100 block of Rasmussen, in which the victim was advised by a…
See video here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Dozens of people stood and sat on the north lawn of the Mason County Courthouse Thursday afternoon and prayed for the nation and the community. This year’s National Day of Prayer theme was “Lord, Hear our Cry,” from the Bible verse 1 Kings 8:28. Speakers prayed for the U.S. government, the…
VICTORY TWP. – Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer and fall semesters is underway for first-time, returning, and guest students and will continue to the first week of each term’s classes. The summer semester runs from June 1 through July 24. The fall semester begins August 31 and ends December 18. Students who register early for classes have the best…
LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Ludington woman was arraigned in 79th District Court on felony charges of operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine and accessory after the fact to a felony Wednesday, May 6. Mara Lynn Wittlieff was released from the Mason County Jail on a personal recognizance bond after her arraignment. Her most serious charge is punishable by up to 20…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for Gus Busters for the 2015 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2015. The Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament is the premier Gus Macker Tournament in the nation and is celebrating its 24th anniversary…
See video here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Historic White Pine Village will host Wednesday “Crafternoons” this season. Volunteer artists and crafters will be at the village demonstrating their skills. “We have known that our arts and crafts have gone by the wayside and we wanted to teach people about the importance of our hand crafts and…
The latest body of work by Ludington-based independent photojournalist Ryan Spencer Reed was recently announced to be a finalist for the 2015 Leica Oskar Barnack Award. Reed is one of 50 photographers from around the globe in the running out of 1,689 entries and one of only two from the United States. While the award is judged by an international…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TWP. — A 37-year-old Manistee man was arrested at US-10 and Brye Road by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, May 5, at 11:04 p.m. following a traffic stop on an outstanding FBI warrant…
Amanda Michelle Gunberg, 27, of Ludington died Monday, May 4, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Richard Powers, 73, of Ludington passed away on May 5, 2015 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center. List of 2015 deaths on record.
LUDINGTON — Jon Lloyd Maccune, 23, of Ludington was arraigned Wednesday on the felony charges of assaulting a jail employee. Jon Lloyd Maccune appeared in front of Mason County Magistrate Patricia Baker in 79th District Court where another charge against the Ludington man was added. Maccune is currently awaiting trial on home invasion and first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges. On Saturday,…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Building, Zoning, Drain Commission, and Public Works telephones are not functioning properly. Repairs are being made and the phones are expected to be working again Friday afternoon. The departments can be reached through e-mail which can be found at www.masoncounty.net under “departments”.
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder today ordered U.S. flags on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 8, in honor of Navy SEAL and Michigan native Brett Allen Marihugh, who died from complications following a training accident Sunday, April 26. “Brett’s passing is a reminder to all about the great sacrifices our…
Welcome to the world! Damian Lee Grandon, the son of Victoria and Matthew Grandon of Ludington, was born April 28, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Heliberto Martinez, the son of Bianca Pitones and Oscar Martinez of Shelby, was born April 30, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Lorellei Shelvia-Mae Patten, the daughter of Nicole Leigh Patten of Scottville, was…
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