By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in a two vehicle crash this morning on US 31 just north of the Mason-Manistee counties line. George Kuhr, 79, of Free Soil was pronounced dead at the scene after his Chevrolet Equinox SUV collided head-on with a semi-truck about…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — One person is dead following a SUV/semi truck crash on US 31 between County Line and Fox Farm roads, just north of the Manistee-Mason counties line. The crash occurred Monday morning about 11:20 a.m., according to Manistee County Sheriff Dale Kowalkowski, who is on scene. Kowalkowski said the crash occurred on US…
LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union will be holding several activities this month in observation of Credit Union Youth Month. This year’s theme is “Credit Union Strong,” said Kyle Gurzynski, operations manager. “We want to show kids how to get financially fit. We will have activities in the lobby for our local youth with some fun prizes and surprises.” Safe Harbor…
Donald M. Post, 99, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, March 26 at Spectrum Health of Ludington. Donald was born to the late Maynard G. Post and Carrie S. (Moore) Post, on November 10, 1916 in Royal Oak, Michigan. He was a veteran of World War II and became a master sergeant for the U.S. Army, serving active duty in…
Mary Ann Neil, 69, of Mt. Pleasant died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Frankenmuth, Michigan doing what she most enjoyed—spending quality time with her family. Formerly of Ludington, Mary Ann moved to Mt. Pleasant in 2012 to live with her daughter. Mary Ann was born August 6, 1946 in Ludington, the first child of William and Mary Neil.…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Noeah Steven Jewett, the son of Caroline Glencoe and Dustin Jewett of Ludington, was born March 20, 2016. Delilah Nicole Garza, the daughter of Abigail Fuentes and Johnny Garza of Crystal Valley, was born March 30, 2016. Lexi…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a travel trailer reported Saturday, April 2, at 2:27 p.m. in the 200 block of S. Walhalla Rd. A travel trailer was reportedly stolen, and a second one was damaged, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other local law enforcement activity over the weekend includes: Friday, April…
Mary Ann Neil, 69, of Mount Pleasant and formerly of Ludington died Thursday, March 31, 2016. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. See full list of 2016 deaths here.
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Neal Barton Guss, 23, of 1077 Lancer Lane, Pere Marquette Township, was found guilty March 22 of operating a motor vehicle while…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 28-year-old Manistee man Thursday at 1:20 p.m. for a felony of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) $1,000-$20,000 after he allegedly destroyed a DVD display case at the Meijer store while attempting to steal DVDs from it. In a separate incident, a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested…
By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Dustin Michael Jewett, 24, of 814 E. Filer St., Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced March 22 to one…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Thayne David Patterson, 29, of 307 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested March 22 by the Ludington…
The following is local law enforcement activity Wednesday, March 30, 2016: – 9:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 42-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, Pere Marquette Hwy. near Chauvez Rd., PM Township. – 3:14 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), larceny, 800 block of N. Catherine St., City of Ludington. –…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College will host the fourth annual Food for Thought Conference on Friday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Administrative and Conference Building. The Food for Thought Conference is a partnered effort between the WSCC Sustainability Movement and Student Senate and will include faculty, student and community member presentations and panels, a…
LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 N. Nelson Road. The meeting is open to members of the credit union. Dinner tickets may be reserved at the credit union lobby, 1200 E.…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools will hold a Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Franklin Elementary School, 721 E. Anderson St. This event is to register children who will be eligible for kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate and proof of residence. Those unable to locate…
LUDINGTON— The trial of Sean Michael Philipps of Victory Township, accused of murdering his infant daughter, will move forward after the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the prosecution asking 79th District Judge Pete Wadel be removed from the case. According to the Associated Press, Michigan’s highest court issued an order Wednesday saying it wouldn’t hear an…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Custer man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for third-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated Tuesday, March 29, at 9:30 p.m. on South Custer Road. The following is other local law enforcement activity: Tuesday, March 29, 2016: – 10:30 a.m., (MSP), sex offender registration violation, suspect under investigation, 200 block…
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that road work will be taking place on US 10 beginning April 1 through Memorial Day weekend. Work will be done at the intersections of Nelson Road, Meyers Road and Brye Road and will include intersection road construction and pedestrian signal upgrades. Traffic will be maintained with single lane closures and shoulder closures.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2016-17 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 15. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and financial situations. WSCC’s web site lists many…
The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, March 28, 2016: – 12:14 p.m. (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, S. Stephens Rd., Custer Township. 12:54 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 and Bean, Custer Township. – 12:25 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), larceny, 400 block of N. William St., City of Ludington. – 1:37 p.m., (LPD), larceny, 100 block…
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