LUDINGTON — A Talent Connect Ludington will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in downtown Ludington. The event, sponsored by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for job seekers to talk to businesses that are potentially hiring. Representatives will be on hand from various local companies and industries to network with potential career paths…
West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. On Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., Mason County Eastern High School and Mason County Central (MCC) High School will attend a…
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 local law enforcement activity over the weekend, Nov. 13-15, 2015: Friday, Nov. 13, 2015: – Noon, (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car/deer crash, Fountain and…
The rate increase would be the first in six years despite being charged more each year by Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Water rates in the City of Scottville will increase by 21% beginning January 2016, if the city commission approves a resolution to increase during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. The increase is the first…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Firefighters saved a barn from being destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department were called to 2169 E Hoague Road about 11 a.m. for the reported barn fire. Fountain Area Fire Department was later called as well. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a lot of smoke…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials seeking to improve the safety of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 between Pentwater and Hart have agreed on next steps during a recent meeting. Attendees have dubbed the stretch “Pentwater Trail.” They would like to see a five-mile long, 8- to 10-foot…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The holiday season is a time of togetherness and cheer, but for some high school students in our area, it can also be a time of hunger. West Shore Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society for two-year college students, is holding a food drive to make sure that area high schoolers and…
SCOTTVILLE — City Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem David Johnson has submitted his letter of resignation from the commission, citing a conflict with his personal life. Johnson has been a member of the commission for over the past five years. “I grew up in Scottville and managed to move back after 15 years of working in other areas of the state,”…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Kayla Ann-Marie Jowers, 22, of 304 S. Rowe St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 2 by SSCENT for a felony of possession of narcotic less than 25 grams. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 18 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $3,500/10 percent. Donald…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Donald Keith Martinez, 29, of 936 E. Maple St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 9 of disorderly person – drunk and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs; random…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Graham Joseph Crawford, 33, of 206 N. Harrison St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 22 of maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine and possession of meth. He was sentenced Nov. 3 to concurrent terms of eight to 20 years in prison and three years,…
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. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 24-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for assault and a 21-year-old Baldwin man was arrested for violating his…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic Schools will hold a Fall Arts & Crafts on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Simon Family Center, 700 E. Bryant Road. Light lunches and baked goods will be sold. The event is a fund raiser for the LAC Visions Committee.
Recent births are brought to you byShelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Kenneth W. Frederick III, the son of Crystal Kazlett and Kenneth Frederick Jr. of Pentwater, was born Nov. 10, 2015. Haerin Joyce Maile-Lynn, the daughter of Jessica Nelson-Lynn and Christopher Maile of Ludington, was born…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A benefit and craft show will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Road. The event is a fund raiser for Student Support Services of Mason County, a non-profit agency designed to support students and their families facing homelessness. The…
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. Local law enforcement activity Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 includes: – 7:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US-10/31 and Stiles Road, Amber Twp. – 12:51…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Drama Department is tackling a play that addresses two topics that are stains on the history of our civilization. Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”, written in 1953, was set in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 and was about a community of young girls accused of witchcraft. However, Miller saw the play as symbolizing the hunt for American…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – In keeping with West Shore Community College‘s current focus on mathematics, the public is invited to a live demonstration of the role of proofs in mathematics to take place Nov. 19, at 4 p.m., in the Administrative and Conference Building MBT room. Professor of Mathematics Paul Drelles will demonstrate the significance and types of proofs used in the…
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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015: – 6:18 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 and Fountain Road, Sherman Twp. –…
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By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Fountain man faces serving 90 days in jail up front of a one-year discretionary term after pleading guilty to attempted felonious assault with a shotgun Tuesday, Nov. 10, in 51st Circuit Court. Thomas Lee Tribble, of 4851 N. Cleveland St., was initially charged with felony counts of assault with a dangerous…
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