Chamber announces Future Five honorees.

April 22, 2015

LUDINGTON — The 2014 Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Future Five honorees have been announced. They include Carrie Kosla, Lisa Cooper, Kaley Petersen, Lynda Matson and Dean Raven. The purpose of the honor is to recognize community members under the age of 40 who are making an impact. Cooper is the executive director of Oaktree Academy, a non-profit…

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Business of the year nominations announced.

April 22, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominations for 2014 Business of the Year. They include FloraCraft of Ludington, Lake Michigan Carferry Service of Ludington, McDonald’s Bakery of Ludington and Adam’s Construction & General Contracting of Free Soil. Adam’s Construction & General Contracting was nominated by Michael Lenich of Ludington.…

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Damaged property, cattle on the loose

April 22, 2015
Damaged property, cattle on the loose

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. The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Monday, April 20, 2015: – 1:13 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart), damaged power line, 5000 block of E. First St., Branch. – 4:50 p.m., (MSP), damaged property…

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Recent death, April 22, 2015.

April 22, 2015

Helen Bahr, 93, of Pentwater passed away on Tuesday, April 21.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville.  List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Hart woman pleads guilty to stealing from Walmart with her husband

April 21, 2015
Hart woman pleads guilty to stealing from Walmart with her husband

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hart woman pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, and in exchange for her guilty plea is looking at serving one month in jail. Melinda Ann VanDerZanden and her husband Randy Alan VanDerZanden were arrested Dec. 1 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after stealing…

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Manistee woman faces prison for car theft

April 21, 2015
Manistee woman faces prison for car theft

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Manistee woman who pleaded no contest to a felony of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA) and a misdemeanor of second-offense operating while impaired in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, is looking at a minimum two-year prison sentence. Susan Kay Lewis also pleaded guilty Tuesday during her final conference…

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Man found in possession of crack cocaine during jail booking ordered to prison

April 21, 2015
Man found in possession of crack cocaine during jail booking ordered to prison

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The 38-year-old Ludington man who was found in possession of several “rocks” of crack cocaine while being booked into the Mason County Jail for driving on a suspended license and parole violation charges last December received a prison sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21. Anthony Earl Green was ordered to serve…

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Home invader receives more jail time

April 21, 2015
Home invader receives more jail time

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, to a one-year discretionary jail sentence, of which he must serve 10 months up front, for a second-degree home invasion conviction. Alex Christian Jobbins-Ortiz, 19, of Ludington, pleaded guilty March 3 to second-degree home invasion. He was arrested last December…

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Scottville spring fling.

April 21, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The second annual Spring Fling will take place Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m.  to 2 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Hall.  This year’s theme is “food fun.” Families will have the opportunity to play games, get creative with a craft activity, learn about food preparation, and learn more about volunteer opportunities with area organizations.  There will be a…

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Shoplifting leads to jail time

April 21, 2015
Shoplifting leads to jail time

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was ordered to serve five months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail sentence Tuesday, April 21, in 51st Circuit Court for stealing over $1,200 in electronics from Walmart. Jason Lee Carr, who is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail, was given credit for 65 days served. Carr, who…

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Right to Life banquet speaker to discuss end of life issues.

April 21, 2015
Right to Life banquet speaker to discuss end of life issues.

HAMLIN TWP. — The 2015 Focus on Life Benefit Dinner sponsored by the Mason County Right to Life will be held on Thursday, April 23 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington. The doors open at 5:30 P.M. with dinner and program starting at 6:30 P.M. Featured guest and speaker will be author and administrative law judge Lisa K. Gigliotti…

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Monday arrests include probation violation, retail fraud.

April 21, 2015
Monday arrests include probation violation, retail fraud.

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.comand Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following complaints on Monday, April 20, 2015: 7:17 a.m.: A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a probation/parole violation after he allegedly tampered with his tether. 9:46 a.m.:…

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The next generation of firefighters; Riverton begins cadet program.

April 21, 2015
The next generation of firefighters; Riverton begins cadet program.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — Sustaining staffing at the area’s fire departments can often be a challenge. Riverton Township Fire Department is working a solution. The department recently started a cadet program for teens ages 16 and 17. The program allows the teens to be part of the department, short of actually fighting fires, treating patients or driving…

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Recent death, April 21, 2015

April 21, 2015

James Kobetich, 72, of Ludington passed away on April 20, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Rain and snow continue today.

April 21, 2015
Rain and snow continue today.

The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, April 21, 2015:  Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow…

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Genson, Pasco appointed to Scottville commission; Johnson to become mayor pro-tem

April 20, 2015
Genson, Pasco appointed to Scottville commission; Johnson to become mayor pro-tem

SCOTTVILLE — Ann Genson and Don Pasco will become the newest members of the Scottville City Commission, while Commissioner-at-Large David Johnson will become the mayor pro-tem. Genson will serve as second ward commissioner while Pasco will serve as commissioner-at-large. The second ward position became available following the death of Bonnie Pfefferle while the at-large position became available after the resignation of Jim…

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Scottville passes ORV ordinance.

April 20, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission passed an off-road-vehicle ordinance during its regular meeting Monday. Since last fall, the city has had a temporary traffic order in place that has allowed ORVs in limited places in town. The temporary traffic order, issued by Scottville Police Dept., was seen as a probation period to see what type of usage and issues the…

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Two interested in Scottville commission openings.

April 20, 2015
Two interested in Scottville commission openings.

SCOTTVILLE — Two people have shown an interest in being appointed to the two open city commission seats. Ann Genson has asked to be considered for the second ward commission seat while Don Pasco has asked to be considered for the at-large position. The second ward position became available following the death of Bonnie Pfefferle while the at-large position became available…

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MCC principal, Jacobs, finalist for Montague superintendent job.

April 20, 2015
MCC principal, Jacobs, finalist for Montague superintendent job.

MONTAGUE — Mason County Central High School Principal Brad Jacobs is a finalist for the job of superintendent of Montague Public Schools. Jacobs is one of two finalists who were being interviewed for the job today. The other finalist is Jeff Johnson, principal of Godwin Heights Middle School. Jacobs, who lives in Hamlin Township, has been principal at Mason County Central for about…

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Miss Ludington Area talks about her challenges with eating disorder.

April 20, 2015
Miss Ludington Area talks about her challenges with eating disorder.

Miss Ludington Area organizing body-peace/disorder support group.  Begins: Thursday, April 23 at The Bookmark, Rath Ave. and Loomis St. in Ludington.  By Marie Macdonnell, Miss Ludington Area. Freshmen year of college came up on me a lot faster than I had ever anticipated it to. The many schools, applications, comparison charts, tuition deadlines, the reality of change, the unkown….it was…

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Ludington Elks club closes.

April 20, 2015

LUDINGTON — WMOM FM 102.7 has reported that the Ludington Elks club #736 has closed.  The closure was discovered when the Ludington lodge was no longer on the national website.  According to WMOM, the national headquarters verified that the local club had been closed. A spokesman told the radio station that last week John Amen, National leader of the Elks issued an…

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