Melanie A. Butler, 53, of Ludington has died as a result of injuries she suffered during a car/motorcycle crash on July 5, 2015 at the intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads in Eden Township. Melanie’s husband, Scott Butler, also 53, died on the scene of the crash. The Butlers were riding north on Scottville Road on a Harley Davidson motorcycle…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office assisted a boater on Lake Michigan Saturday afternoon after the boat reported taking on water. Sheriff Kim Cole said the boat was struck by several large waves around 3:30 p.m. when it…
Leonard Jankoviak, 86, of Custer passed away on Saturday, July 18. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. When I was in school, we were required to take the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test every two or three years. The testing usually lasted a few days. No one liked it, but we all got through it. In the last 20 years, however, the amount of standardized testing in Michigan…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Improving your home’s curb appeal is important for you, your neighbors and potential buyers. The exterior of a house leaves a lasting first impression, whether good or bad. Even if you’re not selling, keeping up the lawn, landscaping and facade is an important part of being a good neighbor. …
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club, assisted by several boy scouts from local Troop 1145, picked up litter along US-31 between Monroe and Wayne roads Thursday, July 16. The volunteers were among 2,800 groups in West Michigan and across the state participating in the Adopt-A-Highway program this past week. Three times a year,…
CUSTER — Caritas Food Pantry is partnering with Meijer to provide hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give. “This new partnership between Caritas and Meijer will prove essential in helping to provide multiple meals to our clients as demand continues to increase as the year progresses,” said Kelly Glover, Caritas…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Zachary Alan Shurlow, 22, of 618 ½ E. Melendy St., Ludington, was found guilty June 2 of tampering with an electronic monitoring device and second-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced July 7 to one and half years to three years in prison and…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Troy Leland Ambrose, 21, of 7156 Martin Rd., Fountain, was arrested July 10 by MCSO for felonies of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC); accosting children for immoral purposes; and using a computer to commit a crime. Probable cause…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Brandi Sue Martinez, 22, of 405 E. Danaher St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was found guilty July 10 of larceny less than $200. She was sentenced to $740 in fines, costs and restitution or 73 hours of community service; and 93 days discretionary jail…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Republican Party Executive Committee will meet at Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave., on Tuesday July 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. .
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 Thursday, July 16, 2015: – 1:56 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 23-year-old Ludington woman was cited for operating without security, US-10 and Jebavy Dr., PM Twp. – 11:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office),…
Mason County 4-H youth have been participating in the Diamonds and Boots Ambassadors Program for the 2015-2016 4-H year. The program is described as an opportunity for 4-H members to promote 4-H, the Western Michigan Fair and the agriculture industry, as well as an opportunity to experience personal growth and development. The Diamond and Boots Program has a Junior Ambassador…
The Weekend Insider by Carrie Klemm, MCP Writer Ludington Offshore Classic – Ludington Thursday, July 16, 2015 – Sunday, July 19, 2015 With pristine white sand beaches, a massive harbor and marinas located within walking distance of downtown, Ludington is a prime location for this epic Great Lakes sport fishing tournament. Drawing nearly a thousand participants, the Ludington Offshore Classic offers…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 26-year-old Lambertville, Mich. man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for absconding parole at the Best Western Hotel on West US-10 Wednesday, July 15, at 5:22 a.m. The following is other recent local law enforcement…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Foundation and the college’s Financial Aid Office have announced the names of 146 students who have been selected to receive scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. The amount of scholarships awarded totals $180,200. The 146 recipients make up one of the largest cohorts since the college and its foundation began awarding scholarships over 40…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason Country Central Class of 1980 is holding a class reunion on Saturday July 25 at the farm of Kevin Eikenberry at 1501 E. Conrad Rd. “We wanted to get everyone together, but we wanted to make it an informal and inexpensive event, so we decided to have it at our farm south of Scottville” says…
SCOTTVILLE — Sue Burgess was the winner of this year’s Scottville Rubber Ducky race that took place Sunday, July 12 on the Pere Marquette River at Riverside Park. Duck number 060 was the lucky duck. It was one of 670 ducks that competed in the annual race. Squires Chiropractic of Scottville won the corporate duck race out of 40 competing…
Welcome to the world! Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alayna Jones, the daughter of Nichole Jones of Ludington, was born June 26, 2015. Ryker Isaac Toben, the son of Diamond and Jan Toben of Ludington,…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TWP. — Warrants are being sought for two women accused of shoplifting from the Goodwill store on West US-10 Tuesday afternoon, July 14, according the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO is seeking warrants for a 38-year-old Ludington woman and a 61-year-old…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A city commissioner’s intention of attending the public safety committee meeting, scheduled for this afternoon, has caused the meeting to be canceled in order to avoid a violation of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Though he is not on the committee, Commissioner Ed Hahn indicted via email to City Manager Amy Williams that he…
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