Car-deer crashes increase

April 15, 2015
Car-deer crashes increase

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 local law enforcement activity from Tuesday, April 14, 2015: – 1:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 and Free Soil, Grant Twp. – 7:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…

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Flags lowered in memory of Lincoln assassination.

April 15, 2015

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder has joined President Barack Obama’s call for all United States Flags to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, April 15 as a day of remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln. The day marks the 150th anniversary of the day the nation’s 16th president died. “We do not lack for reminders of President Lincoln’s actions, which will…

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Ludington man gets more prison time

April 14, 2015
Ludington man gets more prison time

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Ludington man, who is currently serving a prison term for probation violation, was sentenced on three separate convictions Tuesday, April 14, in 51st Circuit Court, adding at least another year and nine months to his time behind bars. Timothy Allen-Dario Lopez was sentenced to concurrent terms with the Michigan Department of…

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Scottville man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree CSC

April 14, 2015
Scottville man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree CSC

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Scottville man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 14, to second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Daniel John Cook, who was arrested last December by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, was facing a first-degree CSC charge, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, and a…

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Meth lab case heads to trial

April 14, 2015
Meth lab case heads to trial

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A Custer man who faces up to 50 years in prison in connection to a meth lab bust last January rejected a plea deal offered by the prosecutor Tuesday, April 14, in 51st Circuit Court and is now awaiting a jury trial. Russell Allen Wallager, 30, was arrested Jan. 15 by the State…

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Scottville woman sent to jail for stealing jewelry

April 14, 2015
Scottville woman sent to jail for stealing jewelry

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Scottville woman was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 14, to serve six months in jail for stealing jewelry from an elderly woman and then pawning it. Tonya Marie Sheffield, 30, of 2611 W. First St., Scottville, was convicted of larceny in a building and second-offense habitual offender stemming from…

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Victory Township woman sent to jail for embezzlement

April 14, 2015
Victory Township woman sent to jail for embezzlement

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A Victory Township woman convicted of embezzling gift cards from the company she worked for was sentenced Tuesday, April 14, in 51st Circuit Court to serve four months in jail, up front, of a nine-month sentence and pay $40,000 in restitution. Valerie Kay Larr, 56, pleaded guilty in February to embezzling between $20,000…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union observing youth month.

April 14, 2015
Safe Harbor Credit Union observing youth month.

LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is observing Youth Month by teaching area school children about their finances and about philanthropy. This year’s theme is “Wild About Savings.” Kyle Gurzynski, Safe Harbor Credit Union operations manager, said the local credit union is encouraging children to donate items to the Lakeshore Animal Shelter. Children are being taught about personal finance and…

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Recent death, April 14, 2015.

April 14, 2015

Richard “Dick” A. Klopfenstein, 67, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Jail contraband smuggling attempt thwarted

April 14, 2015
Jail contraband smuggling attempt thwarted

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. LUDINGTON — An attempt to smuggle contraband into the Mason County Jail was thwarted by Mason County Sheriff’s deputies Monday, April 13, at 4:34 a.m. Deputies intercepted possible narcotics that were being mailed to an…

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Man severely burned in suicidal van fire dies, was scheduled in court today.

April 14, 2015
Man severely burned in suicidal van fire dies, was scheduled in court today.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. CRYSTAL VALLEY (Oceana Co.) — A Crystal Valley man who was severely burned in a van fire Monday afternoon, April 13, when he attempted suicide by igniting the Ford Econoline in which he was living has died, Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Joseph Lee Gieske, 54, of 1465 E. Mill Rd., was…

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Mostly sunny today, temps in 50s.

April 14, 2015

The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Today, April 14, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph after midnight. Sunset: 8:28 p.m.  Sunrise: 7:05 a.m. Wednesday,…

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Earth Day signs won’t go in right-of-way.

April 13, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council denied a request of a local organization to place signs in the city’s right-of-way in order to promote an Earth Day event during its regular meeting Monday night. A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) will hold an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18 at the Ludington…

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Lakefront living: Cottage Works expands into retail location.

April 13, 2015
Lakefront living: Cottage Works expands into retail location.

We would like to welcome Cottage Works as our newest advertisers. Our great advertisers are the reason why we can bring this free news service to you. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Dann and Julie VanDyke fell in love with Mason County and its many inland lakes. In 2003, Dann and Julie bought a cottage on Lost Lake…

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Recent death, April 13, 2015.

April 13, 2015

Ralph W. Egeler, 85, of Victory Township passed away on April 11, 2015 at his home. Oak Grove Funeral home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Library events to celebrate cherry blossoms, Earth Day and observe Money Smart Week.

April 13, 2015

The following are upcoming events that will be held at the Mason County District Library: Money Smart Week. The Ludington branch is hosting several events during Money Smart Week, April 18-25, 2015.  At Preschool Story Time, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, April 21, 22, and 23, at 10 a.m., “The Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense” will be read.  On Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m., children of all…

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College recognized promoting wellness, physical fitness.

April 13, 2015

VICTORY TWP. – For the second year, West Shore Community College has earned and will be recognized for a Governor’s Fitness Gold Level Award in the medium size organization category. All of the awardees were selected by a committee of judges for their commitment to personal health, dedication to their communities, and the unique definition of what fitness means to them.…

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Weekend wrap-up includes alcohol offenses, larcenies

April 13, 2015
Weekend wrap-up includes alcohol offenses, larcenies

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. Local law enforcement activity from the weekend includes: Friday, April 10, 2015: – 2:34 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, 3800 block of US-10, Amber Twp. – 6:33 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), hit-and-run, 300 block of W.…

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Suspect faces 6 charges following chase

April 13, 2015
Suspect faces 6 charges following chase

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. CUSTER TWP. — A male suspect was arrested by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Sunday, April 12, at 10:32 p.m., following a car chase on US-10 near Stevens Road. MSP had few…

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Motorcyclist allegedly clocked going 108 mph arrested for marijuana possession, warrants

April 13, 2015
Motorcyclist allegedly clocked going 108 mph arrested for marijuana possession, warrants

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. SUMMIT TWP. — A 24-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on Pere Marquette Highway near Oceana Drive Saturday, April 11, at 1:44 p.m. for possession of marijuana and for outstanding warrants after Mason County Sheriff’s deputies…

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Rain continues this morning, sun expected by afternoon.

April 13, 2015
Rain continues this morning, sun expected by afternoon.

The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Today, Monday, April 13, 2015: Showers likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth…

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