By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Teresa Marie Gee, 19, of 402 Fourth St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was found guilty March 9 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served;; 90 days discretionary jail for one…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Thursday, March 12, 2015: Patchy fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Sunrise: 8:05 a.m. Sunset: 7:48 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015: Mostly sunny,…
MANISTEE TWP. (Manistee Co.) — The Home Builders Association of West Michigan will hold its annual Home and Garden Show this weekend at a new venue. Over the past several years, the show has been at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Pere Marquette Township. This year’s venue will be the Little River Casino Resort north of Manistee. “Originally the show…
VICTORY TWP. — Vietnam veteran and photographer John Hosier, Jr. will be returning to the Ludington area on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, to talk about his experiences during the war. Hosier’s photography exhibit, “Through the Eyes” was on display last August during the Mason County Allied Veterans Traveling Wall Project at Ludington City Park. John will hold…
AMBER TWP. — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County, in partnership with Community Recycling, is collecting gently used shoes, that will be sent to new owners around the world. From South America and Africa to areas in the United States, the recycled shoes will go to help people and communities in over 50 countries. Through ShoeBox Recycling’s SoleMate Note initiative, recyclers…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch will hold a St. Patrick’s Day party on Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. The free event will feature stories, crafts and games. It is open to children of all ages; children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series and the Ramsdell Theatre and Community Arts Center will host the world famous “Glenn Miller Orchestra” at the historic Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, on Wed., March 18, at7:30 p.m. According to the co-director of the Performing Arts Series and Professor of WSCC Music Ted Malt, “The first ‘Glenn Miller Orchestra’…
CUSTER — Caritas Food Pantry recently received a $3,750 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The grant money will be used to pour cement at the entrance of the pantry providing handicap accessibility for clients. The pantry is located in the former St. Mary’s School on South Madison Street. In addition to adding accessibility, the cement drive will…
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 74-year-old Sault Sainte Marie man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a “be on the lookout” for a reckless driver call in the area at US-10 and Poplar Road Thursday,…
Welcome to the world! Jayden Frederick Gehring, the son of Deanna and Jason Gehring of Free Soil, was born March 3, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Bentley Joseph Patterson, the son of Mia Charbonneau and Dylan Patterson of Ludington, was born March 5, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jennifer Leanna Han, the daughter of Katelyn Han of Ludington, was born March…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Wednesday, March 11, 2015: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Wednesday night: Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind. Sunrise: 8:08 a.m. Sunset: 7:46 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015: Sunny, with a high…
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. VICTORY TWP – Up to 40 high school seniors each year from the 14 school districts in Mason, Lake, Oceana and Manistee counties and the homeschool population sign up for a fifth year of high school, but in return receive two years of college for free. ASM Tech Early College, at West Shore Community College…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man will be under constant watch to ensure that he does not drink alcohol through the use of a Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) unit as part of his sentence for a resisting and obstructing a police officer conviction. Ryan Ray Woods, of 1907 Sugar Grove Rd., was also…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Following her tearful testimony, a 42-year-old Scottville woman was sentenced to 366 days to 15 years in prison for possession of clonazepam and morphine in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10. Rachelle Joyce Fitch’s prison sentences are concurrent to each other but consecutive to a parole violation sentence since she was on parole…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Muskegon woman testified Tuesday, March 10, in 51st Circuit Court that she sold a stolen gun to a drug dealer so she could buy drugs. Shalyn Dawn Raney, 26, of 1619 Dyson, Muskegon, pleaded guilty to a 10-year felony of receiving and concealing a stolen firearm during a final conference hearing.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man who violated sex offender registration obligations received an extension on his tether term and extended probation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10. Jeffrey Allen Patterson, 32, of 3763 W. Hidden Forest Dr., Ludington, was arrested July 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Patterson’s conviction is his…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 79 days served for third-degree home invasion in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10. Jonathan Herman Chambers, Jr., of 926 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 313, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 20 by the Ludington Police Department for stealing several items…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. What would you do if a tornado struck near your home or workplace? Do you have a plan? Does your boss have a plan? What about your family? Is there a communication plan in place to make sure everyone is safe? These are questions that Mason County Emergency Management coordinator Liz Reimink is hoping get discussed…
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. AMBER TWP. — A 23-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Monday, March 9, at 10:59 p.m for possession of suboxone and an outstanding contempt of court warrant issued by…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Tuesday, March 10, 2015: Areas of fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Tonight: Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Sunrise: 8:10…
NORTON SHORES – Cecilia Ruiz, 17, of Ludington competed in the regional powerlifting competition held at Mona Shores High School over the weekend of Feb. 28-March 1. Though the competition was her first as a powerlifter, she earned a silver medal in her respective weight class. Cecilia was able to deadlift 245 pounds, bench press 90 pounds and back squat 225…
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