PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Mason County Business of the Year award, the 2014 Mason County Community Service award, and nominations for the Future Five. Deadline for all nominations will be 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015. The awards will be given out in a presentation ceremony…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Arthur Warner Tyra, Jr., 45, of 1056 N. Rd., Fountain, was arrested Feb. 24 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of receiving and concealing firearms; felony firearms; and habitual offender, fourth conviction. Probable cause…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Adam Lee Passarelli, 26, of 2722 W. US-10, Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 20 of larceny in a building. He was sentenced March 3 to 270 days in jail with credit for 133 days served; serve five months up front/balance to be…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce is now accepting concessionaire applications from non-profit organizations for the 2015 Gus Macker Charity Basketball Tournament. The deadline to submit an application is no later than Monday, April 27, 2015. Concessionaire guidelines and applications can either be downloaded via the Chamber of Commerce website, www.ludington.org, or picked up at the…
MANISTEE — Two Manistee men were arrested this week in connection to a multi-agency meth lab bust in the 900 block of High Street. Ryan David Grandy, 22, and Arlan Joe Gonzalez, 26, are each charged with one count of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine laboratory, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine, according to…
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. GRANT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to two separate one-car property damage accidents Thursday, March 5. No injuries occurred in either crash. The first crash occurred at…
Dear Editor, We are truly blessed to have such a outstanding Fire Department serving our community, and I’d like to thank everyone of them for their quick response to a potential electrical fire that occurred at Sandcastles Children’s Museum on Thursday, Feb 5 at noon. This winter at Sandcastles many people have been working really hard on new exhibits and…
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. SCOTTVILLE — A 26-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated domestic assault, strangulation and tampering with an electronic device Thursday, March 5, at 6:13 p.m. in the 100 block of Greene Street after Mason County Sheriff’s…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Antonio Jesus Gonzales, 27, of 1133 Hazel Rd., Hart, was found guilty March 4 of one count of controlled substance, possession of marijuana; two counts of controlled substance, use of a narcotic/cocaine/methamphetamine/ecstasy; and one count of controlled substance use (non-narcotic). He was sentenced…
Sad news for those who anxiously wait for their annual Girl Scout cookies — you’re going to have to wait a little longer. The Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Council has announced that there is a delay in delivery of the cookies due to one of the two bakers of Girl Scouts cookies not being able to keep…
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. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested for possession of marijuana Wednesday, March 4, at 4:31 p.m. at the intersection of Lenz and Hesslund roads after Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Thursday, March 5, 2015: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 9 to…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal road weight and speed restrictions will take effect on Thursday, March 12 at 7 a.m. All county roads, with the exception of the state trunklines and county “all season roads will be restricted to the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has completed a draft update of the 2008 Michigan Wolf Management Plan and is seeking public comment during a 30-day period beginning today, March 4. The 2008 Wolf Management Plan was created using extensive public input to identify important issues and assess public attitudes toward wolves and their management, as well as a review…
VICTORY TWP. – The rescheduled Class B/C West Shore High School Quiz Bowl will be held on March 7, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Center Stage Theater on the West Shore Community College campus. The double elimination tournament will proceed throughout each day with championship matches expected to be held at about 1:30 p.m. Competition for the class B and C schools was postponed…
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. GRANT TWP. — A 53-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Tuesday, March 3, at 8:24 p.m. on a fugitive warrant in the 3000 block of Dennis Road.…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Wednesday, March 4, 2015: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Wednesday night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low…
“Fox on the Fairway” dinner theater is March 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m. at West Shore Community College. By Kate Kriger. Senior Correspondent. VICTORY TWP – For retired Ludington Area Schools teacher, Marty Cupp, life may be just as busy or busier than when she was teaching full-time. Spending over 70 man hours so far, working…
LUDINGTON — Alex Christian Jobbins-Ortiz, 19, of Ludington, pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court today for home invasion. He was arrested on Dec. 8, 2014 by Ludington Police Department and charged with first degree home invasion of a home in the 700 block of East Filer Street, punishable by up to 20 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit first…
LUDINGTON — Elrico James Brooks, 35, of 308 ½ Court St., Ludington, appeared in 51st Circuit Court today where he requested to represent himself, rather than accept court appointed legal counsel by Doug Stevenson. Brooks was arrested Dec. 5, 2014 by Ludington Police Department and charged with a misdemeanor of domestic violence and three felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Muskegon County man who had sexual relations with female children who he was related to was sentenced to serve one year in jail today in 51st Circuit Court. Dean Andrew Nowaczyk, 46, of 6384 Martin Rd, Norton Shores, was charged with three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct. The initial charge was…
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