LUDINGTON – Beginning Monday, August 31, 2015, The Salvation Army of Ludington will be giving away backpacks and other grade-appropriate school supplies for school-aged children from Mason and Oceana counties at the Ludington Corps Community Center, 114 East Melendy Street. The distribution begins Monday, August 31 and will continue Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, September 4 or as long as supplies last. Hours…
LUDINGTON — Over the next few weeks, local students will begin a new school year in Mason County. For some families, students will be driven to school by a parent or in a carpool. Although safety remains a top priority for many parents, a recent study that finds an alarming number of parents are allowing kids to use a seat…
Patricia Roberts, 56, of Scottville passed away on August 25, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater is again open after being closed Monday and most of Tuesday due to dangerous waves.
Alcohol was a factor in the death of a man who jumped off the deck of a freighter early Sunday morning, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was seen jumping from the deck of the Stewart J. Cort around 2 a.m. by two witnesses, Cole said. One of the witnesses was the first mate who had earlier…
Noted local businessman, Charles F. Wallace, aged 84 of Ludington, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 24, 2015 from complications of a recent illness. Born on March 30, 1931 in Muskegon to Glenn G. and Jessie (Hustad) Wallace, Charles, better known as Chuck or Charlie, graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1949 and joined the United States…
Elinor Louise Braska, aged 85 of Baldwin passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at her home. Elinor was born on December 11, 1929 in Elm Hall, Michigan, the daughter of Cliffe H. and Frances (Althouse) Sabin. Elinor will be greatly missed by her children Carol (Oscar) Case of Lansing, Dianna (David) Fye of Baldwin, and Randy (Toni) Lewis of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Muskegon Heights man who is looking at serving two-and-a-half years in prison for felonies of conspiracy – weapons/firearms and felony firearm failed to appear for a final conference hearing in 51st Circuit Monday, Aug. 24, and Judge Susan Sniegowski ordered that a bench warrant be issued for his arrest. Eric Deon…
GRAND RAPIDS — If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. An alleged $100 back-to-school coupon for Meijer stores has been circulating on social media. Meijer, however, tweeted Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, that the offer is fake. In order to be safe, Meijer states that customers should use the mPerks program for online coupons.
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. GRANT TWP. — An 80-year-old Manistee man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated domestic assault following a 911 call from a residence in the…
WEARE TWP. (OCEANA CO.) — Mason-Oceana 911, in conjunction with Oceana County ARES/RACES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service), will host a free, six week class on Monday nights that will instruct students on the fundamentals of amateur (also called “ham”) radio communication. The curriculum is based on the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Technician license curriculum. The…
Investment Matters. Sponsored by Mike Heckman, Ameriprise Financial Services, 121 E Ludington Ave Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4308; www.ameripriseadvisors.com. Over 60 million people today receive some form of Social Security benefits, including approximately 39 million individuals age 65 or older. (Source: Fast Facts & Figures about Social Security, 2012) But Social Security is more than just a retirement program. Its scope…
LUDINGTON — Trail enthusiasts, business leaders and citizens interested in the economic potential of trail-based tourism in Ludington are encouraged to participate in a public meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 6 p.m. in city hall, 300 S. Harrison Street. Interested parties can also participate in formal “Trail Town” and accessibility assessments of key trail amenities around the community earlier in the…
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed today, effective at 3:30 p.m., due to severe weather conditions. Police Chief Mark Barnett stated the closure was “triggered” by a citizen calling the Ludington Police Department to report people walking on the north breakwater in dangerous wave conditions. These observations were supported by Ludington Beach Patrol observations. Per city policy the city…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. HAMLIN TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Coast Guard were dispatched to a distressed boat taking on water with two aboard in Lake…
UPDATED: A man onboard a freighter jumped off the ship into Lake Michigan early Sunday morning. As a result, the Coast Guard and several vessels, including the SS Badger, searched for the man, west of Big Sable Point. Personnel from U.S. Coast Guard Station Manistee responded to a call from the Stewart J. Cort around 2 a.m. to the area…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. According to 2015 data from the Car Care Council, 84% of vehicles surveyed required immediate service. Among the issues: low or dirty oil, contaminated air filters and inadequate coolant levels. Neglecting preventive auto maintenance means easy fixes can become expensive repairs down the road. Why is preventive maintenance important? It…
“Always…Patsy Cline” – LudingtonFriday, August 21, 2015 & Saturday, August 22, 2015, 7:30p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2015, 2p.m. “Always…Patsy Cline” will have three shows at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts this weekend. Having a successful run off-Broadway, the show has been enjoyed internationally in Canada, the UK and Australia. The musical follows the friendship of legendary country singer,…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. HAMLIN TWP. — A 27-year-old Ludington man was treated at the scene by Life EMS for non-life threatening injuries following a vehicle vs. tree crash at Sugar Grove…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Robert Harold Routley, 20, of 804 Mitchell St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 15 by MCSO for a felony of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 26 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent cash. –…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Nicholas Thomas Lange, 28, of 5623 Riverview Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was found guilty June 24 of attempted harboring felons. He was sentenced Aug. 11 to one year in jail; serve three months up front/balance to be served at the court’s discretion; work…
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