Stuck vehicle leads to marijuana arrest

March 5, 2015
Stuck vehicle leads to marijuana arrest

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…

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Wind chills to stay below zero through Friday.

March 5, 2015
Wind chills to stay below zero through Friday.

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…

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Road weight and speed restrictions go into effect next week.

March 4, 2015

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…

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DNR seeks public comment on wolf management.

March 4, 2015

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…

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Quiz Bowl Class B/C is Saturday

March 4, 2015

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…

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Fugitive arrest; attempted craigslist fraud

March 4, 2015
Fugitive arrest; attempted craigslist fraud

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.…

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Windy today with some snow showers.

March 4, 2015
Windy today with some snow showers.

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…

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Working behind the scenes on the West Shore stage.

March 3, 2015
Working behind the scenes on the West Shore stage.

“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…

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Second defendant pleads to home invasion.

March 3, 2015
Second defendant pleads to home invasion.

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…

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Man charged with domestic violence, resisting police and repeat offender, chooses to represent self.

March 3, 2015
Man charged with domestic violence, resisting police and repeat offender, chooses to represent self.

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…

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Norton Shores man sentenced to 1 year in jail for CSC.

March 3, 2015
Norton Shores man sentenced to 1 year in jail for CSC.

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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CSC Case adjourned until next month.

March 3, 2015
CSC Case adjourned until next month.

LUDINGTON — A Ludington man accused of four counts of criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under 13-years-old, appeared in 51st Circuit Court today. Benjamin Michael Bentz, 33, of 202 Fourth St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 7 by the Ludington Police Department  and charged with three felonies of CSC first degree and one count of CSC second degree. Each count…

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Traffic stop leads to 3 marijuana possession arrests

March 3, 2015
Traffic stop leads to 3 marijuana possession arrests

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. — Three local men were arrested for possession of marijuana Monday, March 2, at 12:05 a.m. at US-10 and Stiles Road following a traffic stop. A 19-year-old Scottville man, a 19-year-old Free Soil…

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18-year-old pleads to home invasion.

March 3, 2015
18-year-old pleads to home invasion.

LUDINGTON — A Ludington man pleaded guilty to home invasion this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court. Gilberto Miguel Colon, 18, of 718 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 8 by LPD for felonies of first-degree home invasion and conspiracy to commit first-degree home invasion. Colon was offered a plea agreement with the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office to drop the…

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Spring Community Auction to celebrate 20th year with Roaring Twenties.

March 3, 2015
Spring Community Auction to celebrate 20th year with Roaring Twenties.

SCOTTVILLE — The 20th annual Spring Community Auction will be held this Saturday, March 7, at the Scottville Optimist Community Center. Proceeds from the event will support the Mason County Central Educational Foundation and Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. This year’s theme is “Roaring Twenties.” Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 per person, which includes a…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

March 3, 2015

Welcome to the world! Dale John Michael Calley, the son of Aurora and Travis Calley of Baldwin, was born Feb. 19, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Khaled Kenyon Robertson, the son of Nina Zamora and Antonio Robertson of Ludington, was born Feb. 13, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Caden Lee Mangels, the son of Stephanie Clark and Jeffery…

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Police respond to drugs complaint

March 3, 2015
Police respond to drugs complaint

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. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were dispatched to a residence in the 5000 block of Sixth Street Monday, March 2, at 11:49 a.m. for a dangerous…

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Optimists to hold indoor garage sale.

March 3, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will be hosting an indoor spring garage sale at the Optimist Hall behind the West Shore Bank on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be available and served by the local Boy Scouts troop. Several tables are still available for rent. Call Diane Watts 231-462-3623 for more information.

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Art center exhibit to celebrate Irish Heritage Month.

March 3, 2015
Art center exhibit to celebrate Irish Heritage Month.

LUDINGTON — In celebration of National Irish Heritage Month, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts presents Emerald Expressions, a visual journey of Ireland by Rob and Becky Alway, March 6-28. Rob and Becky Alway, owners of Alway Photography of Scottville, will share a collection of photographs they created during their 2011 trip to Ireland. Rob and Becky have a passion…

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Scottville 3rd graders learn about native culture.

March 3, 2015
Scottville 3rd graders learn about native culture.

See video here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE TWP. (Manistee Co.) — Students from Vicki Dahringer’s Scottville Elementary third grade class explored Native American culture up close last week when they visited the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ government complex. The Mason County Central students were invited by the tribal council to each receive a series of four fiction…

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Snow, freezing rain, winds! So much for that lamb, here comes the lion.

March 3, 2015
Snow, freezing rain, winds! So much for that lamb, here comes the lion.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com.  A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Hazardous weather expected includes 2 to 4 inches of snow. Snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain south of U.S. 10. Freezing drizzle is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.  Overnight: A 40 percent chance…

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