The police news is sponsored by Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee, VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A larceny of prescription drugs and credit cards was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Feb. 26, at 12:05 p.m. in 4000 block…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Eric Michael Heath, homeless, Ludington, was found guilty Feb. 20 of disorderly person/public intoxication. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $265 in fines and costs; $265 in fines and costs of 27 hours of community…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog by West Michigan Community Mental Health. Eating disorders are serious and complex mental illnesses. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, eating disorders affect more than twice as many American women and girls than men and boys; however, like any mental illness, eating disorders can affect people of any gender, age, race or religion. One of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. This site is a free service to our readers because of the support of our great advertisers. I wanted to recognize our newest advertisers: The Stearns Hotel in downtown Ludington featuring the Stearns Grand Ballroom. The hotel has been a fixture of downtown for over 100 years. Check out its Facebook page here. AGS takes pride in offering something different…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Feb. 27, 2015: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 7 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 16 by 10 p.m.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville has been known as the agricultural center of Mason County for most of its existence. But, it’s been some time since fresh produce has been sold in the town. For a few years the Scottville Main Street program operated a farmers’ market in the warmer season. Seeking volunteer leadership was a challenge, though,…
Judith Carol Hansen, age 75 of Ludington passed away on February 25, 2015 at her home. Judith was born on December 12, 1939 in Ludington, the daughter of the late Axel and Dorothy (Smith) Johnson. She attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1957. On May 12, 1962 Judith married Dennis James Hansen at Bethany Lutheran Church…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Scottville man faces eight felony counts stemming from several home invasions involving the theft of rifles, shotguns and handguns. Joshua Lee Joynes, of 211 E. Johnson Rd., was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 24, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on three counts of first-degree home invasion; three counts of felony firearms; one…
The police news is sponsored by Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee, VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. LUDINGTON — The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: – 12:14 a.m., suspicious situation, 600 block of S. George St. –…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — The Michigan premiere of the movie “Do You Believe” will kick off with a red carpet walk Friday night at the Ramsdell Theatre. The Christian film was produced by Pure Flix, based out of Arizona, and 10 West Studios of Manistee. It was produced by Scottville’s Harold Cronk, who directed last year’s faith-based box…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015: A slight chance of snow showers before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of snow showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -11. North wind 6 to 16…
LUDINGTON — Mason County has been awarded federal funds in the amount of $17,366, which have been made available through the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to supplement emergency food and shelter programs throughout the county. According to the national board, local organizations must meet the following criteria to receive funds: be…
LUDINGTON — Kinetic Affect – Spoken Word Poetry Duo – is coming to the Ludington Area Center for the Arts stage Thursday, March 5 at 7:30. The free event will begin with readings from young local poets from 6:45-7:15 p.m. Kinetic Affect is a dynamic spoken word duo based in Kalamazoo composed of two very different men; Kirk Latimer, a survivor of his own…
VICTORY TWP. – A state grant announced by Gov. Rick Snyder yesterday will provide money for state-of-the-art equipment and training at West Shore Community College. The college was one of 18 community colleges chosen and will receive $424,000 in funding for new skilled trades equipment. WSCC will provide $147,000 in matching funds. The money will purchase equipment used in several programs,…
AMBER TWP. — Firefighters from Pere Marquette and Scottville fire departments were called to a pole barn fire at Hardman Construction, 242 S. Brye Rd., Wednesday about 3:50 p.m. Light smoke was showing at one of the buildings located on the site when firetrucks arrived on scene. More information to come.
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett was recently granted a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Barnett is out of state taking care of a medical condition involving one of his family members, he said. Ludington City Manager John Shay stated in a press release that Barnett is expected to be returning in early April.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Two separate, unrelated searches of area homes netted components used in the process of making methamphetamine Tuesday evening Feb. 24 and early Wednesday morning Feb. 25, according to SSCENT Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. The first search took place in the 2100 block of Nelson Road in Manistee County’s Filer Township, and the second search…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -7. North wind around 10 mph. Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.…
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington.Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015: This list may be updated. Mason County Central Schools and parent-teacher conferences. West Shore ESD
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2015-16 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 17. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and financial situations. WSCC’s web site lists many of…
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: This list may be updated. Michigan Alliance for Families training regarding serving on local special education committees scheduled for today at Mason County District Library Ludington branch has been cancelled.
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