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 rental car that was due to be returned, Feb. 16, in the 4000 block of W. US-10 has not been returned, and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. When the conservative Mackinac Center and the liberal American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) agree, chances are there’s a story to tell. This case is no exception. Earlier this month, experts from the Mackinac Center and ACLU met for a panel discussion on Michigan’s ever-growing criminal code. Among other things, they cited a…
The Light Chaser is brought to you by MyProLab.com, a professional photographic lab offering services to the consumer market. MyProLab.com, the official photographic lab of Media Group 31 (our parent company) and Alway Photography. The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Chapter 6: Of Ireland and canvas wraps. I’m going to take a break from the past three chapters,…
SEE VIDEO OF HART CHEER TEAM HERE. Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Our purses and wallets contain crucial information. If yours is stolen, it’s alarming and potentially dangerous — for your finances, identity and personal safety. Take the following steps to minimize identity fraud risk if your wallet goes missing. Thumbnail image for minimize-identity-fraud-risk.jpg Limit what you carry. More cards can mean…
FREE SOIL TWP. — A 57-year-old Ludington man was airlifted by AeroMed helicopter from the scene of a snowmobile crash this afternoon. The man’s sled struck a tree near the intersection of Hasenbank and Schoenherr Roads. Free Soil/Mease Fire Dept., Grant Two. Fire Dept., Life EMS, Michigan Dept. Of Natural Resources and Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. …
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Susan Kay Lewis, 50, of 244 Fifth St., Manistee, was arrested Feb. 21 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA); second offense operating while impaired; and habitual offender,…
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,…
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