SHELBY — Shelby Gem Factory is one of the only manufacturers of imitation diamonds in the country and one of the few that make artificial gems. Owner and founder Larry Kelley recently spoke to OCP for our video series, West Michigan Works.
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following was the activity of local law enforcement Thursday, June 18, 2015. – 6:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Dennis, Victory Twp. – 9:24 a.m., (MCSO), suspicious activity, reported vandalism in the neighborhood, Ridgeview Court, Hamlin…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Joshua Dale McGraw, 27, of 1697 Terrace, Muskegon, was arrested June 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony counts of burglary, felony firearm, receiving and concealing stolen property and larceny. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Alexander Bennett…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Dustin Allen Collene, 34, of 106 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was found guilty June 9 of possession of marijuana; assault and battery; and breaking and entering/illegal entry. He was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; $1,078 in…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – Habitat for Humanity of Mason County will hold its second annual Raise the Roof Golf Scramble on Saturday, July 11 at Lakeside Links Golf Club. The tournament is one of the organization’s main fund raisers and organizers boast that it’s a little different than other golf tournaments. The tournament will of course include golf. But, it…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department and Safe Kids West Michigan will hold a car seat inspection clinic on Wednesday, June 24 at Ludington Police Department, 400 S. Harrison Street. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to provide hands-on instruction on installing car and booster seats from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Car seat inspections offer drivers the chance…
LUDINGTON — The Great Start Parent Coalition Collaborative of Mason County will hold a meeting on Monday, June 29 at Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided for families from 5:30 to 6 p.m. A parent meeting will follow from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children will be able to play in…
Marjorie A. Vodvarka, 76, of Ludington passed away on June 17, 2015 at Willowbrook Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity from Tuesday, June 16, 2015: – 3:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US-10 and Gordon, Amber Twp. – 6:16 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, State and Elm, City of Scottville.…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Oaktree Academy students participated in a Win with Wellness event Tuesday by participating in a the game “capture the flag” and other fitness activities. The kids earned points for Win with Wellness Fit Club rewards. Win with Wellness is a health initiative of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital aimed at promoting awareness and participation in healthy lifestyle activities…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will host a Win with Wellness seminar titled Heathy Habits for a Healthier You on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 6 p.m. at Ludington High School cafeteria, 508 N. Washington Ave. Elizabeth Donnely-Johnson is a community outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, and she will present information on how to…
LUDINGTON — A mandatory meeting for all participating Super Busters and Gus Busters will be held on Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m. at Ludington City Hall, located at 400 S. Harrison Street. For more information, contact the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-845-0324.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in -Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Hart man was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly pointing a gun at another vehicle while traveling west on U.S. 10 about 7:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the man was a passenger in a vehicle. He reportedly pointed a gun at another vehicle occupied by a woman and…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old father and his 15-year-old son were rescued from the Pere Marquette River Tuesday afternoon after the canoe they were in capsized. The Leo, Indiana residents were guests at Barothy Lodge and had rented a canoe, according to Branch Township Fire Chief Steve McVicker. They headed down river about a quarter mile from the…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Senior Center will host Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club for a bike show on Thursday, June 18 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The veterans affairs benefit and open house will include must by Just Country. There will also be an auction highlighting a patriotic quilt donated by Sandy’s Quilters Club. Food and beverage will also be available.
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees have extended the entry deadline for the 2015 Freedom Festival Grand Parade until Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The Freedom Festival Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. in downtown Ludington. In the event of inclement weather on July 4, the Freedom Festival Grand Parade will not be rescheduled.…
Do you love Ludington? Do you love talking to people? The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for social, outgoing, active locals of all ages to volunteer a couple days throughout the summer to greet out of town guests and provide helpful area information. Ambassadors will be deployed beginning June 19 during busy weekends and at special events and…
PENTWATER — In an effort to promote the year-round benefits of the charming village, community leaders and citizens have launched a campaign to attract more people to live in Pentwater. The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce prominently carries a new message, “Discover Pentwater. Come for a Day. A Week. A Life” on its website. “To the surprise of many visitors, Pentwater…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following was the activity of local law enforcement Monday, June 15, 2015. 8:40 a.m.: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a two vehicle crash at Pere Marquette Highway and Kistler Road, Summit Township. 10:47 a.m.: Ludington Police Department (LPD) responded…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Twin Lake man was injured after a recreational vehicle fell on top of him at Fun-N-Sun RV Sales, 66 N. Dennis Road, Tuesday morning. According to sheriff’s deputies on scene, the man was an employee of Fun-N-Sun. he and another employee, a 46-year-old man, were underneath the approximate 40-feet long motorhome when it hydraulic lift…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is going to ask residents along an unimproved dead end alley what they would like to see the city do with the alley. The decision was made Monday during the commission’s regular meeting. It was a follow-up to a concern raised by owners of a home on Scott Street, who…