MASON COUNTY — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole reported five rollover crashes Thursday, Jan. 29, and none of the wrecks caused any injuries. The first crash occurred on US-31 north of Hoague Road in Grant Township at 10:20 a.m. Related story here The second rollover occurred at 3:20 p.m. on Schoenherr Road, south of Decker, in Branch Township. The third rollover was…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Jason Edward Warren, 33, of 168 Burr St., Mt. Clemens, was arrested Jan. 20 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of controlled substance delivery/manufacture narcotic or cocaine, less than 50 grams; possession with intent to…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Scott Samuel-Ray MacArthur, 20, no address listed, pleaded no contest Jan. 21 to stalking. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail; $415 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for two years; after release from jail, must obtain a GPS tether…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Due to mechanical problems, the West Shore Community College Recreation Center pool and whirlpool will be closed from 2 p.m., Fri., Jan. 30, until 5 p.m., on Mon., Feb. 2. Call the Recreation Center at 231-843-5543 on Monday to confirm the facilities have reopened.
HAMLIN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to a rollover accident Thursday, Jan. 29, at 11:39 p.m. on Angling Road near Victory Lane. No injuries were reported in the crash. MSP was also dispatched to a one-car property damage accident Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7:11 p.m. at the intersection of US-31 and US-10 in Amber…
Charles Miguel Cressell, 44, of Ludington, passed away on Jan. 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Charlie was the youngest child born to Marlene and Charles Cressell on Dec. 10, 1970 in Grand Rapids. He spent his first three years in Grand Rapids. His mom later relocated to Manistee where he…
Welcome to the world! Elizabeth Marie Gulledge, the daughter of Rochelle and Leonard Gulledge of Baldwin, was born Jan. 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Lucas Ryan Graham, the son of Tara and Ryan Graham of Scottville, was born Jan. 26, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Athena Starlet Dilts, the daughter of Kayla Kuhns of Idewild, was born…
LUDINGTON — James J. Wincek is the new vice president, operations at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH). Wincek, a fellow of the American College of Hospital Executives, comes to Ludington from a similar position at Pennock Health Services in Hastings, Michigan. “Jim has more than 20 years experience in all aspects of hospital administration,” said Mark Vipperman, president. “We welcome…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts is looking for volunteers with a variety of skills sets to assist the center with new and ongoing projects this year. The LACA Volunteer Fair is scheduled for February 28, 2015 11-1 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Barbara Ruth White, aged 82 of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Mt. Pleasant. Barb was born on May 4, 1932 in Muskegon, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Morton) Cutler, and graduated from Pentwater High School as the Salutatorian of the 1950 class. She married James “Jimmy” White on March 23, 1951 in Pentwater, and they…
GRANT TWP. — Slippery roads appeared to have caused a single vehicle rollover on North U.S. 31 about 10:30 a.m. Thursday. No one was injured in the crash that occurred in the curves between Budde and LaSalle roads about 1.5 miles from the Mason-Manistee counties line. The northbound Pontiac Torrent SUV left the right side of the road and rolled onto its…
Esther M. Johnson, 103, of Ludington, formerly of Manistee, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation, Manistee. Roberta Schumacher, 81 of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, January 28 at Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
SCOTTVILLE — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police assisted the Scottville Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9:52 p.m. with a felonious assault/fugitive incident in the 100 block of North Main Street. The felonious assault was unfounded, said Scottville Police Chief Don Riley. A subject texted another subject stating that he had a .45 caliber handgun, but…
LUDINGTON — Officers from the Ludington Police Department are investigating a report of unlawful driving away of an automobile (stolen car), in the 1000 block of E. Tinkham Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 4:41 p.m. Other LPD activity includes: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015: – 12:38 p.m., property damage accident, 900 block of E. Diana St. – 1:57 p.m., assault, 500 block…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville United Methodist Church will host Parents’ Night Out at the church, 114 W. State St. from 5 to 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Food, games, movies and safe fun will be provided at no charge (donations are welcome). Parents must register their children through the church office, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon at 757-3567 or drop…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Minor injuries were reported in a vehicle vs. house/tree crash on Pleasant Ridge Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 4:58 p.m., according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. In a separate incident, medications were taken in a breaking and entering Wednesday at 4:28 p.m. in the 5800 block of Barnhardt in Hamlin Twp. Other MCSO activity from Wednesday,…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 27-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for possession of schedule 2 narcotics – oxycodone and hydrocodone – and possession of marijuana following a traffic stop Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of PM Highway and Sixth Street. Other MCSO activity from Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015: – 2:21…
LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana. The arrest followed an investigation that began in the fall of 2014. The State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s, Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and the Ludington Police Department made the arrest at a residence in the 100 block of East Whittier Street. According to a press release from…
VICTORY TWP. – “Profound intersections with America’s civil rights movement and our nation’s politics of race,” is how Dr. Rick Plummer, co-director of the West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series describes “MASTER HAROLD…and the boys,” a drama by acclaimed South African playwright Athol Fugard, which plays at the college Center Stage Theater for one performance only, Wed., Feb. 4, at…
MASON COUNTY — Seven liquor inspections were conducted by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at various locations throughout the county during the evening hours of Monday, Jan. 26. No violations were found, said Sheriff Kim Cole. Other MCSO activity from Monday, Jan. 26, 2015: – 11:16 a.m., alarm activation, 7500 block of Barothy, Branch Twp. – 5:19 p.m., gas drive-off,…
Helen Luspin, age 87 of Ludington passed away peacefully on January 25, 2015 surrounded by her children. Helen was born on January 3, 1928 in Ludington the daughter of the late Menno and Rose (Paasch) Schrader. She attened Pere Marquette Elementary School and graduated from Ludington High School in 1946. On August 6, 1954 Helen married Stanley J. Luspin Sr. who…
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