VICTORY TOWNSHIP — James Barker has been appointed to fill the vacancy on West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees replacing retiring board member Phyllis Cowden. Last month, Cowden announced her intent to resign on December 1, due to a change in residency for a portion of the year. Barker was among three candidates who submitted a letter of interest…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Freya LaVerne Hawkins, the son of Allegree Tate and Justin Hawkins of Baldwin, was born Nov. 12, 2015. Kelly John Lindbloom, the son of Lindsey and Dylan Lindbloom of Ludington, was born Nov. 13,…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two suspects on numerous weapons charges early Monday evening, Nov. 16, following a seven-month investigation that involved obtaining…
Scott Agens, 49, of Bitely passed away on November 10, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Susan Rae Puisis, 69, of Ludington passed away on November 10, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville;www.erindoan.com. Getting pulled over can be stressful and scary for a lot of drivers — especially if they don’t know how to handle the situation. Slowly pull over. Use the turn signal and proceed to the right side of the road. If the location seems dangerous, continue driving…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission approved a 21% water rate increase Monday during its regular meeting. The hike, however, is only for water rates, not for sewer rates. The increase was necessary based on what the city pays the City of Ludington for water plus estimates for needed water main repairs. The motion was passed…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville has made progress tackling blighted homes. For the past few years, the effort has been a top priority for the city commission. The city has identified 18 properties that are in violation of the city’s exterior building ordinance. City Manager Amy Williams told the commission, during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2015,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Plans are underway to develop a centralized food pantry in Mason County. On Wednesday a press conference is planned to announce the creation of Lakeshore Resource Network, an effort that is being led by United Way of Mason County and the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. The LRN will be located in the former Lakeshore…
DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan has announced that it is expanding its coverage for lower income individuals and families in select counties in Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties. Blue Cross Complete of Michigan is a joint venture between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and AmeriHealth Caritas, which serves Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan members in…
LUDINGTON — A Talent Connect Ludington will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in downtown Ludington. The event, sponsored by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for job seekers to talk to businesses that are potentially hiring. Representatives will be on hand from various local companies and industries to network with potential career paths…
West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. On Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., Mason County Eastern High School and Mason County Central (MCC) High School will attend a…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend, Nov. 13-15, 2015: Friday, Nov. 13, 2015: – Noon, (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car/deer crash, Fountain and…
The rate increase would be the first in six years despite being charged more each year by Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Water rates in the City of Scottville will increase by 21% beginning January 2016, if the city commission approves a resolution to increase during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. The increase is the first…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Firefighters saved a barn from being destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department were called to 2169 E Hoague Road about 11 a.m. for the reported barn fire. Fountain Area Fire Department was later called as well. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a lot of smoke…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials seeking to improve the safety of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 between Pentwater and Hart have agreed on next steps during a recent meeting. Attendees have dubbed the stretch “Pentwater Trail.” They would like to see a five-mile long, 8- to 10-foot…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The holiday season is a time of togetherness and cheer, but for some high school students in our area, it can also be a time of hunger. West Shore Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society for two-year college students, is holding a food drive to make sure that area high schoolers and…
SCOTTVILLE — City Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem David Johnson has submitted his letter of resignation from the commission, citing a conflict with his personal life. Johnson has been a member of the commission for over the past five years. “I grew up in Scottville and managed to move back after 15 years of working in other areas of the state,”…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Kayla Ann-Marie Jowers, 22, of 304 S. Rowe St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 2 by SSCENT for a felony of possession of narcotic less than 25 grams. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 18 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $3,500/10 percent. Donald…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Donald Keith Martinez, 29, of 936 E. Maple St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 9 of disorderly person – drunk and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs; random…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Graham Joseph Crawford, 33, of 206 N. Harrison St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 22 of maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine and possession of meth. He was sentenced Nov. 3 to concurrent terms of eight to 20 years in prison and three years,…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 24-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for assault and a 21-year-old Baldwin man was arrested for violating his…
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