By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Devehance Joqui Walker, 19, of Scottville, was scheduled for sentencing Tuesday, March 17, in 51st Circuit Court, but his attorney Douglas Stevenson made a motion to adjourn the proceeding until he can prove his client is not in a gang, which is stated in his pre-sentence report. Walker was arrested last December by…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Hart man pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 17. Randy Alan VanDerZanden and his wife Melinda Ann VanDerZanden, 30, were arrested Dec. 1 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after stealing several items valued at over $1,000 from the Ludington Walmart. The prosecution and defense…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The Free Soil man accused of stealing big screen TVs from Walmart and Meijer and then allegedly found to be in possession of crack cocaine, March 7, was sentenced Tuesday, March 17, in 51st Circuit Court on unrelated convictions. Allen Michael Mallison, 26, of 1710 White, Free Soil, was sentenced to two concurrent…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville United Methodist Church will be hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March 28. Two serving times are offered for the meal, which will consist of spaghetti, garlic toast, tossed salad, desserts and drink. Seating times are at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Admission prices are $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for ages 6-12 years. No charge…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College students will celebrate Arts Advocacy Day on Tues., March 24, by participating in a campus art walk and picking up brushes to create a collaborative painting on a large canvas. According to Student Senate Marketing Director Dominic Hasbrouck this year’s theme is “spontaneity” and students will be encouraged to enjoy and engage in a…
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. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 20-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Monday, March 16, at 9:16 a.m. following a traffic stop after he was reportedly found in possession of a…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. St. Patrick’s Day. Tuesday, March 17, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Wednesday, March 18, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 37. North…
Morton J. Pritchard, 87, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Ocala, Florida. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
LUDINGTON — The National Weather Service of Grand Rapids will hold a free SkyWarn training on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon in the downstairs community room at Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. Registration is not required. Weather spotters are taught to identify and report significant events that have potential impact on the safety of a…
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. SHERMAN TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to an assault and battery Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. No other details were immediately available. Other weekend MSP activity in…
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. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — With an alleged blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit, a 44-year-old Whitehall man was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended (DWLS) Saturday,…
In observation of National Agriculture Week, we present stories about Mason County farming this week. See video here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — As the spring equinox nears, a special ritual occurs in the woods across the northern United States. It’s maple syrup season. For farmer Fred Bates, the season has even special meaning. His birthday is on…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Monday, March 16, 2015: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Tonight: A chance of rain before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a north wind 8 to 13 mph…
Welcome to the world! William Allen Ott, the son of Stephany Eichmeier and Jonathan Ott of Fountain, was born March 10, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Lia Elizabeth Burns, the daughter of Autum and Nathaniel Burns of Branch, was born March 11, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.
See more information on video here. SCOTTVILLE — The 24th annual Family Affair was held Saturday at Mason County Central High School. The event featured dozens of booths from organizations and businesses that offer services to area families. Organizers estimated that over 3,000 people visited the event. One of the highlights of the event was Pete the Cat, a character in…
SCOTTVILLE — The ice cream drive-through sign at the Pizza Barn Plus, 204 W. State St. was stolen Sunday morning. Owner Kelly Abrahamson said the large, colorful sign was on a 4-foot by 4-foot post. She said she is offering a reward for the sign’s return or for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. Anyone with information should…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. Last week, Governor Rick Snyder signed Executive Order 2015-9, moving the Office of School Reform from the Department of Education to the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. The Office of School Reform is charged with creating policies and procedures to improve performance in Michigan’s lowest-performing schools. The Department of Education is…
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. Chapter 8: Traveling with camera gear. Traveling with camera gear can be a somewhat daunting task, especially when…
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 defined as a person who was born…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Your credit score is complex, but your understanding doesn’t have to be. Take note of these six common credit score myths so that you can work to improve your rating, not hurt it. Myth #1: It’s impossible to improve credit score. The truth: You can rebuild credit over time…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. See video here. LUDINGTON — Abused and neglected children of Mason and Oceana counties have new advocates to be their voices. During a ceremony Thursday at the Mason County Courthouse, six volunteers were sworn in as court appointed special advocates (CASA) for children. Leading the ceremony were Mason County Probate Judge Jeffrey Nellis and Oceana County…
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