By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP – The fire that destroyed a historical home on Hopkins Lake Wednesday started around a wall mounted heater, Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper said. The home, located at 5353 W. Kinney Road, was declared a total loss. It is owned by Pam Cole Atwood, Cooper said. “The pilot light was on but no one is…
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 Wednesday, June 10, 2015: – 1:02 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), assault, no arrests, under investigation, 5000 block of US-10, Pere Marquette Twp. – 1:12 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office) a 22-year-old South…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The 29-year-old Ludington man who allegedly held his mother at knifepoint attempting to acquire drug money last Sunday morning, June 7, was arraigned in 79th District Court this week on three felony counts of armed robbery, extortion and felonious assault, and a misdemeanor of possession of marijuana. Howard Mark Larson, of 5607 N.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A historic cabin was heavily damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon. Riverton and Pere Marquette fire departments were called to 5353 W. Kinney Road (also known as Hopkins Lake Road) about 4:45 p.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper was only a few miles down the road and went directly to the scene. “There were…
To be recognized tonight by Jaycees at Scottville Clown Band waterfront concert. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Tonight the Ludington Area Jaycees will pay tribute to the grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Freedom Festival parade, Todd Reed. The tribute will take place during the Scottville Clown Band’s 7 p.m. concert at Waterfront Park. See concert story here. …
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Walley Association will hold its annual dinner, A Hometown Fish Dinner, on Saturday, June 20 at the Ludington Boat Club. The event begins with appetizers from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and dinner and presentation from 5 to 8 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and door prizes. Cost is $20 per person. The…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. VICTORY TWP. — A local man “reported someone had taken out a Victoria Secret card in his name,” stated Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The fraud was reported Tuesday, June 9, at 5 p.m. in the 3900 block of North Stiles Road. The…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Today, Wednesday, June 10, 2015: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Last week Victory Early Childhood Center became the first school in Mason County to instal a room by room intruder deterrent system. A device called The Boot, was installed in the doorways of each of center’s classrooms and the office. The metal device, which looks kind of like a large horseshoe-shaped magnet, is…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Thomas David Cress, 36, of Battle Creek, who was scheduled for sentencing for home invasion Tuesday, June 9, in 51st Circuit Court, did not appear, and Judge Jeffrey Nellis revoked his bond and issued a bench warrant for his arrest. “I don’t know of his current whereabouts,” his attorney, Al Swanson, Jr., said.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington man rejected a plea deal Tuesday, June 9, in 51st Circuit Court of nine to 20 years in prison for meth charges, and his case is now headed to trial. Graham Joseph Crawford was arraigned last April on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine and operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine. He is…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Manistee woman is looking at serving two to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to use of heroin and possession of cocaine under 25 grams in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 9. Melissa Sue Streeter was arrested March 25 by the State Sheriffs’ Chiefs’ Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for two…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Scottville woman who pleaded guilty to felony charges of receiving and concealing firearms and harboring a felon during a final conference hearing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday June 9, is looking at a discretionary jail sentence with “unconditional” upfront time. Stephanie Lynn Joynes was arrested last February on the weapons charge…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Ludington woman faces a seven-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to first-degree retail fraud during a final conference hearing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 9. Tonya Ann Johnson was arrested, April 19, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after stealing “perfume, a sweatshirt and numerous items,” she testified, from the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In addition to my “day job” I am the treasurer of the Scottville Clown Band. One of the best things I get to do annually is to write out checks for high school-aged performing arts students to attend summer music programs. This year, 26 students received $5,440 worth of scholarships through the Raymond Schulte…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Muskegon Heights man is looking at serving two-and-a half years in prison for felonies of conspiracy – weapons/firearms and felony firearm. Eric Deon Wesley, 35, of 2825 Hoyt St., appeared in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 9, during a final conference hearing with his attorney, Al Swanson, Jr. Wesley was arrested…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington woman appeared remorseful as she pleaded guilty to three felony counts of resisting/opposing/obstructing a police officer during a final conference hearing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 9. Lauri Ann Hurst testified that she assaulted two male Ludington police officers and one female Mason County Sheriff’s deputy during her arrest,…
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. AMBER TOWNSHIP – Journey Alternative Junior/Senior High School, that served students of Mason County has closed its doors with hopes that the students who attended the school can return to their home districts for the 2015-16 school year and then transition into attending the new Gateway To Success Academy, which will be located in Scottville, starting…
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Mike Luusua and the Amazing Invisible Orchestra. Formerly from Ludington, now Bay City, Mike has been playing music across the country and is excited for this special performance at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 9. I met up with Mike to discuss…
LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group will begin its reading of “Romeo and Juliet” when it meets Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The group is open to all who have a love of Shakespeare and meets once a month for about two hours to read from the works of The Bard. SRG participants…
See video here: By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — Three years ago Sgt. Eric Lund of Ludington was serving his country with the Michigan National Guard when his unit was struck by an explosive device. Eric’s injuries included the loss of both his arms. On a warm summer day in 2013, ground was broken for Eric’s new house in…
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