VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees voted Thursday, April 23, to authorize Chairman of the Board James Jensen to negotiate a contract with Dr. Kenneth Urban to serve as the fourth president of the College. The selection is contingent upon the board approving a contract after a site visit to Nicolet Technical College and the Rhinelander, Wisconsin,…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Sunrise: 6:50 a.m. Sunset: 8:58 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2015: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — While she was attending college, studying pre-med, Lisa Gigliotti was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis, so severe that she was restricted to a wheelchair. Two years later she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a disease that attacks the muscles. Gigliotti spoke Thursday, April 23, at the 2015 Focus on Life Benefit Dinner sponsored…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. UPDATED: FREE SOIL — A 37-year-old Kent City man working for Kent Power was electrocuted while working on power lines at the intersection of Hoague and Darr roads Thursday afternoon. Grant Twp. and Free Soil/Meade fire departments, Life EMS, West Shore Medical Center EMS and Mason County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene. The victim apparently…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Scottville native Edgar Struble is probably best known in the entertainment business for his music writing and production skills. Lately he has expanded his horizons to include film. He served as producer of the two locally-filmed “Mickey Matson” series movies, a collaboration with Scottville area resident Harold Cronk and 10 West Productions of Manistee.…
RIVERTON TWP. — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) Wednesday, April 22, on an outstanding warrant for delivery/manufacture of less than 50 grams of hydrocodone, according to a SSCENT press release. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Jacob Matthew Howe following the investigation. SSCENT detectives located Howe 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. LUDINGTON — Two Ludington women, ages 33 and 36, were arrested for retail fraud Wednesday, April 22, at 12:05 a.m. after Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies served a search warrant on a residence in the 900…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Today, Thursday, April 23, 2015: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — FloraCraft will hold its second annual American Cancer Society fundraising event this Saturday, April 25, at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Life Blooms Again will feature silent and live auctions along with raffles. It will be from 6 to 9 p.m. with a $15 per person admission. Proceeds are being raised by the FloraCraft…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The nominations for the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce 2014 Community Service Award have been announced. They include David and Sandra Gibbs, Gary Anderson, Hospitality INC, Jamie Spore, Marion Riedl, Patricia and Thomas Ezdebski and volunteers of HELP. The recipient will be announced during the chamber’s annual dinner, Saturday, May 2, at…
LUDINGTON — The 2014 Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Future Five honorees have been announced. They include Carrie Kosla, Lisa Cooper, Kaley Petersen, Lynda Matson and Dean Raven. The purpose of the honor is to recognize community members under the age of 40 who are making an impact. Cooper is the executive director of Oaktree Academy, a non-profit…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominations for 2014 Business of the Year. They include FloraCraft of Ludington, Lake Michigan Carferry Service of Ludington, McDonald’s Bakery of Ludington and Adam’s Construction & General Contracting of Free Soil. Adam’s Construction & General Contracting was nominated by Michael Lenich of Ludington.…
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. The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Monday, April 20, 2015: – 1:13 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart), damaged power line, 5000 block of E. First St., Branch. – 4:50 p.m., (MSP), damaged property…
Helen Bahr, 93, of Pentwater passed away on Tuesday, April 21. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hart woman pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, and in exchange for her guilty plea is looking at serving one month in jail. Melinda Ann VanDerZanden and her husband Randy Alan VanDerZanden were arrested Dec. 1 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after stealing…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Manistee woman who pleaded no contest to a felony of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA) and a misdemeanor of second-offense operating while impaired in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, is looking at a minimum two-year prison sentence. Susan Kay Lewis also pleaded guilty Tuesday during her final conference…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The 38-year-old Ludington man who was found in possession of several “rocks” of crack cocaine while being booked into the Mason County Jail for driving on a suspended license and parole violation charges last December received a prison sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21. Anthony Earl Green was ordered to serve…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, to a one-year discretionary jail sentence, of which he must serve 10 months up front, for a second-degree home invasion conviction. Alex Christian Jobbins-Ortiz, 19, of Ludington, pleaded guilty March 3 to second-degree home invasion. He was arrested last December…
SCOTTVILLE — The second annual Spring Fling will take place Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Hall. This year’s theme is “food fun.” Families will have the opportunity to play games, get creative with a craft activity, learn about food preparation, and learn more about volunteer opportunities with area organizations. There will be a…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was ordered to serve five months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail sentence Tuesday, April 21, in 51st Circuit Court for stealing over $1,200 in electronics from Walmart. Jason Lee Carr, who is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail, was given credit for 65 days served. Carr, who…
HAMLIN TWP. — The 2015 Focus on Life Benefit Dinner sponsored by the Mason County Right to Life will be held on Thursday, April 23 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington. The doors open at 5:30 P.M. with dinner and program starting at 6:30 P.M. Featured guest and speaker will be author and administrative law judge Lisa K. Gigliotti…
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