LUDINGTON — Michael W. Nagle, author of “Justus S. Stearns, Michigan Pine King and Kentucky Coal Baron, 1845-1933,” will be at the Book Mark Sunday November 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Nagle will highlight Stearns’ contributions to the development of Ludington with the presentation, “Justus S. Stearns, Ludington’s First Citizen” which will be followed by a book signing. Books…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An overnight dusting of snow and today’s sunshine has caused many country roads to be covered in ice. Four vehicles were involved in two separate crashes within minutes of each other at the same location Sunday afternoon. The initial crash occurred when a Pontiac Vibe was traveling west on Hansen Road and slipped…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s athletic department recently purchased new sideline chairs thanks to the financial support of the county’s three new car dealerships: Great Lakes Ford, Urka Auto Center and Watson Chrysler. The donation from the three businesses allowed MCC to purchase 52 chairs for athletes, visiting teams and event staff during indoor contests. A banner thanking the three…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Jacob Thomas Kruisenga, 19, of 909 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 13 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of breaking and entering a building and third-offense habitual offender. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 25 at…
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. SCOTTVILLE — A 14-year-old Branch girl was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and turned over to juvenile court authorities after she was found to be in…
Edna W. Carter, 92, passed away on November 19 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Donald W. Villadsen, 96, of Free Soil passed away on November 17, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Howard Fugere 88, of Ludington, passed away on November 18,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FRANKFORT — HistoryPrize, a history competition based on the concept of Grand Rapids’ Art Prize, is scheduled to be held June 9 through June 19, 2017. The inaugural event was originally scheduled to be held in Mason County in 2016, however a conflict between the event’s founder, Mara MacKay and the local committee, resulted in the…
FOUNTAIN — Fountain residents Jerry and Shirley Chancellor are leading a local committee which is preparing for the dedication of its sculpture over the Memorial Day weekend in 2016. This new piece of public art will be located in a highly visible place on a plaza in close proximity to the village’s post office and convenience store. They have engaged…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Shawn Michael Ruse-Kiogima, 20 of 213 William St., Petoskey, was found guilty Nov. 10 of probation violation. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 283 days served; must successfully complete Special Alternative Incarceration (SAI) or “boot camp”; $1,127.23 in…
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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015: – 5:43 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 freeway near Chauvez Road overpass, Pere Marquette Township.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community Ice Arena, in collaboration with USA Hockey, will be holding a “try hockey for free” session on Sat., Dec. 12, with check-in beginning at 3 p.m. and an hour-long on-ice session beginning at 4 p.m. The session is available to children ages 4-9 years of age. At this event, children will be outfitted…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Shayne Michael Neve, 19, of 306 E. Second St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 10 of selling/furnishing alcohol to a minor and aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail for count 1 and one year in jail for count 2.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP – A semi trailer caused traffic to be re-routed around Scottville Thursday morning just as school traffic was coming through town. A southbound semitruck on US 31 was making a right turn on US 10-31 when its trailer came off. As a result, west bound traffic was re-routed on North Main Street and then…
LUDINGTON — The two suspects who were arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on numerous gun charges Monday, Nov. 16, have been arraigned in 79th District Court, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Phillip Edward Mallory-Roberts, 29, of Scottville faces five felony counts, including receiving and concealing firearms; two counts of felony firearms; conspiracy to commit felony firearms; and firearms…
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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015: – 10:45 a.m., breaking and entering, 8100 block of N. Reek Road, Free Soil Township. –…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Ludington High School juniors Emma Taranko and Mallory Shinn recently auditioned for the television show “America’s Got Talent” in Detroit. The duo said they enjoyed the experience and will find out if they made it to the next level early next year. “I think it went really well,” Emma said.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County residents who find themselves in need of food and services will soon have a centralized location to receive assistance. The Lakeshore Resource Center, located at 920 E. Tinkham Ave. — the former home of Lakeshore Lumber Company — is expected to open in late spring or early summer 2016. The building is…
LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union will hold an open house for retiring CEO, Jean Mazur who has been with the credit union for 30 years, serving the last 10 as CEO. The open house will be at the credit union office, 1200 E. Tinkham Ave., on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 from noon to 4 p.m. Jean will be in the lobby greeting members…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Allendale man is looking at serving one year in jail after pleading guilty to attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a child under the age of 13 in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday Nov. 17. William Rhody Dwyer, Jr., testified that the inappropriate touching of the young girl occurred between the…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence Tuesday, Nov. 17, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and domestic violence. Elrico James Brooks was arrested last December by Ludington Police Department and has been lodged in the Mason County Jail…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to serve 180 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence, with credit for 156 days served, for a first-degree retail fraud conviction in in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 17. Laurie Lynne Bell was also sentenced to five years probation. Bell, who was arrested last…
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