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…
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 police activity over the weekend: Friday, June 5, 2015: – 4:34 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), disturbance, 400 block E. Seventh St. – 5:35 a.m., (LPD), alarm activation, 100 block E. Ludington Ave. – 7:59 a.m., (LPD), reckless driving, E.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HAMLIN TWP. — A 29-year-old Ludington man is lodged in the Mason County Jail on a charge of felonious domestic violence following a bizarre incident Sunday morning, June 7, in which he held his mother hostage in an attempt to acquire drug money, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man allegedly held his…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Remote controlled aircraft will be featured at Historic White Pine Village on Sunday, June 14. Admission is free that day as the village observes customer appreciation day and Flag Day. The Twisted Sticks R/C Club will show visitors the joys of flying with your feet on the ground. The club is chartered with the Academy of…
Marilyn Adelle Pregel, 73, of Ludington, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington List of 2015 deaths on record.
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County Pilot’s Association and Scottville Optimist Club are hosting a Father’s Day Fly-in Breakfast on Sunday, June 21, 2015. The Scottville Optimists will be cooking pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, as well as juice and coffee. The fundraising event is from 7 a.m. to noon. Many local airplanes will be on display, vintage cars, plus aircraft…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. See Part 1 here. In May 1964, the Michigan Supreme Court had ordered the bipartisan apportionment commission to adopt the legislative redistricting plan proposed by Commissioner William F. Hanna of Muskegon (later an Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney), finding that it most closely followed the requirements of the new state constitution. To…
Last week MCP Correspondent Kate Krieger wrote a first person account about her blended family and also about her life of living with a father who is gay and parents who divorced. Reader Eric Jefferies sent this “alternative” perspective. Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of this news organization. A letter to the editor, by Eric Jefferies,…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Your dog is your responsibility. That means if it bites someone, you may incur damages. Even if you think your dog is friendly, understand the risks of dog bites and learn ways to help prevent dog bites. Your Liability A majority of states hold pet owners liable if a dog causes…
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