LUDINGTON — The following are special events happening at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch this month: Handmade gifts: A chance for last-minute Christmas gift givers to create handmade gifts. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, noon to 5 p.m. Supplies will be provided. Open to all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Winter…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two suspects were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in separate, bizarre incidents Wednesday, Dec. 10. The first arrest occurred at 11:40 a.m. in Walmart, in the 4800 block of W. US-10, after deputies responded to a report of a “person huffing” in the building. During a pat down of the 23-year-old subject (no city…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is in the process of refinancing its most current building debt, a move that will save taxpayers about $801,658 in interest over the next 12 years. The interest savings is tied to the district’s 2006 millage vote which paid for the building of Scottville Upper Elementary, a new gymnasium…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When Lisa and Jon Runk purchased the historic Mack home at 110 N. Columbia Ave. two years ago, they knew they wanted to share it with others. The couple is offering an opportunity for the public to tour the home and to also help a local charity this Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center will hold a holiday open house and Santa shoppe on Monday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature a chocolate bar, coffee, holiday cookies and handcrafted gifts. The center is located at 140 South Main St., downtown Scottville
LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the Performance Underground at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The group will complete the reading of “Troilus and Crossida” beginning with Act V, Scene 1. In January, SRG will begin reading “Hamlet.” The interactive is open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare,” the group meets once a…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Even though a dozen Pentwater Historical Society volunteers might be battling clutter in their own basements, they happily teamed up Wednesday, Dec. 10, to rid the historical museum’s lower level of unneeded stuff. “It’s really a labor of love,” said Glenn Beavis, chair of the museum’s building and grounds committee. “This…
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder today ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Dec. 12 in honor of former Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant William Whitaker, who died Sunday. Whitaker, 25, of Stockbridge, died in the line of duty as the result of injuries sustained from a…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to three to 10 years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison Tuesday, Dec. 9, in 51st Circuit Court for third-offense domestic violence. Adam Wayne Nelson, of 503 First St., was found guilty by a jury, Nov. 20. He was also convicted by the court of habitual…
RIVERTON TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a personal injury accident at Meisenheimer and Schwass roads (see related story) and responded to two verbal disputes and one verbal domestic situation Tuesday. The following is MCSO activity for Tuesday, Dec.9, 2014: – 8:46 a.m., suspicious vehicle, First St. near Brye Rd., Amber Twp., case…
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SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Farm Bureau Citrus Fruit Sale begins today. Citrus Fruit direct from Farm Bureau members in Florida can be purchased at the Mason County FarmvBureau /Shoup Farm Bureau Insurance Agency offices, 106 S. Main Street in Scottville or at Tractor Supply, 4572 W. US 10 in Amber Twonship; or call 231-757-3833. This is a fundraiser for…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Pere Marquette Charter Township has begun the development of a new five-year township recreation plan. As part of the process township officials are seeking input from residents and visitors through a survey currently posted on the township’s website: www.pmtwp.org. The survey link is located on the home page under “Latest News” and can also be found…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014: Sunny today with a few passing clouds. High of 31F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, a few clouds. Low 27F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 5:09 p.m. Sunrise: 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014:…
ROTHBURY — Double JJ Resort will hold its first Women’s Day on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $3, which includes entry into a drawing to win two tubing passes at the Sundance Slopes. The event will be held at the Back 40 Dance Hall. RSVP at 231-894-3902. The day…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Great Lakes Ford has become one of the first dealerships in the country to have a newly re-designed F-150 pickup in stock. The model was released for sale last week. One of the major changes is the aluminum body, making the truck 800 pounds lighter than the previous model, which has been the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Sean Michael Phillips is asking for an appeal of Judge Richard Cooper’s decision to allow the murder charges against him to proceed. Phillips’ attorney, David Glancy, filed the appeal today in 51st Circuit Court. Phillips is charged with the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine Phillips. Also known as “Baby Kate,” Katherine has been…
LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Victory Township man will serve a one-year jail sentence for threatening wedding guests with a rifle. Codie Lee Fink, 21, of 1783 N. U.S. 31, was sentenced today in 51st Circuit Court on two charges of felonious assault charges and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery. He was originally charged with five counts including two…
VICTORY TWP. — The CrossRoads Band, led by Tom Noteware, will present “Behold the Lamb of God” in concert on Saturday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater, located at the intersection of Stiles and Sugar Grove roads. The music and story-telling of the concert are unique – not the typical songs of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Hart man will spend the next 6 to 30 years in prison for larceny of a Riverton Township home. Daryl Eugene Essex, 32, of 5378 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was sentenced this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court. He was originally charged with four counts from the February, 2014 crime including safe breaking (punishable…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Scottville woman who robbed the Scottville Admiral gas station in June, will spend up to a year in jail today. Jaralee Chaloux Sobers, of 412 Thornwhild Dr., Apt. 2, was sentenced by Judge Richard Cooper in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon for the June 17 robbery of the gas station located at…
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