PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Troopers from the Michigan State Police arrested a 29-year-old Lambertville man for stealing quarters from a local car wash. Tyler Joseph Hotaling has been charged with a felony of burglary of a safe/vault in connection to an incident that occurred at West Coast Car Wash, 90 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., in the early hours of May…
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. MASON COUNTY — The following is local law enforcement activity from Wednesday, March 18, 2015: – 12:58 a.m., (MCSO), assist to EMS, 5100 block of W. Deren, Summit Twp. – 3:29 a.m., (MCSO), assist to…
Cora D. Courteau, aged 92 of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the home of her daughter Judith in Belmont. Cora was born on March 9, 1923 in Beach, North Dakota to Ernest and Theresa (Luhr) Feldmann, and earned her registered nurse degree in Billings, Montana. While serving as a nurse, Cora met Lee Courteau, a veteran…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Thursday, March 19, 2015: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Sunrise: 7:54…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Michigan State University lost one of its biggest fans Tuesday. Most of us who grew up in Scottville and went to Scottville Elementary had Gene and Shirley Muscoe as teachers. Gene died Tuesday, appropriately on the day when many people wear green. He was 80-years-old. Gene was my fifth grade homeroom teacher. I had Shirley in…
SHERMAN TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile. Chyenne Nicole Merrill is a 15-year-old white female who is 5’1” and 160 lbs with red hair and blue eyes. She was last seen by her mother in the area of Tuttle and Sugar Grove roads Monday afternoon, March 16, according to…
Cora D. Courteau, 92, of Scottville, passed away on March 17, 2015 at the home of her daughter Judith Mordis in Belmont. Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Delores Daul, 82, of Ludington passed away on March 18, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Ellen N. Rittenhouse, 70, of…
Janet Dawn Vorac-Daugherty-Swearingen went to our Lord Monday March 16, 2015. She was born March 15, 1932 in Ludington. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Vorac, her mother Grace Irene Chrismer-Vorac-Dawson, and two husbands Robert L. Daugherty and Leo A. Swearingen. She is survived by her son Rodney R. Daugherty, daughter Jeannette M. Daugherty-Fenner, granddaughter Tanya M.…
VICTORY TWP. — The Victory Township Board will hold a public hearing for the township’s 2015-2016 fiscal year budget on Tuesday, March 31 at the township hall, located at the intersection of Stiles Road and Victory Drive. Township residents are encouraged to attend and ample time will be given for public comments. After the hearing, the budget will be adopted.…
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. SCOTTVILLE — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 44-year-old Hesperia man for possession of marijuana at Main and Maple streets Tuesday, March 17, at 8:50 p.m. Other local law…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Wednesday, March 18, 2015: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Sunset: 7:55 p.m. Sunrise: 7:53 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.…
See video here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville’s mushroom plant has a new owner, and new jobs are being creating n the community. Last week, Gourmet Mushrooms Inc. of Sebastopol, California officially purchased the former site of Diverse Natural Products on the east side of Scottville. The company, which sells under the brand name Mycopia Gourmet Mushrooms, is…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 17, to serve 90 days of a one-year jail sentence with credit for 85 days served for convictions of aggravated stalking and resisting/opposing police. Scott Samuel-Ray MacArthur, 20, was also ordered to two years probation and no contact with the victim or…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The Ludington woman who was arrested last December with her husband on multiple weapons charges narrowly avoided prison Tuesday, March 17, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of larceny of a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm. Tina Ann Bailey, 34, was sentenced by Probate Court Judge Jeffrey Nellis to one year…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Devehance Joqui Walker, 19, of Scottville, was scheduled for sentencing Tuesday, March 17, in 51st Circuit Court, but his attorney Douglas Stevenson made a motion to adjourn the proceeding until he can prove his client is not in a gang, which is stated in his pre-sentence report. Walker was arrested last December by…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Hart man pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 17. Randy Alan VanDerZanden and his wife Melinda Ann VanDerZanden, 30, were arrested Dec. 1 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after stealing several items valued at over $1,000 from the Ludington Walmart. The prosecution and defense…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The Free Soil man accused of stealing big screen TVs from Walmart and Meijer and then allegedly found to be in possession of crack cocaine, March 7, was sentenced Tuesday, March 17, in 51st Circuit Court on unrelated convictions. Allen Michael Mallison, 26, of 1710 White, Free Soil, was sentenced to two concurrent…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville United Methodist Church will be hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March 28. Two serving times are offered for the meal, which will consist of spaghetti, garlic toast, tossed salad, desserts and drink. Seating times are at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Admission prices are $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for ages 6-12 years. No charge…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College students will celebrate Arts Advocacy Day on Tues., March 24, by participating in a campus art walk and picking up brushes to create a collaborative painting on a large canvas. According to Student Senate Marketing Director Dominic Hasbrouck this year’s theme is “spontaneity” and students will be encouraged to enjoy and engage in a…
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. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 20-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Monday, March 16, at 9:16 a.m. following a traffic stop after he was reportedly found in possession of a…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. St. Patrick’s Day. Tuesday, March 17, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Wednesday, March 18, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 37. North…
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