Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog from West Michigan Community Mental Health. Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at preventing veterans’ suicide. The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act allows the Veterans Administration to team with nonprofits focused on promoting mental health to carry out its suicide prevention programs. Additionally, the legislation establishes a three-year…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Sometimes I wake up and I know: Today is the day. A hundred small tasks and desires that have been gathering dust will be taken care of today. It’s a “take no prisoners” kind of day. Today is the day when intrusions of life are pushed aside to serve my schedule, instead of the…
The Millennials. Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who…
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Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) credits space heating as the largest energy expense in your home. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to turn off your heater this winter, but you can take simple and inexpensive steps to save energy and cut home heating costs. Give these tips a try:…
MASON COUNTY — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole reported five rollover crashes Thursday, Jan. 29, and none of the wrecks caused any injuries. The first crash occurred on US-31 north of Hoague Road in Grant Township at 10:20 a.m. Related story here The second rollover occurred at 3:20 p.m. on Schoenherr Road, south of Decker, in Branch Township. The third rollover was…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Jason Edward Warren, 33, of 168 Burr St., Mt. Clemens, was arrested Jan. 20 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of controlled substance delivery/manufacture narcotic or cocaine, less than 50 grams; possession with intent to…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Scott Samuel-Ray MacArthur, 20, no address listed, pleaded no contest Jan. 21 to stalking. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail; $415 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for two years; after release from jail, must obtain a GPS tether…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Due to mechanical problems, the West Shore Community College Recreation Center pool and whirlpool will be closed from 2 p.m., Fri., Jan. 30, until 5 p.m., on Mon., Feb. 2. Call the Recreation Center at 231-843-5543 on Monday to confirm the facilities have reopened.
HAMLIN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to a rollover accident Thursday, Jan. 29, at 11:39 p.m. on Angling Road near Victory Lane. No injuries were reported in the crash. MSP was also dispatched to a one-car property damage accident Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7:11 p.m. at the intersection of US-31 and US-10 in Amber…
Charles Miguel Cressell, 44, of Ludington, passed away on Jan. 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Charlie was the youngest child born to Marlene and Charles Cressell on Dec. 10, 1970 in Grand Rapids. He spent his first three years in Grand Rapids. His mom later relocated to Manistee where he…
Welcome to the world! Elizabeth Marie Gulledge, the daughter of Rochelle and Leonard Gulledge of Baldwin, was born Jan. 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Lucas Ryan Graham, the son of Tara and Ryan Graham of Scottville, was born Jan. 26, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Athena Starlet Dilts, the daughter of Kayla Kuhns of Idewild, was born…
LUDINGTON — James J. Wincek is the new vice president, operations at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH). Wincek, a fellow of the American College of Hospital Executives, comes to Ludington from a similar position at Pennock Health Services in Hastings, Michigan. “Jim has more than 20 years experience in all aspects of hospital administration,” said Mark Vipperman, president. “We welcome…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts is looking for volunteers with a variety of skills sets to assist the center with new and ongoing projects this year. The LACA Volunteer Fair is scheduled for February 28, 2015 11-1 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Barbara Ruth White, aged 82 of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Mt. Pleasant. Barb was born on May 4, 1932 in Muskegon, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Morton) Cutler, and graduated from Pentwater High School as the Salutatorian of the 1950 class. She married James “Jimmy” White on March 23, 1951 in Pentwater, and they…
GRANT TWP. — Slippery roads appeared to have caused a single vehicle rollover on North U.S. 31 about 10:30 a.m. Thursday. No one was injured in the crash that occurred in the curves between Budde and LaSalle roads about 1.5 miles from the Mason-Manistee counties line. The northbound Pontiac Torrent SUV left the right side of the road and rolled onto its…
Esther M. Johnson, 103, of Ludington, formerly of Manistee, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation, Manistee. Roberta Schumacher, 81 of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, January 28 at Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
SCOTTVILLE — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police assisted the Scottville Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9:52 p.m. with a felonious assault/fugitive incident in the 100 block of North Main Street. The felonious assault was unfounded, said Scottville Police Chief Don Riley. A subject texted another subject stating that he had a .45 caliber handgun, but…
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