Sheriff’s report.

October 24, 2014
Sheriff’s report.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014: – 11:53 a.m.: An 18-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop…

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Reader embarrassed about wounded warriors.

October 24, 2014

Letter to the Editor: How do you feel about the wounded warrior adds on TV?  Well they embarrass me and they should embarrass you.  They remind me of the TV spots to sponsor the unfortunate kids in third world countries (these ads show unfortunate people in unforgiving circumstances, not of their own making—I do not find these requests for assistance…

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Probation violator sent to SAI program

October 24, 2014
Probation violator sent to SAI program

LUDINGTON — Michael Thomas Martinez, 29, of 204 S. Harrison Rd., Ludington, was sent to a Special Alternative Incarceration SAI facility by 51st Circuit Court Judge Richard I. Cooper after being found guilty of probation violation Oct. 15. His probation stems from no-contest pleas to attempted assault with a weapon and domestic violence, March 12, 2013. He was also ordered…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

October 24, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Reazen Reneé Ruggles, the daughter of Melissa Douglas and John Ruggles of Pentwater, was born October 20, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Hadley Anne Clark, the daughter of Kameron and David Clark of Mears, was born October 20, 2014 at…

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Meet James Patterson, virtually.

October 24, 2014
Meet James Patterson, virtually.

Meet James Patterson.  Now he’s a man most people have at least heard of, if not by reading one of his books, then by watching a film or television movie based on one of his books.  He’s the world’s best-selling author since 2001 and to say Mr. Patterson is a prolific writer would be an understatement.  He publishes at least…

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State police called to internet fraud complaint

October 23, 2014
State police called to internet fraud complaint

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. HAMLIN TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating an internet fraud complaint received Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11:51 a.m. in the 6000 block of…

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Car/deer crashes increasing in volume.

October 23, 2014
Car/deer crashes increasing in volume.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. With the exception of a gas drive off, deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office spent most of their time Wednesday handling car/deer crashes. The following is the activity of the sheriff’s office for…

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Scam suspects flee police

October 23, 2014
Scam suspects flee police

NEWAYGO COUNTY —  Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post issued a press release Thursday morning, Oct. 23, regarding scam suspects fleeing police. “The Michigan State Police attempted to meet with the suspects; however, they fled in in a newer tan Chevrolet Impala, four door, with black rims,” the press release states. “The vehicle was last seen near the…

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Chance of showers later today.

October 23, 2014
Chance of showers later today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, October 23, 2014: A mix of clouds and sun in the morning giving way to a few showers during the afternoon. High near 55F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Tonight: A few showers early with overcast skies late. Low 46F.…

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Hospital Harvest Gathering provides food, funds to feed those in need

October 22, 2014

LUDINGTON — Employees and visitors at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH) provided 338 pounds of food in the annual statewide Harvest Gathering food drive this year. In addition, employees donated $1,900 in cash, through dress down day contributions, a bake sale, an auction and other activities. The donations from SHLH will go to a variety of local agencies in Ludington…

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Poet to present lecture at library.

October 22, 2014

LUDIGNTON — Michigan poet John Rybicki will kick start the West Shore Words Poetry Celebration with a lecture themed Anybody Can Write a Poem on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch at 7 p.m. If you are a dabbler, beginner, or just have some poetic words wandering around in your head that need to be…

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FloraCraft goes pink.

October 22, 2014
FloraCraft goes pink.

LUDINGTON — The employees of FloraCraft were observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month today by going pink. A high percentage of the team participated, Jim Scatena, CEO, said, including many of the men. The employees were also able to receive pink hair coloring or extensions — for a donation — from Noel Andrulis of Salon 22, and they could grab a…

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Ludington man arrested for driving with suspended license.

October 22, 2014
Ludington man arrested for driving with suspended license.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72-year-old Ludington man Tuesday for driving while license suspended, second arrest. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at 9:09 p.m.…

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Downtown Ludington Halloween activities

October 22, 2014

LUDINGTON — A Halloween celebration in Downtown Ludington will be held this Saturday. The festivities include a parade at 2 p.m. and trick-or-treating downtown following the parade, until 4 p.m..

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Farewell Ken Stevens, shoot pretty forever more.

October 21, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  Over the past 27 years in journalism I have met many colleagues in the profession. A select few of those stand-out as mentors and friends. Monday, I heard the news that one of those colleagues/friends/mentors died suddenly at the young age of 51. Ken Stevens was media specialist at M-Live.com/Muskegon Chronicle, where he had worked for 28…

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Man arrested for being disorderly, intoxicated.

October 21, 2014
Man arrested for being disorderly, intoxicated.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 29-year-old Durand man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon for being intoxicated/disorderly. The arrest took place at 5:33 p.m. at 50 S. Jackson Rd. The…

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‘A Christmas Story’ play to perform this holiday season.

October 21, 2014

LUDINGTON — “A Christmas Story” will take the stage this December through a collaboration between Lakeside Civic Players and West Shore Community College. The holiday classic, complete with Red Rider BB guns, leg lamps, and Ralphie will be playing at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on December 18-21. “I am really excited to be partnering with Lakeside Civic Players in this…

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Poetry workshop at arts center.

October 21, 2014

LUDINGTON — West Shore Words Poetry Celebration is a series of events that invites everyone to revel in the powerful, fun and vital act of reading, writing and listening to poetry. The ongoing celebration includes a visiting writer’s workshop with Detroit poet John Rybicki, opportunities to create and submit your own poems for publication to West Shore Words, a lively…

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Sherman Township residents eligible for flood insurance.

October 21, 2014

SHERMAN TWP.  – Sherman Township has joined over 21,000 communities nationwide that are allowed to purchase federally backed flood insurance. The availability follows the community’s adoption and enforcement of ordinances to reduce flood losses and acceptance by the National Food Insurance Program (NFIP). Residents of the township will be able to purchase flood insurance up the limits under the Regular…

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Pentwater PD warns of scam

October 21, 2014
Pentwater PD warns of scam

The Pentwater Police Department is warning residents of a mail scam and is advising that if anyone receives a check from All Pro Freight Systems, Inc. of Avon, Ohio to destroy it. All Pro Freight Systems is a valid company that was a victim of hacking, police state. The PPD received the report of the mail scam today, Oct. 21.…

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Car-deer crashes among MSP activity

October 21, 2014
Car-deer crashes among MSP activity

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 – 10:10 a.m., trespassing complaint, 5000 block of W. US-10, Pere Marquette Twp. – 1:30 p.m., child custody dispute, 5000 block of N. Thunderbird Dr., Sheridan Twp.…

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