By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Scottville man faces eight felony counts stemming from several home invasions involving the theft of rifles, shotguns and handguns. Joshua Lee Joynes, of 211 E. Johnson Rd., was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 24, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on three counts of first-degree home invasion; three counts of felony firearms; one…
The police news is sponsored by Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee, VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. LUDINGTON — The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: – 12:14 a.m., suspicious situation, 600 block of S. George St. –…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — The Michigan premiere of the movie “Do You Believe” will kick off with a red carpet walk Friday night at the Ramsdell Theatre. The Christian film was produced by Pure Flix, based out of Arizona, and 10 West Studios of Manistee. It was produced by Scottville’s Harold Cronk, who directed last year’s faith-based box…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015: A slight chance of snow showers before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of snow showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -11. North wind 6 to 16…
LUDINGTON — Mason County has been awarded federal funds in the amount of $17,366, which have been made available through the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to supplement emergency food and shelter programs throughout the county. According to the national board, local organizations must meet the following criteria to receive funds: be…
LUDINGTON — Kinetic Affect – Spoken Word Poetry Duo – is coming to the Ludington Area Center for the Arts stage Thursday, March 5 at 7:30. The free event will begin with readings from young local poets from 6:45-7:15 p.m. Kinetic Affect is a dynamic spoken word duo based in Kalamazoo composed of two very different men; Kirk Latimer, a survivor of his own…
VICTORY TWP. – A state grant announced by Gov. Rick Snyder yesterday will provide money for state-of-the-art equipment and training at West Shore Community College. The college was one of 18 community colleges chosen and will receive $424,000 in funding for new skilled trades equipment. WSCC will provide $147,000 in matching funds. The money will purchase equipment used in several programs,…
AMBER TWP. — Firefighters from Pere Marquette and Scottville fire departments were called to a pole barn fire at Hardman Construction, 242 S. Brye Rd., Wednesday about 3:50 p.m. Light smoke was showing at one of the buildings located on the site when firetrucks arrived on scene. More information to come.
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett was recently granted a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Barnett is out of state taking care of a medical condition involving one of his family members, he said. Ludington City Manager John Shay stated in a press release that Barnett is expected to be returning in early April.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Two separate, unrelated searches of area homes netted components used in the process of making methamphetamine Tuesday evening Feb. 24 and early Wednesday morning Feb. 25, according to SSCENT Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. The first search took place in the 2100 block of Nelson Road in Manistee County’s Filer Township, and the second search…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -7. North wind around 10 mph. Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.…
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington.Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015: This list may be updated. Mason County Central Schools and parent-teacher conferences. West Shore ESD
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2015-16 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 17. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and financial situations. WSCC’s web site lists many of…
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: This list may be updated. Michigan Alliance for Families training regarding serving on local special education committees scheduled for today at Mason County District Library Ludington branch has been cancelled.
AMBER TWP. — A meeting of local hops growers and hops buyers will be held Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at Amber Township Hall on South Amber Road. The purpose of the meeting will be to create a dialogue about the future of the hop industry in Mason County. Topics to consider are harvesting, processing, storage and marketing. Anyone with questions, can…
VICTORY TWP. – Most high school students go to school on a daily basis without really knowing what direction they want to go after they graduate. Some may think a four year degree is the right path for them and others may feel like college isn’t in their future and they want to go directly into the workforce. Many students…
LUDINGTON — The following is recent law enforcement activity: Monday, Feb. 23, 2015: – 7:50 a.m. (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car-deer crash, Sugar Grove near Amber roads, Victory Twp. – 12:50 p.m., (MCSO), single car crash, no injuries, Jagger Rd. near Lakeshore Dr., Hamlin Twp. – 7 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car-deer crash, Fountain and Custer roads, Sherman…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. The area will be under a winter weather advisory from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: Snow showers likely with areas of blowing snow before 10 a.m., then snow showers with areas of blowing snow after 10 a.m. High near 26. Wind…
CUSTER — Three Mason County Eastern Junior High students have been named local winners in the 46th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The students, who earned the first, second, and third place awards for their school, are Sierra Fogel, first; Tylor Fargo, second; and Cierra Grimm, third. All three received award certificates for their…
AMBER TWP. — A 50-year-old Manistee woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 p.m. on charges of possession of a stolen motor vehicle; second-offense operating while intoxicated; and driving while license suspended (DWLS). The woman was also wanted on a misdemeanor warrant, police said. Other MSP weekend activity: Friday, Feb.…
The police news is sponsored by Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee, VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TWP. — A 61-year-old Ludington woman and a 57-year-old man were both arrested for domestic assault Monday, Feb. 23, at 3:15 a.m on Hidden Forest Drive, according to…
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