MASON COUNTY — The following is weekend activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015: – 7:20 p.m., car-deer crash, Fountain Rd. and US-31, Sherman Twp. – 7:39 p.m., domestic assault, 5000 block of N. Williams St., Fountain. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015: – 6:40 p.m., car-deer crash, Free Soil Rd. and Custer Rd., Free…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Victory Township woman accused of embezzling between $50,000 to $100,000 in gift cards from the company she worked for, may be entering a plea agreement for the crime in February. Valerie Kay Larr, 55, of Victory Twp. appeared in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon with her attorney, Ryan Glanville. Larr was was arraigned…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, has turned down a plea agreement from the prosecutor and faces a jury trial in 51st Circuit Court. Jon Lloyd Maccune, of 924 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 201, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. He was arrested following an…
LUDINGTON — Police officers from the Ludington Police Department handled 19 calls Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, including the following: – 9:16 a.m., larceny, 400 block of Harrison St. – 9:42 p.m., assault, 900 block of N. Gaylord Ave. The LPD Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com.
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a fraud complaint received Monday, Jan. 19, at 3:25 p.m. in the 5000 block of West US-10. The case is pending, and no other information was immediately available. Other MCSO activity from Monday, Jan. 19, 2015: – 9:03 a.m., traffic hazard – cattle in roadway, 3600 block of W.…
LUDINGTON — The driver of the woman who tried to kick out a Ludington police car window early Saturday morning is a Michigan State Police trooper who was arrested for drunk driving. Trooper Sammy Seymour, a Ludington resident, and his sister, Kimberly Septrion, were arrested at the intersection of Loomis and Delia streets following a traffic stop at 2:19 a.m.…
Orval W. Smith, aged 91 lifelong resident of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a brief illness. Orval was born on September 7, 1923 in Custer, the son of Lloyd R. and Waneta Smith and graduated from Custer High School with the class of 1941. He served his country during World War…
LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Ludington woman was arrested Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2:19 a.m. for resisting and opposing police and attempted malicious destruction of police property at the intersection of Loomis and Delia streets following a traffic stop by the Ludington Police Department. The female, who was a passenger in the vehicle, “reportedly became belligerent and attempted to kick the…
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 was born…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. n 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ruled that by May 2018, all new vehicles weighing less that 10,000 pounds should be equipped with rear visibility technology. Check out the infographic below to learn about the law, including statistics to support the need for this technology and an outline…
Emil J. Hoch, age 84 of Baldwin passed away on January 15, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Emil was born on January 11, 1931 in Ludington, the son of the late Emil and Veronica (Nagele) Hoch. He attended Ludington High School and graduated in 1950. Emil served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Keppler. In 1955 Emil married…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felony – Mark Edward Henderson, 35, of 11769 N. Charloon, Manistee, was arrested Jan. 9 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon and three counts of domestic violence. A probable cause…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Scott Martin Stillson, 43, of 201 E. Fifth St., Scottville, was found guilty Jan. 7 of driving while license expired and sentenced to $285 in fines and costs and 90 days discretionary jail for one year. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One count of driving…
BRANCH TWP. — The two suspects arrested on felony charges in connection to operating a methamphetamine lab have been arraigned. Russell Wallager, 29, and Alice Ramirez, 42, were arrested Thursday by Michigan State Police on charges of possession of methamphetamine at a residence in the 6000 block of US-10 where a meth lab was discovered. Both have been charged with operating/maintaining…
LUDINGTON — The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity from Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015: – 4:29 a.m., alarm activation, 3800 block of US-10, Amber Twp. – 6:56 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, LaSalle and Freeman, Grant Twp. – 1:11 p.m., internet fraud, 1300 block of E. Fountain Rd., Sherman Twp. – 4:49 p.m., civil standby, 2800 Lena, Hamlin Twp.…
BRANCH TWP. — A 29-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine Thursday, Jan. 15, at a residence in the 6000 block of US-10 where a meth lab was discovered. “Members of the Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Enforcement Team responded to the scene to dismantle the laboratory and remove the hazardous materials from…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — SCORE and The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting an “Ask the Experts” event on Tuesday, January 20 at The Chamber Conference Room from 8:30 – 10 a.m. The topic is “Developing a Back-Up Plan for your Business.” Attorney Carlos Alvarado and accountant Connie Tewes will be available to answer legal and accounting questions.
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, took the ceremonial oath of office Wednesday in the state Capitol to begin his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives. The oath was administered by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young Jr. Franz serves the 101st House District of Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties. Residents can contact their lawmaker…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has promoted two of its leaders to new positions. Helen Johnson has been promoted to vice president, patient care services and chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Johnson has been vice president of nursing since 2008. She began working at the hospital in September of 2005 as a nursing supervisor. In 2008, she…
RIVERTON TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a complaint of loose cattle Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 11:19 a.m. at Washington and Stiles roads. MCSO also arrested a 30-year-old Scottville woman on a warrant Wednesday at 8:19 p.m. in the 2600 block of W. First St. in Amber Township. She is being charged with larceny from a…
Orval Smith. Jeannie Smith. Roger Pollock. Chuck Stafford. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Every person impacts somebody during their lifetime. While each of those influences are important, there are some who impact entire communities. Over the past week, Mason County has lost some those people who certainly have played a role in making this area a better place to be. Orval Smith. We…
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