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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VICTORY TWP. –West Shore Community College’s Manierre Dawson Gallery is featuring the works of Manistee County artist Ken Cooper in the first exhibit of the winter semester. The show, Ken Cooper; Copperworks at West Shore Community College will feature many of his exquisite historical, architectural paintings as well as an array of metal works and mixed media sculptures. A native of…
See VIDEO here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Fire destroyed a home at 506 N. Reinberg Ave. Wednesday morning. Nobody was home when neighbor Jim Chase of 201 W. Johnson noticed smoke rolling across the road. “At first I thought it was snow. But then I took a closer look and discovered that the house was on fire,” Chase…
SCOTTVILLE — A 24-year-old Scottville man was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 1:50 p.m. by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for assaulting a 50-year-old Fountain man stemming from an incident on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 7:39 p.m. in the 100 block of North Main Street. Other MCSO activity Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 includes: – 7:34 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries,…
Jeannie Smith, 64, passed away January 12, 2015 at her Ludington home with her family by her side. Jeannie was born February 2, 1950 in Ludington, MI. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1968. Jeannie was married to Gary Smith on July 31, 1971. Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents Bernard (Bud) and Eugenia (Jean) Gurzynski, Uncle…
Outside the Walls. A blog by Nick VanderWall. When we hear barking and howling at night we either think coyotes or people need to shut their dogs up. However, when your dogs are on the trail of a coon and barking, it’s a great thing. Raccoon hunting runs from Oct. 1 to Jan. 31 and there is no limit on the…
LUDINGTON — The Michigan Alliance for Families will hold a Skills for Effect Parent Advocacy workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. The free workshop will feature Jessie Morton who will explore six skills parents can use to become more effective advocates for their children with disability.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man accepted a sentencing agreement today in 51st Circuit Court for a charge of arson and will likely face prison time for the offense. George William Winters, 60, a homeless man, was arrested Aug. 2 and charged with two felony counts of second degree arson (punishable by up to 20 years in…
LUDINGTON — A Ludington man charged with multiple felonies accepted a plea agreement today in 51st Circuit Court. Gary Allen Jacobsen, 25, of 207 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 1, initially entered a guilty plea before Judge Richard Cooper on June 26, 2014 for the charge of possession of the controlled substance morphine. However, he failed to appear for his Aug.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man, arrested for second degree home invasion, agreed to a plea agreement this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court and will face up to 1 year in jail. Fremont Kerricks, 701 E. Ludington Ave., was arrested on Oct. 9 by Ludington Police Dept. and has been in the Mason County Jail since.…
MASON COUNTY — Activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 includes: – 11:31 a.m., threats, 1900 block of W. US-10, Amber Twp. – 9 p.m., fugitive arrest, 300 block of E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, no further info available. – 11 p.m., a 23-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for retail fraud in the 4000…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to four crashes Monday, Jan. 12. – 7:35 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Stiles and Johnson, Amber Twp. – 7:56 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles and Dewey, Victory Twp. – 2:30 p.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, private property at Tractor Supply parking lot. Related story here – 6:45 p.m., car/deer crash,…
Russell Frederick Williams aged 95 of Walhalla passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Russ was born on February 13, 1919 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois to F. Earl and Sadie Edith (Winkler) Williams, and graduated from Rochester, IN High School in 1936. Following his graduation he worked various jobs before answering the call of…
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