Men involved in sex trafficking sting arraigned, names released By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The three men arrested following a child sex trafficking sting have been arraigned. Arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court were Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart; Kenneth Smith, 53, of Ormond Beach, Fla., who had been camping in Oceana County, and Gabriel Talevich, 20, of…
PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 9 Fair continues through Saturday. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair continues through Saturday. Here are some highlights from Wednesday’s fair. See schedule below: Thursday, Aug. 10: Heroes’ Celebration Day Fair entrance: $5 per person; ages 5 and under, free. All military veterans and senior citizens…
Jeannetta Roberts receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses LUDINGTON — Registered nurse Jeannetta Roberts, was named the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Roberts is a charge nurse in the ICU (intensive care unit) and has worked at the Ludington hospital since 1998. She was nominated by a patient’s daughter.…
3 arrested in child sex trafficking sting By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men were arrested Wednesday evening and face charges related to attempting to solicit children using a computer. In a press conference this morning at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones, Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink and…
Four defendants in drug cases sentenced to prison in 51st Circuit Court By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shawn Michael Babcock, 45, received a guilty verdict in a bench trial June 16, 2023 for methamphetamine possession and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Aug. 8, 2023 to four to…
Griswold is Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Christiana Griswold earned the title of Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday evening. The Homemaker of the Year is determined by the amount of winning entries judged at the fair. Four people entered the competition this year and all…
Fire causes damage to apartment complex AMBER TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments responded to a fire at Liv Wildwood Apartments Wednesday evening. Emergency units were initially dispatched to Complex 155 at 9:27 p.m. for a report of a patio on fire. A few minutes later, dispatch information was updated and stated the fire had spread to the roof and then…
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Employment Opportunity: Regional Case Manager West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Regional Case Manager. Bachelor’s degree plus equivalency and 1-3 years experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or…
Employment Opportunity: Regional Mentor West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Regional Mentor. Bachelor’s degree and six months experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. …
News Alert: Fire at Liv Wildwood Apartments AMBER TOWNSHIP (9:27 p.m.) — Firefighters have been dispatched to Liv Wildwood Apartments for an apartment complex fire.
PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Tuesday Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Western Michigan Fair midway opened Tuesday afternoon and will continue until Saturday. Wednesday is Kids’ Day with $25 wristbands for carnival rides from 1 to 5 p.m. The midway opens at noon. The Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year will be announced…
Drunk man resists arrest after yelling profanities, damaging store displays LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for disorderly conduct and resisting and opposing police officers Tuesday, Aug. 8, shortly after 3:04 p.m. in the 300 block of West Ludington Avenue, said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. “The highly intoxicated man was yelling…
Catalytic converter stolen from display vehicle parked in front of business AMBER TOWNSHIP — A catalytic converter was stolen from a display vehicle parked in front of Pro-Master Cleaning & Restoration on West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported Monday, Aug. 7, shortly after 8 a.m. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s…
Singer Rin Tarsy at Ludington State Park this Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Michigan singer/songwriter Rin Tarsy will perform this Saturday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater. She replaces Uneven Ground, which had to cancel its scheduled LSP performance due to illness. Tarsey has been described “as a blend of Brandi Carlile, Ingrid Michaelson, and Norah…
Obituary: Steven Darknell, 74, of Ludington Steven Robert Darknell, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Steve was born on April 17, 1949, in Reed City, the son of the late Samuel J. and Julia (Komar) Darknell. He resided in Baldwin and graduated from Baldwin High School. Steve served in the U.S. Army from June 1, 1968,…
Chamber asking for county residents to take survey LUDINGTON — In an effort to learn residents’ thoughts on the community and how to improve quality of life, the Chamber Alliance of Mason County has developed a survey for people living and working in Mason County. This economic development survey asks county residents—whether full time or seasonal—to weigh in on the…
Employment Opportunity: Vandervest Electric Motor & Fabricating Vandervest Electric Motor & Fabricating, LLC is accepting resumes for a part-time mechanically inclined person. Electric motor knowledge, machining, welding and hand tool experience a plus. Will train the right person. Email resume to: vandervest48@yahoo.com or drop off at 5635 W. Dewey Road, Ludington on August 21, 22\, 23 and 24 between 1…
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