LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old woman pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation and assault with a dangerous weapon/felonious assault in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 19. Justyce Victoria Gillespie faces a seven-month jail term for the convictions, said Mason County Assistant Prosecutor Beth Hand. The maximum penalty for strangulation is 10…
LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old man pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 19, to two counts of retail fraud or shoplifting. Sergio Ramon Escamilla faces serving nine months in jail and paying restitution to the Meijer store in Amber Township, according to Mason County Assistant Prosecutor Beth Hand. Escamilla initially faced retail fraud charges in three separate…
LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old man faces a minimum of four years in prison after pleading no contest to three assault charges in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 19. Christopher Lee Merriman pleaded to charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-offense domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender.…
LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old woman received a delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 19, for a conviction of embezzlement between $1,000 to $20,000. Tanya Renee Oleniczak pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 30. If Oleniczak abides by the terms of her probation, she can plead to a reduced misdemeanor charge. Her final sentencing is set for…
Woodrow “Woody” Ernest Millspaugh, Jr., 78, of Scottville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Woody was born on August 17, 1945 in Flint, the oldest child of Woodrow and Georgia (Lucas) Millspaugh, Sr., and graduated from Goodrich High School with the class of 1963. He furthered his education at Central Michigan University and completed his bachelor’s degree after serving his…
Ann Louise (Nelson) Kasley, 58, of Ludington passed away at her home on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born, in Ludington, on January 10, 1966, the daughter of Charles and Sandra (Lange) Nelson. Ann graduated from Ludington High School and attended Central Michigan University, where she obtained a degree in education. She received her master’s of education degree from…
LUDINGTON — The 2024 Ludington High School Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 at Hawley Gymnasium. The event will take place from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. for LHS students and then from 4 to 6 p.m. for the public. The event is seeking employers who would like to participate in the event. Each registration includes one 8-foot table,…
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Emmett Charles Anible, the son of Alexa Gavrilides and Austyn Anible of Ludington, was born on Friday, March 15, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help us to keep posting birth announcements. Support local journalism. Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month We hope…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington-based attorney Becky Lederer announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Lederer, who resides in Branch Township, has been a court-appointed defense attorney since 2006, serving in Mason, Manistee, and Lake counties. “I have worked in every aspect of both criminal and family courts, except in prosecution,” Lederer said. “I…
LUDINGTON — The 2024 cohort of Leadership Mason County is spending six months gathering information about homelessness in the local area and taking on a renovation project at a Habitat for Humanity home. Goals of this project include: Investigating the extent and nature of homelessness in the local community Dispelling stereotypes about who is unhoused and why Cataloging services provided…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Sunday, March 10, 2024: 1:46 p.m., animal complaint, 100 block of East State Street. Thursday, March 14, 2024: 12:41 p.m., found property, 200 block of North Reinberg Avenue. 4:45 p.m., alarm,…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Joshua Kurt VanDenHeuvel, 40, pleaded guilty Jan. 17 to breaking and entering a building with intent and pleaded guilty Jan. 18 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. VanDenHeuvel was sentenced March 12 to six months in jail with credit for 43 days served; three years probation; and $1,266 in…
LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, March 12, to 14 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of carrying a concealed weapon, according to court records. Donnie Ray Totten III pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 23, court records state. He received credit for 96 days served in jail and was…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a tire slashing complaint reported Saturday, March 16, shortly before 10 a.m. at Thornwild Apartments, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 13, 2024: 6:30…
Shirley Ann Eschels, 91, longtime resident of Scottville and Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Grandville. Shirley was born on May 13, 1932 in Free Soil, the daughter of Loyal L. and Margaret A. (Tobey) Bagley, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1950. On June 2, 1951, Shirley was wed to Arno R. Eschels at…
Public Notice: Spring Leaf Corral, City of Ludington The City of Ludington’s leaf corral will be open April 2024 for residents to drop off leaves ONLY. The leaf corral is located on Bryant Road across from Beechwood Street. The corral is monitored, please be prepared to show proof of residency/property ownership. The Leaf Corral will be open Saturdays in April – 10 a.m. to…
Woodrow “Woody” Millspaugh Jr., 78, of Scottville died on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason…
Ann Louise (Nelson) Kasley, 58, of Ludington, died on Friday, March 15, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County…
Notice to Bidders: Streetlight LED Conversion, Riverside Park, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids to replace or convert five decorative streetlight fixtures and six exterior area lights to LED at Riverside Park. Project specifics and documents can be viewed at Scottville City Hall and online at www.cityofscottville.org. Site visits can be scheduled by calling 231-757-4729. Bids…
Notice to Bidders: Demolition of Structures, McPhail Field, City of Scottville The City of Scottville is requesting bids for the demolition of two football field press boxes and a 20-feet by 20-feet wood building at McPhail Field, State Street (US 10), Scottville. The successful bidder will completely remove structures and remediate land including grass seeding. Bid specifications can be viewed…
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