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…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — State Representative Ray Franz hosted a community meeting Monday night at Ludington City Hall. The primary topic of the evening was the state’s transportation bill that the legislature passed in a late night session right before it recessed for the year. The $1.9 billion bill will require a vote of the people because it…
AMBER TWP. — A 23-year-old pregnant Walhalla woman and her 2-year-old daughter were uninjured in a rollover crash in the Tractor Supply parking lot Monday afternoon. According to a Mason County deputy on scene, the woman was driving east at a slow rate of speed through the drive lane of the parking lot when she moved over for a westbound…
HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing man, Jack Kokx, 50, of N. 120th Ave., Crystal Township. Kokx’s family contacted the sheriff’s department, Jan. 6, indicating that Kokx has been missing since his release from the Mason County Jail, May 28, 2014. Kokx has a long criminal history, mainly involving alcohol-related incidents. He has been…
MASON COUNTY — The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015: – 10:42 a.m., gas drive-off, $15, 5600 block of W. US-10 — Wesco East Gate, Pere Marquette Twp. – 4:30 p.m., traffic assist, US-10 and PM Hwy, PM Twp., traffic light malfunction. – 4:37 p.m., slide-off, US-31 Freeway north of PM Hwy…
MASON COUNTY — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police handled a fraud complaint and a civil dispute over the weekend. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015: – 7:57 p.m., civil dispute, 1000 block of Hoague Rd., Grant Twp. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015: – 2:43 a.m., fraud complaint, Victory and Hansen, Amber Twp. The MSP Report is brought to…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Andrew David Archey, 23, of 106 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested Jan. 6 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of controlled substance delivery and possession of analogues. A probable cause hearing…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Justin Alan Kase, 22, of 209 S. Columbia St., Scottville, was found guilty Jan. 6 of larceny less than $200. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $285 in fines and costs or 30 hours community…
Larry D. Austin aged 67, of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Mercy General Health Partners in Muskegon following a very brief illness. Larry was born on August 21, 1947 in Ludington, and was the son of Don and Nellie Butler of Scottville. He graduated fromMason County Central High School with the class of l965, and…
VICTORY TWP. – Riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus is being offered to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over gas prices or poor winter driving conditions. The service is also available…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. MASON AND OCEANA COUNTIES — The huge storm that dumped over a foot of snow with blizzard-like conditions overnight appears to be winding down, and residents are digging out this morning. “Secondary roads are impassible with very deep drifts,” according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. “Lake effect snow continues this morning through today…
LUDINGTON — State Rep. Ray Franz will host a meeting in the Ludington City Hall on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. to share information regarding the upcoming road funding proposal. While the lawmaker looks forward to addressing any concerns or ideas residents may have with state government at the meeting, he will focus much of his presentation on details regarding…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Friday, Jan. 9, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Ludington – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore Educational Service District – Walkerville – Pentwater – Shelby – Hesperia –…
MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported several crashes, but no injuries from Wednesday’s severe weather. MCSO activity from Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015: – 12:13 a.m., alarm activation, 4400 block W. US-10, Amber Twp. – 8:58 a.m., towed vehicle, Stiles and Washington, Riverton Twp. – 12:11 p.m., two-vehicle rear-end crash, no injuries, US-10 near Gordon, Amber Twp. – 2:06…
Louis B. Jansen, aged 59 of Scottville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at his home. Louis was born on January 11, 1955 at the Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Alfonse and Martha (Edel) Jansen, and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1973. He furthered his education at Muskegon Community College…
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