SCOTTVILLE — Over 200 people attended the 23rd annual Scottville Optimist Club’s senior Thanksgiving dinner Sunday afternoon at the Optimist Community Center. Almost 30 volunteers helped with the event, including employees of Mason County Central schools food service who volunteered their time to prepare the meal. Other volunteers included Scottville Boy Scout troop members and leaders along with Scottville Optimist…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Today is National Adoption Day. My wife, Becky, and I thought it was fitting to publicly announce the addition of our new family: Sloane Aran Alway. We are in the process of adopting Sloane, who was born on Oct. 15. For some, creating a family is a rather straight forward path. For others, such as ourselves,…
See video of dedication here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — A small group of people gathered in the snow covered yard of a small house in Hamlin Lake Estates Friday afternoon. The group celebrated the newest Habitat for Humanity of Mason County home and its new owners, Jamie Rosenow and her children, Charlotte, 8, and Jackson, 5. The…
Robert L. Boone Sr., aged 92 of Branch passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home overlooking the Pere Marquette River. Robert was born on July 4, 1922 in Traverse City, the son of Leo and Susan (Forten) Boone, grew up in Muskegon and graduated from Muskegon High School. He served his country during World War II with the U.S.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court: Felonies – Aaron Daniel Mott, 30, of 7309 E. Sugar Grove Rd., Fountain, was arrested Nov. 15 by the Michigan State Police, Hart post (MSP-H) for a felony of interfering with an electronic communication device; second-offense domestic violence; and habitual offender,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Burton Dennis Kase, 68, of 7616 E. Anthony Rd., Branch, was found guilty Nov. 13 of driving transporting open intoxicants and was sentenced to $265 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). – Andrew Brian Azzopardi, 48, of…
SCOTTVILLE – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. There has been a change in location for the Mason County workshop, which has been moved from Custer to Scottville.…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people for retail fraud Thursday at Wal-Mart, 4800 block of West U.S. 10. A 21-year-old Manistee woman and a 21-year-old Manistee man were both arrested following a call from the retailer at 3:55 p.m. Deputies also arrested a 22-year-old Fountain woman for operating a vehicle while under the…
Today’s cars can do more than get you from point A to point B, thanks to something called telematics — a standard feature on many new vehicles. What Is Telematics? Telematics is the transmission of computer data via cell or land connection. There are two types of telematics systems: Embedded systems come with built-in cell phone connections. Non-embedded systems tether your cell…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Michigan State Police Hart Post will be conducting an event to benefit the less fortunate in Mason and Oceana counties. The theme for this event will be Stuff the Blue Goose. The troopers of the MSP have traditionally referred to their patrol cars as a “blue goose.” The purpose of the campaign is to stuff…
AMBER TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to a six-car minor personal injury accident Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 12:42 p.m. on US-10 near Quarterline Road. Just an hour earlier at 11:50 a.m., there was a two-car property damage accident in the same location, police reported. Related story here Troopers were also called to a car-deer…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Hope Lynn VanderVlucht, the daughter of Meagen and Jason VanderVlucht of Hart, was born Nov. 17, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Ayden Ragalado Barrios, the son of Vanessa Ragalado of Hart, was born Nov. 18, 2014, at Spectrum Health Ludington…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. Due to current weather conditions, the workshop to be held tonight at Mason County Eastern High School has been postponed…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20-year-old Scottville man for retail fraud Wednesday. Deputies responded to Wal-Mart, 4800 block of U.S. 10, at 7:28 p.m. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Nov. 19, 2014 included: 7:23 a.m.: One vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 and Meiseheimer Rd. overpass, Summit Twp. Pere Marquette…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s sixth year to team up with local food store partners to offer special pricing for the purchase of…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will host its 23rd annual Senior Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 23, beginning at noon at the Scottville Optimist Center. Attendees of the free meal are asked to bring a dessert or salad to share. John Marek and his band will entertain while the Boy Scouts will help serve food and pour beverages.
VICTORY TWP. — Winter weather is here, and the honors society at West Shore Community College is trying to make the winter a little warmer for those who are struggling. Until Fri., Dec. 12, the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is holding a coat drive to support C.O.V.E. (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters), Mason, Lake, and Oceana County’s domestic violence shelter and…
LUDINGTON — If you find that you have too many holiday decorations, or you are just wanting to down-size or change them, consider donating those items to the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The arts center is hosting its Sxith Annual Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. One classroom will be designated the Resale Shoppe and…
Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook and at www.smith-eddy.com. The following schools are closed for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014: – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore Educational Service District –…
LUDINGTON — Parade watchers are invited to the Mason County District Library Ludington branch Saturday, November 29, 4 to 6 p.m. – before the Aglow On The Avenue holiday parade – to warm up with hot cocoa, cookies, and holiday music. Children’s activities will also be provided. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County District Library programs are free.
LUDINGTON — Sandcastle’s Children Museum recently received a donation of $438 from the employees of West Michigan Community Mental Health. The funds were raised by the employees during casual dress days. This is the third year Sandcastles has been selected for the donation. According to a press release from Sandcastles, the funds will be applied toward renovating exhibit space in…
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