For the first time in 36 years the 51st Circuit Court will have a new judge, beginning January 2015. Since 1979, that court has been ruled over by the Honorable Judge Richard Cooper. Cooper’s term expires at the end of this year and, by law, he must retire based on his age. The circuit court is defined as the trial…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Susan Kasley Sniegowski was Mason County’s first female prosecutor, serving in that position for 4 years. She has been practicing law locally since 1999. She owns a private practice and also is contracted with the City of Ludington as its Freedom of Information Coordinator. Sniegowski, 46, grew up in Ludington and attended Ludington Area Schools through…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. If elected 51st Circuit Court Judge Craig Cooper would be replacing his father, Richard Cooper, who has served on the bench since 1979. The 31-year-old resides in Irons and has served as Lake County prosecuting attorney since 2012 and served as assistant prosecutor there since 2011. He is the third generation of his family to serve…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Mason County’s Prosecuting Attorney, Paul Spaniola, has tried some pretty high profile cases lately. The 55-year-old Pere Marquette Township resident has served as the county’s top law enforcement official since 2009. He joined the prosecutor’s office in 2001 as an assistant prosecutor. Prior to that he operated a private practice in Ludington specializing in criminal defense,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. David Glancy, 36, lives in Amber Township. He and his wife, Kathryn, are partners in their law practice, Glancy Law Office in Ludington. He is a 1996 graduate of Fremont High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Hope College in Holland, with a major in political science and a minor in biochemistry. He received his…
LUDINGTON — Life is something Justin Ray doesn’t take for granted. When he walks the victory lap Saturday following the opening ceremonies of Relay for Life at Oriole Field, he will be thankful for every step he takes, and every breath. He will also be thankful for his two young sons and his wife. In 2010, at the age of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Daryl Eugene Essex, 32, of 5378 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was arrested June 24 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of safe breaking, first-degree home invasion, larceny of firearms, felony firearms and habitual offender, fourth…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Barbara Ruth Tyler, 23, of 1087 Pineway, Ludington, was found guilty June 24 of assault and battery and selling/furnishing alcohol to a minor. She was sentenced to five days in jail; 93 days discretionary jail for one year for Count I; 60 days…
SHERMAN TWP. — Over 130 students and children attended the annual Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm barn dance Thursday. Photographer Brad Reed of Todd and Brad Reed Photography, Ludington, attended with his 10-year-old daughter, Julia, and captured some of the moments. Learn more about the farm here.
CUSTER TWP. — A 21-year-old Burr Oak man was arrested Thursday night after law enforcement was called to a prowler complaint in the 800 block of North U.S. 31 just outside of Scottville. The initial 911 dispatch said a woman heard tapping on her window and her dog was barking. The home apparently had been broken into previously. Mason County…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TWP. — A motorcyclist was injured Thursday evening after the bike he was riding struck a deer on U.S. 31 between Townline and Freeman roads. The man, who was from Illinois, was traveling with a group on a circle tour around Lake Michigan, according to a firefighter on the scene. Most of his injuries…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. It’s lights-out for standard incandescents: Due to failure to meet federal energy-efficiency regulations set in 2007, the popular lightbulbs will soon no longer be available. The gradual phase out began in 2012 with the 100- and 75-watt bulbs and will culminate once the 40- and 60-watt selections sell…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 78-year-old Ludington woman received a ticket after a crash at the intersection of Tinkham and Rath avenues Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3:15 p.m. when the driver was traveling south on Rath Avenue in a Buick and failed to yield at the Tinkham intersection. Her vehicle collided with a west bound Ford…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Western Michigan Fair Association Board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new improvements at the Mason County Fairgrounds. The ceremony is scheduled at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. Mason County received funding of…
GRANT TWP. — The annual Grant Township Clean-up Day is Saturday, June 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the township hall, 835 W. Hoague Road. Paint and tires will not be accepted. Proof of residency is required.
Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office have requested arrest warrants with the charge of domestic assault for two men involved with separate incidents Wednesday. The first took place at 12:04 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Custer Road, Custer Township. An arrest warrant is being requested for a 22-year-old Custer man. The second took place at 6:08 p.m.…
AMBER TWP. — The Michigan State Firemen’s Association is holding its annual conference in the area beginning today through Sunday. The conference is being hosting at the the Baymont Inn and Suites at U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road. The conference includes educational classes and recreation activities along with an awards ceremony.
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan surface temperature at Stearns Park beach: 58 F. Thursday, June 26, 2014. Sunset: 9:33 p.m. Ludington: Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 69 F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 56 F. Winds light and…
Locally Made. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. As a native of Ludington, I thought it would be a great idea to feature many area businesses that I had either grown up with or businesses that I had become familiar with in the more recent years of my life. I wanted to promote what the businesses had to offer the local…
LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Ludington Library annual used book sale will be held Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 East Ludington Avenue. The Friends of the Ludington Library was organized in 1977 by citizens interested in…
HART – Daryl Eugene Essex, 32, of 5378 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was sentenced to two consecutive prison terms in 27th Circuit Court Monday for first-degree home invasion and felony firearms. Essex was arrested last March following multiple break-ins in Oceana and Mason counties. He was initially charged with 22 felonies, including breaking and entering, home invasion, larceny of firearms,…
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