LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 12th induction class, the Class of 2016. The Hall of Fame will induct Mike Benedict, George Cartier, Bud Dodson, Ross Donley, Jenny (Irwin) Every and the 1986 Mason County Central boys track team. “This year’s class, the Class of 2016 will be another outstanding group of individuals that…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner took place earlier today at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington. The event typically draws over 300 people a year with over 70 volunteers. Turkeys are cooked by the Ludington Area Schools food service employees who also volunteer their time.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Students from Mason County Central’s Scottville Upper Elementary School have added money to the local fundraiser effort to purchase The Boot safety devices for all classroom doors at Mason County schools. The students met at West Shore Bank’s Scottville branch today where bank employees helped total up the loose change and count cash and checks.…
UPDATED at 4:10 p.m.: Ludington Police Department reports teens have been found. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is asking for assistance in finding two missing Ludington teens. Katlina Jobbins-Ortiz, 15, and Mercedes Coffman, 16, were last seen by their parents about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. According to Ludington Police Department reported it is believed that she girls were…
MANISTEE — State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narctoics (SSCENT) detectives arrested three Manistee residents earlier this month on charges of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine for their alleged involvement in an ongoing criminal operation, according to a SSCENT press release issued Wednesday, Nov. 25. Conspiracy to manufacture meth is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015: – 3:50 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Quarterline Road and Forest Trail, Grant Township. – 9:26…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexandra Eleanor Carie, the daughter of Stephanie and Carl Carie II of Ludington, was born Nov. 16, 2015. Brace Lee Castonia, the son of Jessica and Adam Castonia of Scottville, was born Nov. 18,…
LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Manistee man was arrested by State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives on a two-count felony warrant for delivery/manufacture of hydromorphone and possession of hydromorphone Wednesday, Nov. 25. The suspect, whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, faces up to up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine for the delivery…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Registration for winter semester classes that begin Mon., Jan. 11, 2016, at West Shore Community College is open to both returning and new students. WSCC Director of Enrollment & Student Engagement Marcus Crook emphasizes the importance of students planning now for the upcoming semester. “Students who register early for classes have the best selection of courses, as…
LUDINGTON — Need to buy a pie for Thanksgiving desert? Here’s a way to do it and to help a good cause at the same time. The Shop with a Cop program is holding an online pie auction Wednesday. The auction will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bidders can bid in person at the Stearns Motor Inn…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Rotary Club celebrated the breaking of ground at the location of new restrooms at Ludington Rotary Park (formerly City Park) Tuesday afternoon. The new restrooms just south of the old restrooms behind the band shell. The old restrooms will be demolished. Electrical services for the band shell will also be upgraded.
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, Nov. 23, 2015: – 2:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle/tree crash, no injuries, US 10 and Forest Trail #6670,…
LUDINGTON — A donation of $1,150 from Chemical Bank has brought The Boot school safety campaign to over 200 doors adopted through local donations. The device, which is being purchased by The Lockdown Company, is expected to be installed into 596 classrooms and offices in all Mason County secondary and elementary schools. To date, the devices have been installed into…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council, during its regular meeting, approved a resolution Monday evening allowing the city to apply for a Homebuyer Purchase and Rehabilitation Program grant application. The grant is through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and includes a $150,000 local matching grant from the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. If approved, the state of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at Birch Lake Apartments, 922 E. Tinkham Avenue, Monday night. Fire Chief Jerry Funk said the fire was a ceiling fan on fire. Initial dispatch information indicated flames were showing. Funk said firefighters were able to use an extinguisher to put out the fire.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance change to increase the city’s water and sewer rates tonight during its regular meeting. The increase in rates is due to upcoming upgrades to the city’s water treatment plant and water distribution system, which are required by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.…
FOUNTAIN — A 23-year-old Fountain man was the latest sex offender who has been arrested in Mason County this year for failure to register. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office, to date in 2015, has conducted 68 random residence checks on sex offenders, which has resulted in six arrests and four additional warrants requested. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said while personnel are…
The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested for resisting/opposing/assaulting a police officer Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10:21 p.m. in the 1000 block of Lancer Lane…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, is teaming up again this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s seventh year to team up with local food store partners to offer special pricing for the purchase…
LUDINGTON — Michael W. Nagle, author of “Justus S. Stearns, Michigan Pine King and Kentucky Coal Baron, 1845-1933,” will be at the Book Mark Sunday November 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Nagle will highlight Stearns’ contributions to the development of Ludington with the presentation, “Justus S. Stearns, Ludington’s First Citizen” which will be followed by a book signing. Books…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An overnight dusting of snow and today’s sunshine has caused many country roads to be covered in ice. Four vehicles were involved in two separate crashes within minutes of each other at the same location Sunday afternoon. The initial crash occurred when a Pontiac Vibe was traveling west on Hansen Road and slipped…
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