By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominations for 2014 Business of the Year. They include FloraCraft of Ludington, Lake Michigan Carferry Service of Ludington, McDonald’s Bakery of Ludington and Adam’s Construction & General Contracting of Free Soil. Adam’s Construction & General Contracting was nominated by Michael Lenich of Ludington.…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Monday, April 20, 2015: – 1:13 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart), damaged power line, 5000 block of E. First St., Branch. – 4:50 p.m., (MSP), damaged property…
Helen Bahr, 93, of Pentwater passed away on Tuesday, April 21. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hart woman pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, and in exchange for her guilty plea is looking at serving one month in jail. Melinda Ann VanDerZanden and her husband Randy Alan VanDerZanden were arrested Dec. 1 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after stealing…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Manistee woman who pleaded no contest to a felony of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA) and a misdemeanor of second-offense operating while impaired in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, is looking at a minimum two-year prison sentence. Susan Kay Lewis also pleaded guilty Tuesday during her final conference…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The 38-year-old Ludington man who was found in possession of several “rocks” of crack cocaine while being booked into the Mason County Jail for driving on a suspended license and parole violation charges last December received a prison sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21. Anthony Earl Green was ordered to serve…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, to a one-year discretionary jail sentence, of which he must serve 10 months up front, for a second-degree home invasion conviction. Alex Christian Jobbins-Ortiz, 19, of Ludington, pleaded guilty March 3 to second-degree home invasion. He was arrested last December…
SCOTTVILLE — The second annual Spring Fling will take place Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Hall. This year’s theme is “food fun.” Families will have the opportunity to play games, get creative with a craft activity, learn about food preparation, and learn more about volunteer opportunities with area organizations. There will be a…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was ordered to serve five months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail sentence Tuesday, April 21, in 51st Circuit Court for stealing over $1,200 in electronics from Walmart. Jason Lee Carr, who is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail, was given credit for 65 days served. Carr, who…
HAMLIN TWP. — The 2015 Focus on Life Benefit Dinner sponsored by the Mason County Right to Life will be held on Thursday, April 23 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington. The doors open at 5:30 P.M. with dinner and program starting at 6:30 P.M. Featured guest and speaker will be author and administrative law judge Lisa K. Gigliotti…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.comand Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following complaints on Monday, April 20, 2015: 7:17 a.m.: A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a probation/parole violation after he allegedly tampered with his tether. 9:46 a.m.:…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — Sustaining staffing at the area’s fire departments can often be a challenge. Riverton Township Fire Department is working a solution. The department recently started a cadet program for teens ages 16 and 17. The program allows the teens to be part of the department, short of actually fighting fires, treating patients or driving…
James Kobetich, 72, of Ludington passed away on April 20, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, April 21, 2015: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow…
SCOTTVILLE — Ann Genson and Don Pasco will become the newest members of the Scottville City Commission, while Commissioner-at-Large David Johnson will become the mayor pro-tem. Genson will serve as second ward commissioner while Pasco will serve as commissioner-at-large. The second ward position became available following the death of Bonnie Pfefferle while the at-large position became available after the resignation of Jim…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission passed an off-road-vehicle ordinance during its regular meeting Monday. Since last fall, the city has had a temporary traffic order in place that has allowed ORVs in limited places in town. The temporary traffic order, issued by Scottville Police Dept., was seen as a probation period to see what type of usage and issues the…
SCOTTVILLE — Two people have shown an interest in being appointed to the two open city commission seats. Ann Genson has asked to be considered for the second ward commission seat while Don Pasco has asked to be considered for the at-large position. The second ward position became available following the death of Bonnie Pfefferle while the at-large position became available…
MONTAGUE — Mason County Central High School Principal Brad Jacobs is a finalist for the job of superintendent of Montague Public Schools. Jacobs is one of two finalists who were being interviewed for the job today. The other finalist is Jeff Johnson, principal of Godwin Heights Middle School. Jacobs, who lives in Hamlin Township, has been principal at Mason County Central for about…
Miss Ludington Area organizing body-peace/disorder support group. Begins: Thursday, April 23 at The Bookmark, Rath Ave. and Loomis St. in Ludington. By Marie Macdonnell, Miss Ludington Area. Freshmen year of college came up on me a lot faster than I had ever anticipated it to. The many schools, applications, comparison charts, tuition deadlines, the reality of change, the unkown….it was…
LUDINGTON — WMOM FM 102.7 has reported that the Ludington Elks club #736 has closed. The closure was discovered when the Ludington lodge was no longer on the national website. According to WMOM, the national headquarters verified that the local club had been closed. A spokesman told the radio station that last week John Amen, National leader of the Elks issued an…
A letter to the editor by Marian Fortier Johnson, Manistee. Michigan has been losing population. According to the eighth edition of the “Rich States, Poor States” report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), states with low taxes have been gaining population. On the list of states forecast to gain economic competitiveness, Michigan is rated neither one of the…
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