SHERMAN TWP. — Travis Michael Shaull, 27, 3763 E. Sugar Grove Rd., Sherman Twp., was arrested on charged of manufacturing methamphetamine and operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine, during a search of his home on Monday, April 27. Shaull reportedly fled from SSCENT detectives during a search warrant at the property but was quickly apprehended and arrested on charges. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, April 29, 2015: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with…
LUDINGTON – As the slow economic recovery has not yet reached our most vulnerable and many people are still at-risk. The U.S. Census Bureau is now rating almost half of all Americans in the poor or low-income categories – many of them families with children. The Salvation Army nationwide is seeing heavy demand for food by families whose children suffer…
VICTORY TWP. – It will be “Some Enchanted Evening” at West Shore Community College when the performing arts series performs Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic musical “South Pacific—In Concert,” in June. Dr. Rick Plummer is casting the iconic musical as his “swan song” production after 18 years as professor of theater and director of the arts series. Auditions are Sunday, May 3,…
Welcome to the world! Miles Dawson Karlsen, the son of Holly and Kai Karlsen of Ludington, was born April 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Bentley James Morgan, the son of Kasey Carr and Justin Morgan of Shelby, was born April 25, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Sariyah Sky Stever, the daughter of Tameria McKinnon and Ronald Stever III of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Cousins Charlie Thompson and Eric Lund are passionate about campaign finance reform. The two have recently started a local chapter of the national Represent Us movement in the hopes of changing campaign financing from the ground up. Represent Mason County held its first meeting earlier this month. “We basically want to end legalized bribery…
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. BRANCH TWP. — A paintball gun, cash, and some CDs were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 100 block of South Stephens Road that was reported Monday, April 27, at 8:09 p.m., according…
Letter to the editor by Colleen Tucker, Manistee. Don’t you hate it when people lie to you? I sure do. A recent pro-Proposal 1 TV ad ends with a school bus driver saying something like, “If it will keep our kids safe, I’ll pay the penny.” Did you know that not one penny of the sales tax increase will go…
SHERMAN TWP. — A 27-year-old Custer man, who fled from SSCENT detectives during a search warrant at a meth lab in the 3700 block of Sugar Grove Road Monday April 27, was quickly apprehended and arrested on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine and operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine. “Upon executing the search warrant, a 27-year-old Custer man fled out the rear…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Police activity in Ludington increased by 553 calls in 2014 compared to 2013. Ludington Police Department’s number of complaints investigated increased by 507, the number of arrests increased by 71, traffic citations decreased by 37 and parking violations decreased by 488 citations. The increase in calls also comes with one less officer, a vacancy…
LUDINGTON — City Council tightened up the city’s temporary sign ordinance Monday, April 27, during its regular meeting. The council already regulates when and if signs can be placed temporarily in the city’s right-of-way. The change in policy will now allow the council to request those who want to place the signs specify the size of the signs, the location…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame, currently located at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township, will be moving to the former PNC Bank building at 130 E. Ludington Ave, the southwest corner of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Ludington. Members of the MCSHF board spoke Monday during the regular…
LUDINGTON — The city will be working on several water and sewer system upgrades next year. The changes come as the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has requested the city make improvements to its water distribution system. The projects that will be undertaken in 2016 include: South Washington Ave. between Fourth and Sixth streets, replacement of water main, sanitary sewer…
LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Animal Friends will hold a Doggiepalooza event on Aug. 22 at Central Bark, the Ludington dog park located at Cartier Park. The event, which will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., was approved by the city council during its Monday, April 27 meeting. The event is a fundraiser for the group’s spay and neuter programs. The council stipulated…
A Celebration of Life reception will be held for Barbara White, aged 82 of Scottville, who passed away on January 21, 2015, on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. at the Scottville Senior Center. A graveside commitment service will follow at Brookside Cemetery. Those who wish to make gifts in Barb’s memory are asked to consider the Scottville Senior…
LUDINGTON — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Ludington is gearing up for the eighth Mom 2 Mom Sale to be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church , 121 Nelson Rd. from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 9, 2015. Admission is $2 per person; kids under 12 are free and strollers are welcome. The event is a specialized, high quality group yard and bake sale.…
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. AMBER TWP. — A 26-year-old Shelby man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating while intoxicated Saturday, April 25, at 12:20 a.m., at US-10 and US-31 after several callers reported a wrong-way…
MUSKEGON — West Shore Community College Professor Emeritus and author Sharon Bluhm will speak about Riverton Township artist Manierre Dawson on Thursday, April 30. “Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction,” an exhibition of works by a pioneer in American abstract painting, will open at the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) on Thurs., April 30, and run through August 9. An opening reception…
Donald Garland, 75, of Ludington passed away on April 25, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Don E. Downing Sr., 81, of Ludington passed away on April 23, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Anne B. Broderick, 70, of Ludington passed away on Friday April 24,…
SHERMAN TWP. — The Sherman Township board has set the following schedule for monthly meetings of the 2015-2016 fiscal year, which began April 1, 2015. The remainder of the meeting schedule includes: May 19, 2015 June 16, 2015 July 21, 2015 Aug. 18, 2015 Sept. 15, 2015 Oct. 20, 2015 Nov. 17, 2015 Dec. 15, 2015 Jan. 19, 2016 Feb. 16,…
SHERMAN TWP. — Sherman Township clean up day will take place Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sherman Township Hall on Main Street in Fountain. The following restrictions apply: – No paint, oil, anti-freeze or hazardous chemicals. – All Freon appliances must be tagged. – No brush, lawn or garden waste. – No building demolition waste.…
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