Michael Stielstra, 73, of Ludington passed away on February 21, 2015 at his home. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Michael Stielstra, 73, of Ludington passed away on February 21, 2015 at his home. 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. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Monday night: Snow showers likely with…
Today we introduce a new Sunday feature, The Mitten Memo by Nick Krieger. Nick will discuss topics related to Michigan law and public affairs, especially new laws being proposed in Lansing and Washington that impact Michigan residents. He is a graduate of Ludington High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, and holds a law degree and master’s…
Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born…
The Light Chaser is brought to you by MyProLab.com, a professional photographic lab offering services to the consumer market. MyProLab.com, the official photographic lab of Media Group 31 (our parent company) and Alway Photography. The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway. Chapter 5: Exposure — Aperture. Over the past two weeks we have been discussing exposure. In Chapter 3,…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Several studies have shown that the backseat is the safest place for your child, but you still need to take safety precautions. Here are several ways to reduce risk for backseat passengers: Choose the Right Restraint Securing kids properly is the number one guideline for child passenger safety. Your child’s…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Brent Alan Schneider, 17, of 501 N. Robert St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 17 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance, possession of analogues and possession of marijuana. Probable…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Jason Scott Huggard, 29, of 1005 N. Custer Rd., Custer, was found guilty Feb. 11 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $590 in fines and costs; outpatient treatment; Soberlink for 180 days;…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Christian Lee Mitchell, 24, of 213 ½ Melendy, Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 13 of interfering with electronic communications. He was sentenced Feb. 17 to one year in jail; must serve six months up front/balance to be served at the court’s discretion; work…
MANISTEE TWP. — U.S. 31 between M-55 and M-22 is currently closed due to a vehicle crash at Frost Road. A tanker truck carrying diesel fuel rolled over on its side and is leaking fuel. No one was injured in the crash. Traffic is being routed off from the south at Hill Road to Kott Road. From the north M-22…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com; and Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity from Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015: – 10:44 a.m., (MCSO), a 57-year-old woman was…
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Friday, Feb. 20, 2015: This list may be updated. Tonight’s Mason County Central boys basketball game at Oakridge has been postponed until Wednesday, February 25. Baldwin Community Schools. Mason County Central West Shore Educational Service District. Quiz Bowl at West Shore…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. A wind chill advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Friday. Inland temperatures have dropped to 10 to 15 below zero. Added winds mean wind chills even lower. Frostbite for exposed skin can set in within 30 minutes or less. Hypothermia can result from…
LUDINGTON — A local homeless man was sent to prison for setting tents on fire in an area known to be a homeless camp last summer. George William Winters, 60, whose address is listed as the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in his court file, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, to a minimum in eight years and…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) was recently awarded two grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). An operational support grant in the amount of $18,750 will support a skilled and dedicated staff for the non-profit arts center. Of the amount provided by this grant $1,810 are federal funds from the National Endowment for…
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz of Onekama recently introduced legislation to prohibit the consideration of veteran disability payments in Michigan divorce proceedings. HB 4170 parallels the current federal law that protects veterans disability compensation in civil court divorce settlements by safeguarding veterans benefit awards in extenuating circumstances and exempting those awards from being considered as a divisible martial asset…
Welcome to the world! Trenton Robert Gregory Christoffersen, the son of Lyana and Steven Christoffersen of Scottville, was born Feb. 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Camron David Stockwell, the son of Melissa Siple and James Stockwell of Ludington, was born Feb. 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Immanuel Mateo Munoz, the son of Tara James and Ramon…
LUDINGTON — The sister of Michigan State Police Trooper Sammy Seymour, who was arrested last month by the Ludington Police Department for drunk driving, was sentenced in 79th District Court Tuesday, Feb. 17, after pleading no contest to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. While her brother was being arrested, Septrion “reportedly became belligerent and attempted to kick the back window…
VICTORY TWP. — Two people were injured Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 31 between Decker and Sugar Grove roads. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred when a northbound Ford Escort attempted to turn left into the path of a southbound minivan. The driver of the Escort was a 42-year-old Scottville woman while the driver…
The Mason County Central High School forensics team recently competed at the Birch Run Invitational tournament. The team placed first overall with a total of 236 points, out of 19 teams. Of 24 entries, 10 broke semifinals, and of that 10, nine made it to finals. Kaci Clayton won first in prose, with a perfect score of 8/800 out of 23 competitors.…
Mary K. Worthington, 93 of Ludington passed away onTuesday, February 17 at Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon. Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services- Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record.
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