By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — Law enforcement is on scene at the Branch Grocery Store, 9455 U.S. 10, investigating an armed robbery that took place there about 6 p.m. Troopers from Michigan State Police along with deputies from Mason County and Lake County sheriffs’ offices are on scene, including K-9 units. A male suspect being described as 200-pounds,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The courtroom at the Mason County Courthouse was full today, but not for a court case. Instead, it was full of well-wishers who came to honor Judge Richard I. Cooper, who has served as 51st Circuit Court judge since 1979. Judge Cooper will retire on Dec. 31 and will be replaced by Susan Sniegowski,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Shalyn Dawn Raney, 26, of 1619 Dyson, Muskegon, was arrested Dec. 5 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of receiving and concealing a firearm; felony firearm; and accessory after the fact. A preliminary exam is…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Dec. 9, in 51st Circuit Court: – Adam Wayne Nelson, 40, of 503 First St., Ludington, was found guilty by a jury, Nov. 20 of third-offense domestic violence and found guilty by the court of habitual offender, third offense. He was sentenced to three to 10 years in…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – David Brian Richmond, Jr., 25, of 403 S. Madison St., Ludington, was found guilty Dec. 2 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $1,060 in fines and costs; outpatient treatment; 93 days…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Stolen property valued at $1,546.98 was recovered in the woods and along the roadside near Walmart shortly after 3 a.m. Friday by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies after responding to a retail fraud involving “multiple subjects,” a sheriff’s report states. “Subjects fled on foot, and one subject was captured,” according to Sheriff Kim Cole. A 20-year-old Ludington…
HAMLIN TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post responded to a report of a tree that fell on a vehicle at Dewey and Lincoln roads Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. MSP also responded to a two-car property damage accident Wednesday at 2:29 p.m. at US-10 and Jebavy Road. No injuries were reported. The MSP Report is brought…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. Your teen drivers are bound to encounter bad weather on the road. Are you confident they can handle it? Help prepare them with these driving tips for traveling in heavy rain, sleet, snow, ice, fog and other severe weather. How to Establish Safe Driving Habits Driving too fast for…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Dec. 12, 2014: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 33F. Winds light and variable. Tonight: Partly cloudy skies in the evening then becoming cloudy overnight. Low of 31F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 5:09 p.m. Sunrise: 8:12 a.m. Saturday,…
LUDINGTON — The following are special events happening at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch this month: Handmade gifts: A chance for last-minute Christmas gift givers to create handmade gifts. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, noon to 5 p.m. Supplies will be provided. Open to all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Winter…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two suspects were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in separate, bizarre incidents Wednesday, Dec. 10. The first arrest occurred at 11:40 a.m. in Walmart, in the 4800 block of W. US-10, after deputies responded to a report of a “person huffing” in the building. During a pat down of the 23-year-old subject (no city…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is in the process of refinancing its most current building debt, a move that will save taxpayers about $801,658 in interest over the next 12 years. The interest savings is tied to the district’s 2006 millage vote which paid for the building of Scottville Upper Elementary, a new gymnasium…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When Lisa and Jon Runk purchased the historic Mack home at 110 N. Columbia Ave. two years ago, they knew they wanted to share it with others. The couple is offering an opportunity for the public to tour the home and to also help a local charity this Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center will hold a holiday open house and Santa shoppe on Monday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature a chocolate bar, coffee, holiday cookies and handcrafted gifts. The center is located at 140 South Main St., downtown Scottville
LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the Performance Underground at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The group will complete the reading of “Troilus and Crossida” beginning with Act V, Scene 1. In January, SRG will begin reading “Hamlet.” The interactive is open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare,” the group meets once a…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Even though a dozen Pentwater Historical Society volunteers might be battling clutter in their own basements, they happily teamed up Wednesday, Dec. 10, to rid the historical museum’s lower level of unneeded stuff. “It’s really a labor of love,” said Glenn Beavis, chair of the museum’s building and grounds committee. “This…
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder today ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Dec. 12 in honor of former Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant William Whitaker, who died Sunday. Whitaker, 25, of Stockbridge, died in the line of duty as the result of injuries sustained from a…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to three to 10 years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison Tuesday, Dec. 9, in 51st Circuit Court for third-offense domestic violence. Adam Wayne Nelson, of 503 First St., was found guilty by a jury, Nov. 20. He was also convicted by the court of habitual…
RIVERTON TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a personal injury accident at Meisenheimer and Schwass roads (see related story) and responded to two verbal disputes and one verbal domestic situation Tuesday. The following is MCSO activity for Tuesday, Dec.9, 2014: – 8:46 a.m., suspicious vehicle, First St. near Brye Rd., Amber Twp., case…
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SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Farm Bureau Citrus Fruit Sale begins today. Citrus Fruit direct from Farm Bureau members in Florida can be purchased at the Mason County FarmvBureau /Shoup Farm Bureau Insurance Agency offices, 106 S. Main Street in Scottville or at Tractor Supply, 4572 W. US 10 in Amber Twonship; or call 231-757-3833. This is a fundraiser for…
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