FOUNTAIN — Santa Claus will be arriving in Fountain via fire truck Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:15 p.m. A community celebration will be held downtown featuring Christmas tree lighting, cookies, punch and music.
FOUNTAIN — Santa Claus will be arriving in Fountain via fire truck Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:15 p.m. A community celebration will be held downtown featuring Christmas tree lighting, cookies, punch and music.
Area business owners are being warned by law enforcement to be aware of a utility scam that is making the rounds. Area businesses are getting calls from individuals representing themselves as Consumers Energy and accusing businesses of not paying their bills. They may request that the business call an answering service they have set up and they may even have specific information…
SHERMAN TWP. — A 22-year-old Sheridan Township woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was driving slid off the road and rolled over to its side and struck a tree Wednesday afternoon. Michaelle Radtke was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (see related story) by Life EMS ambulance. She was traveling west on Sugar Grove Road about a quarter…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014: Generally cloudy with a high around 30F. Winds light and variable. Tonight, a few clouds with a low of 27F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 5:09 p.m. Sunrise: 8:05 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2014: Cloudy with a high…
Richard “Dick” Clayton Hansen, age 89 of Owosso, formerly of Scottville passed away on Wednesday December 3, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 27, 1925 in Grant Township, son of the late John and Dagmar (Christensen) Hansen. He graduated from Scottville High School in 1944. Richard was a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II, serving…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Peebles recently donated $976.10 to the Mason County Firefighters Training Committee. The money was raised by the company along with its customers, who were asked if they would like to donate when they made a purchase. This is the second donation made by the store this year, the first was for $1,200. According to Robin Arlt,…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Maddison Marie Gun, the daughter of Cherry Fuentes and Joseph Gun of Pentwater, was born Nov. 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kayla Marie Oomen, the daughter of Allison and Andy Oomen of Hart, was born Nov. 26, 2014…
CUSTER TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old Custer man Tuesday night for assault. At 9:57 p.m. deputies responded to a 911 call to a residence in the 3700 block of East First St. for a report of a person “out of control” at the house. Sheriff Kim Cole said deputies entered the residence and found…
AMBER TWP. — The Ludington Area Tea Party will hold its regular monthly general meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. Guest speaker will be Gene Clem, president of the Voter Information Network, www.voterinformationnetwork.org, a political action committee with board members who are Tea Party and longtime Republican members from across…
SHERMAN TWP. — A 22-year-old Sheridan Township woman was injured Wednesday afternoon following a rollover crash on Sugar Grove Road east of Custer Road. The woman was driving west in a Jeep when her vehicle lost control on the icy road. The vehicle rolled to its side in a ditch and struck a tree, causing an 8-inch diameter branch to…
WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — A 42-year-old Ludington man escaped serious injuries early Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, when the 2003 Dodge pickup he was driving on US-31 near Monroe Road rolled over. “Driver stated he was going 55 mph; lost control on the ice; and rolled the vehicle over,” the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report states. “Road conditions were…
Program will also benefit Family Birthing Center. LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation is starting a new tradition this year to remember or honor loved ones. Foundation Director Kaley Petersen announced the program to decorate a “Lights and Love” Christmas tree on the hospital’s south lawn. Each donation of $20 will add a two-inch globe light to the…
Survivor Story: Ann Genson. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544; www.all-access-care.com. SCOTTVILLE — Ann Genson has been through her share of life’s obstacles. She worked many years in the performing arts industry in the Muskegon-Fremont areas. As the economy changed, she lost her job. Divorce left her being a single mother…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Coldwater man will serve jail time for sexually assaulting two girls along the Pere Marquette River over Labor Day weekend. William Joseph Stempien, 43, appeared in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon and was sentenced to one year in jail, serving eight months up front on the charges of criminal sexual conduct fourth degree…
LUDINGTON — A Ludington man will serve 10 months in the Mason County Jail for possessing marijuana and violating the terms of his parole. He may also face prison time for violating parole. Daniel John Horowski, 31, of 916 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, was arrested Sept. 7 by Ludington Police Department in the parking lot behind the Alley Bar near…
SCOTTVILLE — Pizza Barn Plus, 204 W. State St., will hold Dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. with two seating times. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call 231-757-9840. Check out Pizza Barn Plus on Facebook or at www.pizzabarnplus.com for more information.
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014: Mostly cloudy with temperatures rising towards the low 30s. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, cloudy skies with late-night snow showers. Low 26F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow, 50%. Sunset: 5:10 p.m. Sunrise: 8:02…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 54-year-old four-time habitual offender is looking at spending the next year in jail for failing to pay for tickets to the University of Michigan vs. Notre Dame football game last September. Roger Craig Beilfuss, of 215 S. Hancock, Pentwater, pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 1, to a five-year felony…
VICTORY TWP. – – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. The workshops will be held on Dec. 4, 6 p.m., at Mason County Central High School, Dec. 10,…
VICTORY TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old Scottville woman Saturday for domestic violence. The arrest occurred in the 3600 block of North Stiles Rd. after deputies responded to a 911 call to a residence regarding an assault/intoxicated person. Other activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office for the weekend of Nov. 28 to Nov. 30, 2014…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, Dec. 1, 2014: Flurries and a few snow showers throughout the day. High 19F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low of 11F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014:…
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