By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The man who drove drunk in a local grocery store parking lot and struck down local school teacher and businessman Scott Dumas will be sentenced today at 1:45 p.m. in 51st Circuit Court. On August 12, Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St., pleaded no contest for his crime. At that time,…
Letter to the Editor by Bill Brooks, Scottville. To the taxpayers of Scottville: In an email about a year ago to the city manager I suggested a ready serve tax to those of us who are snowbirds. It was announced a few hours before tonight’s meeting that it would be discussed. It was my reasoning that the excessive costs of and…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville property owners who shut off their water will have to continue to pay a monthly fee for the service if the city commission passes a resolution being recommended from the infrastructure committee. City Manager Amy Williams said she attended a seminar earlier this year and found out that most communities charge a readiness to serve fee for…
SCOTTVILLE — Parking ticket fines may increase in Scottville. City commission will hear the first reading of an ordinance to raise the fee from $10 to $30 during its regular meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. The change comes as a recommendation from the city’s public safety committee. “Most of the parking tickets we write are in the winter months…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has expressed that it does not favor fire hydrants being locked along the U.S. 10-31 corridor. The hydrants, maintained by the Scottville Department of Public Works, have been locked since 2008. In August, fire authority representative Bill Lehrbass attended a city commission meeting and questioned the purpose of…
Outside the Walls, A blog written by Nick VanderWall, is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales, 1680 W. U.S. 10-31, Scottville; 231-757-2727; www.vanderhaagcarsales.com, Mason County’s premier car rental outlet. Today, we introduce to you Nick VanderWall and his blog, Outside the Walls. Nick will be writing about hunting and fishing. Nick is 24 and grew up in Pere Marquette Township. When…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. GRANT TWP. — A 21-year-old Scottville man was arrested early Sunday morning for felony assault with a weapon during a wedding reception in the 6700 block of North U.S. 31. At 2:36 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a call of an assault with…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. Need additional storage for your belongings? Consider renting it. But before you start packing, know how to protect your items in a storage rental. Choose a Safe Facility Security is one of the most important factors for selecting a rental storage unit. Look for features such as: Gated facilities…
For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald and brought to you by Dreamweaver Lures, www.dreamweaverlures.com. Despite the recent perfect conditions we have had for 4-year-old adult salmon to enter into the river systems we are still not seeing them in great numbers. There has been a handful of fresh fish between Custer and twin bridges for the…
LUDINGTON — Stearns Park beach and the breakwaters are currently closed due to wind and wave conditions. The closures will remain in effect until future notice.
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary and Upper Elementary schools hosted a trauma training for staff members this morning. Jill Lynch, Mason-Lake ESD Emotionally Impaired Consultant came to discuss how trauma can affect students in and out of the educational environment. “It went great,” Upper Elementary Principal Kevin Kimes said. “Some trainings were done…
VICTORY TWP. — The Manierre Dawson Gallery will open a new exhibition on Sept. 22, from the Michigan State University Museum that consists of photographic interpretive banners and a reproduction of an Idlewild history quilt by Michigan quilter Deonna Todd Greed. The exhibit, titled “Welcome to Idlewild; the Black Eden of Michigan,” was a collaborative project by residents and scholars of…
Arraignments By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Tyler Austin Hendrickson, 20, of 2034 Edgewood Ave., NE, Grand Rapids, was arrested Sept. 14 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and larceny in a building and one count…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Felipa Rodriguez-Molina, 55, of 4495 W. Skeels Rd., Montague, was found guilty June 26 of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. Defendant was sentenced Sept. 16 to 180 days in jail with credit for eight days served; serve three months up…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Craig Manly Holtrust, 35, of 606 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 15 of open intoxicant in a motor vehicle – passenger. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
Joseph Armstrong, 84, of Dayton, OH longtime resident of Free Soil, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 17, 2014 at his Ohio home cradled by his family. He was born on September 2, 1930, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Robert and Velma (Smith) Armstrong, and graduated from Free Soil High School. He was an avid sports enthusiast and devout Christian. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors;…
Article and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — “I’ve had the luck of being blessed with a never-ending stream of ideas,” Dr. Dave Roseman told the audience at Pentwater Yacht Club Thursday evening while accepting Pentwater Service Club’s Citizen of the Year award for 2014. Speakers included service club president Bill Maxwell, village President Juanita Pierman, state rep. Jon Bumstead,…
BRANCH TWP. — Power along U.S. 10 in eastern Mason County was knocked out following a single vehicle crash just after 5 p.m. Thursday. The crash occurred when a 26-year-old Scottville man was driving westbound on U.S. 10 west of Tyndall Road. According to firefighters on the scene the man, driving a Pontiac Vibe, swerved to miss a turkey. His…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Sometimes it’s necessary to re-brand. This is true in business and can also be true for a church. The church formerly known as Greater Life Church is now Radiant Church. Further, the congregation is moving from downtown at 208 S. James St. (the former Lyric Theater building) to 409 S. Washington Ave. (former home…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — West Shore Community College President Chuck Dillon appeared in 85th District Court this morning where he pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was sentenced to two years probation and was given a fine of $925. He was also sentenced to two days in jail, which he has already served. Dillon, 64,…
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – Sometimes it can be very educational and refreshing to pull students away from all of the screens and technology and introduce them to certain aspects of history. That is exactly what the Western Michigan Old Engine Club does every year at its annual Education Day and this year wasn’t any different. Around 500…
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