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…
SCOTTVILLE — “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure” will be showing, for free, this Friday at the Scottville Harvest Festival. The locally written, directed and produced movie will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Center. Chairs will be available but movie-goers can also bring blankets (no lawn chairs allowed in the center). The Scottville Optimist…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. On Thursday the annual Scottville Harvest Festival begins. This three-day festival is a Mason County tradition that goes back to the early part of the 20th century. As a kid growing up in the Scottville area, it was always something we looked forward to. The festival was created as a way for the merchants to say…
VICTORY TWP. – A delegation from West Shore Community College is joining over 360 representatives from Michigan’s 28 community colleges for the 2014 Student Success Summit, hosted by the Michigan Community College Association’s Michigan Center for Student Success, on Sept. 18 and 19, at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The two-day Summit is an annual event featuring presentations from national…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the appointment of Dore Szoboszlay as Human Resource Officer. Szoboszlay will be responsible for guiding and supporting in the areas of performance management, employee relations, hiring, benefits administration and compliance. “With more than 18 years of human resources experience, as well as a valuable background in banking, Dore brings with her a proven record…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Joshua Jared Walters LeClair, the son of Elizabeth Walters LeClair and Brandon LeClair of Ludington, was born Sept. 12, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Benjamin Spencer Montie, the son of Sheree and Shane Montie of Walkerville, was born Sept. 16,…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Parent Coalition will hold a Parent Connection meeting on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington. The topic will be to see what participating parents would like the coalition to accomplish over the next year and how goals can be achieved. Dinner and childcare will be provided and…
LANSING – Filming of the movie “Believe” will begin in Manistee later this week. The Michigan Film Office announced today that the movie has been approved for incentives from the state. The movie “Grain,” which will be filmed in Detroit, also received incentives. “While these two projects tell very different stories, they both are tapping into the talented crew and iconic locations…
Today, we begin a series called “Survivor Stories.” The series will feature stories of area residents who have overcome challenges in their lives, physically, mentally and spiritually. The series is being sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Pere Marquette Township, 231-425-4544, www.all-access-care.com. Survivor Stories will run on the first and third Saturday…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 23-year-old Ludington man Monday afternoon for domestic violence and also for an outstanding friend of the court warrant. The arrest took place at 7:08 p.m. on Daisy Lane. Other activity of the sheriff’s…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees voted Monday to terminate President Charles Dillon’s pay while he is on administrative leave. The board also unanimously voted to consult an attorney on Dillon’s status with the college. Dillon has been on paid administrative leave since early August when he was arrested and charged…
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola today announced they will appeal 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel’s dismissal of the open murder charge against Sean Phillips, 23, of Victory Township, in the death of his daughter, Katherine Phillips, the Mason County infant missing for two years and known as “Baby Kate” in the media.…
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