Free snowmobile safety course offered

February 6, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A two-day snowmobile safety course is being offered Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mason County Reformed Church. The free class is being offered by West Michigan Sportspersons Ministry. Those wishing to enroll must pick up a class booklet on Saturday, Feb. 8 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.…

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Occasional snow showers today

February 6, 2014
Occasional snow showers today

Occasional snow showers are expected today with a high temperature of 12 degrees F. Winds, west-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, intermittent flurries and snow showers, especially early. Low of 7 F. Winds, west-southwest at 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow, snow flurries in the early morning will give way to partly cloudy skies during the day. High of 16…

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Art center photo contest

February 6, 2014

LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts announces the 6th Annual Online Photo Contest. Started in Fall 2008, this contest, sponsored by Todd & Brad Reed Photography, recognizes the talents of amateur and professional photographers and benefits the gallery space at LACA.  The annual fundraising event occurs each February and its proceeds have recently been used to upgrade the…

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Mother, baby die in Jebavy Drive crash

February 5, 2014
Mother, baby die in Jebavy Drive crash

UPDATE. HAMLIN TWP. — An infant, under 1-year-old and her mother were killed, and a 5-year-old child was critically injured, during a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road Wednesday night. The crash involved a full size car and a pickup. The baby and mother were declared dead on the scene. The infant was in a carseat.…

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2 dead in Hamlin crash

February 5, 2014

HAMLIN TWP. — Two people died and one person was critically injured following a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive north of Fisher Road Wednesday night. The crash involved a full size car and a pickup. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the north bound car crossed into the path of the truck. The two fatalities and injured were from…

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Man arrested for assault using a gun

February 5, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 21-year-old Flint man, following an incident involving a gun. The incident took place Sunday, Feb. 2 at 143 N. Jebavy Dr. During an investigation deputies learned the reported assault involved two subjects wearing masks who had reportedly pointed a gun at the victim. The alleged suspects fled prior…

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Community conversation recommends priorities for candidates

February 5, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — What message would you like to send to candidates running in the upcoming state elections? A small people gathered this morning for a community conversation, hosted by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by the Center for Michigan, a private non-profit think tank based in Ann Arbor. The…

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Local doctors join Spectrum Health Medical Group

February 5, 2014
Local doctors join Spectrum Health Medical Group

LUDINGTON — On February 1, 2014, Northwest Personal Healthcare became part of Spectrum Health Medical Group, providing patients with expanded access to some of west Michigan’s most experienced and skilled medical specialists The practice is located next to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Board-certified physicians Mary O’Callaghan, DO, Timothy O’Callaghan, DO and Amanda Overmyer, MD provide internal medicine and family medicine to…

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Sheriff’s office keeps busy with crashes

February 5, 2014
Sheriff’s office keeps busy with crashes

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office continues to respond to weather-related crashes. Tuesday was no exception. At 5:30 a.m. deputies responded to a single vehicle crash, with no injuries, at Johnson and Gordon roads in Amber Twp. At 7:12 a.m., deputies responded to a two vehicle crash, no injuries, at Brye and Anthony roads, Summit Twp. Other activity of the MCSO…

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Obit: Dorothy VanSickle, 87, Fountain

February 5, 2014
Obit: Dorothy VanSickle, 87, Fountain

Dorothy VanSickle, aged 87, a lifelong resident of Fountain, died peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Oakview Medical Care Facility – Sutter Living Center in Ludington.  Dorothy was born on April 27, 1926 to John and Emma (Bauske) Budzynski and attended Fountain School and Scottville High School.  Dorothy worked at Seal Power in Muskegon during World War II.  On…

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Snow showers early followed by cloudy skies

February 5, 2014
Snow showers early followed by cloudy skies

There is a 30% chance of snow showers this morning, otherwise mostly cloudy with a high temperature of 18 degrees F. Wind, north-northeast at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, 50% chance of snow showers with a low of 11; wind, north-northwest at 10 mph. Wednesday, 30% chance of snow with a high of 18 F; wind, north-northeast at 13 mph.…

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Mother of accused trooper shooter refuses plea

February 4, 2014
Mother of accused trooper shooter refuses plea

LUDINGTON – Tammi Spoford, the mother of the man charged with murdering a Michigan State Police trooper appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court today where she turned down a plea agreement from Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Spofford, 50, of 8124 W. Eight Mile Road, Irons, is charged with accessory after the fact to the Sept. 9 murder of…

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Ludington woman pleads to stealing purse

February 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — Sheila Ranae Henson, 32, of 504 E. Danaher St., Apt. 1, Ludington, pleaded guilty to larceny today in 51st Circuit Court. Henson was initially charged with larceny of a building, fourth offense, which has a maximum penalty of four years in prison, plus an additional four years for habitual offender fourth offense. Henson accepted a plea agreement from…

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Soldier pleads guilty to assaulting sheriff’s deputy

February 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — A Michigan National Guard soldier who assaulted a Mason County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court. Eric Michael Klopp, 33, 1235 Sumac St., Fruitport, was charged with resisting and assaulting Dep. Ed Rasmussen, a corrections officer at the Mason County Jail, following a Nov. 20, 2013 drunk driving arrest. Klopp told the court he was…

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Motivating Gen Y is topic of chamber breakfast

February 4, 2014
Motivating Gen Y is topic of chamber breakfast

LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, February 19, the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and West Shore Community College will debut a morning networking series. The first topic will be a brief presentation on Motivating Generation Y. The event will take place at the Bookmark in downtown Ludington from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members,…

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Sandcastles Mardi Gras ball fundraiser

February 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum will hold a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at AM Galleries in downtown Ludington. The event will feature Bourbon Street hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, dancing and entertainment. Masks will be available for purchase at the door. Shuttle service will be available from the West Shore Bank parking…

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Mother of accused trooper killer to appear in court today

February 4, 2014
Mother of accused trooper killer to appear in court today

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – The mother of the man charged with murdering a Michigan State Police trooper is scheduled to appear in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. Tammi Spofford, 50, of 8124 W. Eight Mile Road, Irons, is charged with accessory after the fact to the Sept. 9 murder of Paul Butterfield. She is also charged…

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Welcome to the world! Alexis, Mahala, Ashton and Zoya.

February 4, 2014
Welcome to the world! Alexis, Mahala, Ashton and Zoya.

Welcome to the world… Mahala Rose Cecelia Leigh Wheeler-Herring, the daughter of Stephanie Wheeler and Carl Herring Jr. of Ludington, was born January 23, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Ashton Lloyd Failing, the son of Jessica Olson and David Failing of Ludington, was born January 29, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Zoya Keyann Clark, the daughter of Starrin…

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