Obituary: John ‘Jack’ Knysz, 71, of Irons.

June 23, 2021

Obituary: John ‘Jack’ Knysz, 71, of Irons. John “Jack” Knysz, 7,1 of Irons, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 17, 2021. Jack was born in Chicago, the eldest son of Peter and Marcella (Gronskis) Knysz. After graduating from Brother Rice prep school, Jack served two terms in the U.S. Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam Conflict. After returning home and…

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Rain expected Thursday.

June 23, 2021

Rain expected Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly cloudy tonight with a slight chance of rain, 15%. Low temperature of 64 degrees. Winds south at 10 to 20 mph. Thursday, June 24, 2021 Rain. Thunderstorms possible in the evening. High 75; low 65. Precipitation: 87% day; 44%…

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Man pleads guilty to attempted animal killing in dog death case.

June 22, 2021

Man pleads guilty to attempted animal killing in dog death case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Montague man pleaded guilty to attempted killing/torturing an animal in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 22, in connection to the killing of a dog. Eric James Wood II, of 5016 W. Webster Rd., testified before Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that he…

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Police news, June 22, 2021.

June 22, 2021

Police news, June 22, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, June 21, 2021: 5:24 a.m, (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of US 31, Sherman Township. 9:53 a.m., (MCSO), gas drive-off, $25.66…

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Muskegon man sent to prison for retail fraud.

June 22, 2021

Muskegon man sent to prison for retail fraud. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to two to 30 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 22, for a conviction of first-degree retail fraud. Donald Leroy Petroski, of 1377 Peck St., pleaded guilty to the charge May 18, according to court records. Petroski,…

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Obituary: Vincent McCambridge, 85, of Ludington.

June 22, 2021

Obituary: Vincent McCambridge, 85, of Ludington. Vincent George McCambridge, 85, of Ludington, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was born May 4, 1936 in Oakfield Township to Delbert and Edith (Rigdon) McCambridge.  Vincent lived and worked in Lowell until his retirement. He was a professional in the auto business. He was a member of the Lowell Lions Club…

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Recent births, posted June 22, 2021.

June 22, 2021

Recent births, posted June 22, 2021. The following births have been reported: Jackson Myles Swiastyn, the son of Allison and Corbin Swiastyn of Manistee, was born on Friday, June 18, 2021. Janie Mae Tienda, the daughter of Samantha Smith and Luis Tienda of Hart, was born on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Samuel Allan Mendez, Jr., the son of Maria and Samuel Mendez…

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Motorcycle crashes after hitting fluid spill.

June 21, 2021

Motorcycle crashes after hitting fluid spill. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Britton, Michigan man received minor injuries after he struck a fluid spill on the roadway and dumped his motorcycle on Dewey Road west of Dee Allen Road Friday, June 18,…

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West Shore Bank helps raise funds for MCC nature center. 

June 21, 2021

West Shore Bank helps raise funds for MCC nature center.  SCOTTVILLE — Employees of West Shore Bank’s Scottville branch recently raised funds to help with the Mason County Central Ed Malkowski Nature Center, located near the MCC Middle School. The car wash fund raiser, held in Scottville, included 36 vehicles, whose drivers donated $594. The bank matched that amount for…

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Custer man seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash.

June 21, 2021

Custer man seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash. CUSTER — A  22-year-old Custer man received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle driven by a 35-year-old Custer man pulled off of Madison Street into the path of his eastbound vehicle on US 10 Thursday, June 17, shortly after 8 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Custer Fire Department and…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 21, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Robert L. Savage, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.…

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Cold temps tonight; partially sunny Tuesday.

June 21, 2021

Cold temps tonight; partially sunny Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A few clouds tonight. Low temperature of 41 degrees. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 68; low 50. Precipitation: 15% day; 24% evening. Wind: WSW 11 mph day; S 8 mph evening. Humidity: 56%…

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Mental Health Matters: Mental health issues of LGBTQ+ community.

June 21, 2021

Mental Health Matters: Mental health issues of LGBTQ+ community. By Alan Neushwander. An estimated 373,000 Michigan residents identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+). As a state, we have made progress to expand equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and for the first time in history, Governor Whitmer recently signed a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month…

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Thunderstorms possible tonight, cooler temps tomorrow. 

June 20, 2021

Thunderstorms possible tonight, cooler temps tomorrow.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies early tonight and thunderstorms developing late. Low temperature of 61 degrees. Monday, June 21, 2021. A few showers early with overcast skies later in the day. High 62; low 41. Precipitation: 31% day; 4% evening.…

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Obituary: Sandra Rogers, 75, of Ludington.

June 19, 2021

Obituary: Sandra Rogers, 75, of Ludington. Sandra “Sandy” Kaye Rogers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the age of 75. Sandy was born on February 28, 1946 in Ludington. She and her twin sister, Dorothy (Dot), were the youngest of six children born to James and Alice (Sample) Hansen. Sandy…

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Obituary: Marleen Alden, 68, of Ludington.

June 19, 2021

Obituary: Marleen Alden, 68, of Ludington. Marleen Rae Alden, 68, of Ludington passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born February 17, 1953 in Lansing to George and Reva (Westcott) Alden.  Marleen was a homemaker but she spent some time working at Papa’s Pizza and as a CNA at Baywood. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and…

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WSCC president receives favorable review.

June 18, 2021

WSCC president receives favorable review. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider renewing President Scott Ward’s contract during its regular meeting, scheduled for Monday, June 21 at 4 p.m. A budget hearing will be held at 3:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in the college’s MBT Room in the…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 18, 2021.

June 18, 2021

79th District Court arraignments, posted June 18, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dustin Ried Southern, 34, of 926 S. Dennis Rd., Amber Township, was arrested June 15 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and…

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