Lakeview Elementary without phones, Internet.

December 9, 2019

Lakeview Elementary without phones, Internet. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools has announced that Lakeview Elementary is still without phones and Internet due to a fiber break on the school’s network. Anyone needing to contact the school should email the office at laoconnor@lasd.net.

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Snow showers tonight, Tuesday.

December 9, 2019

Snow showers tonight, Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Rain and snow showers this evening, developing into snow overnight. Winds from the northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Low temperature of 21 degrees. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 Cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible during the day and in the evening. High 25; low 13 Precipitation: 40% day;…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 9, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: John Albert Anderson, 77, of Fountain, died on Friday, December 6, 2019.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Deborah English, 67, of Branch died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Sidney Rex Whitaker, 70, of…

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Obituary: Sidney Whitaker, 70, Hart.

December 9, 2019

Obituary: Sidney Whitaker, 70, Hart. Sidney Rex Whitaker, 70, of Hart, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by his family after battling a long illness.   Sid was born on November 21, 1949 to Arnold and Maisie (Rowley) Whitaker.  He married the love of his life, Jill Ferris, on July 18, 1970 at the…

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Obituary: Richard Guthridge, 73, Free Soil.

December 9, 2019

Obituary: Richard Guthridge, 73, Free Soil. Richard Miles Guthridge, 73, of Free Soil, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was born July 26, 1946 in Indiana to Patrick O’Curran and Norma Guthridge nee Potter. Rick graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam…

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The Scoop: Toys for Tots at Betten Baker Ford.

December 8, 2019

The Scoop: Toys for Tots at Betten Baker Ford. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Tori Lancour of Betten Baker Ford of Ludington about Toys for Tots. The dealership is asking people to drop off toys for younger children and items for teens and fill up the bed of a 2019 Ford F-150 pickup in the showroom.…

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Rain and snow Monday, temperatures will drop Tuesday.

December 8, 2019

Rain and snow Monday, temperatures will drop Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with periods of light rain. Low temperature of 34 degrees. Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 Occasional light rain during the day with rain and snow in the evening. High 42; low 22 Precipitation: 90% day; 80% evening. Wind: S 7 mph day; NW 13 mph…

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Obituary: John Anderson, 77, Fountain.

December 7, 2019

Obituary: John Anderson, 77, Fountain. John Albert Anderson, 77, of Fountain, made his transition to be with the Heavenly Father on December 6, 2019. He followed his brother Thomas who made his transition earlier on the same day. John was born on January 7, 1942 in Ohio, the son of Louis A. Anderson and Irene M. (Karpinski) Anderson. John was…

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Lighthouses are holding up, despite shoreline erosion.

December 7, 2019

Lighthouses are holding up, despite shoreline erosion. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Recent storms and high water levels have caused major damage to the Lake Michigan shoreline and homes along that shoreline. Many social media postings have expressed concerns about the future of local lighthouses. Peter Manting, executive director of Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association, which owns the lighthouse,…

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Ponchos by Tiffany, keeping toddlers safe and warm.

December 7, 2019

Ponchos by Tiffany, keeping toddlers safe and warm. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant LUDINGTON —Tiffany Heyse created her first car seat poncho for her son to avoid extra bulk when buckled into a five-point harness. The poncho slips on over a toddler’s head and keeps them warm when traveling to…

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Driver receives minor injuries following rollover crash.

December 6, 2019

Driver receives minor injuries following rollover crash. #MasonCountyNews AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Hart woman received minor injuries following a single vehicle crash on southbound US 31 Friday afternoon. The woman was driving a Ford Explorer when her vehicle left the roadway between the Conrad Road overpass and the Pere Marquette Highway offramp. The vehicle then rolled over and landed…

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Deer baiting among hot topics at Michigan Farm Bureau centennial meeting.

December 6, 2019

Deer baiting among hot topics at Michigan Farm Bureau centennial meeting. The Land is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRAND RAPIDS — Earlier this week the Michigan Farm Bureau held its 100th annual meeting at the Amway Grand Plaza and Devos Center. Over 400 voting delegates…

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Pedestrian suffers minor injury after being struck by vehicle.

December 6, 2019

Pedestrian suffers minor injury after being struck by vehicle. #MasonCounty BRANCH TOWNSHIP – A 26-year-old Walhalla woman was struck by a vehicle while walking down the side of Wever Road west of Stephens Road Thursday, Dec. 5, around 5:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “She sought her own treatment for a minor injury,” Cole said. The following is…

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Felony drug charges top recent arraignments.

December 6, 2019

Felony drug charges top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Thomas James Robinson, Jr., 39, of 1006 Olmstead St., Ludington, was arrested May 28 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 11…

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Recent 79th District Court proceedings, posted Dec. 6, 2019.

December 6, 2019

Recent 79th District Court proceedings, posted Dec. 6, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Matthew Jason Case, 46, of 624 E. Dowland St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Nov. 27 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 17 days served and $125 in fines/costs. A charge of…

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Historical society honors volunteers.

December 6, 2019

Historical society honors volunteers. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society held its annual meeting Thursday, Dec. 5. During the meeting, the 82-year-0ld organization honored some of its volunteers. Father and son Gary and Josh Powers were recognized as Historic White Pine Village volunteers of the year for their work with the village’s sawmill. Mike Breybrook was recognized…

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Obituary: Edward (Ed) Lawrence Zweigle, 88, Free Soil.

December 6, 2019

Obituary: Edward (Ed) Lawrence Zweigle, 88, Free Soil. Edward (Ed) Lawrence Zweigle, 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on December 5, 2019, at his home in Free Soil. He was born January 27, 1931, in Romulus, Michigan, the youngest son of the William and Leta (Simot) Zweigle.   After graduating from Custer High School in 1949, Ed…

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Recent births, reported Dec. 6, 2019

December 6, 2019

Recent births, reported Dec. 6, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Nova Chi Polacek, the daughter of Micahelia and Nicholas Polacek of Fountain, was born December 2, 2019. Mia Grace Wheaton, the daughter of Haley Wheaton of Ludington, was born November 27, 2019. Malakai Carlos Lopez, the son of Lucia Lopez of Ludington, was born December…

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