Search continues for missing boater

September 22, 2019

Search continues for missing boater #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Search efforts have resumed for a missing boater. Robert James Conklin, 54, of West Olive was reported missing Saturday after apparently falling out of an 18-feet long bass style boat in the narrows of Hamlin Lake in 6- to 10-feet of water, according to Mason County Sheriff…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 2019.

September 22, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 22, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Ronald David Paris, 72, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.   Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Listing of 2019 deaths

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Boater missing on Hamlin Lake

September 21, 2019

Boater missing on Hamlin Lake. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old male boater was reported missing after apparently falling out of an 18-feet long bass style boat in the narrows of Hamlin Lake Saturday afternoon in 6- to 10-feet of water, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was with a female who a…

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Second teacher assault reported at MCE. 

September 20, 2019

Second teacher assault reported at MCE.  #MasonCountyCrime. CUSTER — A 14-year-old male student at Mason County Eastern Schools has been turned over to Mason County Juvenile Court authorities following an alleged assault of a teacher that occurred Thursday, Sept. 19. The student allegedly punched a teacher in the arm. The student then reportedly fought with a Mason County Sheriff’s Office…

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US 31 lane closures.

September 20, 2019

US 31 lane closures. Traffic Alert: US 31 is currently down to one-lane from Mavis Road north to Freeman Road due to milling and paving. The work is expected to be completed Saturday.

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17-year-old charged for possession of weapon in school zone.

September 19, 2019

17-year-old charged for possession of weapon in school zone. #MasonCountyCrime. SCOTTVILLE — Zachary Allen Baugus, 17, of 96 N. Dennis Road, Amber Township, was arrested on Sept. 12, 2019 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on felony charges of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a weapon in a weapons-free school zone. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the suspect…

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Male student allegedly punches female teacher in the face.

September 19, 2019

Male student allegedly punches female teacher in the face. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER – A female teacher at Mason County Eastern Schools suffered two loose teeth after a male student allegedly punched her in the face Wednesday, Sept. 18, shortly before 2:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A teacher at MCE reportedly sustained an injury to her face – two…

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Teenage girl allegedly had knife, marijuana at school.

September 19, 2019

Teenage girl allegedly had knife, marijuana at school. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A teenage girl was allegedly found in possession of a knife with a 5-inch blade and 3 grams of marijuana at Mason County Central High School Wednesday, Sept. 18, shortly after 10 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case will be forwarded to juvenile court authorities, Cole…

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Thunderstorm possible this evening, Friday.

September 19, 2019

Thunderstorm possible this evening, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low temperatures at 60 degrees. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies in the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 80; low 63 Precipitation: 20% Wind: S 6…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 19, 2019

September 19, 2019

Recent births, reported Sept. 19, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Maverick James Froncek, the son of Brittany Wilson and Andrew Froncek of Manistee, was born August 23, 2019. Keenan Dale Miller, the son of Amy Mallison and Jesse Miller of Free Soil, was born September 3, 2019. Georgie Ann Patrick, the daughter of Shannon and Logan…

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Attempted criminal sexual conduct among recent arraignments. 

September 19, 2019

Attempted criminal sexual conduct among recent arraignments.  #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy John Thorne, 37, of 4020 N. Stephens Rd., Sherman Township, was arrested June 2, 2018 by LPD on a felony charge of attempted third degree criminal sexual conduct. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Bail:…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 19, 2019. 

September 19, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 19, 2019.  #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Lance Leroy Christensen, 76, of 1535 W. US 10, Amber Township, pleaded guilty Sept. 16 to operating an ORV while impaired and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary…

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Money bag stolen from shopping cart.

September 19, 2019

Money bag stolen from shopping cart. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A money bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen from a shopping cart in the Shop N Save parking lot on West US 10 Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim reported the theft to police. The case remains…

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Obituary: Daniel Sanregret, 68, Scottville.

September 19, 2019

Obituary: Daniel Sanregret, 68, Scottville. One of the world’s most talented and fiery Yoopers…is no longer.  The man, the myth, the legend, Daniel Lee Sanregret unexpectedly joined the stars in the heavens on Sept. 18, 2019.  The Man:  Dan was born in L’Anse on December 26, 1950, to the late and great Frank Sanregret and Hazel Jestila (Carr). He spent…

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“The Devil We Know” environmental movie to be shown. 

September 19, 2019

“The Devil We Know” environmental movie to be shown.  LUDINGTON — AFFEW Friends of the Environment is sponsoring a presentation of the film “The Devil We Know”, presented by Cheryl Kallio from Freshwater Future, on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. After the movie, Kallio will answer questions about PFAS. Well…

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Scottville Optimist Club donates to MCE athletic boosters. 

September 18, 2019

Scottville Optimist Club donates to MCE athletic boosters.  CUSTER — Members of the Scottville Optimist Club recently presented a check for $650 to the Mason County Eastern Athletics Club for the club’s work selling concessions this summer at the Scottville Clown Band Shell weekly concert series. Club members Nancy Sanford and Julie VanDyke presented the check to the booster club…

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School addresses safety concerns following stun gun, knife incident.

September 18, 2019

School addresses safety concerns following stun gun, knife incident. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Pentwater Public School Superintendent Scott Karaptian called a meeting Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, addressing Monday’s incident which involved a student carrying a stun gun and knife at the high school. A 17-year-old male student was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department Wednesday, Sept. 18. He…

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Preferred Credit Union rewards $500 to MCC teacher.

September 18, 2019

Preferred Credit Union awards $500 to MCC teacher. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary fourth grade student Sophia Quick has learned a valuable lesson in saving money. She has a student savings account at Preferred Credit Union, and as a result of her deposits, Sophia got to share a reward with her classmates. Joy Jensen,…

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