Ludington man, 66, sentenced up to 30 years for criminal sexual conduct against child.

October 9, 2018

Ludington man, 66, sentenced up to 30 years for criminal sexual conduct against child. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 66-year-old Ludington man was sentenced on three counts of criminal sexual conduct today in 51st Circuit Court. Ray Thomas Kelly Sr. of 203 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 5, will spend a minimum of 11 years, three months up to 30 years in…

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Voters asked to consider Oakview Medical Care Facility millage renewal, again.

October 9, 2018
Voters asked to consider Oakview Medical Care Facility millage renewal, again.

Voters asked to consider Oakview Medical Care Facility millage renewal, again. #Election18 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County voters are being asked again to vote on a millage renewal request for Oakview Medical Care Facility during the Nov. 6 General Election. The request originally appeared on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot, and was approved by voters. However,…

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MCC middle school PTC organizing.

October 9, 2018

MCC middle school PTC organizing. SCOTTVILLE — Parents, teachers, and community members who are interested in starting a Parent Teacher Council (PTC) at Mason County Central Middle School are invited to attend a meeting today, Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the middle school beginning at 3:30 p.m.

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Obituary: John Wabsis, 70, Branch.

October 9, 2018

Obituary: John Wabsis, 70, Branch. John Richard Wabsis Sr., 70, of Branch, passed away on October 1, 2018.   John was born on September 29, 1947 in Ludington, the son of Leo and Dolores Wabsis.  He was raised in Fountain and attended one of the one-room school houses at the end of his road.  As a young man, John fell…

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Obituary: Robert Johnson, 86, Ludington.

October 9, 2018

Obituary: Robert Johnson, 86, Ludington. Robert Lester Johnson, 86, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018.   Robert was born and raised in Ludington, the son of Bert and Evelyn Johnson.  He married the late Beverly (Brautigam) Johnson on October 31, 1964 and helped raise their three children.  When he was 16, Robert went to work for the Ludington…

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Memorial service notice: William and Betty Courtland.

October 9, 2018

Memorial service notice: William and Betty Courtland. William and Betty Courtland have been reunited. A memorial service will be held for the:  Friends and family are invited to a time of remembrance and a meal on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of…

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Warm temps continue through Wednesday, then cool down. 

October 9, 2018

Warm temps continue through Wednesday, then cool down.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 Some clouds and possible isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. High 76; low 65 Precipitation: 30% day; 40% evening Wind: SSW 10 mph day; SSE 7 mph evening Humidity: 80% Sunrise: 7:52 p.m.; sunset: 7:11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 Rain showers…

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Woman injured after car strikes utility pole.

October 8, 2018

Woman injured after car strikes utility pole. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Ludington area woman was injured after the vehicle she was driving struck a utility pole on Melendy Street east of Staffon Street Monday afternoon, Oct. 8, 2018. The crash occurred about 2:50 p.m. Ludington Police Sgt. Steve Wietrzykowski said the woman the Dodge Durango was eastbound in the…

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Tractor Supply Co. robbed at gunpoint Monday morning.

October 8, 2018

Tractor Supply Co. robbed at gunpoint Monday morning. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Tractor Supply Co. store at 4572 W. US 10 was robbed at gunpoint this morning, Monday, Oct. 8, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Detectives and deputies from the sheriff’s office are currently on scene, along with the sheriff’s office K-9 unit,…

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Ludington man arrested in connection to fire at high school.

October 8, 2018

Ludington man arrested in connection to fire at high school. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department arrested a 17-year-old man in relation to a restroom fire that occurred at the school on Monday, Oct. 1. Rayawn Daivan Robertson of 506 E. Melendy St., was arraigned in 79th District Court on Wednesday, Oct. 3, and charged with arson third degree. Robertson…

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Death notice: John Wabsis, 70, Branch.

October 8, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 8, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: John Richard Wabsis Sr., 70, of Branch, died on Monday, October 1, 2018.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home…

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Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend.

October 8, 2018

Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Oct. 5, 2018: – 5 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove and Schoenherr roads, Sherman Township. – 8:30 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 north of Townline Road, Free Soil Township. – 2:03 p.m., hit-and-run crash, no injury,…

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More rain today, temps in the 70s. 

October 8, 2018

More rain today, temps in the 70s.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Thunderstorms possible. High 76; low 65 Precipitation: 60% day; 40% evening Wind: S 9 mph day; ESE 4 mph evening Humidity: 87% Sunrise: 7:51 a.m.; sunset: 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 Some clouds…

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Free Soil man ticketed after leaving crash.

October 5, 2018

Free Soil man ticketed after leaving crash. #MasonCountyCrime. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Free Soil man was cited by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for failure to stop and identify following a vehicle crash on Thursday, Oct. 4. The two vehicle crash occurred at US 10 and Jebavy Drive about 5 p.m. There were no injuries as a result…

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SSCENT arrests top 79th District Court arraignments.

October 5, 2018

SSCENT arrests top 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – John Paul Accardi,, 37, of 1283 W. Meisenheimer Rd., Riverton Townhsip, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of marijuana 5-45 kilograms. Preliminary exam: Oct.…

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Obituary: Joseph Astrauskas, 92, Pentwater.

October 5, 2018

Obituary: Joseph Astrauskas, 92, Pentwater. Joseph L. Astrauskas, 92, of Pentwater passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Joseph was born on April 9, 1926 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Valeria Astrauskas. He served his country during World War II with the United States Army in Saipan. Following his service, he married Nellie…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 5, 2018.

October 5, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 5, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court on misdemeanor charges: – James Robert Koert, 66, of 16535 Taft, Spring Lake, was found guilty Sept. 26 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one…

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Funeral service notice: William Courtland, 99, Scottville.

October 5, 2018

Funeral service notice: William Courtland, 99, Scottville. William Ernest Courtland, 99, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018, two weeks before his 100th birthday.  Friends and family are invited to a time of remembrance and a meal on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak…

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