Recent deaths, posted June 29, 2018

June 29, 2018

Recent deaths, posted June 29, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Robert W. Johnson, 77, of Ludington died on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Pamela Sue Repo, 54, of Free Soil died on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Dorothy Marie Smith, 86,…

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Obituary: Janet Hilberg, 76, Scottville. 

June 28, 2018

Obituary: Janet Hilberg, 76, Scottville.  Janet L. Hilberg, 76, of Scottville, formerly a longtime resident of Michigan City, Ind., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at her home.  Janet was born on April 9, 1942 in Michigan City, the daughter of Karl and Evelyn (Gropp) Hilberg and twin sister of Marjorie, and graduated from Elston High School with the…

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Former Harvest Festival queens invited to be honored at Miss Mason County Pageant.

June 28, 2018

Former Harvest Festival queens invited to be honored at Miss Mason County Pageant. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration is inviting all former Scottville Harvest Festival queens to attend the inaugural Miss Mason County Scholarship Pageant on Friday, July 7 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. The celebration is a combination of the former Harvest Festival and SummerFest.…

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Youth theatre students to perform Saturday on Scottville shell. 

June 28, 2018

Youth theatre students to perform Saturday on Scottville shell.  SCOTTVILLE — Stage Left Theatre Company and House of Flavors will present free performances by their Youth Theatre Workshop Students on Saturday, June 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, located adjacent to the Scottville Optimist Center. Students ranging in grades second through eighth worked with…

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Hospital to hold blood drive July 12

June 28, 2018

Hospital to hold blood drive July 12 LUDINGTON — Michigan Blood is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lower level classrooms at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Donors should park on the north side of the hospital off Lawndale Street and enter through the surgical entrance. Appointments are encouraged, but not required.…

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Obituary: Sanford Wendt, 88, Custer. 

June 27, 2018

Obituary: Sanford Wendt, 88, Custer.  Sanford C. Wendt, 88, of Custer passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.  Sanford was born on July 30, 1929 in Ludington, the son of Charles and Clara (Henze) Wendt and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1947.  He married Ruth Dickey on August 8, 1948 and they celebrated 69 years together before Ruth…

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Boat owner to pay $116K in restitution for clean up after grounding boat.

June 27, 2018

Boat owner to pay $116K in restitution for clean up after grounding boat. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Prosecutor’s Office recently instituted charges against Randall Keith West, 51, of Grayling for the misdemeanor offense of reckless operation of a vessel.  The charge comes following the April 15, 2017 grounding of West’s 76-foot fiberglass wrapped wooden…

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Repeat offender arraigned for uttering, publishing tops recent arraignments.

June 27, 2018

79th District Court arraignments, posted June 27, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felony – Christopher Wayne Bailey, 45, of 3079 N. Tuttle Rd., Sherman Township, was arrested by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of uttering and publishing (a crime that involves a person uttering or…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted June 27, 2018.

June 27, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted June 27, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Gavin Ray Routh, 23, of 525 S. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, pleaded “no contest” June 19 to attempted fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and attempted aggravated indecent exposure and was sentenced to 240…

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Hospital’s Johnson selected as one of state’s top healthcare executives

June 27, 2018

Hospital’s Johnson selected as one of state’s top healthcare executives MACKINAC ISLAND — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) announced today its selection of Helen Johnson, chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, as one of two healthcare executives in Michigan to receive its Healthcare Leadership Award. The award is being presented on Thursday, June 28 during the MHA Annual…

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Ludington woman arrested on multiple charges following traffic stop.

June 27, 2018

Ludington woman arrested on multiple charges following traffic stop. #MasonCountyCrime. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Ludington woman was arrested Tuesday night by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on two outstanding warrants and driving while license suspended. The arrest followed a traffic stop on US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway. The warrants included a charge of possession of cocaine,…

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Recent births, reported June 27, 2018.

June 27, 2018

Recent births, reported June 27, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Daxter Alton Powers, the son of Brittany and Aaron Powers of Scottville, was born June 21, 2018. Rosalie Linn Stiver, the daughter of Emilee Sheeley and Kevin Stiver of Scottville, was born June 24, 2018. Avalyn Kay Bacon, the daughter of Tiffany Schultz and Kody…

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Library book sale scheduled for July 13, 14, 15.

June 27, 2018

Library book sale scheduled for July 13, 14, 15. LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library annual used book sale will be held Friday, July 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the front lawn of the Ludington Library at 217 East…

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Conservation district testing wells for nitrates.

June 26, 2018

Conservation district testing wells for nitrates. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will screen drinking water well samples for nitrate on July 13, from 8 a.m. 4:30 pm. The screening is sponsored by the Mason-Lake Conservation District and the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). It is paid for by funds generated from Michigan pesticide and fertilizer registration and tonnage…

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MCC Middle School honor roll

June 26, 2018

MCC Middle School honor roll SCOTTVILLE — The following students made the honor roll for the third semester of 2017-2018 at Mason County Central Middle School: Sixth grade: Sara Abbott Kiera Aberegg Emily Adams Jayden Baker Kurtis Basler Rayne Bates Justice Battice Rebecca Benson Holly Bowen Ava Brooks Reaghan Brooks Ryan Budzynski Kylee Dacey Aylin Davila Ethan Domin Adriana Donahue…

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Third suspect in Advance America Cash ‘robbery’ arrested.

June 26, 2018

Third suspect in Advance America Cash ‘robbery’ arrested. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief and Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A third suspect in the May 9, 2018 robbery of Advance America Cash has been arrested. According to Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Spaniola, Bryana Jacqueline Black, 21, 5616 N. Budzynski Road, Sheridan Township, was arraigned on June 21 in 79th…

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MCC phone lines not working.

June 26, 2018

MCC phone lines not working. UPDATE: Phone lines are working again. SCOTTVILLE — Phone lines at Mason County Central Schools are currently not working. School personnel are still able to receive emails. The phones are expected to be repaired by Wednesday.

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Students complete corrections officer academy. 

June 26, 2018

Students complete corrections officer academy.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Academy, a Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails.  The academy program focuses on providing the skills necessary to maintain safety and security within a correctional facility.  During…

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