Fountain Road closed.

April 16, 2018

Fountain Road closed. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A compromised culvert has caused the Mason County Road Commission to close Fountain Road between Darr and Ordway roads. A repair date has not yet been set and motorists are asked to seek an alternative route.   

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Pedestrian struck, killed on US 10.

April 16, 2018

Pedestrian struck, killed on US 10. #LakeCounty CHASE TOWNSHIP, (Lake County) — A 32-year-old Baldwin woman who was “walking in the lane of traffic” on eastbound US 10, east of Hawkins Road, was struck and killed by an eastbound vehicle Saturday, April 14, at 3:14 a.m., according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Christina Lynn Kunna was…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, April 16, 2018

April 15, 2018

Closings and cancellations for Monday, April 16, 2018. Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center. Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Mason County Eastern Schools Covenant Christian School Gateway to Success Academy West Shore Educational Service District, including CTE Baldwin Community Schools Pentwater Public Schools Also, closings and cancellations for Sunday, April 15, 2018. Evening services…

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Building birdhouses

April 14, 2018

Building birdhouses.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Preschool students from Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center visited the West Shore Educational Service District’s Rybicki Center last week to make birdhouses with Career and Technical Education building trades students. See video for a montage of the project.

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New taxi company provides service to Oceana, Mason counties.

April 14, 2018

New taxi company provides service to Oceana, Mason counties. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — Derek Routley believes in keeping a high standard of customer service and making sure his customers not only feel safe but are safe when one of his taxis serves them. In February, Derek launched Routley’s Transit and Transportation. Based in Hart, the company serves Oceana…

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Ludington experiences seiche Friday afternoon.

April 13, 2018

Ludington experiences seiche Friday afternoon. LUDINGTON — Adam Castonia contributed this photograph he took from Coast Guard Station Ludington Friday afternoon of the seiche that took place along the Lake Michigan shoreline. A sieche is caused by extreme high or low- pressure systems or wind-driven wave run up and results in sudden and extreme water fluctuations. Notice that the breakwater is covered by…

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Chamber announces Future Five.

April 13, 2018

Chamber announces Future Five. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2017 Future Five. The purpose of the honor is to recognize community members under the age of 40 who are making an impact locally. The Class of 2017 includes Jamie Healy, Jorhie Beadle, Monica Schuyler, Nick Tykoski, and Seth Earl. Jamie…

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Sheriff’s office hires Matt Murphy as road deputy.

April 13, 2018

Sheriff’s office hires Matt Murphy as road deputy. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced the addition of a new road deputy to the sheriff’s office. Matt Murphy was hired on Feb. 2 and recently completed his field training. Murphy is a 2003 graduate of Ludington High School, a 2009 graduate of Lake Superior State University, and a…

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Police and fire activity, April 12, 2018.

April 13, 2018

Police and fire activity, April 12, 2018. 12:04 a.m., Scottville Police Department (SPD) and Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), shots fired, State Street and Bean Road, City of Scottville. 7:27 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), car/deer crash, no injuries, Tinkham Avenue and Sherman Street, City of Ludington. 9:51 a.m., Riverton Fire Department (RFD), fire investigation, 3525 West Hawley Road, Riverton…

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Recent births, reported April 13, 2018.

April 13, 2018

Recent births, reported April 13, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Hailey Renee Argue, the daughter of Donna Honeycutt and Devon Argue of Scottville, was born April 6, 2018. Kolten Daniel James Kirk, the son of Patricia Kirk of Ludington, was born April 9, 2018. Godmothers are Brianna Kirk and Bianca Kirk. Godfather is Alexander Ross.…

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Ludington Avenue construction begins Monday.

April 12, 2018

Ludington Avenue construction begins Monday. LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that work on Ludington Avenue (US 10) between Rowe and Jackson streets is scheduled to start on Monday, April 16. The project will include sidewalk ramp upgrades, drainage repairs and resurfacing of the street.   During the first few weeks of the projects the outside lane…

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West Michigan CMH named as pilot site for new Medicaid health plan. 

April 12, 2018

West Michigan CMH named as pilot site for new Medicaid health plan.  Financial integration with the Medicaid Health Plans slated to begin October 1, 2018 LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently announced the three pilot sites selected for the state’s 298 Initiative, or Medicaid Health Plan Pilot. HealthWest (Muskegon County’s Behavioral Wellness Connection) and…

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Recent arraignments include home invasion.

April 12, 2018

Recent arraignments include home invasion. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Joseph Michael LeClair, 57, no address listed, was arrested April 5 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of second-degree home invasion, larceny in a building and fourth-offense habitual offender and a misdemeanor of malicious destruction…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted April 12, 2018.

April 12, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted April 12, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Alyse Marie Bowden, 30, of c/o 13747 Elwell Rd., Belleville, Michigan, was found guilty April 4 of larceny $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to nine days in jail with credit for nine days served; outpatient treatment;…

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STOPPED sticker allows parents to know when teen drivers are pulled over.

April 12, 2018

STOPPED sticker allows parents to know when teen drivers are pulled over. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — State Farm Insurance made a donation today to a program that helps parents of teenaged drivers stay informed if their child has been pulled over by law enforcement. The Michigan Sheriff’s Association’s Sheriff’s Telling Our Parents and Promoting Educated Drivers (S.T.O.P.P.E.D.) is…

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Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2018. 

April 11, 2018

Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dorothy (Arnouts) Hackert, 81, of Ludington died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Grand Rapids.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville.  Kristen Lynn Jankoviak, 29, of Ludington died on Monday, April 9, 2018. Beads &…

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Promise Zone is a great opportunity, but board seems a little lopsided.

April 11, 2018

Promise Zone is a great opportunity, but board seems a little lopsided. Editorial By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently selected the members of the newly formed Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board. The Promise Zone is a positive move in the right direction but the board’s geographical make-up seems to be drastically lopsided. See related…

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Police activity for April 10, 2018.

April 11, 2018

Police activity for April 10, 2018. The following list includes some highlights of law enforcement for Tuesday, April 10, 2018. 12:41 a.m., Scottville Police Department (SPD), Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), domestic, 400 block of Thornwild Dr., City of Scottville. 6:25 a.m., MCSO, car/deer crash, no injuries, Lincoln and Dewey roads, Hamlin Township. 10:23 a.m., MCSO, car/deer crash, no injuries,…

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