Ludington council to hear update on Avenue lane configuration.

January 19, 2018

Ludington council to hear update on Avenue lane configuration. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will hear an update on the possible lane configuration change on Ludington Avenue/US 10 during its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 22. The Michigan Department of Transportation and the City have been discussing reducing Ludington Avenue from four/five lanes to three lanes. The conversation comes in…

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Conservation District meeting/dinner is Feb. 8.

January 19, 2018

Conservation District meeting/dinner is Feb. 8. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its annual meeting and dinner banquet on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m., at the Scottville Optimist Center, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Guest speaker Autumn Noteware will share her experiences producing pasture-raised poultry at the well-known Polyface Farms in Virginia. This farm is famous for…

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Community Foundation accepting grant applications. 

January 19, 2018

Community Foundation accepting grant applications.  Nonprofit charitable organizations, churches, schools, and government agencies serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County (CFMA). The grant deadline is March 30, 2018, however, an Application of Intent Form must be submitted by March 15.  All applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s website at www.mason-foundation.org/grants. The Foundation will…

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Hit-and-run crash, gas drive-off among police activity.

January 19, 2018

Hit-and-run crash, gas drive-off among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018: – 1:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), hit-and-run crash, no injuries, 4900 block of Beaune Road, Hamlin Township. – 9:29 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $20 in fuel stolen, Wesco East Gate, 5600 block of West US 10, Pere…

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Second suspect in drug case stemming from teen’s death turns himself in.

January 18, 2018

Second suspect in drug case stemming from teen’s death turns himself in. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason Saya, 19, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township, turned himself into authorities Thursday and was arraigned in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse on drug charges that stemmed from the Oct. 16, 2017 traffic crash death of…

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MCC Middle School honor roll. 

January 18, 2018

MCC Middle School honor roll.  SCOTTVILLE — The following students made the honor roll for the 2017-2018 first trimester at Mason County Central Middle School: Sixth grade: Sara Abbott Alivia Steffens Kiera Aberegg Dakota Sterley Emily Adams Braylin Thurow Jayden Baker Madison Vernier Kurtis Basler Zachary Visser Rayne Bates Lilly Walker Rebecca Benson Grace Weinert Paul Bentley Carson Wilcox Holly…

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Lake City resident, former state rep. running for State Senate seat.

January 18, 2018

Lake City resident, former state rep. running for State Senate seat. #Election 2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Former 103rd Michigan House District Rep. Bruce Rendon is the second Republican to announce his candidacy for the State 35th Senate seat. The district includes Mason and Manistee counties and is currently represented by Darwin Booher (R-Evart) who will be stepping down at…

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Fund established to help teen shot by stepfather.

January 18, 2018

Fund established to help teen shot by step-father. LUDINGTON — A fund has been established to help 18-year-old Amedy Dewey with medical expenses. Amedy was shot on Jan. 6 by her stepfather, David Somers, while she was traveling with Somers, and her mother, Lisa Somers, on I-96 in Ionia County, according to the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office. David Somers also…

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Pam Huber, Coolman-Anderson Realty, Inc. obtains associate broker license.

January 18, 2018

Pam Huber, Coolman-Anderson Realty, Inc. obtains associate broker license. LUDINGTON — Pam Huber of Coolman-Anderson Realty, Inc., has completed her licensing requirements of qualifying education and experience, and passed her state licensing exam to obtain her associate broker’s license. Huber has served the local area for over 27 years. “Pam’s time, dedication, commitment and sincerity to the business helps her…

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Crashes top police activity.

January 18, 2018

Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018: – 4:26 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township) Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018: – 8:31 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Hansen Road near LaSalle Road, Amber Township. – 9:05 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 2018. 

January 18, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Donald C. Braley, 79, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Marene Antoinette Stever, 43, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133…

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Homeschool information night.

January 18, 2018

Homeschool information night. LUDINGTON — The Christian Home Educators and GLO Homeschool Co-op are hosting an information night about homeschooling on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bookmark, 201 S. Rath Ave. Anyone with questions should contact Becky Roberson at glohomeschoolinfo@gmail.com.

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Democratic AG candidate to speak in Ludington.

January 18, 2018

Democratic AG candidate to speak in Ludington. LUDINGTON — Dana Nessel, Democratic candidate for Michigan Attorney General will be speaking to the Mason County Democrats at the Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave., on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited.  

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Couple escapes house fire.

January 18, 2018

Couple escapes house fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A husband and wife, along with their dogs, managed to safely leave their house after they discovered it on fire Wednesday night about 11:30 p.m. Fire appears to have severely damaged the Mark and Diana Johnson residence at 815 E. Foster St., at the Madison Street intersection. Ludington Police…

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More details revealed in Kaleva couple’s murder-suicide.

January 17, 2018

More details revealed in Kaleva couple’s murder-suicide. BOSTON TOWNSHIP (Ionia County) — The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about the Jan. 6, 2018 murder-suicide that involved a Kaleva family with ties to Mason County. Details from the sheriff’s office reveal that husband and wife David and Lisa Somers had been arguing prior to the shooting. Lisa Somers…

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Sherman Twp. man arraigned on drug charges in case related to Ludington teen’s death.

January 17, 2018

Sherman Twp. man arraigned on drug charges in case related to Ludington teen’s death. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Paul James Saya, 52, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township was arraigned today in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse on drug charges that stemmed from the Oct. 16, 2017 traffic crash death of 16-year-old Henry…

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Sherman Twp. man arrested in connection to teen’s death; searching for second suspect.

January 17, 2018

Sherman Twp. man arrested in connection to teen’s death; searching for second suspect. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Sherman Township man was arrested Tuesday in the 3000 block of North Tuttle Road in connection to the Oct. 6, 2017 traffic crash death of 16-year-old Henry MacDougall of Ludington. The man was arrested on a two…

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Ludington man arrested on assault, kidnapping charges in Ottawa County.

January 17, 2018

Ludington man arrested on assault, kidnapping charges in Ottawa County. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. OTTAWA COUNTY — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested Jan. 11 by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office on several charges. Jason Matthew Kapala was charged with kidnapping/domestic assault- unlawful imprisonment, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, felonious assault, and habitual offender,…

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