Recent deaths, posted Feb. 9, 2018. 

February 9, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 9, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Helen Broder Sutterfield, 91, of Suttons Bay, and formerly of Dearborn, Summit Township and Grant Township,  died on Feb. 8, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Full list of 2017 deaths.  Full list…

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Crashes top police activity.

February 9, 2018

Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018: – 12:44 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Dennis roads, Victory Township. – 3 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Conrad Road east of Brye Road, Amber Township. – 6 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Stiles Road…

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Larsen Farms receives Outstanding Conservationist award.

February 8, 2018

Larsen Farms receives Outstanding Conservationist award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Larsen Farms of Victory Township was awarded the Mason-Lake Conservation District’s 2017 Outstanding Conservationist Award Thursday during the district’s annual meeting and dinner. Larsen Farms is owned by Burke and Lisa Larsen, along with their daughters Lindsay, Leta and Leah. Larsen Farms began in 1957 by Warren Larsen,…

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Murray Stall was a friend of farming; Conservation District to honor him tonight.

February 8, 2018

Murray Stall was a friend of farming; Conservation District to honor him tonight.By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Michigan farming community lost a strong advocate last month after the death of Murray Stall II. Murray, 83, died on Jan. 30 at Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio. Murray, who lived in Bear Lake, most recently was employed by the Mason-Lake Conservation District…

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Lessons in finances.

February 8, 2018

Lessons in finances. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Students in Mason County Central High School’s junior class have been learning some valuable life lessons this week. Kyle Gurzynski, vice president of Safe Harbor Credit Union has been speaking to the 11th graders about financial literacy. The program is part of MCC’s morning advisory hour which takes place at the…

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Obituary: Sharon Haas, 65, Ludington. 

February 8, 2018

Obituary: Sharon Haas, 65, Ludington.  Sharon Louise Haas, 65, of Ludington died peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her home.  Sharon was born on July 26, 1952 in Flint, the daughter of Wilford and Christine (Pittman) Page.  She graduated from Lapeer High School with the class of 1970 and married Walter D. Haas on November 26, 1981 in Hillman, Michigan. Sharon…

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Candidate petitions for August primary election now available.

February 8, 2018

Candidate petitions for August primary election now available. #Election2018 LUDINGTON — Petitions are now available for candidates seeking to have their names placed on the August 7, 2018 Primary Election ballot.  Candidates of the Democratic, Republican, or Libertarian parties seek their respective party nomination at the August primary election  in order to be considered for election on the November General…

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Presentation to discuss first keepers of Little Sable Point Lighthouse.

February 8, 2018

Presentation to discuss first keepers of Little Sable Point Lighthouse. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers, along with the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and the Mason County Historical Society will begin the  2018 Winter Writers’ Series on Thursday, Feb. 15. The evening’s topic will be “The Davenports of Lake Michigan,” with speaker David Dietrich whose great…

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Felony firearm charges top arraignments.

February 8, 2018

Felony firearm charges top arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Mark Edmund Scheuer, 47, of 314 N. Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested Jan. 31 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of firearms – possession by a felon, felony firearm, altering…

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Crashes, drunk driving arrest among police activity.

February 8, 2018

Crashes, drunk driving arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Feb. 5, 2018: – 10:24 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), warrant arrest, 300 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. – 5:25 p.m., (LPD) disturbance, 900 block of East Mitchell Street, City of Ludington. – 7:47 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash,…

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West Shore Art Fair accepting applications.

February 8, 2018

West Shore Art Fair accepting applications. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is seeking fine art and fine craft artists to apply for the 2018 West Shore Art Fair, taking place Saturday and Sunday July 7-8 in Rotary Park. Celebrating its 50th year, the open-air, juried fine art and fine crafts show has space for up to 120 artists in…

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Custer man receives a month in jail for death of Rosemarie Ohse.

February 7, 2018

Custer man receives 30 days in jail for death of Rosemarie Ohse, non-prescribed opioid found in his blood.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After nearly 18 months following a crash on US 10-31 that resulted in the death of a 79-year-old Custer Township woman, the man who caused the crash has been sentenced. Shane Martin McDowell, of 410 N.…

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MCE Homecoming Court.

February 7, 2018

MCE Homecoming Court. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School will celebrate its homecoming week from Feb. 11 – 17. The homecoming boys basketball game will played on Friday, Feb. 16 against Pentwater. Members of the court are pictured above. Seated, from left, are: Cheyenne Fogel, sophomore; Jenny Appledorn, junior; Mckenna Lake, senior; Alex Abernathy, senior;…

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Repeat offender sent to prison for beer theft, B&E.

February 7, 2018

Repeat offender sent to prison for beer theft, B&E. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced to one and a half to 15 years in prison for convictions of larceny in a building and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Daniel John Horowski, of 3028 Piney Ridge Rd., pleaded…

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AAUW February meeting.

February 7, 2018

AAUW February meeting. LUDINGTON — The Mason County AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave. The program agenda will include recruiting new membership brainstorming session. If local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be cancelled.

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New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old.

February 6, 2018

New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old New Era man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and extortion was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6, to serve 225 months (18.75 years) to 60 years in prison. Richard Edward Uhl II, of 3104 W.…

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Custer woman to pay nearly $17,000 for attempted embezzlement.

February 6, 2018

Custer woman to pay nearly $17,000 for attempted embezzlement. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Custer Township woman was ordered to pay $16,878.63 in restitution for a conviction of attempted embezzlement in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Allison Shirley Swan, 1005 N. Custer Road, pleaded “no contest” last December for attempting to embezzle money from her…

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Ludington conducting inventory of trees on public land.

February 6, 2018

Ludington conducting inventory of trees on public land. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has contracted with Davey Resource Group, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive inventory of an estimated 4,500 trees along public streets and in city parks. According to a press release from City Manager John Shay, the project is part of on-going efforts by the city to manage…

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