Top five finalists picked for $50k Momentum Business Plan competition.

August 21, 2017

Top five finalists picked for $50k Momentum Business Plan competition. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Momentum Business Plan Competition board has selected the finalists for the 2017 Momentum Competition. Administered by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Momentum Business Plan Competition is in its third year of offering a $50,000 cash prize to an eligible independent for-profit or non-profit venture with…

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‘Highly intoxicated’ man arrested after staggering in traffic.

August 21, 2017

‘Highly intoxicated’ man arrested after staggering in traffic. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old homeless man was arrested for disorderly person by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Aug. 18, at 5:28 p.m. “following several 911 calls reporting a man staggering in traffic on US 10 east of Nelson Road,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was found…

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Protect your eyes during solar eclipse.

August 21, 2017

Protect your eyes during solar eclipse. #SolarEclipse2017 LUDINGTON — Residents throughout Michigan can experience today’s rare solar eclipse. However, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) urges everyone to take extreme care and caution to observe the eclipse safely. While 14 states will witness a “total” solar eclipse, Michigan will experience a “partial” eclipse with only 70-85 percent of the sun eclipsed…

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The Land: Dick Alway and his Deere collection.

August 19, 2017

The Land: Dick Alway and his Deere collection. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Land is a regular series that features profiles about local agriculture.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — I think the sound of the John Deere 2-cylinder engine was probably one of the first sounds I ever heard. I have heard that “pop-pop” sound all of my life. In…

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Scottville man arrested following chase through countryside.

August 18, 2017

Scottville man arrested following chase through countryside. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Scottville man was arrested after he led Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a 21 minute chase through eastern Mason County Friday afternoon. The chase began at 12:52 p.m. when a deputy attempted to pull a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe over for an equipment violation.…

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Crashes top police activity.

August 18, 2017

Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017: – 2:59 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles and Hansen roads, Amber Township. – 4 p.m., (MCSO) car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Ehler Road, Hamlin Township. – 4:20 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Millerton…

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Art center becomes debt free.

August 18, 2017

Art center becomes debt free. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts has announced that it recently has become debt free. “Last year at this time, the LACA had $77,000 in debt on our line of credit and zero dollars in our checking account,” Brad Reed, president of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts said. “As the…

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North breakwater and Stearns Park beach closed today.

August 18, 2017

North breakwater and Stearns Park beach closed today. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has announced that the north breakwater and Stearns Park beach are closed today due to weather and water conditions. Conditions will be re-evaluated on Saturday morning.

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79th District Court sentencings.

August 17, 2017

79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Chadwick Brian Tolin, 26, of 234 1/2 5th St., Manistee, was found guilty Aug. 8 of driving while license suspended (DWLS); no insurance; and failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit…

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Betten Baker acquiring Great Lakes Ford.

August 16, 2017

Betten Baker acquiring Great Lakes Ford. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Betten Baker, a vehicle dealership that currently operates in 12 locations, is acquiring Great Lakes Ford of Ludington, 3045 W. US 10-31, effective September 5, 2017, according to a press release. Current owner Chris Zeppenfeld is expected to continue working for the company in the Ludington location and locations in the…

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Obituary: Edward Stuart Swanson, 91, Scottville.

August 16, 2017

Obituary: Edward Stuart Swanson, 91, Scottville. Edward Stuart Swanson, 91 of Scottville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born on March 26, 1926 in Sherman Township in Mason County; son of the late Hilding and Freda (Beyer) Swanson. He graduated from Scottville High School.  He then…

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Blackmail, switchblade possession top recent arraignments.

August 16, 2017

79th District Court arraignments include blackmail, switchblade possession. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Ricardo Serna, 23, no address listed, was arrested Aug. 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felonies of blackmail, possession of a switchblade and possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Probable…

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Sheriff’s office makes personnel changes, promotions.

August 16, 2017

Sheriff’s office makes personnel changes, promotions. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has recently made some personnel changes. Deputy Jeremy King  and Detective Shayne Eskew have been promoted to road patrol sergeant. In addition, Chief Deputy Steve Hansen is moving into the detective bureau while Sgt. Derrek Wilson has been promoted to chief deputy.…

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Kayak reported stolen in Hamlin Township.

August 16, 2017

Kayak reported stolen in Hamlin Township. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 12-foot-long camouflaged Ascend kayak was reported stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 1:59 p.m. on Dalke Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 14, 2017: – 5:53 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…

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Alprazolam possession leads to jail.

August 15, 2017

Alprazolam possession leads to jail. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Branch Township woman convicted of alprazolam possession was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 15. Andrea Mae Johnson, of 823 N. Benson Rd, pleaded guilty, July 11. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski also ordered…

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Ludington woman ordered to jail for shoplifting.

August 15, 2017

Ludington woman ordered to jail for shoplifting. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington woman was ordered to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of first-degree retail fraud (shoplifting) in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 15 Kristina Mackenzie Haynes, of 608 5th St., pleaded guilty, July 11. Haynes testified…

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Repeat sex offender sentenced to 10-30 years in prison.

August 15, 2017

Repeat sex offender sentenced to 10-30 years in prison. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 10-30 years in prison for sex crimes involving minor children Tuesday, Aug. 15, in 51st Circuit Court. Robert Lee Carr, of 614 E. Dowland St., pleaded guilty June 22 to child sexually-abusive material – manufacture; using a…

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‘Grease’ auditions taking place Aug. 20. 

August 15, 2017

‘Grease’ auditions taking place Aug. 20.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Dust off your leather jackets and get ready to pull on your bobby socks with Rydell High’s senior class of 1959. This fall, “Grease,” the musical, will run for three weekends as a part of West Shore Community College’s 2017/2018 Performing Arts Series. “Grease” follows love-struck bad-boy Danny and girl-next-door Sandy in…

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