‘High-end’ bikes, wallet stolen from campground.

July 14, 2017

‘High-end’ bikes, wallet stolen from campground. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Four “high-end” bicycles were stolen from Cartier Park Campground, and a wallet was stolen from a vehicle at the campground, said Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. “On July 13, 2017, the Ludington Police Department received reports of four bicycle thefts and one larceny from a vehicle (wallet) at Cartier Park Campground…

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Flores pleads guilty in Mason County court, being extradited to Texas.

July 13, 2017

Flores pleads guilty in Mason County court, being extradited to Texas.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Joseph Flores, 30, of Texas, the man who was arrested by sheriff’s deputies Monday following a two-hour stand off in a house in the 6100 block of South Brye Road in Summit Township, pleaded guilty today in 79th District Court. He was…

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Suspended license, fugitive arrests among police activity.

July 13, 2017

Suspended license, fugitive arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 10, 2017: – 1 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Decker and Morse roads, Sheridan Township. – 1:09 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), personal protection order violation, 1000 block of Jebavy Drive, City of Ludington. – 2:49 p.m., (MCSO),…

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Keep up with community events with the MCP App.

July 13, 2017

Keep up with community events with the MCP App.  Are you looking for an easy way to find out what’s going on in the area? The Mason County Press App offers a community calendar that provides a list of the latest events. “It is our goal to make this feature the most complete community calendar in Mason County,” said Rob…

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Logan Twp. man arraigned for fleeing police, carrying concealed weapon while intoxicated.

July 13, 2017

Logan Twp. man arraigned for fleeing police, carrying concealed weapon while intoxicated. #MasonCountyPress. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Luther Nicholas Ferrell, 72, of 3534 S. Masten Rd., Logan Township, was arrested July 4 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on felony charges of third-degree fleeing police, operating a…

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79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted July 13, 2017.

July 13, 2017

79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted July 13, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kim Thien Luc, 27, of 4072 Primrose Pl. 24, Beavercreek, Ohio, pleaded guilty July 5 to trespassing and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served and…

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Texas man involved in standoff charged locally.

July 12, 2017

Texas man involved in standoff charged locally. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Joseph Flores, 30, of Texas, the man who was arrested by sheriff’s deputies Monday following a two-hour stand off in a house in the 6100 block of South Brye Road in Summit Township, was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court late Wednesday afternoon. Flores was…

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Christian singer/songwriter Paul Baloche to perform July 30.

July 12, 2017

Christian singer/songwriter Paul Baloche to perform July 30.  LUDINGTON – Internationally-renowned Christian music singer/songwriter Paul Baloche will perform a free concert at Waterfront Park on Sunday, July 30 at 6 p.m. Baloche will be accompanied by Belfast native Jonny Wright who won for best song at the May 5 Christian Songwriters’ Invitational and Concert in Ludington. Wright will open the concert,…

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Neighbor to Neighbor program coming to Fountain area.

July 12, 2017

Neighbor to Neighbor program coming to Fountain area.  FOUNTAIN — The Neighbor to Neighbor Program will hold a meeting at the Sherman Township Hall on Wednesday, July 19 at 6 p.m. The Neighbor to Neighbor Program is a collaboration with the Pennies from Heaven Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of Mason County with the goal of volunteers helping community members…

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ESD special ed program partners with state parks.

July 12, 2017

ESD special ed program partners with state parks. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — For the fourth consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the West Shore Educational Service District have partnered to provide paid job training experiences for students with disabilities. Students are working at the Ludington State Park, the Charles Mears…

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Castonia appointed to county board of commissioners.

July 11, 2017

Castonia appointed to county board of commissioners. LUDINGTON — Gary Castonia has been appointed to the District 2 seat of the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. Castonia replaces Bill Carpenter, who resigned due to a move out of the district. Castonia currently serves as sixth ward councilor for the City of Ludington. He has been appointed to serve on the…

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Muskegon man faces jail for heroin.

July 11, 2017

Muskegon man faces jail for heroin. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Muskegon man faces serving five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, July 11, in 51st Circuit Court to heroin possession – less than 25 grams and third-offense habitual offender. Jared Adam Canales, of 2510 Pine Grove, was arrested…

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Ludington woman admits to stealing over $500 in groceries from Meijer.

July 11, 2017

Ludington woman admits to stealing over $500 in groceries from Meijer. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington woman faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty to first-degree retail fraud (shoplifting) in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 11. Kristina Mackenzie Haynes, of 608 5th St., testified before Judge Susan…

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Man rejects plea deal, faces up to life without parole for CSC.

July 11, 2017

Man rejects plea deal, faces up to life without parole for CSC. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Sherman Township man facing numerous criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges rejected a plea arrangement offered by Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola Tuesday, July 11, in 51st Circuit Court that would have spared him from a 25-year minimum prison term,…

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Irons man pleads guilty to meth possession.

July 11, 2017

Irons man pleads guilty to meth possession. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Irons man faces serving nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, July 11, in 51st Circuit Court to methamphetamine possession and purchasing/possessing ephedrine/pseudoephedrine to make meth. Jonathan Wayne Colwell, of 6989 N. Bass Lake, was arrested Apr.…

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Alprazolam possession leads to jail.

July 11, 2017
Alprazolam possession leads to jail.

Alprazolam possession leads to jail. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Branch Township woman who pleaded guilty to alprazolam possession Tuesday, July 11, in 51st Circuit Court faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Andrea Mae Johnson, of 823 N. Benson Rd., was arrested May 21 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office…

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Recent births, reported July 11, 2017.

July 11, 2017

Recent births, reported June 11, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Colton Lee Canfield, the son of Kendra and Rodney Canfield of Custer, was born July 5, 2017. Peyton Marie Renee Root, the daughter of Vicki Jones and Leo Root II, was born June 12, 2017. Lucille Scarlett Sage Davis, the daughter of Elizabeth Jobbins and Dennis…

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Sixth Street closure.

July 11, 2017

Sixth Street closure. LUDINGTON — Sixth Street between Lincoln and Sherman streets will be under construction beginning Wednesday, July 12. The street will be closed to through traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles and delivery trucks. Residents are being asked to place their refuse as normal on regularly scheduled days by 7 a.m. until the construction is completed. On…

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