MSU golf scramble is Aug. 11.

July 26, 2017

MSU golf scramble is Aug. 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State University alumni golf scramble will take place on Friday, August 11. Those wishing to participate are asked to sign up as soon as possible so organizers have an accurate count for food purchases. Those who do not have a foursome but still wish to participate are encouraged…

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Obituary: Justin Paulsen, 27, Roseville, formerly of Custer.

July 25, 2017

Obituary: Justin Paulsen, 27, Roseville, formerly of Custer. Justin James Paulsen, 27, of Roseville, formerly of Custer died suddenly on Sunday, July 23, 2017.  Justin was born on December 8, 1989 in Detroit, the son of Mark James and Betty Sue (Cantrell) Paulsen, and the older brother of Jeffrey Paulsen.  After attending high school in Mason County, he moved to Roseville with…

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Obituary: Wendy Holton, 46, Ludington. 

July 25, 2017

Obituary: Wendy Holton, 46, Ludington. Wendy Lee Holton, 46, of Ludington passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital.  Wendy was born on March 22, 1971 in Dearborn, the daughter of Gerald Lee and Patricia Mary (Rahn) Holton and graduated from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte where she competed with the swim team.  Wendy was an excellent swimmer…

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Obituary: Dawn Olson, 49, Ludington.

July 25, 2017
Obituary: Dawn Olson, 49, Ludington.

Obituary: Dawn Olson, 49, Ludington. Dawn Louise Olson, 49, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home. Dawn was born on May 7, 1968, the daughter of the late Gary (Soupy) and Viola Mae (Chrisple) Olson.  She attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1986. Dawn worked as a machine operator for Whitehall Industries since 2011.  She was…

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Law enforcement continues to make US 10 corridor safety a priority.

July 25, 2017

Law enforcement continues to make US 10 corridor safety a priority. #MasonCountyNews #US10 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Two weeks ago, our community lost two of its citizens in a fatal traffic crash on the US 10 five-lane highway (known as the US 10 corridor). A husband and wife, riding on a motorcycle, were killed after a motorist attempted to make…

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Fraud complaints top police activity.

July 25, 2017

Fraud complaints top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, July 24, 2017: – 1:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 700 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington. – 11:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a kayak, Piney Ridge Road, Hamlin Township. A 13 1/2 foot Carolina kayak that is red, orange…

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Recent deaths, reported July 25, 2017.

July 25, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Timothy William Krystiniak, 55, of Ludington, died on Friday, July 21, 2017. Wendy Holton, 46, of Ludington died Saturday, July 22.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville Justin Paulsen, 27, of Custer died Sunday, July 23.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman…

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Bourgette unanimously appointed to city council.

July 24, 2017

Bourgette unanimously appointed to city council. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council unanimously appointed David Bourgette to fill the sixth ward councilor seat during its regular meeting Monday. The seat was left vacant when Gary Castonia resigned after accepting appointment to the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Bourgette has been the owner of Viking Arms Motel for 27 years.…

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Obituary: Clare Brasseur, 56, Scottville.

July 24, 2017

Obituary: Clare Brasseur, 56, Scottville. Clarence “Clare” Brasseur, 56, of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23, 2017.    Clare was born on July 26, 1960 in Cadillac.  He graduated from Cadillac High School and entered the workforce.  At the time of his passing, Clare was a senior lineman for Charter Spectrum.  He had a great work ethic and a passion for…

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MDOT looking for volunteers to count Ludington Ave. traffic.

July 24, 2017

MDOT looking for volunteers to count Ludington Ave. traffic. #MasonCountyNews #Ludington By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers to conduct traffic counts on Ludington Avenue to determine if the street should be converted to a three lane road on a trial basis between Jackson Road (eastern city limits) and William Street. Ludington…

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Sunday evening crash victim identified.

July 24, 2017

Sunday evening crash victim identified.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening. Justin James Paulsen, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene after the 2001 Suzuki he was driving struck a deer on Decker Road west of Tyndall Road…

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Police seek identity theft suspects.

July 24, 2017

Police seek identity theft suspects. #MasonCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance with the identification of two suspects “responsible for identity theft and numerous unlawful credit card transactions spanning from Mason County to Ottawa County starting on July 9, 2017,” stated Det/Sgt. Zachary Sparks. The images of…

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Off-duty deputy spots reckless driver wanted on 5 warrants.

July 24, 2017

Off-duty deputy spots reckless driver wanted on 5 warrants. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An off-duty Mason County sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly through the McDonald’s parking lot Friday, July 21, at 4:56 p.m. and witnessed the vehicle’s axle breaking causing the front tire to nearly fall off, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver of the…

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Obituary: Gordon Briggs, M.D., 88, Scottville. 

July 24, 2017

Obituary: Gordon Briggs, M.D., 88, Scottville.  Gordon Arthur Briggs M.D., 88, affectionately known as “Doc,” was taken home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2017. Gordon was born on July 28, 1928 in Ferndale, the son of Harold A. and Della (Murdick) Briggs and graduated from Romeo High School in 1946. Gordon loved agriculture…

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Motorcyclist dies after presumably hitting deer in Branch Township.

July 23, 2017

Motorcyclist dies after presumably hitting deer in Branch Township. #MasonCountyNews. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Mason County man died Sunday night after the motorcycle he was riding appeared to have struck a deer. The crash, was reported to 911 about 8 p.m., occurred on Decker Road west of Tyndall Road near the Mason-Lake counties line. The motorcycle was westbound on Decker…

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Police continue search for Ford Lake break-in suspects.

July 21, 2017

Police continue search for Ford Lake break-in suspects. #MasonCountyNews SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post and deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate a recent home invasion that occurred around 6:14 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 5105 N Birch Avenue. Preliminary investigation revealed that the homeowner arrived at the summer cottage to…

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Suspect allegedly steals ex-girlfriend’s car to attend court hearing.

July 21, 2017

Suspect allegedly steals ex-girlfriend’s car to attend court hearing. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER — A male suspect was arrested for probation violation after allegedly stealing his ex-girlfriend’s 2001 Pontiac Sunfire in the 300 block of South Madison Street Thursday morning, July 20, and then driving it to Grand Rapids for a court hearing, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The car…

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County board set to appoint medical examiner.

July 21, 2017

County board set to appoint medical examiner.  #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to appoint a new medical examiner during a special meeting on Tuesday, July 25. Dr. Paul Wagner of Hart is expected to be approved to replace Dr. Marc Keen, who is retiring. Duties of the medical examiner include: issuing death certificates; conducting on-scene…

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