Sandcastles Children’s Museum receives historical preservation award.

December 1, 2016

Sandcastles Children’s Museum receives historical preservation award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Sandcastles Children’s Museum was awarded the Mason County Historical Society’s 2016 Henry and Elizabeth Haskell Historical Presevation Award during the organization’s annual meeting Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Ludington. The award was given for the museum’s restoration of its 125 year-old building at…

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CSC tops 79th District Court arraignments.

December 1, 2016

CSC tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felony – Steven John Ziemkoski, 49, of 607 Seventh St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing:…

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79th District Court sentencings.

December 1, 2016

79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Michael Arthur Edgington, 58, of 2794 S. Tyndall Rd., Branch Township, pleaded guilty Nov. 22 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for…

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County seeks public input on recreation plan.

December 1, 2016

County seeks public input on recreation plan.  #MasonCountyNews. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County officials are asking for public input on the county’s recreation plan. Mason County will be launching the community input survey, accessible online at www.masoncountysurvey.com. The survey is brief and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Residents and other interested parties who want a voice in…

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Obituary: Pearl Skow, 98, Cadillac, formerly of Scottville.

December 1, 2016

Obituary: Pearl Skow, 98, Cadillac, formerly of Scottville.  Pearl Esther Skow, 98 of Cadillac and longtime resident of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Samaritas Senior Living of Cadillac.  Pearl was born on April 4, 1918 on the family farm in Eden Township, the daughter of Allie and Laura (Brovant) Saxton, and graduated from Custer High…

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Mason County couple receives Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award.

November 30, 2016

Mason County couple receives Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award. #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Seth and Lyndsay Earl of Hamlin Township were awarded the Michigan Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award Tuesday night during the organization’s annual state meeting at DeVos Place Convention Center. The award was part of the Farm Bureau’s young farmer leadership awards.…

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Marijuana possession, car/deer crashes top police activity.

November 30, 2016

Marijuana possession, car/deer crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016: 11:05 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Thomas and…

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Six to compete in Miss Ludington Area competition Saturday.

November 30, 2016

Six to compete in Miss Ludington Area competition Saturday.  #MissLudingtonArea. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 2017 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, December 3 at 7pm at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater in the Arts & Sciences Building. Six contestants from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties will be taking the stage to compete in talent, interview,…

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Health and Human Services participating in Operation Good Cheer.

November 30, 2016

Health and Human Services participating in Operation Good Cheer.  #Christmas2016. LUDINGTON — Health and Human Services agencies in Mason and Oceana counties will participate in Child and Family Services of Michigan’s Operation Good Cheer program.  Child and Family Services of Michigan has sponsored and coordinated this program since its inception in 1971, granting holiday wishes to children in foster care…

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Tree stand, trail cam stolen.

November 29, 2016

Tree stand, trail cam stolen. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com GRANT TOWNSHIP — A deer hunter reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon, Nov. 28, that his tree stand and trail camera…

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CrossFit’s Barbells for Babies to raise money for hospital birthing center.

November 29, 2016

CrossFit’s Barbells for Babies to raise money for hospital birthing center.  #MasonCountyHealth. LUDINGTON – Ludington CrossFit, Ludington Spin and Yoga, and NorthStar Chiropractic are teaming up to promote fitness while raising money for Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Family Birthing Center. A fitness event called Barbells for Babies will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Ludington CrossFit. …

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Ludington Area Schools holiday celebrations.

November 28, 2016

Ludington Area Schools holiday celebrations. #LudingtonAreaSchools. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools performing arts students will present concerts to celebrate the holiday season at L.F. Peterson Auditorium: Thursday, Dec. 1: OJ DeJonge Middle School and LHS choir concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4: LHS band concert, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13: OJ DeJonge Middle School band concert, 7:30 p.m. For all…

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Lakeshore Resource Network receives $50,000 donation from West Shore Bank.

November 28, 2016

Lakeshore Resource Network receives $50,000 donation from West Shore Bank.  #MasonCounty LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Resource Network received a donation of $50,000 from West Shore Bank Monday afternoon. Construction is underway at the organization’s new facility, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The facility will serve as a multi-agency hub to assist people in need, especially with nutritional needs. See related story here. While…

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Minor injuries in Ludington crash.

November 28, 2016
Minor injuries in Ludington crash.

Minor injuries in Ludington crash. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington woman was transported by ambulance to the hospital following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Loomis and Emily streets Monday afternoon. The crash occurred when an eastbound Ford Edge, driven by the 26-year-old, was struck by a northbound Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 36-year-old Ludington woman, who…

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Police investigate laundry theft; make arrests over weekend.

November 28, 2016

Theft from coin-operated machine. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A larceny from a coin-operated machine was reported to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Sunday, Nov. 27, at…

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Obituary: Dorthea Martz, 88, Ludington.

November 28, 2016

Obituary: Dorthea Martz, 88, Ludington.  #MasonCountyDeaths. Dorthea May Martz, 88, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Dorthea was born on April 8, 1928, the only child of Clayton A. and Ellen (Allen) Marrison, growing up in the Crystal Valley area before their family moved to a farm in Riverton Township. …

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Custer Township officers, trustees take office.

November 28, 2016

Custer Township officers, trustees take office.  #CusterTownship. CUSTER — Custer Township officers and trustees were recently sworn into office. Pictured are, from left: Ron Bacon, supervisor; Sue Hansen, out-going clerk; Ann Larr, clerk; Maxine Martinchek, treasurer; Larry Larr, trustee. Not pictured is George Allison, trustee.

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Recent births, reported Nov. 27, 2016.

November 27, 2016

Recent births, reported November 18, 2016.  #MasonCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Titus Michael Sweet, the son of Jill and Zachary Sweet of Ludington, was born November 18, 2016. RaeLynn Elizabeth VanSickle, the daughter of Chelsea and Zachary VanSickle of Scottville, was born…

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