West Shore Bank kicks off ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign.

November 17, 2016

West Shore Bank kicks off ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, Shop-N-Save in Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving.” This is West Shore Bank’s eighth year to team up with local food store…

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Minor injury in 2-vehicle crash.

November 17, 2016

Minor injury in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle crash on US 31 south of Sugar Grove Road Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 12:24 p.m. resulted in a minor injury, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday includes: 6:40 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Conrad and Brye roads, Amber Township. 6:45…

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West Shore Bank donates to veterans’ memorial.

November 16, 2016

West Shore Bank donates to veterans’ memorial. #MasonCountyCares #WestShoreBank By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Representatives from West Shore Bank presented a check for $10,000 to the Mason County Allied Veterans Wednesday afternoon towards the construction of a veterans memorial mall which will be located at Stearns Park. See related story here. “West Shore Bank is supportive of many projects…

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House of Flavors recalls Ashby’s Sterling Peanut Butter Landslide Ice Cream.

November 16, 2016

House of Flavors recalls Ashby’s Sterling Peanut Butter Landslide Ice Cream. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of a portion of its Ashby’s Sterling Peanut Butter Landslide Ice Cream. The ice cream packaged in 3 gallon containers with item number 7305 and lot number #16195 is affected by the recall, according to a press release.…

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Hunter assault, deer theft under investigation.

November 16, 2016

Hunter assault, deer theft under investigation. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A deer hunter, who is a 24-year-old Mason County man, was reportedly assaulted in the woods by two other hunters on the opening day of firearm deer season Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. The men, described as white men in their 20s, stole the hunter’s…

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Group seeking Mason County pictures.

November 16, 2016

Group seeking Mason County pictures.  #MasonCounty When you think about what photo illustrates Mason County what do you think of? A group called The Exchange, is in the process of collecting pictures that represent the essence of Mason County. Between now and New Year’s Eve. the group is asking for people to submit their MC pictures with the collection being put…

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Pie auction to benefit Shop with a Cop.

November 16, 2016
Pie auction to benefit Shop with a Cop.

Pie auction to benefit Shop with a Cop. #MasonCountyCares   By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A pie auction being held next week will benefit the annual Shop with a Cop program. The auction takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 23, conveniently the day before Thanksgiving. Officer Tony Kuster of Ludington Police Department coordinates both the auction and the Shop with…

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Hunter assaulted, deer stolen.

November 16, 2016

Hunter assaulted, deer stolen. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A deer hunter was reportedly assaulted in the woods by two people on the opening day of firearm deer season Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. The pair stole the hunter’s deer, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The assault and theft occurred in Section 21 of Logan Township, Cole said.…

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MCC presents “Man of La Mancha” this weekend.

November 15, 2016

  MCC presents “Man of La Mancha” this weekend.  #MasonCountyArts #MasonCountyCentral. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School drama club presents “Man of La Mancha” at A.O. Carlson Performing Arts Center, Thursday, Nov. 17, Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m.  and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. The Broadway hit musical was inspired by the 17th…

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Man sentenced to jail for invading deceased man’s home.

November 15, 2016

Man sentenced to jail for invading deceased man’s home. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Custer Township man who has the “mental capacities more indicative of a child” was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 15, for stealing coins from a deceased man’s…

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Attempted theft scheme aimed at acquiring drug money.

November 15, 2016

#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews Attempted theft scheme aimed at acquiring drug money. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Pere Marquette Township man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 15, to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for two counts of attempted uttering and publishing. Jason L. Carr, of 1485 Betty Ave., pleaded guilty…

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Opening day 5-pointer.

November 15, 2016

Opening day 5-pointer. #OpeningDay. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — It’s opening day of firearm deer hunting season in Michigan. Randy Cox shot this 5-point buck Tuesday morning in Riverton Township. “I’m almost 37-years-old and have been hunting for 24 of those years. I never had youth hunts in my day to get the big bucks, but this morning this 5-point was the biggest…

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Hart man sent to jail for fleeing police.

November 15, 2016

Hart man sent to jail for fleeing police. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Hart man was sentenced to serve 90 days up front of a one year jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 15, for a conviction of third-degree fleeing a police officer. Jose Alfredo Villareal, of 1588 E. Hammett Rd., was arrested…

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Free Soil and senior center continue to work out differences.

November 15, 2016

Free Soil and senior center continue to work out differences. #FreeSoil. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL — The Free Soil Village Council has extended its contract with the Free Soil Senior Center an additional month to allow the senior center board time to review the village’s offer of keeping the existing lease as is. See related story here. Over…

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Obituary: Samuel Morse, 46, Fountain.

November 14, 2016

Obituary: Samuel Morse, 46, Fountain.  #MasonCountyDeaths. Samuel Donald Morse, 46, of Fountain, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016.  Sam was born on July 4, 1970 in Ludington, the son of Harold and Norma (Gilman) Morse, and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1989. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States…

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Krieger elected Scottville mayor, again.

November 14, 2016

Krieger elected Scottville mayor, again. #Scottville. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Bruce Krieger was elected Mayor Monday night during the organizational meeting of Scottville City Commission. This will be the second time Krieger has served as Mayor, he served two two-year terms in the 1970s. Scottville’s city charter requires City Commission to elect its chair from within, as opposed…

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Emergency crews search beach for body, nothing found.

November 14, 2016
Emergency crews search beach for body, nothing found.

Emergency crews search beach for body, nothing found. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel from three fire departments and two law enforcement agencies, along with Department of Natural Resources personnel, searched the Lake Michigan shoreline for about two hours Monday afternoon for a report of a body found on the shoreline. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole…

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Recent births, reported Nov. 14, 2016.

November 14, 2016

Recent births, reported November 14, 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.  Montana M. Zamora, the son of Morgan Grassman and Marcos Zamora Sr., of Ludington, was born November 7, 2016. Annie Ray Hackert, the daughter of Joanna and Jason Hackert of Scottville,…

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