MCE presents “The Fall of Lizzie Borden” tonight, Saturday.

March 18, 2016
MCE presents “The Fall of Lizzie Borden” tonight, Saturday.

FOUNTAIN — The Mason County Eastern Drama Club will perform “The Fall of Lizzie Borden” tonight and Saturday at Sherman Town Hall. Tickets are $5 per person. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. The play is based on Lizzie Borden, who was an American woman who was tried and acquitted for the 1892 axe murders of her father and her stepmother…

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Consumers Energy donation helps maritime museum project move forward.

March 18, 2016
Consumers Energy donation helps maritime museum project move forward.

LUDINGTON — The Consumers Energy Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Mason County Historical Society’s new Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Thursday, March 17, 2016. The grant was awarded to recognize the organization’s contribution in enhancing the area’s cultural and historic development. “This generous grant from The Consumer Energy Foundation will help to hasten our opening and ensure that the…

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Welcome to the world! Births reported March 18, 2016.

March 18, 2016

Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Jaxxon William James Kirk Andrews-Taylor, the son of Katie Wicks and Lucas Andrews-Taylor, was born March 14, 2016. Chase Porter Britz, the son of Natalie Britz of Ludington, was born March 14, 2016. Amelia…

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Recent deaths, reported March 18, 2016.

March 18, 2016

Irene (Clara) Graczyk, 76, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Ludington Woods Living Center of Ludington. Arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Doris Papes, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here. 

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Mom 2 Mom Sale, April 16.

March 18, 2016

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and MOMSnext of Ludington is gearing up for the 10th Mom 2 Mom Sale to be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 Nelson Rd. in Ludington from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, 2016.  Admission is a $2 per person donation; kids under 12 are free and strollers are welcome. The event is a specialized, high quality group yard and bake sale, it is…

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A look at diversifying your investment portfolio.

March 18, 2016
A look at diversifying your investment portfolio.

The Financial Minute is sponsored by SSB Financial Services located at Shelby State Bank, with offices in Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee, Hesperia, North Muskegon and Fruitport. www.ssbfinancialservices.com Ancient Chinese merchants are said to have developed a unique way to reduce their risk. They would divide their shipments among several different vessels. That way, if one ship were to sink…

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Mary Alway announces candidacy for County Clerk.

March 17, 2016
Mary Alway announces candidacy for County Clerk.

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mary B Alway has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County Clerk. Alway and her husband, Thomas, have lived in Mason County all their lives. They have three adult daughters. She was raised on her family’s farm, Berndt Hillside Farm, on the corner of Fountain Road and US 31 in Sherman Township. Alway graduated…

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S&R crews spend day search for missing AFC resident; woman found other side of county.

March 17, 2016
S&R crews spend day search for missing AFC resident; woman found other side of county.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Search and rescue personnel spent about four hours searching for a missing adult foster care home resident Thursday afternoon. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the woman left the Hill Haven AFC about 10:30 a.m. today. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home in the 3600 block of North Taylor Road about…

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Glenda Finner: Insurance by day, the arts by night.

March 17, 2016
Glenda Finner: Insurance by day, the arts by night.

When she isn’t working at Smith & Eddy Insurance, Glenda Finner is helping with the local arts.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — Giving back to the community is something that comes natural for Glenda Finner. It is something she was taught at a young age. “My parents instilled in me the need to give back,” she says. For Glenda,…

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Kayaker accused of punching officer arraigned.

March 17, 2016
Kayaker accused of punching officer arraigned.

LUDINGTON — An intoxicated kayaker who reportedly harassed fishermen along the pier last Saturday night; fled conservation officers in a kayak; and allegedly punched a sheriff’s deputy was arraigned in 79th District Court this week. Alan Glenn Ross, 56, of 502 E. Danaher St., Apt. 3, Ludington, faces one felony count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of disorderly person.…

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Crash victim in critical, stable condition.

March 17, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough and Rob Alway, MCP staff. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old woman critically injured in a single-vehicle crash on North Lakeshore Drive near Jagger Road Wednesday night, March 16, has stabilized, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A motel employee at Motel Lakewood, at 1934 N. Lakeshore Dr., said the crash victim is Shelby…

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Recent death, reported March 17, 2016.

March 17, 2016

Bruce Forrest Wadel, 95, of Ludington, passed away on March 15, 2016 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.

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Police investigate gun theft.

March 17, 2016
Police investigate gun theft.

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of guns reported Wednesday, March 16, at 2:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Free Soil Road. Other local law enforcement activity Wednesday, March 16, 2016 includes: – 1 p.m., (MSP), car/dog crash, 6000 block of E. US 10, Branch Township. – 8:09…

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One injured in Hamlin Township crash.

March 16, 2016

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old woman (age has been corrected from previous post) was seriously injured following a single vehicle crash on North Lakeshore Drive near Jagger Road Wednesday night. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 9:43 p.m. Witness Al Geist said he and his wife, Teri Wilson, watched the car travel south on Lakeshore…

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Felony charges against Ludington man dismissed.

March 16, 2016
Felony charges against Ludington man dismissed.

LUDINGTON — Three felony charges and one misdemeanor count were recently dismissed in 79th District Court against a 22-year-old Ludington man. Jarid Hunter Billings, of 214 E. Melendy St., Apt. 4, was arrested Jan. 28 by the Ludington Police Department for felonies of assault by strangulation, felonious assault and weapons – felony firearm and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. “At…

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Illegal entry, DWLS arrest among police activity.

March 16, 2016
Illegal entry, DWLS arrest among police activity.

The following is local law enforcement activity in Mason County Tuesday, March 15, 2016: – 1:10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), disturbance, 5000 block of W. US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 1:47 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), harassment, 200 block of S. Washington Ave., City of Ludington. – 3:38 a.m., (MCSO), illegal entry, 9500 block of E. US 10, Branch…

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Consumers Energy to donate $25,000 towards maritime museum.

March 15, 2016
Consumers Energy to donate $25,000 towards maritime museum.

     LUDINGTON — The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Mason County Historical Society’s new Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. The grant is awarded to recognize the organization’s outstanding contribution in enhancing the area’s cultural and historic development. A check will be presented to the historical society on Thursday, March 17, at the museum site, on…

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Obituary: Karol Hendrickson, 84, Ludington.

March 15, 2016
Obituary: Karol Hendrickson, 84, Ludington.

Karol Jean Hendrickson, 84 of Ludington, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016 at her home surrounded by her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all, we loved her very much. Karol was born July 27, 1931 in Ludington to the late Clifford W. (Mildred Helen Kickland) Hendrickson. She was the oldest of eight children. She…

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