Retail fraud, DWLS arrests among police activity.

January 5, 2016
Retail fraud, DWLS arrests among police activity.

The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, Jan. 4, 2015: – 5:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar Grove and Darr roads, Sherman Township. – 3:40 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 26-year-old woman (hometown not available) was arrested for retail fraud, 4000 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:43 p.m., (MCSO),…

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Rural fire authority may seek tax increase to fund trucks.

January 4, 2016
Rural fire authority may seek tax increase to fund trucks.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority plans to ask tax payers for a .5 mill increase to replace 13 of its trucks that it purchased 20 years ago in the August election, including seven 1998 pumpers and six 2000 tankers.  Chuck Keller, chairman of the rural fire authority, recently sent a letter to the…

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Parking on North Main Street to be limited.

January 4, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — Parking on the west side of the 100 block of North Main Street has been limited to two hours, following a resolution by the Scottville City Commission tonight. The issue was brought up by City Manager Amy Williams.  “The reason I am bringing this back up now is that we have some of the people who live above…

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Scottville businesses could face tickets for not clearing sidewalks.

January 4, 2016
Scottville businesses could face tickets for not clearing sidewalks.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Business or property owners in downtown Scottville could face a minimum $100 ticket if they do not clear their sidewalks of snow this winter. In December, the Scottville City Commission passed an amendment to the city ordinance regulating sidewalks in the Central Business District. Among the provisions is a requirement of building occupants to clear…

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Scottville commission may consider limiting parking times near city hall.

January 4, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville city commissioners are being asked by the city manager to discuss limiting the amount of time a vehicle can park on the west side of the 100 block of North Main Street. The item is on today’s commission agenda. “The reason I am bringing this back up now is that we have some of the people who…

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Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum asking adults to bring out their inner child.

January 4, 2016
Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum asking adults to bring out their inner child.

LUDINGTON — Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum is inviting adults, 21-years of age and older, to bring out their inner child and enjoy Be A Kid for the Night on Saturday, Feb. 6. The fund raising event begins at 7 p.m. and costs $25 per person or $45 per couple. Attendees will be invited to participate in a museum treasure hunt, remotely operated…

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Holiday weekend arrests include assaults, hit and runs, OWIs.

January 4, 2016
Holiday weekend arrests include assaults, hit and runs, OWIs.

LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several assault arrests over the holiday weekend, including an 80-year-old Amber Township man, assaults on sheriff’s office corrections officers and an assault at a local hotel. The following is a report of all activity of local law enforcement over the weekend. Unless indicated, the activity was from MCSO. Names are listed…

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Recent death, reported Jan. 4, 2016.

January 4, 2016

Josephine Mary Carlson, 84, of Ludington passed away on January 1, 2016 at Mercy Health Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.

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Firefighters, police stop fire at apartment building.

January 3, 2016
Firefighters, police stop fire at apartment building.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — The quick actions of law enforcement and firefighters prevented a fire from spreading through an apartment building Sunday night. Scottville and Custer fire departments were called to Reinberg Avenue Apartments, 103 N. Reinberg Ave., about 10:30 p.m. for a report of a structure fire. Shortly after, law enforcement arrived on scene and assisted with…

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New Year’s baby born Saturday at hospital.

January 3, 2016
New Year’s baby born Saturday at hospital.

LUDINGTON — The first Mason County baby of 2016 was born at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2 at the Family Birthing Center at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Mother, Cheyenne Wilson, of Ludington, gave birth to a girl, Audree Wilson, who weighed 6-pounds, 4-ounces and measured 20-inches long.   Audree was delivered by Dr. Marvin Craig, assisted by nurses Dana Allen and…

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Over 1,000 people receive rides New Year’s Eve; only 11 alcohol-related arrests made.

January 2, 2016

LUDINGTON — Over 1,000 people (and one dog) were transported during the New year’s Eve Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign. “The 2015 Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign was a great success again this year making sure this New Year’s Eve celebration was a safe and enjoyable one,” said Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. “This success was due to the combined…

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Recent deaths, reported Jan. 2, 2016.

January 2, 2016

Dorothy Ann Schwass, 87, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Oakview Medical Facility in Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Josephine Mary Carlson, 84, of Ludington passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Mercy Health Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.  

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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2016
Happy New Year!

  LUDINGTON — For those who were unable to watch it on Facebook, here is the video of the downtown Ludington New Year’s Eve ball drop and fireworks display.

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Makers Market will be a place to share creativity.

December 31, 2015
Makers Market will be a place to share creativity.

Open house tonight. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — When Erica Karmeisool moved to Ludington in 2005, she was living in a 900 square foot condominium with no place to put her woodworking tools and certainly no place to actually work with the tools. “I really started thinking about creating a space where people who were in the same circumstance…

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House of Flavors to celebrate The King.

December 31, 2015

Elvis’ Birthday Extravaganza. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington will celebrate the 81st anniversary of Elvis Presley’s birth (Elvis was born Jan. 8, 1935), during an Elvis’ Birthday Extravaganza, Jan. 8-10, 2016. Elvis impersonator Bill Burnette will make appearances on Friday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and…

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United Way accepting requests for proposals from non-profits.

December 31, 2015
United Way accepting requests for proposals from non-profits.

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting request for proposals (RFPs) for the 2016-2017 funding cycle (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017) from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and working with individuals and families to be financially stable and independent and improving people’s health.      The RFP document can…

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Lights and Love Tree.

December 30, 2015
Lights and Love Tree.

LUDINGTON — Filled with Love. The Lights and Love Tree at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital glows with lights honoring and remembering loved ones. ”Community support filled the tree with lights just before Christmas,”Kaley Petersen, foundation director, said. “We so appreciate joining with families throughout the area for these tributes to those they hold dear. The contributions they made to place…

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Recent deaths, reported Dec. 30, 2015.

December 30, 2015

Roger L. Nine, 66, of Scottville passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Adella Ann Baker, 84, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Tendercare in Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Sarah Gheen Frus, 67, of Ludington passed away on…

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