Safe Harbor Credit Union provides convenient checking.

June 15, 2015
Safe Harbor Credit Union provides convenient checking.

Mason County Press is provided to our readers for free, thanks to the generous support of our advertisers. One of those great advertisers is Safe Harbor Credit Union. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union offers convenient checking accounts for its members. Members do not pay deposit fees, check writing fees nor do they have to maintain a minimum balance. “Since…

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Recent deaths, reported June 15, 2015.

June 15, 2015

Rev. Dr. Ronald A. Houk, 81, of Ludington died Friday, June 12.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Robert Ayers, 88, of Ludington passed away on June 14, 2015 at Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Help wanted: MCP news reporter 

June 14, 2015

Mason County Press and Media Group 31 LLC are looking for a reporter to cover municipal, school and general news beats.  Journalism experience and/or familiarity of local politics, governments, commerce and schools preferred. Should have a basic understanding of computers, photography and social media. Video and audio experience a bonus! Must have laptop or tablet and mobile phone.  This is…

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West Michigan Works Video Short: Starving Artist Brewery.

June 14, 2015
West Michigan Works Video Short: Starving Artist Brewery.

  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Andy Thomas has recently turned his hobby into a business. He has taken his love of beer and his passion for brewing beer to the next level. Starving Artists Brewery is about to launch its first sales at local establishments. The variety of craft beers are made in an old, restored barn…

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Michigan’s redistricting web: Part 3.

June 14, 2015

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. See part 1 here See part 2 here Michigan’s bipartisan apportionment commission had proven itself unable to effectively redistrict the Michigan Legislature.  The eight commissioners had regularly split along party lines.  Each time this happened, the matter had ended up before the Michigan Supreme Court for resolution.  Predictably, the apportionment commission deadlocked…

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35th annual Lakestride is Saturday.

June 12, 2015
35th annual Lakestride is Saturday.

Listen and watch the MCP Webcast here.  LUDINGTON – With the Ludington Lakestride taking place for 35 years, Gary Andersen knows a few things about the race and to make it one of the most successful and well attended in Michigan. Joining forces with Tom and Patricia Ezdebski, co-chairs of the Childhood Cancer campaign, this year’s race will not only…

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79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, CSC, harboring felons

June 12, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, CSC, harboring felons

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Arthur Lee Jackson, 56, of 709 ½ E. Foster St., Ludington, was arrested June 4 by MSP for a felony of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and a second-offense habitual offender notice. Probable cause hearing: June 17 at…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

June 12, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Welcome to the world! Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Chloe Ann Newberg, the daughter of Kerry and Chad Newberg of Ludington, was born June 4, 2015. Anna Rose Jensen, the daughter of Rose and…

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Sheriff: driver cited in crash, warrant sought

June 12, 2015
Sheriff: driver cited in crash, warrant sought

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HAMLIN TWP. — A 45-year-old Ludington woman was cited for disregarding a stop sign, and a warrant is being requested for no security/no insurance following a two-vehicle crash that resulted in injuries at Lincoln and Decker roads Thursday, June 11, at 12:36…

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79th District Court sentencings

June 12, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Herbert Jason Golnick III, 34, of 1089 Lancer Lane, Apt. 30, Ludington, was found guilty June 3 of malicious use of telecommunications services. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail; $738 in fines and costs; six months discretionary jail for one year;…

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Fugitive arrest

June 12, 2015
Fugitive arrest

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity from Thursday, June 11, 2015: – 3:07 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 34-year-old Walhalla man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, US-10 and US-31, Amber Twp. – 2 p.m, (Ludington Police Department), property…

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Obituary: Harvey Buter, 78, Ludington.

June 11, 2015
Obituary: Harvey Buter, 78, Ludington.

Harvey Jay Buter, aged 78, of Ludington, went to his heavenly home on June 10, 2015.  Harvey worked for years at Clark Floor Machine in Muskegon and Simonds Industries in Big Rapids before retiring to Scottville. Harvey was an antique car enthusiast, having restored a 1930 Model A, 1936 Ford and other various cars throughout the years.  He was a…

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Recent deaths, reported June 11, 2015.

June 11, 2015

Harvey Jay Buter,  78, of Ludington, passed away on June 10, 2015. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services — Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. See obituary here. Donald E. Worm, 76, of Ludington passed away on June 11, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington.   List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Historical Hopkins Lake home declared a loss after fire.

June 11, 2015
Historical Hopkins Lake home declared a loss after fire.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SUMMIT TOWNSHIP – The fire that destroyed a historical home on Hopkins Lake Wednesday started around a wall mounted heater, Riverton Township Fire Chief Joe Cooper said. The home, located at 5353 W. Kinney Road, was declared a total loss. It is owned by Pam Cole Atwood, Cooper said. “The pilot light was on but no one is…

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Suspended license arrests, assaults top police activity

June 11, 2015
Suspended license arrests, assaults top police activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity from Wednesday, June 10, 2015: – 1:02 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), assault, no arrests, under investigation, 5000 block of US-10, Pere Marquette Twp. – 1:12 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office) a 22-year-old South…

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Ludington man faces 3 felonies after allegedly holding his mother at knifepoint

June 11, 2015
Ludington man faces 3 felonies after allegedly holding his mother at knifepoint

  By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The 29-year-old Ludington man who allegedly held his mother at knifepoint attempting to acquire drug money last Sunday morning, June 7, was arraigned in 79th District Court this week on three felony counts of armed robbery, extortion and felonious assault, and a misdemeanor of possession of marijuana. Howard Mark Larson, of 5607 N.…

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Hopkins Lake house fire.

June 10, 2015
Hopkins Lake house fire.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A historic cabin was heavily damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon. Riverton and Pere Marquette fire departments were called to 5353 W. Kinney Road (also known as Hopkins Lake Road) about 4:45 p.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper was only a few miles down the road and went directly to the scene. “There were…

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Todd Reed, a deserving Freedom Festival grand marshal.

June 10, 2015
Todd Reed, a deserving Freedom Festival grand marshal.

To be recognized tonight by Jaycees at Scottville Clown Band waterfront concert. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Tonight the Ludington Area Jaycees will pay tribute to the grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Freedom Festival parade, Todd Reed. The tribute will take place during the Scottville Clown Band’s 7 p.m. concert at Waterfront Park. See concert story here. …

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