Holiday parade open house at Ludington library.

November 20, 2014

LUDINGTON — Parade watchers are invited to the Mason County District Library Ludington branch Saturday, November 29, 4 to 6 p.m. – before the Aglow On The Avenue  holiday parade – to warm up with hot cocoa, cookies, and holiday music.   Children’s activities will also be provided. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  All Mason County District Library programs are free.

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Children’s museum receives donation.

November 20, 2014

LUDINGTON — Sandcastle’s Children Museum recently received a donation of $438 from the employees of West Michigan Community Mental Health. The funds were raised by the employees during casual dress days. This is the third year Sandcastles has been selected for the donation. According to a press release from Sandcastles, the funds will be applied toward renovating exhibit space in…

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United Way raises over 40% of campaign goal.

November 19, 2014

After four weeks of a nine-week campaign, United Way of Mason County has raised 42.62% of its $370,000.00 goal with pledges totaling $212,306.19.  Over 98% of the dollars raised will stay right here in Mason County. According to Lynne Russell, executive director, the dollars raised from this year’s campaign, will be awarded to local programs that are focusing on achieving…

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Fountain man arrested for domestic violence; car crashes among MSP activity

November 19, 2014
Fountain man arrested for domestic violence; car crashes among MSP activity

SHERIDAN TWP. — A 30-year-old Fountain man was arrested Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9:04 p.m. by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence in the 7000 block of East Sugar Grove Road. Other recent MSP activity in Mason County: Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 – 8:43 p.m., car-deer crash, West Conrad Rd. near Meyers Rd., Pere Marquette…

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Closings for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

November 19, 2014
Closings for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook  and at www.smith-eddy.com.  Closings and cancellations are coming in: – Scottville United Methodist Church, all Wednesday night events cancelled. – Prayer & Praise Assembly of God, Wednesday Night Equip, cancelled. – Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ludington: All Wednesday…

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Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

November 19, 2014
Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

Mason and Oceana counties continue to be under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday. Snow is expected to increase in coverage and intensity with an addition 5 to 10 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. We will be reporting on closings and cancellations as they are presented to us (please do not contact us about school…

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Ludington man bound to circuit court for CSC charges, home invasion.

November 19, 2014
Ludington man bound to circuit court for CSC charges, home invasion.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, will be arraigned in circuit court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court this morning. Jon Lloyd Maccune, of 924 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 201, was arrested following an Aug. 25 incident at Pineway Apartments. He faces…

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Woman arrested on outstanding warrant.

November 19, 2014
Woman arrested on outstanding warrant.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 44-year-old woman on a warrant arrest Tuesday following a traffic stop at 12:03 p.m. at U.S. 10 west of Nelson Rd. The woman’s town of origin was unknown, according to a report from Sheriff Kim Cole. She was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Hastings Police…

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LHS drama club presents ‘The Giver’

November 19, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club presents the adaption of Lois Lowry’s award winning book, “The Giver.” The play asks us to discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of our own destiny. Performance dates and times: November 20 to 22 at 7:30 p.m. and November 23 at 2 p.m. in L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Tickets at…

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Talent Connect is chance to explore careers in Mason County.

November 18, 2014

LUDINGTON — Talent Connect Ludington will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Red’s Banquet Room at Jamesport Brewing Company on South James Street. The event an opportunity to network and rediscover all that Mason County has to offer for long term careers. Representatives will be on hand from various local companies and industries to network…

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Cast announced for ‘A Christmas Story’

November 18, 2014

LUDINGTON – Ludington’s Lakeside Civic Players and West Shore Community College are teaming up to bring area audiences an early Christmas gift. “A Christmas Story,” Jean Shepherd’s classic holiday tale of the season, will run Thursday through Saturday, December 18-20, at 7:30 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 21, at 2 p.m.  All performances are at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts newly refurbished Performance Hall. Christine Plummer, director…

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Safer, smarter holiday shopping.

November 18, 2014
Safer, smarter holiday shopping.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com.  The busiest shopping weekend of the year has arrived. If you’ll be joining the crowd of more than 140 million Black Friday shoppers, take some extra precautions to protect yourself, your purchases and your personal information. In the Store From fistfights to identity theft, Black Friday shopping brings a few…

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Scottville Upper Elementary celebrates Thanksgiving.

November 18, 2014
Scottville Upper Elementary celebrates Thanksgiving.

SCOTTVILLE — Over 390 students and the people who are special to them were served a Thanksgiving lunch at Scottville Upper Elementary today. Submitted photo.

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Branch woman injured by her own vehicle.

November 18, 2014

SHERIDAN TWP. — An 82-year-old Branch woman was injured Monday night when the vehicle she was driving ran over her. The accident occurred in the 8200 block of East Decker Rd. The woman had pulled her vehicle into her driveway and told Mason County sheriff’s deputies that she thought she put the vehicle in “park” when she actually put the…

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Deputies locate lost hunter.

November 18, 2014
Deputies locate lost hunter.

EDEN TWP. — A 66-year-old Twin Lake man was reported lost in the woods near Whiskey Creek around 7:04 p.m. Monday night. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office spent about 30 minutes searching for the man. They were able to pin down his location by placing patrol units at various locations and activating sirens at different times until he could…

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Ivy’s journey: MCC adult ed helps young adult navigate through school.

November 17, 2014
Ivy’s journey: MCC adult ed helps young adult navigate through school.

Survivor Story. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544; www.all-access-care.com. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – High school can be a difficult time for many students, especially after returning from being gone for a period of time. Ludington resident, Ivy Johnson, 22, had an even harder time returning to high school…

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Benefit to help raise funds for Community Cats.

November 17, 2014
Benefit to help raise funds for Community Cats.

By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Community Cats TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to achieve population decline of the unaltered, free-roaming, feral and/or abandoned domestic cats in our area through education and the use of a humane technique known as Trap-Neuter-Return. Volunteers humanely live trap the cats and transport them to a local veterinarian…

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Path in snow leads deputies to reckless driving suspect.

November 17, 2014
Path in snow leads deputies to reckless driving suspect.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 20-year-old Ludington man was arrested Sunday morning and charged with minor in possession. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were called to the area of Brandy Lane for a report of a reckless driver. The deputy was able to follow the suspect’s vehicle’s tracks in the freshly fallen snow a residence in the 1000 block…

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