Controlled substance, forgery among 51st Circuit Court sentencings.

October 10, 2014
Controlled substance, forgery among 51st Circuit Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 7, in 51st Circuit Court: – Lakeysha Camelle Cage, 31, of 1048 Amity, Muskegon, was found guilty Aug. 19 of forgery and habitual offender, third conviction. She was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 106 days served; serve eight months up front with balance to…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

October 10, 2014
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Adam Clayton Shook, 32, of 720 E. Ludington Ave., Apt. 3, Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 6 of disorderly conduct – fighting. He was sentenced to 30 days discretionary jail for one year and $285 in fines and costs. – Michelle Ann Bezesky-Wroble,…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

October 10, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Kaidence Vicki-Ann Hansen, the daughter of Kim McCloud and Travis Hansen of Ludington, was born October 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kendall Ann Austin, the daughter of Kelli Austin of Ludington, was born October 6, 2014 at Spectrum Health…

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25 years of service to the county.

October 10, 2014
25 years of service to the county.

LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff’s Sgt. Gene Dennert was honored this afternoon with a retirement party at the sheriff’s office. Dennert has served on the county for 25 years. He said the job hasn’t always been easy been he’s thankful for his co-workers both past and present, many of whom attended the party. Sheriff Kim Cole presented Dennert with some…

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Safe driving may win MCC students a private concert with The Band Perry.

October 10, 2014

SCOTTVILLE – High schools registered for Celebrate My Drive powered by State Farm are in the running for a share in millions of dollars in grant awards, and maybe even one of two private concerts by Grammy nominated The Band Perry. Students and communities are working together to  heighten awareness about safe driving and asking for online safe driving commitments…

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Driver cited for suspended license; deck vandalized.

October 10, 2014
Driver cited for suspended license; deck vandalized.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 31-year-old Ludington woman was cited by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for driving while her license was suspended following a traffic stop at U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette…

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Year end financial tips.

October 10, 2014
Year end financial tips.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.   Before the holiday rush steals your attention, make sure to check off these year-end personal finance tasks: Contribute extra money to your 401(k). Adding additional pre-tax money to your retirement savings may help lower your annual taxable income. The maximum amount individuals under 50 can contribute in 2014 is…

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Please excuse our construction.

October 9, 2014

Mason County Press is currently undergoing some maintenance. Posts should still be available for readers. Our ad section is being updated to help better serve our advertisers.

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2 local artists in final run for Art Prize.

October 9, 2014

GRAND RAPIDS — Two local artists are in the final 20 of the annual Art Prize competition, which is in its final day of voting. Jilly Barnes of Pentwater ranks in the top 5 of the Three-Dimensional category. Her entry,  “Engulfed in Glass” represents four seasons on the shoreline. This large work consists of over 236 pieces of fused glass…

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MSP investigating larceny of aluminum loading ramps

October 9, 2014
MSP investigating larceny of aluminum loading ramps

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. SHERMAN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of aluminum loading ramps that was reported Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the 2000 block of US-31.…

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Man arrested on 2 warrants following traffic stop.

October 9, 2014
Man arrested on 2 warrants following traffic stop.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. SUMMIT TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 28-year-old Hart man Wednesday at 10:32 p.m. on two outstanding criminal bench warrants out of Mason County. The arrest followed a traffic stop at…

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Sunshine today.

October 9, 2014
Sunshine today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, October 9, 2014: Sunny with temperatures steady near the upper 40s. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Clear skies. Low 39F. Winds light and variable. Sunset: 7:13 p.m.  Sunrise: 7:54 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2014: Mostly sunny skies. High near 50F. Winds N at 5…

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A perfect ‘fit’

October 9, 2014
A perfect ‘fit’

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. This news service is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. This series, Business Spotlight, will feature those great businesses. HART — With a new 7,000-square-foot family fitness center that opened downtown just over a year ago, the staff and clients at Lakeside Comprehensive Rehabilitation Inc. are pumped about the expanding business.…

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Sheriff’s report.

October 8, 2014
Sheriff’s report.

 The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014: 8:45 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Dr. and Dewey Rd., Hamlin Twp. 4:05 p.m.: Disturbance, 143…

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College offers figure skating for all ages.

October 8, 2014
College offers figure skating for all ages.

By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. VICTORY TWP – With summer bidding a cool goodbye and autumn taking over, many families will be looking for alternative activities to partake in since the beach is closed and the weather continues to cool off. The West Shore Community Ice Arena offers some of those alternative activities including open ice-skating and skating lessons.…

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Spectrum Health offers recycling of consumer electronics

October 8, 2014
Spectrum Health offers recycling of consumer electronics

Public invited, October 10-11. LUDINGTON — Rapid advances in technology and changing consumer tastes have led to mountains of discarded electronic devices, creating an increasing environmental hazard. In October and November the entire Spectrum Health system, in partnership with Comprenew of Grand Rapids, is offering to collect household electronics so they can be recycled, repurposed or properly disposed. Computer equipment, telephones,…

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Bowman family benefit.

October 8, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A benefit will be held to help the Bowman family offset expenses endured during 10-year-old Hunter Bowman’s fight against cancer. The event will be held at the Mason County Reformed Church on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. will include a spaghetti dinner, drawings and live music. For those who are unable to attend, there is…

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MSP investigating canoe larceny

October 8, 2014
MSP investigating canoe larceny

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. SHERIDAN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a canoe that was reported Tuesday at 4:58 p.m. in the 6000 block of North…

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