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Legacy Wheelz of Ludington specializes in personal electric vehicles

May 1, 2024

Grand opening is Friday, May 3 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Heather and Mike Charles recently turned their hobby into a business and brought the world of personal electric vehicles (PEVs) to Mason County. In mid-April, they opened Legacy Wheelz at 415 S. James St. On Friday, May 3, the store will hold a ribbon cutting and grand opening.…

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MCC to hold 3rd annual Community Agriculture Night

May 1, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host its third annual Community Agriculture Night on Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in…

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Police news, posted May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity has been reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Monday, April 29, 2024 – 3 p.m.: Two vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, US 10 and…

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Volunteers sought for downtown Ludington visitors center

May 1, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center, a pivotal resource for tourists seeking information on the…

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Recent death: Danny K. Manning, 77, of Ludington

May 1, 2024

  Danny K. Manning, 77, of Ludington, died on Monday April 29, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…

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Hamlin Township to hold Clean-Up Day, Tire Recycling Day

May 1, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township will hold its annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site, 6565 W. Dewey Road. Township…

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Man sentenced to 4-40 years in prison for assault convictions

April 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, on three assault convictions. Christopher Lee Merriman, pleaded “no contest” March 19…

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Woman pleads guilty to embezzlement

April 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old woman pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to embezzlement $1,000 to $20,000 Tuesday, April 30. Nicole Diane Peterson admitted that she embezzled funds from…

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Man admits to writing bad check totaling nearly $6,600

April 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old man pleaded guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, to uttering and publishing and third-offense habitual offender. Thomas John Wagoner admitted that he…

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Man faces prison for third-offense domestic violence 

April 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old man faces a prison term of 14 months to 10 years after pleading guilty in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to third-offense domestic violence and third-offense…

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Man sentenced to jail, restitution for shoplifting at Meijer

April 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 30, for a conviction of two counts of first-degree retail…

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Teen sentenced to jail for knife assault

April 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old woman was sentenced to one year in jail for convictions of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a…

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Scottville PD news, posted April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, April 18,…

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Lincoln Day Dinner to feature Frontline America founder

April 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — The annual Mason County Republican Committee Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Monday, May 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Stearns Hotel, 212 E. Ludington Ave.…

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Climate change film to be shown at Ludington library

April 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World), Grand Valley State University and the Mason County District Library are co-sponsoring the screening of the film “Climate…

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Ludington Councilor Winczewski honored by Michigan Municipal League

April 29, 2024

LANSING — Ludington Second Ward City Councilor Kathy Winczewski was recently honored by the Michigan Municipal League for earning Level Four graduate status of the MML’s Elected Officials Academy. The…

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MCE students learn about vocational careers

April 29, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  CUSTER — Just ahead of National Skilled Trades…

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Suspect attempts to outrun police with headlights shut off

April 29, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Manistee man was arrested for fleeing and eluding…

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