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Obituary: Donald Schierholt, 80, Branch.

June 21, 2018

Obituary: Donald Schierholt, 80, Branch. Donald Joseph Schierholt, 80, of Branch, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Don was born on December 21, 1937 in Ashton, Iowa.  He attended Sheldon High School and graduated from Winona State University in 1960, earning a BS in Physical Education with a minor in English.  Don spent his teaching career at Ludington High…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted June 21, 2018.

June 21, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted June 21, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Ted Lee Taylor, 60, of 710 E. Main St., Hart, was found guilty June 12 of trespassing and was sentenced to eight days in jail with credit for eight days served; 30 days…

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Recent births, reported June 21, 2018.

June 21, 2018

Recent births, reported June 21, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Alexzander Jo Kriesel, the son of Kara and Dan Kriesel of Custer, was born at Mercy Health Partners Hackley Hospital on June 15, 2018. Melanie Aurora Michalik, the daughter of Arin and John Michalik of Ludington, was born June 18, 2018. Ezykiel Ayden Matthew…

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Lawnmower operator seriously injured after being struck by vehicle.

June 20, 2018

Lawnmower operator seriously injured after being struck by vehicle. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Sharon Shillinger, 48, was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after the lawnmower she was operating was struck by a vehicle in the 4500 block of West Hansen Road.  The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. when a 20-year-old Scottville man, driving a Ford pickup truck,…

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Neighbors helping neighbors.

June 20, 2018

Neighbors helping neighbors. LUDINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has been hosting its fifth Neighbor to Neighbor Revitalization Project this week in the 200 block of Fourth Street. Homeowners who meet eligibility requirements have been able to receive help with exterior repairs, cleanup, painting, landscaping, etc.  Habitat works with local officials and trade professionals to determine the greatest…

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